Forte Village UniQ Summer 2015

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We’ve invested to improve the standard of hospitality and luxury that we can offer our guests.

We did that by thinking of you first and foremost, of course

s I write to you to introduce the latest edition of UniQ magazine I feel quite emotional. Why? Well because of the pride I feel for the many great surprises which my staff and I have prepared for you during this truly historic year at Forte Village.

Read on and see how a two-year investment plan has created the best holiday resort in the world. We’ve invested to improve the standards of hospitality and luxury that we can offer our guests. We did that by thinking of you first and foremost, of course.

We’ve upgraded the rooms and the suites and, above all, we’ve focused on the training and expertise of our staff so that we can offer you a service that is even more personalised and attentive – qualities that I believe are typical of the traditions of Forte Village, qualities that have been the hallmark of our success over the years.

In this edition of UniQ we’ll tell you what’s new about the Forte Village look, including the new sports area, the beach area, a new miniature village for kids and our newest, most beautiful villas. There’s also news about our latest restaurants and the chefs that we’ve added to our already stellar team. In particular, we’re delighted to welcome Alfons Schuhbeck with his philosophy of ‘Spice for Life’. Alfons will take you on a sensory journey including amazing aromas and flavours that are great for taste - and for your health.

You’ll also hear about the new Acquaforte Spa where, from now on, you can enjoy our treatments all year round. We’ll tell you more about our new physiotherapy centre,

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where we can now offer treatments for all kinds of back conditions thanks to the arrival of Professor Pier Francesco Parra.

Also known as ‘Doctor Laser’, Prof. Parra is an internationally celebrated expert who has helped champions such as Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams. Finally, you’ll learn about the new shops in Piazza Maria Luigia, including the ‘Pasticceria Italiana’ headed by renowned the Sicilian pastry chef, Vincenzo Bonfissuto, and a boutique showcasing our Spa’s beauty products.

So 2015 will be a historic year. However, constant improvement is our mission so we’re already thinking about 2016, when our new arena for large events with a programme of international stars and the new Olympic swimming pool open.

Perhaps the most important thing to mention is the wave of excitement about all the wonderful surprises that all of us here have prepared for you. In this issue of UniQ you can read about all of these new developments and, as always with the magazine, interviews with friends of Forte Village including stars of sport, food, business and entertainment.

I very much hope that you enjoy this latest edition of UniQ and, above all, I offer you a very warm welcome to Forte Village!

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CONTENTS The dawn of 2015 marked a time of renaissance at Forte Village.

Explore your new and improved resort in this special edition of UniQ Editor Luciano Tancredi

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A new era shines bright Welcome to a stunning new Forte Village find out more about all the developments

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Piazza the action The best sounds, the hottest acts, the coolest shops it’s all going on at Piazza Maria Luigia this summer

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Inspired by tradition iampiero Bodino, one of the world’s most exciting jewellery talents, tells us about his inspiration and ambition

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Must haves Showcasing a selection of this summer’s hottest fashion accessories

Mario Cipollini Italy’s most famous cyclist Mario ipollini can’t wait to share the secrets of his success at Forte Village

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A feast of international talent nce again we’ve recruited the most talented chefs from around the world

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A new world of good food ew chefs, new restaurants, new menus Forte Village’s food scene is more exciting than ever this year

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Antonio Conte utspoken, often outrageous but always out to win, coach of the Italian national football team, Antonio onte talks football and family

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Spice for life elebrated reknowned international chef Alfons Schuhbeck shares his amazing knowledge of herbs and spices

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Skills, thrills and world-class coaches The finest sportspeople and the best facilities whatever the sport, our Academies are winners

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Make a splash Stand out and reboot your wardrobe with fantastic fashion ideas at Forte Village

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Sweet dreams Forte Village has teamed up with luxury bed maker Dorelan for the best night’s sleep ever

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A spa for all seasons This year, we’ve added even more luxurious treatments to our Spa and now you can enjoy them all year round

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Swim, bike, run This year will be the best ever for triathlons at Forte Village says Italian triathlon champion Alessandro Fabian The black gold of Padania Think caviar, think ussia Think again some of the best caviar comes from Italy, we talk to alvisius, the company who produce it

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Decisions, decisions This summer, the adventure continues for Forte Village’s mascot Super Mario

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Kids rule! ur new hildren’s Wonderland will delight your little ones

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NEWS

A new era shines bright As the sun rose on 2015, it marked the dawn of times of change at Forte Village This is a historic year. As the doors open this summer, the world’s most celebrated resort will emerge from a period of renaissance. In this edition of UNIQ we’ll unveil some of the surprises that await you this 2015 season as well as those we’ve got planned for next year. We’re introducing improvements to our services and also to our buildings and structures. They’re certainly impressive.

