An Italian Minimoon with Mr & Mrs Smith

The alchemy of travel. To be enveloped by the poetry of place. To be moved, indelibly, by soul-stirring landscapes on the other side of the world. It’s why we long to travel and there is an art to travelling well. Our moments to truly pause are fleeting. For us, choosing where to spend our time away transcends logistics – it’s about seeking out rare places that hold a special magic.

Global travel club, Mr & Mrs Smith have paved the path for those who seek extraordinary travel experiences. We love their penchant for adventure, soulfulness, authenticity, and design, along with the ease of access they provide with their highly edited, thoughtful curation of hidden travel gems. We couldn’t help but get a little excited when we discovered they were creating and curating a Honeymoon Destination Booklet.

Mr & Mrs Smith understand the many nuances of crafting meaningful, personal, iconic travel experiences. Their curated selection of properties can be found in breathtaking locations all around the globe. Each hotel is wildly different, but all are woven together by important threads of continuity that align deeply with travellers: soul, substance, and design-forward aesthetics. For us, it is about how you know the essence of what will unfold at any property throughout your stay. Unexpected moments of beauty. A warmth and unfussy elegance. Authentic experiences that truly reflect place.

We were particularly drawn to the Honeymoon Destination Booklet’s bold concept of the minimoon. Celebrating the spirit of Carpe Diem, minimoons are swift but potent escapes that embrace the preciousness of time in places that possess infinite beauty and spill with soul.

The Mr & Mrs Smith Honeymoon Destination Booklet offers a myriad of options around the world, artfully tailored for every type of dreamer and dream. We’ve edited a short teaser of our favorites…

Passalacqua, Lake Como

The grand 18^th century villa, Passalacqua, sits boldly perched on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, overlooking iconic, jewel-toned views.

Passalacqua’s lakeside dolce vita includes frescoed ceilings featuring impressively intricate Murano chandeliers in storied rooms, once home to the famous composer Vincenzo Bellini (for whom the drink was named) and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Enveloped by seven acres of manicured Italian gardens, Passalacqua ignites the perfect balance of romance, elegance, and opulence—with a lakeside pool to unwind. Guests can indulge in farm-to-table dining that can be enjoyed at anytime and anywhere on the sprawling property, a spa that can only be accessed by secret staircase and a centuries-old underground tunnel, a gym nestled in an olive grove, the most accommodating staff, and endless glasses of Franciacorta.

“Celebrating the spirit of Carpe Diem, minimoons are swift but potent escapes that embrace the preciousness of time in places that possess infinite beauty and spill with soul.”

Vocabolo Moscatelli, Umbria

Nestled within Italy’s peaceful Umbrian countryside, amidst lavender fields, softly blooming gardens, and towering cypress trees, awaits the Elysian estate, Vocabolo Moscatelli.

Formerly a monastery, the dreamy property has been impeccably restored by local artisans and is entirely off-the-grid. Design elements include exposed stone walls, timeworn wooden beams, juxtaposed with thoughtful modern touches. A collision of nature, art, and elevated design, the soulful romance of Vocabolo Moscatelli offers languid days lounging by the travertine pool, couple’s massages in a former chapel, or decadent dinners made from seasonal ingredients grown on the property, paired with local Trebbiano wine, and served in the restaurant’s candlelit cloisters.

“Formerly a monastery, the dreamy property has been impeccably restored by local artisans and is entirely off-the-grid.”