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THIS ISSUE:
Style in the sun
New: CSKA Basketball
Spa trek
Fantastic food
Crazy for kids
FORTE VILLAGE • ISSUE No. 02 • 2013
Forte Village
Your collection of
unforgettable moments
PLUS: Austin Healey interview • Castel monastero • Top teen entertainment
W E LC O M E
Dear Guests,
I
f asked to sum up what is new at Forte Village for the 2013 season, I would do it by saying that,
through me, our resort has won the prestigious Excellence Award, given to entrepreneurs and
managers in the hotel industry who have helped promote Italy around the world. This is the secret of
Forte Village – we constantly strive for excellence. We do this through our excellent cuisine, created
by extraordinary Michelin-starred chefs: Gordon Ramsay, the 11-starred world-class luminary, and two
outstanding exponents of the very finest Italian food, Giancarlo Perbellini and Rocco Iannone.
And did you know that at Forte Village excellent cuisine means fresh, creative, original dishes, even in
our low-calorie menus? So what about excellence in sport? I’m proud to reveal that our resort is now home
to the prestigious Basketball Academy, run by champions from the CSKA Moscow team. Also, for tennis
fans, how about a game with Rocco Loccisano, Pat Cash’s legendary coach.
Moving on to pampering excellence, we have the stunning Thalasso del Forte spa, one of the world’s
leading spas and famous for its revolutionary thalassotherapy method. Alongside a wonderful range
of saltwater pools, this summer you’ll find our delightful Rejuvenation Ayurveda Park and a series of
soothing treatments, originating in India’s most ancient form of medicine. And, for shopping excellence,
guests can enjoy an evening’s shopping in our elegant Italian boutiques, with fabulous designs by Bulgari,
Zegna, Fendi, Agnona and Santoni, to name but a few. The next step to enjoying a truly excellent holiday
this summer is checking the calendar with your family and booking your getaway. We can’t wait to see you.
Kind regards,
Lorenzo Giannuzzi
www.fortevillage.com | facebook.com/fortevillage | twitter.com/forte_village
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33 Relax, refresh and
rebalance
At Forte Village this summer we’ve got more great sport, amazing food and
indulgent spa treatments than ever before, sure to make your holiday the best yet
47 Jet set
With Forte Village’s private jet service
relaxation is assured and your holiday
starts before you’ve even taken off
A haven of peace and tranquillity under
the cloudless Sardinian skies, the Forte
Village Spa has a host of new treatments
on offer this summer
08 Splendid isolation
15 Tee up and chill out
20 A day in the life…
Forte Village’s two luxurious villas allow
you extra privacy while you enjoy all that
the resort has to offer. We give you a
guided tour
Whether you want to polish your game
or try it for the first time, enjoy expert
coaching with Wentworth Golf Academy
Action packed but relaxing – we hear
about a typical family day at Forte Village
11 Hot fashion, cool looks
17 Champions League
Train like Lampard and Torres with the
Chelsea FC Soccer School exclusively
at Forte Village
Why should the mums and dads have all
the fun? Forte Village provides excitement,
adventure and creativity for kids of all ages
As the Forte Village CKSA Basketball
Academy opens this summer we speak
to CSKA’s coach, Ettore Messina
13 Play with CKSA
The world’s greatest basketball players
are at Forte Village – don’t miss it
27 Grown ups not allowed
This summer Forte Village has partnered
with luxury brands and top musicians
for a series of exclusive events
Exciting new developments in our world
renowned Academies, new activities for
kids and teenagers plus exclusive offers
– get the latest from Forte Village
La Cantina’s Gourmet Experience brings
together some of Europe’s finest chefs and
wineries for exciting collaborations
He’s renowned for his new take on
traditional Italian cuisine. Find out what
Giancarlo Perbellini is cooking this
summer at Forte Village
53 Teen scene
40 Food News
54 Grand hotel
The latest on our stunning food, amazing
cooking skills and great guest chefs
The Hotel Business School provides the
best training and the best career prospects
in the luxury hotel busines
18 Into the Lion’s den
England and British Lions star Austin
Healey tells us about his special coaching
programme at Forte Village
The Forte Village Shop Manager,
Marina Vitiello gives us her insights
into this season’s key looks
19 Pitch with a pro
30 Easy rider
43 Rugged, rural and so
very relaxing
We talk to England batsman and wicket
keeper Paul Nixon about coaching cricket
under clear blue Mediterranean skies
Pietro Negra, founder of fashion brand
Pinko, talks motorbike endurance races
and delightfully feminine clothes
Our sister resort, Castel Monastero, is
fast becoming a favourite for luxury
travellers visiting Tuscany
50 Creativity à la carte
38 Something old,
something new
28 Fashion’s
femme fatale
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48 Schedule for style
36 News
12 Slam dunkin’ super hero
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Contents
Forte Village’s very own fashion consultant,
Marina Vitiello, reveals this summer’s
must-have accessories
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Wondering how to keep the teenagers
entertained? Forte Village has everything
they need to have a happy holiday
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56 At your service…
Whether it’s a relaxing boat trip or an
exhilarating mountain bike ride, let our
Concierge service arrange it all
VILLAS
Splendid
isolation
Forte Village’s two luxurious villas allow
you extra privacy while you enjoy all that
the resort has to offer
Laid back luxury:
Villa Forte’s tranquil
gardens and pool
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urrounded by palms trees and bushes, Forte Village’s
two private villas manage to be both private and
secluded on the one hand and open and spacious
on the other.
Both have large swimming pools, the pale blue water
reflecting the cloudless skies above. They’re bordered by
manicured lawns and the occasional sun lounger. The insects
hum contentedly and the plants and shrubs around it perfume
the warm air. The sense of peace and calm is infectious and you
soon feel yourself relaxing both physically and mentally as you
wander up to the house itself.
The extensive gardens of the Villa Lydia, which wrap around
the whole of this stylish holiday retreat, create a sense of calm
and the natural world is ever present. The perfect lawns and a
mass of shrubs and trees embrace the building while the deep
blue sea lies just beyond.
Both villas are luxurious holiday residences designed in the
tradition of the classic Mediterranean villa. Their interiors are
cool and restful– pale, elegantly neutral furnishings contrasted
with a dark, polished wooden floor – adds to the sense of the
space and calm.
On the ground floor of the Villa Forte you’ll find a beautiful
double bedroom with two queen-size beds and a bathroom,
complete with whirlpool bath and shower. This opens onto a
comfortable living room with a large dining table and inviting
settees, one of which folds out into a bed. Adding to the feeling
of tranquillity and space are wide sliding doors which take you
through to the patio and the garden beyond.
The living room boasts a fully equipped kitchenette, which
also opens onto the patio. If you don’t feel like cooking though,
a private butler and chef are available so that you can concentrate
on the really important things – such as relaxing in the gardens
and splashing around in the gorgeous pool.
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Good to know
Upstairs at Villa Forte (there’s even a lift if you’re feeling really
relaxed) you’ll find an extensive open-plan bedroom with two
queen-size beds and a living area. The bedroom looks out onto an
large terrace, where you can enjoy partial views over the sea and
panoramic views over the rest of the resort. The bathroom also has
a whirlpool tub and shower.
Villa Lydia is similarly well appointed. Here, you can reach the
first floor from either inside the villa or by walking up the outdoor
staircase. Up here are two good sized bedrooms that look out on
the terrace and offer stunning sea views. The sunsets that you’ll
enjoy from this vantage point are spectacular. The larger of the two
bedrooms has a large en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower and
These two-storey villas can each be split into two
magnificent suites
Service totally dedicated
closet. The second bedroom also has its own bathroom. As with
Villa Forte, this luxurious holiday residence can be divided into two
separate suites or a suite, junior suite and further bedroom. The garden
and pool are then accessible by the ground floor suite.
As you enter you’ll find a stylish bedroom with two queen-size beds
and a bathroom with a spacious bath, shower and closet on the ground
floor. The kitchen opens out onto a terrace, complete with its own
pergola – a welcome shelter from the midday sun.
Accommodation on B&B basis
Guests of the villas have a reserved table in all Forte Village
restaurants including gourmet restaurants. Booking
through reception required.
Private butler and/or chef available on request
Villa Forte was voted World’s Leading Villa in 2012
A C C E SS O R I E S
LIKE FATHER,
LIKE SON.
You’ve got the tan, you’ve had
the pedicure, so now it’s time
to flaunt those feet with
these ultra-glam fringed
swinging sandals by
Sergio Rossi
Practical and stylish, this classic hat and
funky green kaftan will help keep that
harmful UV at bay
Hot fashion,
cool looks
A riot of colour and
gloriously summery designs,
Vilebrequin’s swimwear
is perfect for all
the family
Our very own fashion consultant
Marina Vitiello introduces the
must-have accessories for this
summer at Forte Village
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Founded in 1760, Creed’s
fragrances have been loved by more
than 10 royal houses and countless
stylish women and men
Happy feet –
these light, elegant
Forte Village ballet
flats are perfect for the
summer, both day and evening
Bring a touch of retro
jet-set glamour to the
beach and pool with this
luxurious bag and kaftan
ALASSIO
Via Vittorio Veneto, 11
Tel. 0182 648714
WWW.VILEBREQUIN.COM
Sigg, creators of the essential
aluminium water bottle, have
produced this practical but stylish
version especially for Forte Village
A C A D E MY
A C A D E MY
Ettore Messina is head
coach at the world-renowned
CSKA Basketball Club.