So, where to start?

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NEW BUNGALOWS

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he new family and deluxe bungalows of the Hotel Le Palme and the new Hotel Bouganville are the first of many initiatives that will change the look of the resort and provide a stunning backdrop for its guests.

Set in lush, almost tropical, gardens the bungalows are immersed in the colours and scent of the Mediterranean and the natural beauty of Sardinia that has seduced visitors for thousands of years. Each bungalow has a private patio and garden area for guests to fully enjoy the intimate contact with nature.

Organic elements are reflected from the outside through to inside thanks to the use of luxurious materials that blend in with the traditional features. This harmony creates an oasis of relaxation with all the modern comforts. The experiences that each member of the family seeks in their holiday are all easily accessible with so many things to do conveniently located within the resort.

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This harmony creates an oasis of relaxation with all the modern comforts

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he waterfront area has also seen exciting new changes. The fresh sea air and the rhythm of the waves are an essential part of the appeal of Forte Village and it’s this spirit that inspires Forte Bay. orte Bay e em lifies the re esign of the resort almost above all else. With spectacular views of a perfect turquoise blue sea, this new area has restaurants and bars on two

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he Hotel Castello’s renewal began in 2014, with a cool and elegant Mediterranean style refurbishment.

Two dream suites were created and the rooms facing the sea renovated, the remaining rooms and public areas were completed this year.

levels and it is ideally positioned to access one of the most beautiful soft golden sandy beaches of South Sardinia. Adjacent to the restaurant complex, Forte Bay offers a sport centre with eight-aside football and three-aside basketball.

This is a place to enjoy the full Mediterranean experience all the way from from sunrise to sunset.

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NEWS

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ush green is the dominant colour palette across the three new luxury villas at Forte Village, designed to complement the three existing villas, each with its own private garden and swimming pool. Each villa is born from the creativity of three different architects, who worked to produce something that is unique in its own interpretation of beauty and harmony.

The mood of these villas is that of relaxation and indulgence, conjured up by the open spaces which allow a deep connection with the natural world and the sense of peace that nature offers.

The colours, which include ivory and neutral hues, pay tribute to the reflections of the sparkling sea and the soft warm tones of the sandy beach.

he arefully sele te furniture is refine and inspired by the most original and contemporary styles of the great artisanal traditions of Sardinia. a h villa offers guests magnifi ently appointed bedrooms with king sized beds and sumptuous bathrooms with showers plus deep, all embracing baths. Completing the design are the living areas with their cosy corners for reading and relaxing as you look out over onto the garden.

All six of the villas have kitchens and dining rooms with everything you’ll need to guarantee the height of comfort throughout your stay. To make your visit particularly special, a dedicated butler and personal chef are at your disposal on request.

Truly these villas at Forte Village offer a modern interpretation of the dolce vita.

Enjoy your stay this summer:

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ith its striking design the new Tennis Club boasts international prestige.

This area has been renovated to provide a more appropriate and well-equipped space that meets the needs of the world famous champions who use the facilities at Forte Village.

Refurbishments include the creation of a wonderful reception area ith light floo e glass interior ere you ll fin a ne Pro Shop, with a wide selection of products and brands carefully chosen to meet the needs of all players, whatever their style and skill level.

And after a lesson or game with friends, there’s nothing better than to take it easy at the Club House bar, where you can relax, review your lessons on plasma screen TVs or be gripped by excitement alongside other tennis fans as you watch a match featuring some of the world’s most celebrated tennis champions.

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PIAZZA MARIA LUIGIA

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Piazza Maria Luigia is the beating heart of Forte Village and this summer the selection of live entertainment has something for everyone

fter the sun has set on Sardinia, and with a fulfilling day of invigorating sport and outdoor activities or indulgent, poolside relaxation under your belt, it’s time to enjoy Forte Village’s vibrant nightlife.

