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☆ She fell in ‘love at first sight’ with an Italian stranger. Within days they were talking about marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

“Italian Guy No. 2, so that I could have a friend to hang out with in Italy…”Ambika didn’t really expect Italian Guy No. Italian Guy No. And that’s how, a couple of weeks later, Ambika found herself cooking pasta at the Neapolitan home of Italian Guy No. And as Ambika fell slightly in love with Naples, she also fell all the more in love with Marco.

Persons: Ambika Mathur, Emily, Ambika, ”, Emily flit, Emily ”, she’d, “, Guy No, ” Ambika, Italian Guy No, Italy …, Ambika didn’t, hadn’t, Italian Guy, Guy, Marco Di Fiore —, ” Marco, Marco, Ambika Mathur's, Marco Di Fiore, “ Marco, Riva superyacht, Brigitte Bardot’s, ’ ”, Ambika Ambika, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, ‘, Marco’s, ‘ Marco, —, Ambika’s, it’s, Michelangelo, Marco —, Ambika can’t, I’m, he’s, ” “, It’s Organizations: CNN, Netflix, CNN Travel, Italian, LAX, Porsche, Marco, ” Locations: Paris, California, Los Angeles, Milan, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Italian, Naples, Amalfi, Neapolitan, It’s, Borgo, Posillipo, Napoli, Conca, Salerno, Rome, United States, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Orange County, SoCal, LA, San Diego, ”, Southern California, Praiano, Amafi, Massa Lubrense, Sorrento, “, India

☆ I knew nothing about boats before buying one on a whim. I've now spent 4 years living on it while traveling the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Stephen J. Payne | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My mother had just died, and I'd decided living in the UK post-Brexit was not for me. Stephen J. PayneThree weeks after purchasing my magnificent vessel, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and my travel plans were put on hold. Stephen J. PayneThen, I worked my way slowly around the Côte d'Azur. Stephen J. PayneEventually, I started working my way around the Amalfi Coast of Italy, stopping in Livorno, Fiumicino, Capri, and Tropea. Stephen J. PayneThroughout my trip, I've made money doing small jobs as a photographer, but I've mostly been spending my savings.

Persons: —, I'd, Brexit, I've, Stephen J, Payne, I'm Organizations: Service, Channel, YouTube Locations: France, Italy, Torquay, England, California, Ramsgate, Calais, Paris, Côte, Saint, Omer, Amalfi Coast, Livorno, Fiumicino, Capri, Malta, Los Angeles

☆ For some wealthy travelers, fall is the new summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Some luxury travel agencies say more travelers are vacationing in the fall instead of summer. Fall vacations are becoming trendyMore people are booking fall-time Airbnbs for leaf-peeping destinations like Acadia National Park. Paris, France is a popular destination for fall travelers. AdvertisementEuropean countries like France are popular with fall travelers. Positano, Italy Tom Murray / Business InsiderBefore the rise of shoulder-season vacations, travelers wanted to chase the best weather, Grumbach said.

Persons: —, Misty, John Greim, Hopper, Jackie Roth —, Scott Dunn, Scott Dunn —, — Scott Dunn Private's, Alexander Spatari, Roth, Julie Durso, Airbnb, Kelly Grumbach, Melissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare, Melissa Krueger, Convento, Anantara Convento, Estelle Vassallo, Italy Tom Murray, Grumbach, they're Organizations: Service, Misty Belles, Getty, Scott Dunn Private, Belles Locations: Portugal, Rome, Athens, Acadia, New York, Maine, Europe, Paris, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Tuscany, Cagliari, Sardinia, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Capri, Amalfi, Positano

☆ I've been to over 50 countries. Here are 5 of my favorite destinations for a romantic getaway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After visiting over 50 countries, I've learned which destinations are best for a romantic getaway. Italy is great for indulging in romantic experiences, as evidenced by the Amalfi Coast and Florence. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! I've been lucky enough to travel to over 50 countries and have had some pretty memorable experiences with my husband during our travels. Whether it's the larger-than-life sunsets, the standout food, or the picturesque settings, these are five of the most romantic places I've been to so far.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service Locations: Italy, Amalfi Coast, Florence, Rio de Janeiro

