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CASTELLO IL BORGIA (living room shown, left) is the perfect place for a family stay; the old castle accommodates a dozen-plus guests. IL BORGIA`s guest r ooms (above), all uniquely designed, overlook Lake Trasimeno and the castle' s manicured grounds. ACCESS: SUGGESTED DINING Antica Trattoria Pascalucci: Pasquale Ucci' s traditional ristorante is a must for travelers stopping off at Castello Ducale/ENO Hotel or driving Puglia. Suggest the stuffed artichokes, tender veal tagliata and simple and delicious pasta pomodoro. Via Iannassi, San Nicola Manfredi, near Benevento, in Campania; 39-082-477-8400 Cantinetta del Nonno: A simple trattoria not far from Castello del Nero, with Tuscan food made with the freshest ingredients. Via IV November 18, San Casciano Val di Pesa, near Florence, in Tuscany; 39-055-820-570 L' Antico Forziere: The Rodella brothers offer scrumptious, beautifully presented food, some of the best in Umbria. An easy drive from Castello Oscano or Castello Il Borgia. Via della Rocca 2, Casalina di Deruta, Umbria; 39-075-972-4314 Il Re Beve: A castle setting for an excellent restaurant, south of Todi, within range of Castello Oscano or Castello Il Borgia. Piazza Corsini 1, Casigliano, Acquasparta, Umbria; 39-074-494-3428 Trattoria Antichi Sapori: Pietro Zito' s tiny restaurant is easily reachable from Masseria San Domenicao. Its menu is chock full of divine Puglian specialities. Piazza S. Isidoro 9, Montegrosso, near Andria, Puglia; 39-088-356-9529 SUGGESTED SHOPPING The Mall: The best place for designer bargains. Factory stores for Dolce & Gabbana and Trussardi are just down the road. Via Europe 8, Leccio, near Florence; www.themall.it Brunello Cucinelli: The hottest brand of cashmere in the U.S. is made here in the little town, with a wonderful factory store. Piazza Alberto Della Chiesa 6, Solomeo, in Umbria, near Lake Trasimeno; 39-075-529-4855/075-529-4829 Antico Opificio Serico De Negri: Suggest clients stop here for home-décor fabrics, some with antique designs. Piazza della Seta, San Leucio, Caserta, near Castello Ducale; 39-082-3361290; www.aos.it 22 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | May 2008 room, tall windows and oriental rugs, to the huge Junior Suite Agrifoglio, with its private entrance, three double doors and private balustrade. We found La Torre (tower), with its fabulous bed and private rooftop terrace, and the small and romantic Torreta del Tezio (little tower) ideal for honeymooners; both have separate entrances from the top of the castle. Tip: The roof is perfect for summer wedding parties. For on-site dining, Oscano' s Turandot (all the public rooms are named after Italian operas) serves traditional Umbrian cuisine, while leisure options include a pool with a panoramic view and a small gym in the old stables. Castello Il Borgia (www.il-borgia.it/en), near Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, imparts a totally private-castle feel for a client and a dozen of his or her nearest and dearest. (Of course, a cook and staff are availableÐa cook is provided the first night at no charge.) The castle is complete with soaring ceiling, grand stone fireplaces and frescoes. All the rooms are uniquely designedÐt here are six double bedrooms and two singles, decorated with antiques, some with handpainted wallpaper. The six bathrooms are all new, but as is the case with many family properties, only three are en suite. Room 1, on the front of the house, has a grand fireplace and lake views, however there' s no en-suite bath. Room 2, a large space with a garden view, does have an en-suite bath. Once the property of the notorious Borgia family, the 15th-century Castello Il Borgia has been owned by members of the Palom- http://www.il-borgia.it/en http://www.themall.it http://www.aos.it

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