Its celebrity guests have included Frank Sinatra, Richard Burton, Ivana Trump, Italian film stars, and leading fashion designers--at least one of whom still arrives in summer by private yacht.

Yet most travelers from outside Europe have never heard of the Santavenere Hotel, a five-star luxury establishment above the ancient port of Maratea in Southern Italy.

I was lucky enough to stay at the Santavenere Hotel in October, 2002, when I was in Maratea to cover the second annual Caseus Prize cheese competition. To my pleasant surprise, the hotel's young, impeccably trained, and mostly English-speaking staff managed to provide attentive, efficient service without being the least bit stuffy, obsequious, or overbearing. The hotel was a delight, and I recommend it as a luxurious spot for relaxing, honeymooning, or sightseeing in one of Italy's prettiest yet least crowded regions.

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Introduction	Dining
Location, layout	Fitness, recreation
Rooms, suites	Booking info, links

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