☆ I spent a total of 10 weeks quiet vacationing all over the world without my boss finding out. Here's how I did it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

He says that quiet vacationing made him more productive at work because he was so happy. Over the course of 15 months, I spent a total of 10 weeks quiet vacationing from my fully remote job. I think quiet vacationing may be good for productivity; I was genuinely so happy while traveling the world, and it translated into my productivity at work. On some quiet vacationing days, I had to work a little later to get things across the line, but I became very efficient. A quiet vacation day in Europe might look something like this: Wake up around 8 or 9 a.m. and eat breakfast at the hotel.

Persons: Oluwole, —, Tobi Oluwole, Lyon —, didn't, would've, I'd, Slack, We've, Tobi, Jane Zhang Organizations: Service, Big Tech, Camp, Oluwole, Barcelona football, Houston, Toronto, Montreal, London, Toronto Raptors, LinkedIn Locations: France, —, Lagos, Nigeria, Brussels, Atlanta , Georgia, Tennessee, Toronto, Ottawa, Lisbon, Barcelona, Cancun, Atlanta, Francisco, Rome, Amalfi, Paris, Los Angeles, Vancouver, London, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Portugal

☆ I'm an Italian chef for billionaires and luxury events. 2 dishes make or break every event.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Pertoldi said two simple dishes — bread and pasta — are always a hit. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matteo Pertoldi, a private chef and Italian restaurant owner. The bread and butter of fine diningPeople generally love simple things when done well. Matteo PertoldiAt events, guests would often say, "I love your spread, but the bread and cakes really stood out. AdvertisementGuests love simple pastaWhile we try to diversify our menus to suit every event for all the guests, I've always seen a strong appreciation for pasta, especially handmade ravioli.

Persons: Matteo Pertoldi, Pertoldi, —, I've, Matteo Pertoldi I've, they've Organizations: Service Locations: Singapore, Paris, Italian, Cambodia, Amalfi Coast, Italy

☆ I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are 5 things tourists should do to experience it like a local.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Laura Thayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After living on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years, I've learned which activities are worth doing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen deciding to vacation on the Amalfi Coast, many travelers hope to experience the area like a local. About 5 million visitors make their way to the Amalfi Coast every year — which makes running into tourist traps seem inevitable. Having lived on the Amalfi Coast for the past 17 years, I've learned what's worth visiting and what activities travelers can probably skip.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Amalfi Coast

☆ End of an era: The big change coming to European travel in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN —In travel news this week: an accidental megadeal on first-class tickets, the world’s best-connected airport and why now is a good time to plan a trip to Europe. Goodbye to EU passport stampsPaper mementoes of our travels, from boarding cards to even passports themselves, are fast moving into obsolescence. Whether you’re off to Greece, Asia or the Middle East, you’ll likely find a use for these 45 best-selling travel accessories.

Persons: Il dolce, –, Lucy Laucht, it’s, you’ll, Hell Organizations: CNN, Labor, European Union Schengen Area, Aviation, Australian, Qantas, CNN Travel, Duluth Locations: Europe, Naples, Ischia, Puglia, Amalfi, Hungary, Gresham, Budapest, Stockholm, Greece, Northeast Asia, Abu Dhabi, Asia, Duluth, Minnesota, Duluth , Minnesota, United States, Lake Superior, Japan, Chile

The World, a luxury liner, has many descriptions, but "cruise ship" is not one of them, said resident Jim Minarik. "The only thing that's similar between the world and a cruise ship is they float on the water," he said. Minarik and his wife bought their apartment in 2020 with plans to spend one to two months a year on the ship. Source: The WorldYet money is not a big topic aboard The World, Minarik said. Wong said that while other companies have tried, The World is still the only ship of its kind.

