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The French city of Nice had long been seen as little more than an airport city, a jumping off point for reaching more bucolic nooks of the South of France. But it’s a city in the midst of a Renaissance, with a gorgeous new property, Hôtel du Couvent, a long art history (it was once home to Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall), and a blossoming culinary scene—don’t miss newcomers including the Asian-inspired Pure & Vins, organic bakery Pompon Boulangerie, cool wine bar Barrique, Michelin-starred Onice, and Frisson, a cafe and ice cream shop from two former employees of Paris’s now-shuttered Colette boutique. For those who like a city location, and are fans of such gritty-cool port cities as Athens and Marseille, Nice has a lot to offer—and at a good price point. Not to mention, it’s just a short drive from gorgeous Riviera towns Saint Paul de Vence and Èze.
There’s no shortage of amazing follows on AmiGo, but this month we’re excited about three users in particular:
- @harrokennedy: Sydney-based foodie working in growth and strategy at Uber, with epic recs in Tokyo, where he lived for 2.5 years.
- @marta: UK-based art director and designer with recs in NYC, Menorca, the British capital, & more.
- @chessmarchall: London-based founder of DopoMoi with recs in Sifnos, Marseille, London, & more.
At the very tip of Puglia, in Salento, sits a palazzo of dreams: the luxury boutique hotel that is Palazzo Daniele. Built in 1861, the family-owned aristocratic palazzo was expertly transformed into an 11-suite guesthouse, with a neo-classical and contemporary design that highlights the original hand-painted frescoes and mosaic floors. It’s quiet luxury at the highest level, reports AmiGo editor Hunter, who just visited the property and was blown away by everything from the incredible food, prepared by local cooks in a family-style kitchen (cooking classes are a must!) to the impressive contemporary art collection. A truly peaceful property, Palazzo Daniele is a favorite for a romantic getaway.
Fall is officially here and for our UK-based editor, there’s nowhere more appealing than the English countryside—Somerset, to be exact. More laid-back than the glitzy Cotswolds, the bucolic region (famously home to the Glastonbury Festival) is defined by rolling hills dotted with cows and sheep, estate hotels, and cozy inns with both great food and charming rooms. Fresh off her honeymoon to the area, these are our editor’s top picks in the region:
- Osip: Spectacular one-Michelin-starred restaurant, just reopened in a Scandinavian-chic space, with three hotel rooms opening this winter.
- Hauser & Wirth Somerset: Incredible art museum, with epic gardens by Piet Oudolf, a farm shop, and a new Italian restaurant.
- Briar: Brand-new restaurant at the Number One Bruton, serving seasonal small plates in the old Osip space.
- Landrace Bakery: Charming bakery and restaurant in Bath. Don’t miss the cinnamon buns.
- The Newt in Somerset: Luxury, splurge-worthy hotel.
- Three Horseshoes at Batcombe: Pub with a handful of cute rooms from the team behind London’s beloved Rochelle Canteen.
- The Old Pharmacy: Cozy seasonal spot for dinner in Bruton.
As we ready our fall wardrobes we’re looking to one of our longtime favorite brands, Paloma Wool, for transitional dressing staples. Founded by Barcelona-born Paloma Lanna, the beloved brand has become known for its ultra-comfortable pieces, from wide-legged pants to chunky sweaters and cool tank tops, almost all of which are produced locally in Spain. They’ve also garnered attention for hosting pop-up boutiques all over the world, with one currently running in NYC until January 12 (425 Broome Street). If you can’t make it, shop the pieces online to amp up your fall wardrobe.
Finding cool places both near and far just got easier thanks to our new-and-improved maps. The long-awaited enhancement is not just way better looking, it’s also faster, more intuitive, and has improved filter and search capabilities. Check out our new maps now—just make sure you’re on the latest version of the app first!
