It has never been easier to make visiting your dream destination a reality, and with more travelers jumping on long haul flights to faraway places each year, the way we travel is changing. Conscious globetrotters are becoming increasingly concerned about getting the most from their experiences, with “mindful travel” now a revered concept.

Legendary Locals: Part 2

“Bill Joel, Billy Joel was one of our most surprising visitors. He really enjoyed our wines,” exclaims Marchese Francesco Mazzei, of the renowned Mazzei winemaking family. From dining with A-list guests to enjoying long bike rides in the Tuscan countryside, Francesco is a man most at home at his family’s estate, Castello di Fonterutoli, set in the beautiful Chianti region of Tuscany.

A passionate traveler, Ellen Bettridge is the President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, a sister company of Luxury Gold and part of the Travel Corporation family of brands. We caught up with her to find out more on living La Vita Bella in Italy.