Persons: Jim Minarik, we're, Minarik, Eddie Wong, Wong, There's, I'd Organizations: CNBC, CNBC Travel Locations: Singapore, Antarctica, French Polynesia, Easter, Amalfi Coast, Australia's Kimberley, Papua New Guinea, Solomon, South America, South Africa, Cape Town, Orange County , California, Africa's, Penola Strait

☆ A couple tested out life in Canada and Italy. They chose to move where salaries are lower but life is sweeter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"I can easily travel around Italy or Europe for the same cost as a long-distance bus ticket in Canada," Craparotta said. Alexandr Spatari/Getty ImagesItalians "cook very simply," and there are fewer deep-fried or sugary dishes compared to restaurants in Canada, Craparotta said. Italian social life is less focused on drinkingIn Toronto, Craparotta was used to a social life that revolved around drinking. When they lived in Canada, Craparotta remembered Fabiani being shocked by a rowdy party where people were playing beer pong and drinking out of red Solo cups. While she is making less than what she would back in Toronto, Craparotta said the location is worth the pay cut.

Persons: —, Craparotta, Flavio Fabiani, They'd, Dyson, Fabiani, Victoria Craparotta, Allan Baxter, she's, Alexandr Spatari, I'm, she'd, querbeet, Numbeo Organizations: Service, Business, Fabiani, Getty Locations: Italy, Toronto, Spain, Rome, Canada, Banff, Vancouver, Europe, Milan, Amalfi, London, Paris, Craparotta

☆ We went to the Amalfi Coast during peak summer season. These 4 tips made our trip better — but there's one mistake I won't make again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementRegularly taking our food to go saved us moneyWe stopped for photos while walking around the Amalfi Coast. Packing fashionably but practically was keyComfortable shoes are helpful when walking around the Amalfi Coast. Alesandra DubinThe Amalfi Coast is like a fashion show in high season — a feast for the eyes of chic coastal Italian style. Still, I wish we hadn't overbooked and tried to do too muchWe tried to see a lot of the Amalfi Coast in just a few days. Alesandra DubinOur Airbnb in Sorrento was our hub from which we'd visit the Amalfi Coast and surrounding area on day trips.

Persons: —, it's, I'd, Alesandra Dubin, overbooked Organizations: Service, —, Business Locations: Southern Italy, Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Capri

☆ I quit my job at 55 and moved to Italy for retirement. I lost my incredible pension, but I'm so much happier now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I quit my government job in January 2022, two months after returning from a European vacation with my son, Ryan. I lost count of the people who said I'd lose a big chunk of my pension if I didn't retire at 65. Ryan qualified for Italian citizenship if he wanted to apply for it. AdvertisementSperoni and her son, Ryan, when they lived in Sacramento. He said I'd love the place.

Persons: —, Lisa Speroni, Ryan, I'd, isn't, I'm, Speroni, he'd, Medusa, — I'd, Italy Ryan, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Italy, California, Italian, Sacramento, Florence, Salerno, Turin, Amalfi Coast, Rome

☆ Gen Zers and millennials are willing to go on summer vacation at all costs. Literally.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at how young people are booking their summer vacations , finances be damned. AdvertisementSurveys from Credit Karma, Bankrate, and Bank of America show Gen Zers and millennials are willing to go on summer vacation at all costs… literally. Almost half of millennials surveyed (47%) were willing to take on debt to fund their travel plans, with Gen Z not far behind (42%). AdvertisementAlmost a quarter of young people surveyed by Credit Karma expected to rack up $2,000 in debt this summer. And about 10% of that group were willing to push it even further, surpassing $4,000 in summer debt.