This year the resort has chosen some of greatest Italian singers to suit every musical taste.

Annalisa Minetti 18 August

At the younger end of the talent spectrum, Annalisa Minetti began her show business career performing in piano bars and impressing the clientele with covers of songs by Prince, Ray Charles and – her favourite singer and an enduring influence on her rich, soulful voice and musical style – Aretha Franklin.

Since she hit the big time Annalisa’s most famous hits have included Metti un Lento, Vita Vera and, more recently, Mordimi.

Riccardo Fogli 23 July & 11 August

A big name to be making a welcome return to Piazza Maria Luigia is Riccardo Fogli. With hits such as Malinconia and Storie di Tutti i Giorni, Fogli has established himself as one of the most enduring and well loved singers in Italy. His easy listening melodies have also earned him fans in Russia and Japan as well as other countries around the world.

Ricchi e Poveri 31 July & 14 August

They date back to 1968, the era of the Mamas & Papas and the California hippy sound but Ricchi e Poveri are still going strong and are attracting new audiences. Thanks to the

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band’s talent for catchy rhythms and timeless themes. Their hits, including L’Ultimo Amore, Se M’innamoro and La Prima Cosa Bella, have endeared them to generations of music fans.

Now they’re back by popular demand at Forte Village.

Al Bano 7 August

Having sold 165 million albums around the world, Al Bano is one of Italy’s best known singers. Fans love his passionate renditions with their soaring melodies. He married Romina Power, daughter of the American actor Tyrone Power in 1970, and they performed as Al Bano & Romina Power for almost thirty years, releasing hits such as Storia di Due Innamorati.

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There’s nothing quite like the energy of the crowd during one of the Piazza’s live events

Whichever artist you’re watching there’s nothing quite like the excitement and energy of the crowd during one of the Piazza’s live events but if you’d prefer some privacy and intimacy then there are four separate sections, each of which offers guests great views of the action while they sip champagne and cocktails with smaller group of family and friends.

And, of course, even when these acts aren’t performing, the Piazza is a must-visit shopping destination. With its unique selection of luxury stores chosen from the most celebrated names in fashion and luxury goods from around the world as well as carefully selected clothing, jewellery and accessories for women, men and kids.

With all this along with great music, Forte Village’s much loved Piazza is the place to be this summer.

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INTERVIEW

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tradition Created especially for you Giampiero Bodino is one of the most exciting jewellers of our generation. Here he talks to UNIQ about his work and inspiration

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y idea of contemporary ‘High ewellery’ is firmly tied to a concept of uniqueness, to an exclusive creation designed especially for a woman who wants a piece of jewellery that represents a new expression of herself and a more profound sense of her sentiments.” In November 2013, Giampiero Bodino, Group Art Director of Richemont since 2002, opened the doors to his High Jewellery maison in Milan. His hallmark is the custom-made ‘sartorial’ jewel created through the personal relationship established between the customer – the project leader – and Bodino, who transforms the dream into something tangible and real. His inspiration is Italy and its art, design, architecture and nature, which is so present in his works that it brings to mind a new Renaissance.

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We have the great fortune to live in a country where everywhere is a source of inspiration: an open-air museum Mr Bodino, is your creativity enriched or inhibited by following the instructions and, more frequently, the dreams of your customers?

A customer who comes to my maison knows and appreciates my work. I consider it an act of trust in me and that can only be positive. It is a challenge to make someone’s dream come true while following my instincts and taste.

With Gianni Bulgari, I understood the concept of having vision and applying it to tradition.

Let me explain: I learned to separate myself from tradition to take new and unexpected paths, to find new ways to wear and design an object, and to make daring choices when selecting materials. In short, I changed my perspective, which was a wonderful and necessary path that I took. Yet one must always return to the point of departure – tradition – which, nevertheless, is renewed in the process.

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Your training has taken you from Giorgetto Giugiaro’s aerodynamic design to the sophisticated style of Gianni Bulgari.

How do you combine the teachings of these two great masters in your works?

What I learned about cars from Giugiaro and about jewellery from Gianni Bulgari continues to be the foundation of my approach to design today and at the basis of my personal research. Cars are the quintessential functional and ergonomic object: they taught me to develop a three-dimensional perspective.

