Italian resorts aren’t like other resorts because there is no country quite like Italy. This is the diverse and multi-layered land that gave the world the concept of la dolce vita, and what its best hotels and resorts have in common is their strong sense of place mixed with easeful graciousness.

Beyond that, however, luxury properties are as varied as the glorious Italian landscapes themselves. Here are six ravishing Italian resorts that opened or underwent major refurbishment in 2019 that you should put on your 2020 traveller’s radar, and pronto.