He has also worked with the
Real Madrid team and the
Los Angeles Lakers and was
inducted into the Italian
Basketball Hall of Fame
in 2008. He talks about
coaching at the Forte Village
CSKA Basketball Academy
this summer
Q What’s the appeal of basketball as a sport?
It’s very fast and there’s always lots of drama.
Unlike some sports, there’s a winner and a
loser in every game, no draws. It’s a sport
where everyone does everything – all the
players can defend, handle the ball and score.
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Q As an Italian it must be great to see your
beloved game played in your homeland?
Of course, and Forte Village is such a
beautiful place. The location is great and so
is the weather. The new court will add even
more to the appeal. You can have a relaxing
holiday but also play basketball and improve
your game – what could be better?
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Play with
Slam dunkin’ superstar
Q Coaching and working with young people at
Forte Village must be very different from your
other work.
This is one of the best parts of my job. It
means that after an exhausting season I can
leave aside the tension of the professional
game and devote myself to young people.
I want just to focus on these kids who are
so keen to learn and to discover a whole
new world.
Q Why did you decide to take up Forte Village’s
offer to coach its young visitors in basketball?
Forte Village is well-known for it’s excellent
sports coaching and facilities so its a
pleasure to join the team here. It’s wonderful
that two great sporting names, CSKA
Basketball Academy and Forte Village,
have joined forces to offer guests some
really great coaching.
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Q What are you doing to help the young players
at Forte Village this summer?
We’re playing a lot of basketball, obviously.
The players themselves are showing the
kids what to do on the court. I think that our
aim for the summer should also be to give
each player we train two or three individual
tools that they can take away to use to
improve their game technique. Regardless of
whereabouts they play or their level of skill,
these tips will help them to become better
players and, in doing so, enjoy playing the
game so much more.
The kids can also talk to the players about
their careers and how they made it. They
can learn from our personal experience. My
dream is that every young person who comes
to Forte Village will go home feeling that
they’re a better basketball player than when
they arrived as a result of our coaching.
Q What makes a good basketball player?
To be quick is often more important than
being tall. Even at NBA level you can be
smaller but still successful if you’re fast.
This is an ‘act and react’ game – you need
to recognise the situation immediately and
work out how to handle it very quickly.
Q You’ll be joined with by world-class sports
people such as the rugby player Austin Healey
and Paul Nixon, the cricketer, so there’ll be
quite an atmosphere!
I’ve always admired people who are
successful in different sports. It’s great to be
able to talk to them about how they approach
the game and overcome the challenges in
order to be a great player or coach. You’ve
also got kids coming from around the world
– a mix of nationalities and cultures
but with a shared passion for great sport.
CKSA
Forte Village is proud
to welcome some of
the world’s greatest
basketball players
to the resort this
summer. Thanks to
our exciting new
partnership with Russian
basketball team CSKA
Moscow. Forte Village’s new Basketball
Academy offers resort guests the chance to
train and play with one of the world’s most
celebrated teams.
As with all our other Academies, the
finest international talent and the best
training is matched with excellent facilities.
The CSKA team and aspiring basketball stars
of tomorrow will be playing on our new, full
size, state-of-the-art basketball ball court under
the guidance of their world-famous coach
Ettore Messina. From 13th to 27th July.
For information and reservations
Call +39 070 9218820 Email holiday@fortevillage.com
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Tee up and chill out
The exclusive new Wentworth Golf Academy
at Forte Village is part of our continued
partnership with the world-famous golf club.
Coaching by experts is available to improve
both long and short game skills.
Drawing on the wealth of experience, boasted
by Wentworth Club, the home of the European
Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship, this
summer the Academy offers both adults and young people the chance to
improve their golf – or even to experience the game for the very first time.
Practise on the new driving range and hit into the resort’s spectacular
private lake, then play a round at the celebrated 27-hole Is Molas club.
From 11th May to 4th October.
For information and reservation
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Champions League
ANTICA OROLOGERIA CANDIDO OPERTI
Boutique: Piazza Maria Luigia
Forte Village Resort
Tel. +39 070 9259070
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Ever dreamed of playing with Chelsea and going through the same
sort of training schedule that keeps the likes of Frank Lampard and
Fernando Torres at the top of their game? Well, now is your chance!
If aged between 4 and 14 you can apply for a place at our exclusive
Chelsea FC Soccer School at Forte Village. The course is put
together by experts from the legendary Stamford Bridge ground and
provides totally individual training. The 2013 season, running from
27th May to 6th September, offers courses for goalkeepers, strikers and
defenders, plus personalised soccer school shirts, shorts and rucksacks.
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09124 Cagliari (Sardegna) Italia
Tel. +39 070 653922
www.candidooperti.it
Exclusive proposal
Live the Chelsea Experience at Forte Village.
Enjoy the uniqueness of the Chelsea Soccer School and a relaxing
daily entrance to the Thalasso del Forte, with our compliments!
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Into the Lion’s den
England and British Lions player Austin Healey talks about why coaching
young people at Forte RVillage
is such a rewarding experience
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Q What do you enjoy about coaching young
people at Forte Village?
As a professional sportsman I simply
love being able to inspire young people
through sport. I love watching kids have
fun and it really doesn’t matter what
standard they are, although there’s
something pretty special about spotting
some young, raw talent.
The advantage of coaching at the
wonderful Forte Village Resort is that
we’re surrounded by everything to make
the perfect family holiday. There’s still
plenty on offer for non-sporty members
of the family to do too. Younger children,
like my twin girls, can be taken care of
at the fabulous Kids Club and there’s
a brilliant spa, which every mum (and
dad!) should try.
Q You ring the young people beforehand
to discuss what they want to get out of
the coaching sessions, how does this help?
It’s always interesting to chat to the kids
before they get here, it’s just as much
about assessing their personality as it
is their ability.
Q What kind of coaching and advice do you
give to the young people at Forte Village?
How does it work?
All our coaching is tailored to the individual
so no two sessions are the same. Boys and
girls of all abilities are grouped according
to age and ability, so the younger ones are
getting to know the basics while the older,
Pitch with a pro
RUGBY ACADEMY
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Coaching cricket in the Med with enthusiastic youngsters is better than
scoring a century forR UEngland
says batsman and wicket-keeper Paul Nixon
GBY ACADEMY
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Q Why do you enjoy coaching young
cricketers at Forte Village? Why did you
decide to come here?
I think it’s important to get kids enjoying
sport at a young age and if this can be as
part of a family holiday, in a fun, relaxed
environment then that’s even better.
Frequently at cricket camps in the UK,
you find that rain can stop play – I’d much
rather be playing and coaching cricket in
the Mediterranean sunshine!
more experienced kids can get down to
the specifics. At the core of our coaching
philosophy is fun! We want these kids to be
as passionate about the sport as we are.
Q What kind of response have you had from
your young players?
What has overwhelmed me the most is the
level of enthusiasm – the kids just love it. I
wish I still had that level of energy! I think
it’s pretty special for a kid to get one-to-one
coaching from someone who has worn an
England shirt and I think that’s what they
appreciate the most – I hope it’s pretty
inspiring for them.
Q What kind of cricket coaching and
advice do you give to the young people at
Forte Village? What does a typical day or
session look like?
As with rugby, the cricket coaching at the
resort is all tailored to individual needs
and abilities, we want to make sure that
every kid who comes along to one of our
training sessions is able to get something
out of it specifically for them. We always
start the session with a fun, energetic
warm up and then it’s down to specifics
in individual groups.
Q Have you seen any potential rugby stars
of the future?
There have been a few that stand out, one
boy I know has gone on to lead his school
under-13 team to a national victory. It was
awesome to hear that and I like to think we
had something to do with it!
Q What do you like to do when you’re ‘off
duty’ at Forte Village? What’s your
favourite way to relax?
There’s nothing I love more than a bombing
competition in one of the swimming pools
– it’s actually taken quite seriously!
My favourite restaurant when eating out
with the family is probably the Cavalieri –
there’s just so much choice to suit everyone.
If I manage to have a meal with just my
wife then the Belvedere would have to be
our favourite as a couple.
Exclusive proposal
For parents and children – rugby and
sport with a touch of thalasso.
From 25th May to 1st July, 13th July to
3rd August and 17th to 31st August
Call +39 070 9218820
Email holiday@fortevillage.com
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Q What kind of response have you had
from these young cricketers? What do
they appreciate most about the coaching
that you offer?
I love the energy and excitement that the
kids show and I think they love the
specific details and the special techniques
we can teach them, these are the things
that can allow a good cricketer to become
a great cricketer.
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Q Cricket is often seen as a very English
game but it also has international appeal.
What’s it like to play cricket in the middle
of the Med rather than Lords, India or
South Africa?
I love the relaxed feel that we’ve
generated in our coaching sessions, and
so do the kids. Cricket, like any sport
played at the top level, can become very
disciplined, but that’s not what a Super
Skills experience is about – for
us enjoyment is essential.
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Q Have you seen any potential cricket
stars of the future?
There have been one or two that stand
out, but the way for us to ensure they
become cricket stars of the future is to
generate the passion and commitment for
the sport now. Hopefully experiencing
one-to-one coaching from someone who
has played for their country will help
ignite that passion in the kids.
Q What do you like to do when you’re
‘off duty’ at Forte Village? What’s your
favourite way to relax?
I love all sport so you can usually find me
taking out one of the Forte Village bikes
or going windsurfing when not coaching.
I’m not one to sit on the beach with a book,
especially when there’s so much on offer
at the resort. When dining out, the
Brazilian has to be my favourite
restaurant – great relaxed environment
with delicious simple food.