Persons: —, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump, Rebecca Zisser, John Towfighi, Zers, millennials, Gen, it's, you'll, Credit Karma, Klaus Vedfelt, That's, Rob Chisholm, Alyssa Powell, he's, Joseph Stiglitz, Trump, Stiglitz, Justin Sullivan, Chelsea Jia Feng, ChatGPT, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, — livestreaming, Twitch's Dan Clancy, Tyler Le, Gigi, Sackler, Ebrahim Raisi, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Annie Smith, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Biden, Business, Credit, Bank of America, Getty, SEC, Purdue Pharma, Dua Lipa, Coldplay Locations: Amalfi, Vegas, ., Glastonbury, New York, London

☆ Milan men’s fashion week: Sun, sea and short shorts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Scarlett Conlon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Milan CNN —There are few things more synonymous with Italy in spring and summer than its beaches. Pines, agaves, the scents of salt and resin were inspiration for designer Massimo Giorgetti at MSGM as the label celebrated their 15th anniversary. “This collection speaks of encounters — ‘icontri’ — between the city and the beach and among people who love life,” said Napoli-born De Sarno. Actor Paul Mescal — a known fan of the short short — was sat front row at the Gucci Men's Spring-Summer 2025 show. A theme of reflective team spirit prevailed in sporty collegiate silhouettes featuring the Fendi crest comprising a squirrel, the Fendi stripe, and a Roman God.

Persons: Milan, Massimo Giorgetti, Justin Shin, Rimini —, Gabbana, Stefano Dolce, Domenico Gabbana, Vittorio Zunino Celotto, ”, Sabato de Sarno, —, Napoli, De Sarno, William Finnegan’s, Paul Mescal —, Victor Boyko, Pixelformula, Sabato De Sarno's, Gucci, Ik, Prada, creased, tromp, Miuccia Prada, “, Raf Simons, chimed Simons, tromp l’oeil, Ik Aldama, JW Anderson, Jonathan Anderson, Adrian Appiolaza, Lev Tanju, Karl Lagerfeld, Shutterstock, Daniele Venturelli, Silvia Fendi Organizations: Milan CNN, Dolce, Gucci, JW, Astra Marina Locations: Italy, Amalfi Coast, Milan, MSGM, agaves, Rimini, Ligurian Coast, Northern Ireland, Moschino, Northern Irish, Fendi, Italian

☆ I was shocked to be laid off from my tech job — but I quickly realized it was a dream come true
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. I completed a 3.5-year apprenticeship as a media designer and engineer, and I've been in the tech industry since I was 15. Leaving so quickly wouldn't have been possible without the support of our LA friends, who helped us in many ways. Courtesy of Lucas FrischmannI came up with this idea as I struggled to keep up with all my connections. AdvertisementIf you were laid off from a tech company and want to share your story, please email Manseen Logan at mlogan@businessinsider.com.

Persons: —, Lucas Frischmann, It's, I've, Frischmann, it's, I'd, Manseen Logan Organizations: Service, Twitter, Meta, Business Locations: Los Angeles, Asia, Vietnam, Italy, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Europe, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Bangkok, Amalfi Coast, Bali , Indonesia, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ Dries Van Noten Takes His Exit
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent afternoon, the designer Dries Van Noten sat in the sprawling old warehouse that houses his Antwerp headquarters, with its bare concrete walls, vintage oak cupboards and views over the city’s harbor. He was altering a jacket for his coming men’s wear show: a nip here, a seam moved there. Then, Mr. Van Noten said, a member of his team pointed out that it was the last piece of the men’s collection this season. As Mr. Van Noten recounted later, “I said, ‘That’s not the last piece of the men’s collection: It’s the last piece of my career.’”In March, six years after selling the company he founded in 1986 to Puig, the Spanish luxury group, Mr. Van Noten, 66, did something truly rare in fashion: He announced his retirement. This men’s wear show, next Saturday in Paris, will be his last.

