Experiencing Massimo Bottura’s Glorious Casa Maria Luigia

The acclaimed chef's bed and breakfast with Lara Gilmore focuses on food, design and the stunning Emilia Romagna scenery

Anyone who loves food and cars will know the city of Modena in northern Italy. Located in the picturesque Emilia Romagna region, Modena is just over 11 miles from Motor Valley, where Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and many other historic companies produce their vehicles. Emilia Romagna is also known as Food Valley; parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto di parma and balsamic vinegar have been made there for centuries, and …

Ca La Maria Hotel and Gallery

Rest on the edge of Barcelona's leading contemporary art scene

At Barcelona’s Ca La Maria bed and breakfast, architect Maria Inglada has repurposed her parents’ 1920s-era flat into lodging that serves as a revolving exhibition space for her family’s noted collection of contemporary art. Located in the fashionable Eixample district, the inn’s five bedrooms features a work of art unique to the region of Barcelona after which the room is named; Thomas Ruff’s wall-sized photo …