Exclusive proposal
Forte Village Cricket Academy Pass
From 27th July to 3rd August 2013 the
Forte Village Cricket Academy by SST
will be run by the legends of cricket
Paul Nixon and Mark Ealham.
Call +39 070 9218820
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Family Fortunes: there’s fun and
adventure all day long
Beach life: the sea is just
minutes away
A day in the life…
Jane and Charlie from London, together with their three children, are spending two weeks in one
of the amazing family bungalows with a private garden. Every day is action-packed, but relaxing
nonetheless, as Jane relates in her diary
8am
One of the things I love most about being on holiday is
breakfast. Instead of the usual cereals, toast and instant coffee thrown
onto the table in a mad rush as everyone races to get out of the house
in time for work and school, at the Forte Village resort, in one of the
amazing family bungalows with a private garden, we arrive at breakfast
to a huge array of freshly baked rolls and croissants, continental hams
and cheese, displays of fresh fruit and exotic juices. As we wander into
the Bellavista Oasis we’re met by the aroma of fresh Italian coffee.
Tom, who’s 14 and seems to have hollow legs, has soon piled a plate
with scrambled eggs, Parma ham, grilled Mediterranean tomatoes
and almost everything else he spies and his father has followed suit!
Sixteen-year-old Amy and I opt for fresh fruit and yogurt while, Harry,
aged nine, has created his own concoction of croissants, pancakes and
chocolate spread.
Today Tom’s off for rugby training with Austin Healey, the former
English Rugby Union player. Normally pretty blasé, Tom was so
impressed by the fact that Austin had actually rung him before we
arrived here to talk about the training. It’s really an amazing service that
Forte Village offers – his friends were green with envy. “I’m taking part
in the fashion show,” Amy reminds me, when I ask about her plans for
the day. How could I forget? She’s been talking about the prospect of
working with professional make-up artists and models non-stop for days.
Harry is desperate to go back to Kids’ City to play in the swimming
pools with his new-found friends. Later it’ll be pizza making in the
cookery classes.
Charlie, clearly keen to justify the plateful that he’s just demolished,
explains that he’s booked a golf lesson through the Wentworth Golf
Academy. “It’s got a new driving range where you can hit into a private
lake,” he says. “And I’ve just discovered that Is Molas, one of the best
clubs in Europe, is less than ten minutes away from here.”
9am
Breakfast finished, we split up. I’m off to see Forte Village’s
own fashion expert, Marina Vitiello, for an exclusive private shopping
session. What’s so brilliant about the shopping here is that, instead of the
usual dreary beachwear and well known labels that I could buy just as
easily back home, they have clothes by designers that you just won’t
find anywhere else.
It’s also a pleasure being able to spend some time talking to Marina
about what’s the right look for me. She really does have a passion for
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Boat couture: kids can plan
their fashion show while
grown ups let off steam
Pedal power: while kids play
parents can browse
designer fashions
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> her job and her knowledge of style and fashion is amazing. She curates
the whole Forte Village fashion collection so she knows what’s going to
be really hot next season – as well as what I should get for that swanky
wedding I’m going to in September.
12.30pm
It’s lunch at the Caviar Bar. The children
compete to tell me what they’ve been up to that morning. Even Tom,
who’s normally monosyllabic, can’t stop talking about what Austin
said to him. Charlie is also impressed with the golfing facilities. “It’s
got an amazing course and putt section,” he says, perusing the wine
list. A gentle breeze wafts in from the turquoise sea and, alongside the
children’s chatter I can just hear the crash of the waves below us. The
tranquil garden nearby will be good for a walk after lunch.
We order simple grilled fish drizzled with local olive oil and a salad.
The boys are even hungrier than usual after their energetic mornings and
Amy is busy describing a new hairstyle that one of the stylists has shown
her. “Later, I’ll show you what I bought this morning,” I whisper to her.
After lunch the children race off, keen to resume their morning
activities. Charlie and I have decided to spend time together doing a
cookery lesson with Rocco Iannone. Where else could you work with a
Michelin-starred chef and cook his light and fragrant madeleine dessert?
One of the things I love about Forte Village is that not only do you
have time to relax and indulge but each of member of the family actually
learns something new – from real experts in their field. You come back
afterwards feeling refreshed and fulfilled.
5pm
It’s time for a treatment at Forte Village’s spa, the
Thalasso del Forte. Being immersed in a series of seawater pools
at different temperatures and with different salt contents – some with
a higher saline concentration than the Dead Sea – together with the
use of sea oil, is very beneficial and there’s a lot of science behind it.
The spa’s numerous awards are proof enough of that.
For me, though, it’s all about the feeling of perfect tranquillity and
the sense of calm and balance that you experience in a place like this.
Even Charlie, who claims that he can never see the point of spas,
goes for a massage, emerging an hour later feeling and, it has to be
said, looking like a new man. “That was amazing,” he says, “I feel
like I’m floating on air.”
Before we leave, I make sure to book an appointment for one
of Dr Ali Mosaraf’s world-renowned treatments which combine
Ayurvedic medicine with naturopathy and yoga. I’ll be following
in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Claudia Schiffer.
7pm
While the kids have their supper in the kids’ restaurant
(last night it was organised by the babysitter and the night before by
the staff of Kids’ City), Charlie and I slip away to the Aquatica bar
for a quiet aperitif of champagne and to try some canapés. We’re
still feeling intensely relaxed from our spa treatments earlier and,
because of this, feel there is little need to speak. Instead we breathe
in the fresh sea air and stand together quietly, watching the sun
beginning to set.
It’s all about the perfect tranquility and the sense of
calm and balance that you feel in a place like this
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that Austin had rung him
before we arrived to talk
about training
8pm
Having checked that the younger kids are sound asleep
after their various activities, Charlie leads the way to the Forte Gourmet
restaurant where, unbeknown to me, he’s already booked a table. As
the lights glitter across the stillness of the Ocean pool we sip a chilled
local white wine and browse the menu. The food is simple and it uses
local ingredients and I love the way that Iannone takes traditional Italian
cuisine and gives it a modern twist.
10.00pm
After dinner we wander down the Piazza
Maria Luigia for Amy’s fashion show. The excitement is palpable as
the audience gathers, women fanning themselves and men fiddling
with cameras. This must be just like attending the real collections in
Paris or Milan. When it starts, the input of the professionals is
apparent. Charlie snaps away while I feel a rush of motherly pride.
10.30pm
The air is still warm and the sound of
people eating, drinking and chatting blends with music from the
amazing resident band. The shops are still open and I persuade
Charlie to buy an elegant black dress shirt. “It makes you look
Italian,” I tell him. “Grazie” he replies nonchalantly.
11pm
We really do feel as if we’re on holiday now and
so we head off to Forte Fortissimo. I’ve forgotten that Charlie
is actually quite a good dancer – although he needs a little
encouragement! As, we wander back to the hotel holding hands
and looking up at the stars, Charlie asks if I want to take a boat
trip to the tiny Isola di San Pietra, all easily organised by the
Concierge service at any time. We decide to think about it, after
all, we’ve got plenty of time.
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Dinner Dance: amazing food
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Exclusive Proposal
Sport & Leisure Children’s Pass
Created for children up to 14 years old, this very special offer allows
kids to use all the sports and leisure activities at no extra charge.
Valid 11th May to 15th June and 31st August to 5th October.
Kids & Family Experience
Book seven nights in one of our hotels and enjoy a 50 per cent reduction
on the second room occupied by children. Among other free offers for
parents are free entrance for two at the Thalasso del Forte. Children have
daily sports and entertainment at the amazing Kids’ City as well as many
other activities.
Valid 11th May to 15th June and 31st August to 5th October.
Kids & Family Experience at Forte Village Resort
We have so many activities that make parents and
children say “Wow! What a dream!”
Call +39 070 9218820
K I D S C LU B
Child’s play: Forte Village has something for
every child whatever their interests
Grown Ups
Not allowed
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Why should the mums and dads have all
the fun? Forte Village provides excitement,
adventure and creativity for kids of all ages
A
t Forte Village Resort there
are activities which cater for
children of all ages, whatever
they’re interested in.
The fun starts at breakfast time and only
ends when it’s time to go to bed. The
complete fantasy area Kids’ City, located in
the heart of the resort, is supervised by
our specially trained, dedicated and highly
attentive staff.
There are two swimming pools especially
for children, both just a few metres from the
beach.You’ll also find a children’s restaurant
with all the things that kids love to eat
including pizza, pasta and chips, as well as
healthy but delicious fish dishes and salads –
something parents will be glad to hear! There
are specially made children-sized chairs and
tables and Forte Village even has a mini train
to take kids straight to the restaurant from
Kids’ City.
Singing, dancing
and painting
Kids can also show off their talents on their
own special stage in Piazza Maria Luigia.
From singing and dancing to magic tricks,
we’ve found that kids of all ages love to put
on shows for their parents and older brothers
and sisters against this beautiful backdrop.
If they’re creative in other ways, we have
workshops where they can make pizzas and
cakes, play musical instruments, sing, dance,
paint and create sculptures. Kids love writing
and telling stories with our creative writing
workshops where they can make up their
own tales with professional guidance.
If your kids are sporty then they’ll simply
go crazy for our exciting acrobatics lessons.
Training with sports stars in a Forte Village
Sports Academy gives children a unique
opportunity to develop their skills and gain
confidence in their sporting talents.
Our kids facilities are not just any ordinary
mini-club, they are part of a whole world of
fun and entertainment with activities for all
ages from babies to 12 year old.Your little
ones can play, make new friends, learn and
grow during their time here. There’s even a
nursery for babies under the age of two and
we also offer a babysitting service.
