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Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
by Nicole HaversIce cold apéritifs dripping with condensation, colorful dishes so fresh they still hold the scent of the earth and ocean, warm conversation that flows so easily you lose track of time—’tis the season of al fresco dining. From the vineyards of Tuscany to the mountains of Mallorca, we’re serving up fairytale-like settings for outdoor dining found at 11 luxury hotels in our collection.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
“There are those dining experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime and this is one of them,” says Jessica Wright—follow in the footsteps of her Destination Guide to Mallorca and dine under the olive trees with sunset views of Deiá at La Residencia’s famed El Olivo Spanish restaurant.
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If you haven’t checked dining al fresco in Italy off your bucket list, COMO Castello Del Nero can help you with that. Hidden among the rolling hills of Tuscany, its Pavilion is open throughout the summer and offers all-day dining overlooking spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves.
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Situated in the breathtaking Blackfoot Valley, The Resort at Paws Up is as close as you can get to living Yellowstone, without any of the drama. Nature is served up on a silver platter at several outdoor dining spots, including the glamping dining pavilions, the yard at the cook shack or the chuck wagon dude ranch experience further afield.
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There’s no better place to enjoy an intimate evening at Royal Wing Suites & Spa than right on the beach in a private gazebo. Guests have five mouth-watering menus to choose from or the option to collaborate with a chef to customize one with wine pairings perfectly suited to their taste.
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A fairytale hilltop hideaway, Castel Fragsburg combines a 17th-century hunting lodge, a 14th-century knights’ castle and modern luxuries in the alpine town of Meran. The retreat offers Michelin-starred cuisine at their gourmet restaurant Prezioso complete with complementary South Tyrolean mountain views.
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Enjoy a picturesque picnic next to the majestic Urubamba River and roaming alpacas at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Using many ingredients from the onsite gardens, Peruvian and Cusquenian dishes are served alongside the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley.
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The delectable dining options at The Royal Livingstone are almost as endless as the waters that rush over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Dine on an elegantly decorated riverside deck, beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi River or take part in an authentic African dining feast beneath the stars in nearby Mukuni Boma village.
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Nestled in a lush landscape of forests, gardens and ponds, Domaine des Etangs is infused with rustic French charm. Lounge on the Dyades Restaurant terrace and enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh produce from the organic garden and local producers or embrace the beautiful countryside with a fireside picnic.
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Explore the Golden State’s village-within-a-village at The Estate Yountville, a wine country getaway home to the refined Hotel Villagio and airy Vintage House. Savor memories of Napa Valley wine tasting and celebrity chef creations as golden hour approaches your table at an event amongst the vines.
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Set upon a private expanse of white sand in the Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected marine reserve and national park, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is an idyllic tropical retreat. Request a table for two on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean or champagne and seafood canapés aboard a traditional dhow while sailing into the sunset.
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Housed within a beautifully resorted 14th-century fort, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a sanctuary of well-being and home to locally sourced and inspired culinary journeys. Climb to the highest terrace to dine with a bird’s-eye view or choose your own spot to create a recipe for romance under a blanket of stars.
VIEW HOTEL“There are those dining experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime and this is one of them,” says Jessica Wright—follow in the footsteps of her Destination Guide to Mallorca and dine under the olive trees with sunset views of Deiá at La Residencia’s famed El Olivo Spanish restaurant.
VIEW HOTELIf you haven’t checked dining al fresco in Italy off your bucket list, COMO Castello Del Nero can help you with that. Hidden among the rolling hills of Tuscany, its Pavilion is open throughout the summer and offers all-day dining overlooking spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves.
VIEW HOTELSituated in the breathtaking Blackfoot Valley, The Resort at Paws Up is as close as you can get to living Yellowstone, without any of the drama. Nature is served up on a silver platter at several outdoor dining spots, including the glamping dining pavilions, the yard at the cook shack or the chuck wagon dude ranch experience further afield.
VIEW HOTELThere’s no better place to enjoy an intimate evening at Royal Wing Suites & Spa than right on the beach in a private gazebo. Guests have five mouth-watering menus to choose from or the option to collaborate with a chef to customize one with wine pairings perfectly suited to their taste.
VIEW HOTELA fairytale hilltop hideaway, Castel Fragsburg combines a 17th-century hunting lodge, a 14th-century knights’ castle and modern luxuries in the alpine town of Meran. The retreat offers Michelin-starred cuisine at their gourmet restaurant Prezioso complete with complementary South Tyrolean mountain views.
VIEW HOTELEnjoy a picturesque picnic next to the majestic Urubamba River and roaming alpacas at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Using many ingredients from the onsite gardens, Peruvian and Cusquenian dishes are served alongside the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley.
VIEW HOTELThe delectable dining options at The Royal Livingstone are almost as endless as the waters that rush over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Dine on an elegantly decorated riverside deck, beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi River or take part in an authentic African dining feast beneath the stars in nearby Mukuni Boma village.
VIEW HOTELNestled in a lush landscape of forests, gardens and ponds, Domaine des Etangs is infused with rustic French charm. Lounge on the Dyades Restaurant terrace and enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh produce from the organic garden and local producers or embrace the beautiful countryside with a fireside picnic.
VIEW HOTELExplore the Golden State’s village-within-a-village at The Estate Yountville, a wine country getaway home to the refined Hotel Villagio and airy Vintage House. Savor memories of Napa Valley wine tasting and celebrity chef creations as golden hour approaches your table at an event amongst the vines.
VIEW HOTELSet upon a private expanse of white sand in the Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected marine reserve and national park, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is an idyllic tropical retreat. Request a table for two on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean or champagne and seafood canapés aboard a traditional dhow while sailing into the sunset.
VIEW HOTELHoused within a beautifully resorted 14th-century fort, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a sanctuary of well-being and home to locally sourced and inspired culinary journeys. Climb to the highest terrace to dine with a bird’s-eye view or choose your own spot to create a recipe for romance under a blanket of stars.
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