Persons: Van Noten, “, ‘ That’s, ’ ”, Puig, Patrick Vangheluwe Locations: Antwerp, Spanish, Paris, Amalfi Coast, Italy

☆ A weaker dollar, skyrocketing prices and ‘record’ visitor numbers: Good luck in Europe this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Hotel prices are exploding. As the owner of Destination Europe, she is sending “record numbers” of clients to the continent this year. There’s been such a huge demand for travel in the past three years, and lots of places are pushing up prices.”Is summer in Europe already a washout? Socrates Baltagiannis/picture alliance/Getty ImagesData from Hotel Monitor, American Express Global Business Travel’s annual analysis of worldwide hotel rates, backs his theory up. His prediction appears to be coming true: although the Amex GBT analysis predicted a 11% spike in Paris hotel rates this year, so far they have only risen 8%.

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☆ Skip the crowds in Positano and stay in one of these 5 Amalfi Coast towns instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Laura Thayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years and know of lots of great places to stay. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRoughly 5 million tourists flock to Italy's Amalfi Coast each year, many of whom choose to stay in popular towns like Positano. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Amalfi Coast, Mare, Minori, Scala, Italy

☆ Cinematic, Undiscovered, Cilento
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Nina Burleigh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

From a piazza in the town of Castellabate on the Cilento coast of Italy, you may lift your eyes over the rim of your cappuccino and drink in a panorama of sky and Mediterranean Sea from Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro. Looking way, way down, a fruited plain of vineyards, lemon trees and white fig stretches to the flanks of green mountains decked with wisps of vapor. Of course, people do die in the Cilento, a region south of the Amalfi Coast. But they also live longer than most, thanks to the Mediterranean Diet, first studied in these parts. It is more accurate to say that here, eternal life is a more appealing proposition.

Persons: Napoleon’s, King of Locations: Castellabate, Cilento, Italy, Salerno, Policastro, King of Naples, Amalfi

☆ I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Here are the 7 mistakes tourists should avoid making while visiting.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Laura Thayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewI believe every trip to the Amalfi Coast should be just as beautiful as the coastline itself. Here are the seven most common mistakes I see tourists make while visiting the Amalfi Coast. Additionally, ferry service connecting the Amalfi Coast villages only runs during the tourist season. Seeing the Amalfi Coast on a day tripMany tourists choose to visit the Amalfi Coast on day trips. AdvertisementForgetting to carefully check accommodation details before arrivalNothing ruins a trip to the Amalfi Coast like a bumpy arrival.

Persons: —, Laura Thayer, It's, Positano, Romano Organizations: Service, Business, Museo, Paper Locations: Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, I've, Minori, Maiori, Tramonti, Vietri sul Mare, Praiano

☆ People are totally going to be fooled by OpenAI's new video tool 'Sora'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

OpenAI has launched a new tool, Sora, that generates AI videos based on user text. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . On Thursday, OpenAI showed off a new tool called Sora that can generate strikingly realistic videos based on users' prompts. In addition to text, Sora can also generate videos from still images and "extend" existing videos — including the ability to "fill in missing frames," according to OpenAI.

Persons: OpenAI, It's, —, Sora, MrBeast, someone's Organizations: Service Locations: Tokyo, Amalfi Coast

☆ Italy's Amalfi Coast will get a new airport
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

That rule is about to get a little less hard and fast as the Amalfi Coast gets its “own” airport. Technically it’s a reopening rather than a new airport built from scratch. ‘An important moment for the region’The Amalfi Coast is stunningly beautiful -- and it is one of the most overtouristed parts of Italy. GI_ELLE/iStock Editorial/Getty ImagesAnd while the Amalfi Coast has struggled with overtourism with authorities introducing major restrictions on cars to ease congestion, locals seem pleased. Fausto Salsano, owner of Vietri Centro B&B in Vietri sul Mare, the first village on the famous coastline, told CNN: “I’m thrilled that we will have an Amalfi Coast airport.