Looking after parents too
As well as knowing what children like, we pay
attention to what their parents want too.You
can hire pushchairs at Kids’ City or buy
nappies and other necessities at the shops in
Piazza Maria Luigia. The children’s restaurant
also has a bottle steriliser. The doctor is
available 24 hours a day and there is also an
infirmary on site. Rest assured, we always
keep a watchful eye on children whatever they
may be doing and the resort is very safe. So
you can relax while your little ones let loose.
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FA S H I O N
Fashion’s
femme
fatale
Dress MSGM
Bag Celine
Trainers Gienchi
Dress Dolce & Gabbana
Shoes Valentino
Bag Chameleon Fendi
Dress Fendi
Bag Mangano Fendi
Shoes Fendi
Forte Village’s Shop Manager
Marina Vitiello showcases
this season’s key looks
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Dress MSGM
Travel bags Fendi
Sandals Valentino
Necklace Fendi
Coat and bag Valentino
Sandals Tribute Yves
Saint Laurent
Blazer Stella McCartney
Shorts Carven
Bag Stella McCartney
Wedges Sergio Rossi
Outfit Stella McCartney
Bag Fendi
Trainers Golden Goose
Dress Lanvin
Shoes Fendi
Dress and bag Lanvin
Sandals Sergio Rossi
FA S H I O N
Easy rider
The founder of Pinko loves motorbikes
and endurance races, but his clothes are
delightfully feminine
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hemistry and physics might not seem like the typical training
for a career in fashion but then again Pietro Negra is not
your typical fashion designer. He won the Italian Tourism
Championship in 1991. He’s also an off-road motorcycle
buff who has the gruelling Baja 1000 race in Mexico under his belt and
still dreams of competing in the legendary Paris-Dakar rally. His current
enthusiasm is for ‘enduros’, off-road motorcycle rallies.
So, you might wonder, how is it that someone with these impressively
macho credentials can create fashion that is so flattering, so delicate in
colour and cut and so feminine? His pieces are seen in the world’s great
fashion thoroughfares including the Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. They’re now in Forte Village.
“Forte Village is an exclusive resort with a chic international and
domestic clientele, absolutely in line with the Pinko brand positioning,”
explains Negra. The Pinko look at Forte Village and across his stores
internationally is, he says, “an optical look, sporting chic, neo-Baroque
style, an Orient Express mood and rich bright colours.”
qualities,” he explains. “She has the sleek black
panther swank of Naomi Campbell, the sculptural
perfection of Elle Macpherson, the dazzling
vitality of Eva Herzigová and the the feminine
charm of Elisabetta Canalis. Ever contemporary
and sophisticated, the Pinko woman is smart and
cosmopolitan and loves dressing with slick, sexy flair.
She’s a mature and dynamic individual with a strong
personality and a clear grasp of her own femininity.”
The label mixes luxury with fashion-forward
looks, denim and casual styles. Ever since the 1990s
Pinko has been known, of course, for its bags – capacious and practical but stylish and
individual, they come in citrus shades and elegant organic colours. One bag collection that
the company is particularly excited about is its Bags for Ethiopia. Unveiled during Milan
fashion week, this new collection has an ethical significance that is gaining ground with a
growing number of fashion and luxury labels.
Sculptural perfection
“After 12 years of success with the Pinko bag collection, we decided to revisit and
relaunch the concept by merging aesthetics and ethics through a global awareness initiative
where we could put African culture, traditions and colours to beneficial use in a fresh
fashion context,” explains Negra.
He invited Marina Spadafora, the pioneering Italian designer and Ethical Fashion
ambassador, to create the bag collection with “awareness and renewal” as the inspiration
behind each design. Spadafora says: “Through this project I expressed my motto ‘fashion
with a mission’ by reproducing the body painting signs and symbols of the tribes of the
Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia on each bag.”
Pinko participates in Fashion for Development (F4D), a global awareness project that
seeks to nurture economic growth and independence in developing countries through the
power of fashion. In full support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals,
F4D creates awareness of women as cultural caretakers of artisanal traditions.
The Pinko Bags for Ethiopia are made from 100 per cent African cotton by an
all-female team of workers in an eco-sustainable factory in Addis Ababa. “This is a
totally viable business, with no element of charity,” explains Marina Spadafora.
Whether it’s a Bag for Ethiopia, or one of Pietro Negra’s sexy, feminine T-shirts,
dresses or shoes, Pinko is a must-have label for Forte Village guests this summer.
Negra’s confidence in what women want this season is based, like
his international success over the decades, on a thorough grounding
in fashion, an almost scientific approach to the business of design,
production and marketing. Deciding to go into business rather than
complete his studies, Negra began making T-shirts under contract in 1973.
In the early 1980s he worked for the CenterGross, a wholesale fashion
hub in Bologna. By 1993, in tandem with his wife, Cristina Rubini,
he launched the Pinko brand. It has grown steadily over the years and
generated €162 million in sales in 2011.
Today his inspiration, he says, comes from “many sources, from
sensations and feelings, emotions, vibrations and intuitive ideas that
highly sensitive people – namely, fashion designers – are quick to grasp
and then make their own.”
Rather than having one muse, he’s inspired by a variety of very different
beautiful women. “The Pinko woman is an aggregate of many different
Fashion with a mission
The peak of chic: The
brand is famous for its
elegant stores
On the move:
Pinko is popular
in Hong Kong and
Naomi Campbell
(below) is a fan
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A haven of peace and tranquillity under the cloudless Sardinian skies, Thalasso del Forte
has been recognised as one of the leading spas of the world, thanks to our team
of wellbeing experts and the natural splendour of its tropical garden setting
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orte Village attracts some of the world’s most celebrated
chefs to its exclusive restaurants, and professional
sportspeople and coaches to its range of activities.
The same is true of its spa, where you’ll discover the
most highly trained experts in the field, practising the very latest
innovations in mental and physical wellbeing. The Forte Village
spa really is the place to go if you want to experience the last word in
indulgent relaxation.
Thalasso del Forte Village Resort’s unique thalassotherapy
treatment, based on the beneficial properties of seawater, features five
pools at different temperatures with varying salt concentrations. It is
complemented by massages carried out by the team of professionals.
For anyone who appreciates truly luxury treatments combined
with the most advanced research and carried out by experts, this is
the ideal place to relax and rebalance both body and mind.
As Tatler magazine advises, “Try as many of the treatments as
you can because the stand out element is the calibre of the truly
gifted therapists.”
Sea power: thalassotherapy at Forte Village
Thalassotherapy is an ancient science, born on the shores of the
Mediterranean, which combines the action of seawater, sand and
seaweed to boost health and vitality. It allows the sea to act as a
completely natural source for a number of treatments. Your body is
restored and a feeling of inner peace emerges.
The Forte Village Resort Spa lies on the ancient salt route, which
means that it can make the most of the stunning location. Today, the
science and practice of thalassotherapy is constantly being developed
by advanced research from the skilled team at Thalasso del Forte
Village Resort, led by Dr Angelo Cerina.
Ancient riches of the sea
Sea oil forms the basis of a new thalassotherapy method developed
and patented by Dr Cerina and his team at Thalasso del Forte.
Following extensive studies and rigorous testing, salt, marine
oligo-elements and organic components are combined to create a
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Sea oil is a completely natural product and its high concentration
of magnesium salt helps accelerate ionic exchanges within the body.
As a result, along with the therapeutic properties of the Mediterranean
waters that are the cornerstone of our thalassotherapy treatments,
Forte Village guests can now enjoy the benefits of saline high density.
As well as offering a deep muscular relaxation, these treatments are
also used to treat allergic derma pathologies and other skin problems,
for example acute psoriasis, and in non-pathological skin diseases
such as cellulite. Just as the Dead Sea, with its very high salt levels
greatly increases buoyancy, so the high-density saline baths at the
Forte Village spa allow visitors to float in the water, making it possible
to treat all kinds of osteoarticular disorders. Forte Village Resort is
certified to perform these treatments that are an essential part of the
latest thinking in thalassotherapy and unique to the Thalasso del Forte.
Ancient rituals, modern therapies
Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian practice, it is based on
balancing the elements that is attracting increasing interest among
modern scientists.
This summer sees the opening of a new garden at the Thalasso del
Forte Spa, devoted to the natural power and health giving properties of
Ayurvedic medicine. The Rejuvenation Ayurveda Park is a secluded,
enchanting space of peace and stillness, which allows visitors to
reconnect with nature and rebalance their bodies and their minds.
A massage by a highly trained professional against the background
sounds of running water as you feel the gentle breeze on your skin will
revitalise both mind and body. Other treatments include Shirodhara,
taken from the Sanskrit words for ‘head’ and ‘flow’, this ancient tradition
involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead, known as the ‘third eye’.
Guests can also choose from treatments such as Abhyanga, a full body
massage; an invigorating Navarakizhi body scrub, using warm, fragranced
pads filled with boiled rice and milk, and Pranayama, a yogic breathing
technique which aids meditation and instills a sense of calm and balance
in the mind and body.
beautiful, tranquil gardens, the treatment tones and rejuvenates
the skin deep down and instills a natural sense of wellbeing in
the body.
Sea workout
The refreshing, tingling effects of seawater on the skin are well
known. What isn’t so well known though, is that the sea can also
provide you with a gentle and relaxing but surprisingly intense
and effective workout.
In fact, every part of the body can benefit from an exercise
session conducted in fresh seawater. Imagine a zero-gravity
workout, the water shaping your body and the salt drying out
excess fluids as your skin breathes and relaxes. This is the
famed workout of the ancient gods and some of the world’s
most celebrated athletes – and now you can enjoy it too.
