Condé Nast Traveler
My Favorite Airbnb: A Cozy Trullo Among the Olive Groves in Puglia
For an authentic Puglian stay, nothing beats bedding down in one of the locale's iconic conical homes.
Condé Nast TravelerNov 10, 2025
Where to Go on Your Next Girls Trip
We asked well-traveled women to share their tried-and-true spots, and ended up with 14 picks from Puerto Rico to Puglia.
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- Taliesin WestAttractionScottsdale, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio.
- Andaz Scottsdale Resort & BungalowsHotelScottsdale, United StatesHotel with midcentury-modern vibes.
- Duryea’sHotelMontauk, United StatesOffers sunset cottages and a restaurant by the water.
- The Surf LodgeRestaurantMontauk, United StatesPopular outdoor bar with good music and sunset views.
- Sea Pines ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesPremier villas on Hilton Head Island.
- Daufuskie IslandSightHilton Head Island, United StatesIsland near Hilton Head with preserved history.
- Marriott Bonvoy Homes & VillasHotelCartagena, ColombiaProperty with rooftop pool and city views.
- Jacada TravelPlaceCartagena, ColombiaOffers curated experiences like salsa lessons and yacht excursions.
- Norma RistoranteRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaRestaurant with live music, pasta, and grilled seafood.
- El Arsenal: The Rum BoxRestaurantCartagena, ColombiaOffers lessons on Colombian rums paired with chocolate.
- Broccoli City Music FestivalFestivalWashington, United StatesMusic festival held in Washington D.C.
- Lincoln MemorialSightWashington, United StatesCultural landmark in Washington D.C.
- Kimpton Banneker HotelHotelWashington, United StatesHotel near the Washington Monument.
- Washington MonumentSightWashington, United StatesMonument in Washington D.C.
- Busboys & PoetsRestaurantWashington, United StatesServes Southern comfort food and doubles as a bookstore.
- Silver SocialRestaurantWashington, United StatesOffers elevated classics near Nationals Park.
- La HaciendaRestaurantScottsdale, United StatesHidden gem restaurant inside the Fairmont Princess.
- Well & Being SpaSightScottsdale, United StatesSpa getaway with the best views.
- Naturalis Bio Resort & SpaHotelLecce, ItalyLuxury hotel in Salento with a nurturing vibe.
- National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseumWashington, United States
- National Museum of Women in the ArtsMuseumWashington, United States
Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2025
15 Best Puglia Airbnbs for Your Next Trip to Italy's Southern Coast
Underground caves, traditional stone trulli, and a 12th-century tower that invite languid, restful afternoons.
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- AlberobelloSightUNESCO-listed town with trulli architecture
- Ionian SeaSightIt is connected to the Adriatic Sea to the north, and is bounded by Southern Italy, including Basilicata, Calabria,…
- MonopoliNeighborhoodThe town is roughly 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi) in area and lies on the Adriatic Sea about 40 kilometres southeast…
- Villa PizzorussoHotelrestored 16th-century masseria with pool
- Casa a CorteHotelrestored 16th- to 17th-century residence
- Appian WaySightIt connected Rome to Brindisi, in southeast Italy.
- MesagneNeighborhoodtown with bakeries
- NardòNeighborhoodtown with historic center
- Santa Maria al BagnoNeighborhoodIt is a frazione of the commune of Nardò and is located on the Ionian Sea.
- Porto Selvaggio Natural ParkSightnatural park
- Sunrise TrulloHotelrestored 18th-century watchtower with pool
- Trullo MeravigliosoHotelrestored trullo with salt-filtered pool
- Villa FavoritaHotelhistoric villa with private heated pool
- Grotte di CastellanaSightcaves
- Polignano a MareSightcliffside beauty
- PutignanoSighthistoric center
- LocorotondoSighttown with charming piazzas
- Martina FrancaSightIt is the second most populated town of the province after Taranto, and has a population (2016) of 49,086.
- GrottaglieSightcity of ceramics
- Santa CaterinaNeighborhood
- CorvignoSight
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Smithsonian MagazineJul 23, 2025
The Centuries-Old Abandoned Farmhouses of Puglia Are Having a Renaissance Moment
Supporting sustainability and local economies, these out-of-the-way structures known as masserie are offering a new type of rustic luxury
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- AlberobelloSightIt has 10,237 inhabitants (2022) and is famous for its unique trullo buildings.
- Masseria Torre CoccaroHotelluxury hotel, serves traditional Pugliese food
- ManduriaNeighborhoodWith c.
- Ionian SeaSightshores for sunset yoga
- MasserieHotelWhile walking in the Apulian countryside, among ancient olive groves and dry stone walls, you can come across some…
- Masseria SpeculaHotelnewly renovated masseria in Manduria region
- Masseria BambaroneHotelincorporated a sculpture garden
- Biomasseria Santa LuciaHotelmaintains original Italian frescoes and symbols
- MasseriasSight
- Masserie Torre CoccaroHotel