Persons: CNN —, Volotea, “, ” GESAC, Frank Bienewald, Carlos Muñoz, GESAC’s Roberto Barbieri, Fausto Salsano, “ I’m, it’ll, ” Organizations: CNN, Amalfi Coast, Volotea, Aircraft, Nantes, Cagliari, Catania, GESAC, Vietri Centro Locations: Italy, Amalfi, Salerno Costa, Salerno, Airlines, Spanish, France, Sardinia, Verona, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam Schiphol, Kuwait City, Naples, Vietri sul Mare, Amalfi Coast

☆ This US couple bought a home in the ‘forgotten region’ of Italy. Here’s what happened next
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

New beginningChuck Stevens and Ben Di Rienzo bought a home in the town of Vinchiaturo Molise in southern Italy’s Molise, known as the ‘forgotten region.' “For the first couple of months, it felt like we were on vacation,” says Di Rienzo. “Just learning about real Italian life living. “The chefs in the area here really put their heart and soul into things,” says Di Rienzo. “The expectation of getting your house renovated within six months to a year, that’s not going to happen,” says Di Rienzo.

Persons: Charles “ Chuck ” H, Stevens, Berardino, Ben ” Di Rienzo, who’ve, ” Stevens, Di Rienzo, Chuck Stevens, Ben Di Rienzo, Ben DiRienzo, Covid, they’d “, “, ”, Di Rienzo’s, “ Ben, ’ ”, ’ ” Di Rienzo, –, ” Di, they’d, they'd, Max, “ We’ve, They’ve, they’ve, ’, he’s “, Rienzo, Ben DiRienzo “, that’s, It’s, I’m Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, “, US, ” Locations: Manhattan, New Jersey, “ New York, Italy, Vinchiaturo Molise, Italy’s Molise, Europe, United States, “, Italian, Molise, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, America, New York

☆ The 2023 superyacht summer recap: Jeff Bezos is now king of the high seas
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For billionaires and their celebrity friends, warm weather means it's yacht season. Four years later, Bezos is no longer Amazon's CEO, and he's spent the last few months earning a new title: king of the high seas. As 2023's yacht season comes to a close, it's clear that Bezos' brand new $500 million superyacht won the summer. AdvertisementAdvertisementYacht season's runner-up: billionaire Barry Diller's EosThe Eos, owned by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, is a yacht-season staple. The Eos docked in Venice to end its summer season, where von Furstenberg hosted the annual DVF Awards — and began furnishing one of her dry-land residences.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, David Geffen's, Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, he's, superyacht, David Zaslav, Bezos, Koru, Lauren Sanchez —, —, that's, Sanchez, Bill Gates, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Ari Emanuel, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Usher, Barry Diller's Eos, Barry Diller, Diane von Furstenberg, Horacio Villalobos, Eos, Diller, von Furstenberg, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Edward Enninful, Valentino, Valentino Giancarlo Giammetti, Kris Jenner, Candice Bergen, Emma Thompson, Jason Blum, Diane Sawyer, Bryan Lourd, Giorgio Armani's, Sydney Sweeney, Kerry Washington, Geffen, it's Organizations: Service, Warner Bros, Discovery, Hollywood, Bezos, British Vogue, Creative Artists Agency, Geffen Locations: Wall, Silicon, Gibraltar, Spain, Cannes, Positano, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Mallorca, Greece, Amalfi, Venice, Venice's, Capri, Portland , Maine

☆ ‘The Equalizer 3’ Review: Brood, Kill, Sip a Cup of Tea, Repeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Manohla Dargis | More About Manohla Dargis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

As one does in Italy, Robert McCall likes to sit in a little cafe, watching the world pass by. McCall — an enigmatic avenger played by Denzel Washington — likes tea, but he’s fine with the coffee that a beautiful server brings him with a smile. This is the third and apparently last “Equalizer” movie that Washington will make. Maybe he’s grown tired of the franchise’s same-old ultraviolence or perhaps he’s bored with the predictable predictability of it all, even if this installment is as reliably watchable if ethically challenged as the previous ones. Whatever the case, little has changed since the first “Equalizer” (2014).

Persons: Robert McCall, McCall, Denzel Washington, Nero d’Avola Organizations: Denzel Locations: Italy, Washington, Amalfi, Sicily

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