Bathe away your cares
Our Swedana bath has longer lasting and more intensive effects than
a conventional Turkish bath. As well as a lymph-draining effect,
the steam’s purifying action helps to detoxify, leaving your skin
exceptionally soft and your body cleansed internally and externally.
We often use the Swedana bath as a preparation for our other
treatments. It’s perfect for relaxation, warming up your muscles and
priming your body for some of the 500 medicines of the Charaka
Samhita, the sacred book of Ayurvedic science that was written in
the first century BC.
Dr Mosaraf Ali at Forte Village
Glorious mud
Mud has long been used to improve the blood circulation and to
refresh and regenerate the skin. At Forte Village we’ve brought in the
latest thinking and skills to provide the optimum in luxury treatment.
At Thalasso del Forte’s new ‘mud pool’ you’ll enjoy the benefits
of a balm that is simply oozing with mineral salts and micronutrients,
enriched by the waters of the Mediterranean. Our exclusive sea
oil formula complements the effects. Against the backdrop of our
Exclusive proposal
Well-Being and Thalasso Experience at Forte Village Resort
If you are in search of relaxation, well-being and thalasso
treatments, this experience is for you. Only at Forte Village.
Call +39 070 9218820
Dr Mosaraf Ali’s simple but compelling proposition that good
health and wellbeing is about focusing on prevention and healing,
rather than just disease and treatment has won him a loyal fan base
around the world that includes Prince Charles and Donna Karan.
Now Forte Village is very proud to be able to offer guests
the opportunity to benefit from Dr Ali’s treatments. Based on
Ayurvedic medicine with naturopathy and yoga, they help restore
the body’s ideal weight and energy levels through a series of
exercises, relaxation techniques, yoga sessions and specially
developed massages.
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A drive in a Maserati, the latest technology
to improve your sports and exciting new fashion designers – this
summer at Forte Village promises to be more exciting than ever
Pedal power
What better way to explore the natural beauty of
Sardinia than by bike? Cycling through sun-baked fields
to a quiet beach or winding your way through shady
woods and Mediterranean maquis is not only relaxing
but it keeps you fit and, of course, it’s very green.
Now Forte Village has expanded its range of bikes.
From rugged mountain bikes to sleek racing styles,
you’ll find the bike that’s right for you. There’s also
expert advice about how to know where to go and what
to look out for as well as how to make sure that your
posture and cycling style the best it can be. And, if
you’ve enjoyed your ride and found the perfect spot for
a break but can’t face the journey back, Forte Village
staff will even come and fetch you.
Top gear
Just imagine it – the sun on your face and the wind in your
hair as you put one of the world’s most exciting sports cars
through its paces in the beautiful Sardinian countryside. Two
iconic names in Italian luxury – Maserati and Forte Village
Resort have come together to offer guests of the resort an
unforgettable experience.
Now you can experience the speed and comfort of the
sublime New Quattroporte Sport GTS Awards Edition
during your 45-minute transfer from Cagliari airport to the
resort. Once there, you can test drive the latest models in
the Maserati range accompanied by professional driving
instructors from the Maserati Driving School, a company
founded by former Ferrari F1 driver Andrea de Adamich.
Vogue talent at Forte Village
With its bright colours, bold patterns and mix of street style and
luxurious looks, it’s little wonder that MSGM is one label that is
creating waves in the world of fashion. Shortly after launching his
first collection in 2008, DJ-turned-designer Massimo Giorgetti
was picked out by Vogue Talents and was lauded as one of the best
emerging fashion designers.
As part of Forte Village’s drive to find the most exciting young
design talent MGSM has recently been made available to guests at
the resort’s Donne Concept Store. Other much-anticipated collections
available at the store are Rick Owens, Rochas as well as the new
range by Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent, which follows his
departure as Creative Director for Dior Homme.
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The world has gone dance crazy and now
dance fever has well and truly arrived at the
Forte Village resort. Our Dance Academy,
available during high season, offers ‘hoofers’
both young and old alike, the chance to train
and practise with real dance professionals.
Whether you’re normally first on the dance
floor, or take a little more persuasion to bust
some moves our team of experts can show
you the latest moves, offer you some top
tips and share some insights into the world
of professional dancing. Our experienced
dancers can show you how to shake your
booty and trip the light fantastic in everything
from disco to the tango.
Ace Academy
From the West Coast to the Left Bank
Available for the first time this summer at Forte Village are Rick Owens and
fashion house Rochas, as well as the much anticipated new Yves Saint Laurent
collection by designer Hedi Slimane, which followed his move from Dior Homme,
where he was creative director.
“We’re always looking for variety in our designers as well as exciting new looks,”
says Marina Vitiello, Forte Village’s own fashion guru. “Rick Owens, for instance,
was born and raised in California and his designs have the kind of glamorous,
rock-chick look that you’d expect from the West Coast. On the other hand we also
have Rochas, which is pure Parisian chic in the best haute couture tradition.”
For fans of Italian luxury another new arrival at Forte Village is Agnona, a
byword for natural beauty, style and sophistication, handcraft and innovation.
“This is the first collection by Stefano Pilati formerly head of design at
Ermenegildo Zegna and so it’ll be particularly luxurious,” says Mariana Vitiello.
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It keeps you aerobically fit, it helps you remain
supple and it’s great fun. Swimming really is
the perfect all-round sport. Now Forte Village’s
Swimming Academy offers you the opportunity
to use the latest technology to improve your
performance in the pool, under the technical
direction of Giovanni Franceschi, former
Olympian and European record holder.
You can swim alongside and even compete
with your very own virtual partner. A special red light guide can help you maintain the
right speed and position in the water. Our swimming experts can video as you swim and
then watch the film to examine your style and offer advice.
There’s even an opportunity to use computer analysis to improve your performance.
Whatever your level you can move your swimming into the fast lane with this innovative
technology. More adventurous swimmers can opt for a swim trek, the chance to swim
longer distances offshore, fully supported by experts – perfect for free spirits.
Academy 2013 course calendar: 11th May to 4th October.*
With 12 courts and a team of instructors ranked among the world’s top
10, our Five Star Tennis Academy has something for every player.
And now the Academy has more to offer than ever before. For
instance, the Sunday Tennis Welcome is a great way to meet our team
of multilingual tennis pros before getting a free group lesson. The
Academy also offers state-of-the-art technology. High-Speed Video
Analysis helps the experts to examine every detail of your style and offer
tips to help you to raise your game. Meanwhile, kids can join our Junior
Academy Camp and learn more about the game in an environment that
is professional and well organised but also fun.
Want a forehand like Federer? Our Stroke of the Week group gives
you a chance to focus on a particular shot each week. Then, if you’re
ready for some real competition, why not check out our weekly Adult
Social Doubles, Singles, and Junior Tournament? Finally, our Tennis
Exhibition night will give kids a chance to play with one of our five stars.
Academy 2013 course calendar: 11th May to 4th October
Top tennis talent this summer:
Jonas Björkman 7th to 18th June
Carl-Uwe Steeb 25th June to 6th July
Mark Woodforde 10th to 13th July
Paul Haarhuis 16th to 20th July
Younes El Aynaoui 19th to 28th August
The Oscars of the travel world
We’re always working at Forte Village to create the best possible holiday
experience for our guests but it’s also great when our peers recognise our
achievements. The World Travel Awards are known as the ‘Oscars of the
Travel World.’ In the latest awards, following a vote of over 200,000 travel
experts, Forte Village won both the World’s Leading Resort award for the
15th consecutive year and World’s Leading Villa award for the first time.
“We’re delighted to win these very prestigious awards,” says Managing
Director Lorenzo Giannuzzi. “But we’re not resting on our laurels – we
do our best to make every season at Forte Village the best ever.”
Forte Village Resort has also become the first Italian hotel to win the
prestigious title of “World’s Leading Green Resort” twice – in 2010 and
2011. Our 47 hectares of unspoilt countryside include large areas of
seasonal flowering plants, a vast pine grove and some 120,000 shrubs
and 15,000 tall trees as well as 2,000 plant varieties. Our water and
transport systems are based on green principles.
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Giancarlo Perbellini has founded some of Verona’s most celebrated restaurants, including the
two-Michelin-star Dodici Apostoli. La Locanda is his elegant restaurant at Forte Village
Q What are you planning to cook this summer at La Locanda?
It will be a tribute to Sardinia featuring classic dishes prepared in a
contemporary way. Most of all, though, the menus will be a celebration
of the season. That’s because my secret as an Italian chef and the soul
of La Locanda at Forte Village is a deep respect for the food calendar
and the ingredients associated with it. This dedication to the seasons
means that we can offer a variety of products, together with a freshness,
an intensity as well as wonderful fragrances and a unique style – in
a word, Italian!
Q So what will guests who know and love La Locanda see that is different?
They’ll discover a menu that is completely new. They might want to start
with a risotto alla marinara, that is a sauce with lightly cooked shellfish,
accompanied by wonderful Sardinian wines like Vermentino Capichera
and Dettori. Another great starter is prawns with pesto, steamed potatoes
and green beans – a version of that great classic pasta dish of Genoa.
Coming back to Sardinia, I’m working on a recipe for pork with a sauce
made with myrtle berries, cooked in a very modern way.
Q Sounds amazing! What about dessert?
The must-have dessert for 2013 will be another modern take on a classic
dish. This time it’s cassata, a traditional type of Sicilian cake but I’m
creating an exciting new version with pistachio mousse, ricotta
– Sardinian ricotta is absolutely fantastic – plus candied fruit, pine nuts
and ground pistachios.
