Fine-dining in the Dolomites; visiting a garage in Milan: Italy's best new travel experiences

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The Piero Fornasetti-inspired suite at Mandarin Oriental Milan Credit: George Apostolidis

From the indelible allure of the Amalfi Coast to the cultural majesty of Florence and the incomparable romance of Venice, Italy is awash with treasures, an indulgent holiday destination that revels so effortlessly in the pleasures of art, food and beauty.

While the country is a joy to visit in any season, every year, the coming months are a particularly buoyant time. Read on for our guide to the one-off experiences, new openings and highly anticipated restaurant launches that will attract the most attention in Italy over the year to come. 

Milan's new groove

Italy's fashion, design and finance capital is buzzing with energy. After the deliciously urbane Mandarin Oriental opened in 2015 (from...

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