Michelangelo slept here… in the l6th century, in a tower overlooking the Gulf of Naples. That was in beautiful Ischia, Travel To Ischia a thermal island in Italy. This is said with the same authority with which the nocturnal habits of our first president George Washington were recorded! Michelangelo reluctantly left Ischia for Rome to pursue his career. Today, visitors leave this glorious island because sooner or later they must return to the real world. Ischia is often overlooked by tourists who rush through Rome, Florence and Venice proclaiming they have seen Italy. And though no one can dismiss the magic of these three glorious cities, it is in the country and the little villages where the soul of a country resides. And so it is with Ischia, where thousands of years of history are layered. We are told of strong and tenacious peasants and fishermen that drew from a fertile land their means of subsistence. From vines they brought from Greece they began the agricultural production of wine, which they traded in ports in the Mediterranean. Today they are still producing wine, more sophisticated perhaps, with elegance, balance and preservation status. Oenophiles have declared this to be “The Renaissance of the Wine of Ischia.” Because Ischia is of volcanic origin, rich in thermal and mineral springs, many people with health problems looking for the curative powers of water, visit. They head to Poseidon Gardens a perfect opportunity for thermal treatments. They visit the resident physician and have a complete program of baths designed especially for them. Although there are no guarantees and each person reacts differently, it has been observed that more and more women leave Poseidon Gardens with a strong resemblance to Sophia Loren Sightseeing is abundant in Ischia. The Aragon Castle with its colorful history should not be missed, nor should the splendid gardens of La Mortella and the archeological museum. However, it is the magnificent resort destination, L’Albergo della Regina Isabella, a five star glory, that visitors should choose to understand the “dolce vita” of Ischia. The hotel set in a garden overlooking the Bay of Naples is more like a villa where aristocratic Italian families vacation than a hotel. There are 128 tastefully decorated accommodation and many small salons for reading and relaxing. There is an expansive spa with both beauty and wellness treatments, a beautiful beach and a marvelous Micheline star restaurant. Regina Isabella opened in the 50s and immediately attracted film stars, world leaders and celebrities. It was the scene of a colossal fight between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton when she threw his clothes out the window. It still attracts the glitterati with its film festivals and cultural events, and makes each and every guest feel equally important and famous. With exquisite surroundings and accommodations, a world class restaurant, and a superior spa, it is obvious why Regina Isabella is a 5-star resort. Meridian Airline flies directly to Naples. A delightful ferry ride takes you to the resort. Travelscape by Roberta Graff 26 North Shore Towers Courier n July 2015 Roberta has lived at the North Shore Towers for over a year and has been published in The New York Times, Newsday, and Travel Holiday Brides magazines. www.Reginaisabella.it
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