Q I understand that we’ll also see two classic and much-loved
dishes on the menu again?
Yes, of course. One is spaghetti with tomato sauce. This sauce is made
with wonderful tomatoes especially imported from Pula. There will
also be a choice of three sauces to choose from at the table: pesto,
olives and cheese.
Alongside that is another timeless dish – fillet Rossini. Made with the
best fillet steak layered with pâté and served with Madeira sauce, the
way we do this classic combination is surprisingly light and so it works
well even in the summer.
Q What else have you brought from mainland Italy to Sardinia?
An amazingly tasty but extremely simple starter which consists of just
goat’s cheese and pepper.
Q So, how would you summarise the ‘Perbellini style’?
It’s about cooking traditional, much-loved recipes but with an exciting,
modern execution. That’s how I would describe my style of cookery.
Really though, when it comes to fine cuisine its all about the people
involved, they’re worth more than any words used to describe the food.
My team at La Locanda is always curious about new ideas and willing
to try them out in the kitchen. They’re also always ready to question
themselves and develop as chefs, which is so important. Then there’s
also my wife, Paola, who accounts for half the Perbellini style – as well
as half my heart.
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FO O D N E W S
FO O D N E W S
Food News
A new room with a view for
Gordon Ramsay
Ever since it opened, Forte Village’s Gordon Ramsay restaurant has collected
accolades and the highest praise from guests and food critics alike. With an
impressive 11 Michelin stars to his name, Ramsay, who has worked under
Albert Roux and Joël Robuchon, among others, has created an exciting menu
at Forte Village, which combines international influences with the very best
local Sardinian ingredients.
So, can you improve on perfection? Well, this summer not only can you
explore the restaurant’s dishes but you can eat and drink some of the best food
available around the Mediterranean as you admire it in all its romantic splendour
from the new terrace overlooking the sea. The renovated interior design and
furnishings add to the sense of sophistication and refinement, complementing
the restaurant’s elegantly devised and executed dishes perfectly.
Dates for your Diary:
26th July – Rocco Iannone and
Alain Thienot. Most champagne houses are
centuries old. However, over the last 25 years
Alain Thienot has been building a new house,
blending modern technology with traditions
and skills that go back centuries. This summer,
Rocco Iannone will be working with this exciting
new talent on a range of new dishes.
…and the man himself comes to Forte Village
Fans of the internationally celebrated chef are in for a special treat this summer.
On 1st and 2nd July, Gordon Ramsay will personally welcome a select group of
guests to his restaurant at the resort. This small gathering will be able to watch
as he cooks, talking about the techniques and ingredients he’s using as he uses
them in an unforgettable gastronomic show. Be informed and entertained as one
of the world’s most famous chefs shows you how it’s done.
If you can’t make these dates then don’t worry, the event will be repeated at
our sister resort, the luxurious Castel Monastero in the stunningly beautiful heart
of Tuscany, just outside Siena, on 3rd and 4th July.
2nd August – Rocco Iannone and
Pommery. Known for over 150 years for
the excellent champagnes that it produces
in Rheims, the heart of champagne country,
the House of Pommery has been working
with Rocco Iannone, to bring you a menu that
celebrates the four seasons. Every ingredient
has been chosen to blend food and wine in a
unique gastronomic journey through the year.
9th August – Rocco Iannone
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Sparkling suppers
with Rocco Iannone
Delicious food, amazing cooking skills and the world’s most famous
chefs – this summer is more exciting than ever at Forte Village
F
orte Village’s Michelin-starred chef
has teamed up with some of the
world’s most celebrated champagne
houses to create a range of special
menus that are perfectly matched with different
varieties of champagne.
Rocco Iannone is well known for the
award-winning Italian dishes that he creates
at his restaurant Pappacarbone, on the Amalfi
coast, as well as the Forte Gourmet restaurant.
However, Iannone’s skill combined with his love
of gastronomic innovation and tireless search
for exciting new flavours and combinations of
ingredients means that he’s always ready to try
something new.
“Champagne is usually regarded as an
apéritif but it goes very well with food,” says
Iannone. “This exciting new project has given
me a great opportunity to create dishes that
work with some of the finest champagnes.”
La Vie en Rosé is a celebration
of womanhood with great food,
matched with rosé champagne.
and Pommery. No wine quite matches
champagne for its sense of romance and this
evening is dedicated to the fairer sex. La Vie
en Rosé is a celebration of womanhood with
great food, matched with rosé champagne.
16th August – Rocco Iannone
and Krug. Ever since it was founded in the
middle of the 19th century Krug has been
known for the excellence of its champagne
and, whether you’re tasting its Grande Cuvée,
its non-vintage rosé, its vintage blanc or the
vintage blanc de blancs, you’ll appreciate that
commitment to quality. Rocco Iannone has
created a spectacular menu for this event, in
which each dish complements this great wine.
23rd August – Rocco Iannone
and Dom Pérignon. The first bottles of
Dom Pérignon were produced towards the
end of the seventeenth century by a young
Benedictine monk called Pierre Pérignon.
He devoted his life to creating what he
called “the best wine in the world,” and that
tradition holds true today. Also a perfectionist,
Rocco Iannone has created a menu and a
gastronomic experience that pays homage
to this great champagne and perfectly
complements its subtlety and variety.
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When four hands
are better than two…
Question: What could be better than dining
on food cooked by an award-winning chef?
Answer: Dining on food cooked by two
award-winning chefs.
24th July – Rocco Iannone and Franck
Reynaud. Rocco Iannone will be working with another
Michelin-starred chef, Franck Reynaud, of the celebrated
l’Hostellerie du Pas de l’Ours in Switzerland. Together
they’ll be creating a menu that combines the fresh
flavours of the Mediterranean with the hearty, richness
of Alpine cooking.
14th August – The good natured rivalry of
Forte Village’s Rocco Iannone and Giancarlo Perbellini
is one of the things that inspires both to develop
exciting new dishes and ever more amazing menus.
This summer, though, they’ll be working together in the
kitchen to produce a single dinner that will combine the
very best of each of their unique cooking styles.
Our Culinary Weeks are back
Forte Village’s Culinary Weeks have proved immensely popular and so we’re delighted to
repeat them this year, and to offer something new.
Davide Oldani’s is one of Italy’s most exciting new gastronomic talents. Restaurant D’O,
his hugely popular eatery in Milan, is based on his philosophy of Cucina Pop, or ‘Pop
Cooking’. But as any chef and food critic will tell you, when the cooking style is so simple
it means that both the ingredients and the skills of the chef must be of the highest quality.
This is what has attracted such a loyal following for Oldani and draws so many fans of good
food to Restaurant D’O. Now he brings his unique gastronomic approach and exciting new
ideas to Forte Village for this year’s Culinary Week.
Exclusive proposal
Forte Village Gourmet Experience A unique gourmet
experience, a fantastic wine tasting journey at our Cantina del
Forte and much more. For lovers of outstanding gourmet food.
Rugged, rural
and so very relaxing
Combining rustic charm and modern luxury, Forte Village’s sister resort is ideally located amid Tuscany’s
most famous historic cities. Little wonder then that it’s fast becoming a favourite for luxury travellers
C
astel Monastero dates back to the 11th century and you can
sense its history as you enter what was once a remote Tuscan
village and is now one of the world’s most beautiful and
luxurious places to escape and relax. Its red, rough-hewn
stonework and terracotta roofs stand out against the greenery of the
gently undulating Tuscan hills. A gentle, cooling breeze blows through
the ancient stone buildings and Castel Monastero’s own piazza.
The carefully restored buildings of this historic residence are divided
into contrade – traditional Sienese city wards – and they house 74 rooms
and suites as well as an independent villa. The look and ambience of
each is inspired by the traditional elegant, rustic Tuscan style and is
enhanced by a view of the village square, the Piazza di Castel Monastero
as well as magnificent vistas of the surrounding fields and vineyards.
A sense of peace and tranquillity pervade this ancient place.
Alongside this rural calm, its location in the heart of Tuscany means
that the Castel Monastero is just 20 minutes by car from Siena, 45
minutes from Arezzo and an hour and 20 minutes from the historic
treasures and chic shopping streets of Florence.
Tuscan tables
Facing the Piazza di Castel Monastero, Contrada offers a new take
on traditional Tuscan cooking. Using the very best locally sourced
ingredients the classics are reinvented using the skill and imagination
of our Resident Chef, Nello Cassese, together with world renowned
chef Gordon Ramsay.
The medieval wine cellars of Castel Monastero, where our estate’s
Chianti has been laid down for centuries are now a restaurant, which
provides a striking backdrop with their vaulted ceilings, rough-hewn
brick and dramatic lighting contrasted with flickering candles.
Wellbeing among the Tuscan hills
Tuscany has long been known for its spa towns. Castel Monastero’s
stunning spa draws on this tradition and incorporates the latest
developments in wellbeing. Within the two centuries-old buildings
with their picture windows revealing the natural beauty just outside,
guests can enjoy treatments created especially for them by experts
Dr Murad and Natura Bissé.
Dr Mosaraf Ali, personal doctor to Prince Charles and Claudia
Shiffer, among others, has begun an exclusive collaboration with Castel
Monastero, designing and developing innovative, scientific programmes
of preventative medicine.
An expert in the ancient science of Ayurvedic medicine and
naturopathy, Dr Ali takes a holistic vision of the body, based on
nutrition, movement, relaxation and a range of massage treatments.
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T U S C A NY
Romantic retreat: Castel Monastero
is a stunning wedding venue and a
wonderful place simply to relax in
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> He blends oriental and western medicine into a unique health concept
that is now available at Castel Monastero.
