Forget Capri – Meet Ischia: Italy’s Most Stylish Island Secret (For Now…)

So if you’re craving an Italian escape with soul, style, and just the right amount of “ooh, how did you find this?”, let me introduce you to the island that’s finally having its moment.

Why Ischia Should Be on Your Travel Radar

Ischia is not about being seen. It’s about feeling something.

Think rugged cliffs, emerald waters, steamy thermal pools, and towns that still live and breathe everyday Italian life.

You’ll love Ischia if you’re into:

• Authentic Italy with a capital A
• Stunning scenery without the crowds
• Boutique hotels with personality
• Thermal spas and wellness with wow-factor
• Food that makes you emotional (in a good way)

Now let’s talk about where to stay, because this island knows how to do hotels properly…

Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa – La Dolce Vita on a Cliff Edge

This is the hotel that put Ischia firmly on the stylish travellers’ map.

Set inside a 16th-century watchtower perched dramatically above the sea, Mezzatorre is pure Italian glamour with a relaxed, barefoot soul.

Picture it:

• Beach umbrellas in perfect formation
• Craggy coastline dropping into glittering water
• Chic restaurants with views that stop conversations
• A spa that uses seawater, steam, and pure magic

Celebrities love it. Fashion insiders adore it. And you? You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Slim Aarons photo shoot, but with better pasta.

Why book Mezzatorre with me?
Because this is not a “just pick a room” kind of place. It’s about getting the right suite, the right view, and the right dining experiences lined up for you before you arrive.

Perfect for:

• Honeymooners
• Stylish couples
• Anyone who appreciates serious hotel flair

Regina Isabella – Vintage Glamour Meets Thermal Heaven

If Mezzatorre is dramatic and chic, Regina Isabella is classic, polished, and gloriously nostalgic.

This is 1950s Mediterranean glamour with modern comfort and one of the best thermal spas in Italy.

It sits right on the water in the charming town of Lacco Ameno, with:

• Private swimming platforms
• Four pools
• A legendary spa
• Elegant rooms with old-school Italian character

This is the kind of hotel where you wander down to the sea in a robe, have a thermal soak, then float off to lunch like you’re in a Fellini film.

Perfect for:

• Wellness lovers
• Multi-generational families
• Couples who like spa time and style

And yes, I’ll help you choose the room with the balcony that makes you gasp when you open the doors.

Albergo Il Monastero – Sleep in a Castle (Because Why Not?)

Want something completely different?

Then let me introduce you to Albergo Il Monastero, a boutique hotel inside a medieval castle. Yes. A castle.

Once the day-trippers leave, the place is all yours. Stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and views that tug at your heartstrings.

The rooms are simple and atmospheric, but the real star? The restaurant. Romantic, candlelit, and serving honest, delicious Italian food with a view you will never forget.

Perfect for:

• Adventurous travellers
• Couples who want something unique
• Anyone who says, “I want a hotel with a story”

Ischia Is Perfect For…

One of the things I adore about Ischia is how flexible it is. Whether you’re:

• Planning a honeymoon
• Travelling solo
• Bringing kids or grandparents
• Celebrating something special
• Or just needing a proper switch-off

Ischia delivers. And because I know the island and the hotels properly, I can match you to the right experience.

Not just a destination. Your destination.

Let’s Make This Your Ischia Story

You don’t need another generic holiday. You need something that feels like it was made for you.

That’s what I do as Your Travel Counsellor.
I listen. I design. I personalise. And I take care of everything so all you have to do is pack your sunglasses.

Ready to fall in love with Ischia?
Let’s plan it properly.

Call me. Email me. Let’s make Italy happen.

Telephone: 02477 180165
Email: donna.gilbert@travelcounsellors.com