Whether it’s losing weight, detoxing or simply refreshing and
revitalising, the Castel Monastero spa has something for you.
The three and seven-day intensive programmes include an introductory
check-up followed by a regimen of carefully selected treatments and
a personalised nutritional and therapeutic maintenance programme.
Romantic and magical –
your wedding at Castel Monastero
As well as its romantic setting and luxurious accommodation, part of
the appeal of Castel Monatero as a wedding venue is that it has its own
parish church. The church of San Jacopo and San Cristoforo, inside
the walls of the old village, is a medieval jewel.With its white-washed
walls contrasting with traditional wooden roof, the ancient building
can accommodate up to 60 guests. People come to these beautiful
traditional surroundings to renew their vows, ask for a blessing and civil
partnerships are also welcome. The beautiful interior and the sense of
history make it a very moving and special experience.
Candles in glass vases along the ancient staircases, flowers floating
in the pools, rose petals strewn across the paths, as well as ribbons,
veils, gazebos – the atmosphere of romance and our attention to detail
is hugely appreciated by wedding parties.
Add to this our expertise in cake design, flower arrangements, music,
lighting, video and stills photography, hairdressing and make-up, as well
as transport and you can see why so many brides and grooms choose
Castel Monastero.
The quality of food and drink matches the historic beauty of the
wedding venue. Choose from a buffet lunch by the pool to a scenic
candle light dinner in the piazza. For winter weddings, our ballroom
or La Cantina is ideal. Details and prices for all our wedding services
are available upon request.
Crazy horses: the Palio
Siena’s Palio is one of the most famous and exciting horse races in the
world. This spectacular event dates back to medieval times and continues
today, with ten horses and their riders, riding bareback and dressed in
flamboyant, brightly coloured costumes and representing ten of the city’s
Heaven and high
water: the spa
offers the latest
in wellbeing and
relaxation for
body and mind
A Taste of Tuscany
From Chianti to Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany is famous all
over the world for its wine. Castel Monastero offers you the
chance to taste these great wines and to learn more about
them in the centuries-old wineries that still produce them.
Among other places, our experts will escort you around Greve
in Chianti which hosts one of the oldest markets in Italy and to
San Casciano di Val di Pesa, where Niccolò Machiavelli wrote
The Prince treatise, and these days the home of Consorzio
di Tutela del Chianti Classico, the association of Chianti
producers. Just ask us for details of our tours.
seventeen contrade clattering around the ancient Piazza del Campo
in furious competition.
The race is preceded by a magnificent pageant, the Corteo Storico.
The colour, noise and excitement are quite simply unforgettable and
now guests of the Castel Monastero can enjoy exceptional views of
the remarkable race which is only held twice a year – in August and
July. From the large windows of their very own apartment, guests
can directly overlook the Curva di San Martino, one of the most
renowned bends the Piazza del Campo, one which is often decisive
in the outcome of the Palio.
The three-night bed and breakfast package also includes: one
dinner at La Cantina, return transfer to Siena, a champagne cocktail
during the afternoon followed by a light dinner with a selection of
specialties created by our chef.
Guests will also benefit from a spa treatment and access to the
acqua benessere indoor water area – a wonderful way to unwind
after all the excitement of the Palio race. Prices from €960,00 per
room per night.
Call + 39 0577570570
Email reservations@castelmonastero.com
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JET SERVICE
Ready for take off: With your own private jet your holiday starts immediately
Jet set
With Forte Village’s private jet service relaxation is assured
W
ith Forte Village’s private jet service, your
luxury holiday starts even before your feet
have left the ground.
Thanks to our special relationship with
the world’s leading private jet companies, we can arrange
for an aeroplane of any size and style to fly you from your
preferred airport direct to Cagliari. Simply leave it to us and
we’ll create a luxury and highly exclusive travel package
that’s tailor made to your needs.
From a Leahjet to an Airbus A330 our experts will find
the aircraft that’s just right for you, and have it waiting for
you whenever you’re ready to fly. Whether it’s a family
holiday, a romantic trip for two or a group of friends or
colleagues, we’ll find the plane that fits your requirements.
Free from the stress and frustrations of waiting in queues
and fighting your way through the crowds, you’ll be whisked
through the formalities and into the lounge. Already you’ll
feel your tensions beginning to melt away as you find
yourself entering into the holiday spirit.
Once on board your own private jet, the pampering really
begins. With a far higher ratio of cabin attendants to each
passenger than even most Business and First Class services
offer, every need will be catered for.
On the other hand, if you’d simply prefer a commercial
flight, then we can arrange that for you as well.
Once you arrive at Cagliari airport Forte Village staff will
meet you at the dedicated private jet terminal and in no time
at all you’ll find yourself chauffered through the stunning
Sardinian countryside towards your hotel.
Call +39 070 9218820
Email forteprivatejet@fortevillage.com
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E V E NTS
E V E NTS
Al Bano
Schedule for style
Celentano Tribute
This summer Forte Village offers you the very best in shopping and entertainment.
We’ve partnered with luxury brands such as Bulgari and Audemars Piguet, as well as
top singers and musicians to offer a series of exclusive events
June
July
August
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
BULGARI
(B01+
marquetry)
BULGARI
(B01+
marquetry)
8
BULGARI
(Trunk Show)
BULGARI
(Trunk Show)
CHANEL
CHANEL
Celentano
Tribute
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
16
17
18
23
24
25
BULGARI (HJC
5
ULYSSE
NARDIN
6
BULGARI
(Diamonds)
7
BULGARI
(Diamonds)
AUDEMARS
PIGUET
Ricchi e
Poveri
AUDEMARS
PIGUET
Al Bano
15
ULYSSE
NARDIN
16
BULGARI
(Colour+Coins)
17
BULGARI
(Colour+Coins)
18
POMELLATO
19
POMELLATO
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GIOVANNETTI
JEWELLERY
29
23
BULGARI
(Snakes)
30
DE
GRISOGONO
24
BULGARI
(Snakes)
GIOVANNETTI
JEWELLERY
13
14
15
20
21
22
BULGARI
(Watches)
BULGARI
(Watches)
Celentano
Tribute
Ricchi e
POveri
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12
25
JAEGER
LECOULTRE
26
JAEGER
LECOULTRE
31
BULGARI
(HJC)
27
Celentano
Tribute
28
19
26
PIAGET
27
28
ANTICA
OROLOGERIA
CANDIDO
OPERTI
29
ANTICA
OROLOGERIA
CANDIDO
OPERTI
Ricchi e
Poveri
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Celentano
Tribute
Ricchi e Poveri
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G ourme t
Creativity à la carte
La Cantina’s Gourmet Experience brings together some of Europe’s finest chefs and
the best wineries and champagne houses for some exciting collaborations
Great chefs are always on the look out for new inspiration and new
opportunities for collaboration. This summer Forte Village offers them
both. We’ve invited a select group of Europe’s most innovative chefs
to work with some of Italy’s most celebrated wine producers. These
collaborations promise to create some amazing dishes and to make for
a summer of truly unforgettable food.
6th and 7th July
15th, 16th and 17th July
22nd and 23rd July
Franck Reynaud
Alessandro Breda
The Michelin-starred talent behind
the celebrated Restaurant D’O in
Milan, Davide Oldani is famous for
his philosophy of Cucina Pop –
which involves letting the very best
ingredients speak for themselves.
Oldani is collaborating at La Cantina
with Pommery Champagne. This
combination of a classic champagne
label and a chef who enjoys
challenging convention, is sure to
produce some beautiful flavours.
UNICO, Fabio Baldassare’s restaurant
in Milan is famed for its views across
the city’s skyline and the sight of
chefs at work in the neo-industrial
splendour of its kitchens. At La
Cantina the two-Michelin-starred
chef will be working with Bersano
winery. Baldassarre is known for the
simplicity of his mix of ingredients while
Bersano, one of the finest wines of the
Piedmont district, is celebrated for its
earthy, spicy tones – an ideal mix.
Franck Reynaud is Executive Chef
at l’Hostellerie du Pas de l’Ours,
one of the finest restaurants in
Switzerland. Known for its delicious
and deceptively simple cuisine,
Reynaud’s food uses fresh local
ingredients. For this collaboration,
Reynaud will be working with a
variety of different wines chosen by
Balan, one of the most successful
Italian buyers and importers of fine
French wines.
His restaurant, Gellius, in Treviso
might boast ancient ruins with great
columns and rough brick walls,
but Alessandro Breda’s cooking
is light and fresh. Using seasonal
ingredients the Michelin-starred
chef’s clever reinventions of traditional
and local dishes have earned him
a loyal following of discerning food
lovers. Breda’s dishes will be matched
with wines from the highly respected
Ca’ del Bosco winery.
Davide Oldani
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Fabio Baldassarre
5th, 6th and 7th August
12th, 13th, and 14th August
Alfio Ghezzi is the celebrated
Michelin-starred chef of
Locanda Margon, near the
town of Trento. For this
collaboration, Ghezzi’s menu
will be accompanied by the
finest wines from the Ferrari
winery. The Ferrari collection
of fresh, light, sparkling
wines are perfectly suited to
Ghezzi’s delicate and refined
touch in his signature style of
contemporary cuisine.
Alfio Ghezzi
29th, 30th and 31st July
Emanuele Scarello
19th, 20th and 21st August
Massimiliano Mascia
26th 27th and 28th August
One of Italy’s most celebrated chefs,
two-Michelin-starred Emanuele Scarello
was Italian President of the prestigious
Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe between
2009 and 2012. He has a passion for
using fresh, local and season ingredients
and sees himself as a conduit between
the producers who supply his kitchen with
these ingredients and the customers who
enjoy dining on them at his restaurant
Agli Amici at Udine. Scarello’s menu will be
accompanied by wines from the famous
Antinori winery.
Mascia has been at work in the kitchen
since he was just 14 years old. The
bold flavour combinations for which his
restaurant San Domenico, just outside
Bologna, is famed, involves the unique
execution of classic dishes. Mascia is
constantly looking to innovate and renew
while maintaining the strong roots of
traditional Italian cuisine. The dishes
produced by this celebrated chef with
his two Michelin stars are matched with
the Castellare di Castellina winery, well
known for its hearty, full-bodied Chianti.
Having travelled the world, working in
some of the finest hotels and restaurants,
Tommaso Arrigoni and Eros Picco were given
the opportunity to take over an established
family restaurant and make it new and
exciting. Today, the Japanese garden at
Innocenti Evasioni is a place of Zen-like
calm and the chefs’ simple but imaginative
dishes have earned them a Michelin star
and an army of fans. Their menu will be
accompanied by wines from one of the
best wineries of Trentino-Alto Adige.
Tommaso Arrigoni
and Eros Picco
Forte Village’s
KIDS NEWS
new Facebook friend
This summer Forte Village is starting an exciting new social media campaign with
77Agency, one of the world’s most successful digital media companies
Teen
Scene
Wondering how to keep
teenagers happy on
holiday? Forte Village
has all they need
Social life: left, Amedeo Guffanti, partner and general
manager of 77Agency and right, a social machine for
wine producer Canti in action at Harrods
H
ave you looked at your Facebook
page today? Nearly a quarter of
Facebook users do so five times
daily. These days whenever we
find something that we like we’re increasingly
likely to talk about it through social media and
share it with the 270 friends that the average
Facebook user has.
Companies are more aware than ever of the
power of social media such as Facebook to help
them reach their existing and potential customers.
This summer Forte Village has started to work with
one of the world’s most successful social media
companies, 77Agency. Now celebrating its tenth
anniversary, 77Agency was founded in London
and today it has offices in cities which include
Milan, Amsterdam, New York and Sydney among
others. It works in 20 countries, dealing with 12
languages and clients include Lavazza coffee and
Estée Lauder. It’s also worked with luxury brands
such as Bulgari and French fashion house Vionnet.
Values and opportunities
“We offer our clients a 360-degree service,
showing them the value and opportunities offered
by digital media,” says Amedeo Guffanti, General
Manager at 77Agency. “With conventional media
you would just buy advertising on a TV channel or
in a certain newspaper. Now, with digital media, it’s
more about the audience and choosing the right
platform for genuine communication with them.”
In this case that means the luxury consumers who
visit Forte Village – or who might do.
Over the last decade, as Internet usage has
exploded, the agency has helped clients with
search engine optimisation, affiliate networks and,
most recently, with social media. “We were one
of the first to create an official partnership with
Facebook in 2009. Then, last year, we became a
Strategic Preferred Marketing Developer.”
Facebook describes this position as “the highest
distinction of excellence we have ever offered to
our marketing developers.” Last year only 12 of
these positions were granted and just two were
outside the US.
Facebook favoured status
“It provides us with enormous benefits and
privileges when it comes to working with Facebook
and we can pass those onto our clients,” says
Guffanti. Not only does it mean that clients’
advertising can be targeted most effectively to
each of Facebook’s 1 billion users, but 77Agency
can help its clients to communicate more
effectively with those users. The company is using
bloggers, for example and this summer some of
the world’s top fashion bloggers will be invited to
write about Forte Village alongside posts created
by guests and by the resort itself.
“We’re always looking for new initiatives,”
explains Guffanti. “We’re creating what we call
‘social machines’.” This could be, for example, a
card or bracelet that can be read by a computer to
indicate where the user is so that they can more
easily post what they’re doing – perhaps attending
a wine tasting at Harrods.
Luxury customers
There has been some concern among luxury
brands about the effects of social media and the
risk of losing control of the image, but Guffanti
offers some reassurance. “As with our social life
generally, our friends usually come from the same
backgrounds,” he says. “Luxury customers tend to
belong to the same communities and so they will
talk to other luxury customers online about what
they’ve bought and where they’ve been – and
that includes a relaxing stay at Forte Village.”
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Spoilt for choice: young people have plenty to keep them entertained
K
eeping teenagers happy on a
family holiday can be a challenge,
a fact of which many parents are
all too aware. At Forte Village,
though, there are so many activities on offer
for older children. For a start, there are our
cricketer Paul Nixon to provide hands-on
training and practice. We also have an exclusive
relationship with world-renowned Basketball
Club CSKA Moscow and the club’s head coach
Ettore Messina. For young footballers, boys
and girls, the chance to learn, practise and play
If sport is not your kids’ thing, Forte Village
now has its very own Fashion Academy.
legendary sporting academies. Whether they’re
experienced or beginners, teenagers of all ages
can find a sporting activity that’s right for them.
Forte Village has teamed up with sporting
stars such as rugby player Austin Healey and
at our Chelsea Soccer School is an experience
they’ll treasure for years to come.
If sport is not your kid’s thing, Forte Village
now has its very own Fashion Academy. Just
as we hand-pick talent to teach in our sporting
academies, the Fashion Academy also has the
best professional photographers, designers,
make-up artists and stylists. It’s exciting,
glamorous and, again, very hands-on.
In fact, all our activities for teenagers are
practical and fun as well as educational. Kids
come away having not only enjoyed themselves
and made new friends, but also having learned
something; developed a better understanding
of their own talents and gained more
confidence in their abilities.
A growing interest in fashion is a rite of
passage for most young people, Forte Village
has its own exclusive boutiques aimed at
stylish teenagers with the coolest labels such
as Il Gufo and Denim by Diesel.
Exclusive proposal
Sport & Leisure Children Pass at Forte Village Resort! What an
incredible opportunity! Lots of fun and lots of sport for your children.
Grand hotel
The Hotel Business School provides the best training and
the best career prospects in the luxury hotel business
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A
great hotel is not just about
amazing food, magnificent
bedrooms and a luxurious
spa. It’s about getting the
details right; about service that ensures
that everything is provided before guests
have even thought to ask, and about
guests feeling constant delight at the
positive attitude of the staff around them.
That’s very much the philosophy of the
Hotel Business School, winner of one of
the Best Masters and MBA Worldwide
awards as well as the provider of Italy’s
number one masters degree, as voted by
Eduniversal. Teaching staff at the school
come from every part of the luxury travel
business, including Harvard and Cornell
Business Schools, and have unbeatable
practical experience as well as academic
qualifications. It’s hardly surprising
that 95 per cent of students of the Hotel
Business School land excellent jobs
even while still studying.
Graduates of the school have
gone on to work in such prestigious
establishments. With the impressive
qualifications and practical experience
that the Hotel Business School offers,
hundreds of young people have found
rewarding, well-paid roles including
Food & Beverage Manager, Revenue
Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager
and Events Manager as they work their
way up to General Manager, overseeing
every aspect of a luxury five star hotel.
Francesco Bagnoli, a Hotel Business
School graduate, has now landed a career
as Revenue Manager at the Jumeirah
Grand Hotel in Rome.
“My role is about predicting consumer
demand to optimise price availability
in order to maximise revenue growth,”
he says. “Revenue Management is
an approach taken by businesses that
want to optimise their revenue stream.
This is achieved by way of a thorough
understanding of the marketplace that
manipulates product demand, timing and
targeting to best effect, through several
yield techniques.”
He attributes much of his success to
the Master Five Stars. “The Master course
gave me the opportunity to get in touch
with the hospitality world and to move
further towards the five-star hotel sector.
I really appreciate the Master Five Star
Hotel Management course for its didactic
programme, the quality of lectures and
the resulting job opportunities.”
The Master in Five Star Hotel
Management, promoted by Forte Village
Resort and the Luiss Business School,
provides unique training, complete with
excellent placements, which focuses on
the challenging, demanding but hugely
rewarding business of five-star hospitality.
That’s why demand is so high and places
are so limited.
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Whether it’s a relaxing boat trip or an exhilarating mountain bike ride,
Forte Village’s Concierge service can arrange it all
T
he perfect holiday should include just
the right balance of relaxation and new
experiences. Having someone else to
arrange those experiences is even better
and Forte Village’s Concierge team are just the people
to do it. They have a unique knowledge of the island
of Sardinia, coupled with their own contacts and great
insights into what makes the most memorable luxury
holiday you’ll ever enjoy.
For example, nothing quite compares to a boat trip in
the Mediterranean for pure relaxed, sensual indulgence.
Now, thanks to our Concierge service, Forte Village
You can explore more of
the most beautiful, romantic,
deserted coves and beaches
guests can choose from an even greater range of craft
than ever before, so you can explore more of the most
beautiful, romantic, deserted coves and beaches of
Sardinia and its surrounding islands.
One highlight is a trip to the remote, windswept
Isola di San Pietra for lunch at the beautiful fishing
village of Carloforte. With the sound of waves gently
hitting the rocks, you can enjoy the celebrated tuna,
prized by Japanese sushi chefs but eaten here simply
grilled with local olive oil and herbs. Or you can set
off to explore in the capable hands of a captain with
an amazing lunch already prepared for you and your
guests by a Forte Village chef.
Our Concierge team can also arrange cycle
trips, luxury car experiences and visits to some of
the island’s most exclusive and unspoilt beaches,
restaurants as well as many other attractions. Just ask,
they’re here to help.
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