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Your works are often displayed in galleries. Do you feel more like an artist or artisan?

I want to be frank and perfectly clear: I don’t feel that I am an artist because I’ve always believed that such a label is not up to us or our contemporaries to decide: it can only be decided afterwards, through the work we leave behind. I consider myself an artisan of art or, better yet, an artisan of philosophy and design.

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Your creations are also a cultural project inspired by Italy’s artistic heritage. What works and masters most frequently return to your vision?

It’s unthinkable to give a specific example because we have the huge fortune to live in a country where each place is a source of inspiration and an ‘open-air’ museum. Everywhere you look, if you’re curious and attentive, you can find something that will express an emotion.

At that point, you have to let yourself be guided by your instinct so these elements are transformed into something else: a piece of jewellery, for example.

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You say that stones and colours are a celebration of nature...

Nature is able to transmit sensorial messages. It amazes me with its colours.

Each piece of jewellery that you design is an expression of Italian excellence. Do you personally supervise every phase, from the design to its production?

You can only achieve a good result if you supervise every phase. That’s true especially if technical problems arise: unexpected ideas can emerge through constant feedback and dialog. That’s why I’m always present and I normally heed the advice of experienced artisans, without prejudice, and I also have the courage to accept compromise.

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The first international ‘debut’ of the maison was at the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris last year. There you guided visitors with your works through nine themes – Cammeo, Rosa dei Venti, Chimera, Primavera, Barocco, Tesori del Mare, Corona, Passamaneria and Mosaico – taking them on a journey through Italy.

What were the reactions?

Extremely positive, including the reviews, but for obvious reasons of modesty, it is di cult for me to speak of them because that would be bragging. Let’s just say that there was very little criticism, but even that is welcome when it’s constructive. And let me just say that it was a dream for me to display my works amidst legends such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Chanel, Dior, Bulgari…

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FASHION

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True temptation Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad perfume

Perfect protection

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Killer heels

Saint Laurent Paris spiked leather pumps

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SPA

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hanks to its unique location and partnerships with providers of the most cutting-edge health and wellbeing treatments, the Aquaforte Spa at Forte Village has earned an enviable reputation as one of the most attractive and highly regarded spas in the world.

Now, in response to a growing demand for its services, the Spa will open all year round. With the new extended opening will come a new range of services that fall into three categories: detox, anti-aging and back care.

This exciting development runs concurrent to a major investment in the Forte Village Spa. Most notable of which is the fresh design of the Spa’s four-acre garden. With its fragrant flowers and birdsong, the newly landscaped garden offers beautifully improved lush natural surroundings for visitors to enjoy, as well as a source of some of the key ingredients used in the Spa’s treatments. Previously known as the Thalasso del Forte, the renewed facility is now known as the Acquaforte Spa. The six thalassotherapy pools and their interconnecting pathways will be covered to allow guests to use them for treatments in any season, whatever the weather.

There is also a new sports medicine centre, where guests can have a complete check-up. There are now four private cubicles and two clinics, one overseen

by Dr. Pier Francesco Parra is dedicated specifically to back care while the other, entrusted to Dr. Amira Bodareva, is entirely devoted to aesthetic medicine.

Guests will notice the difference immediately as they arrive at a new, upgraded reception

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A spa for all seasons

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Whatever time of year you come to Forte Village you’ll now be able to enjoy the Spa in all its unique glory

The Aquaforte Spa at Forte Village is world-renowned for its innovative therapies and treatments. Now visitors can enjoy them all year round area. As a Forte Village guest, the Spa specialists will advise you on the most appropriate programme for your needs which is then specially personalised so you know you’re getting the treatment that is just right for you. In the same area, there will also be a new shop with products and gifts exclusive to Acquaforte, a selection of the very best products from the world of dermo-cosmetics and a bookshop dedicated to the topic of wellness.

The reception lounge area will also host the new Herbalist Health Bar, a section dedicated to healthy teas and infusions inspired by the ‘Spice for Life’ concept invented by star chef Alfons Schuhbeck. Based on Chef Schuhbeck’s worldwide travels to research the healing properties of spices, the Herbalist Health Bar will offer a range of herbal teas that complement and support the different wellness programmes offered by the Spa. The health and wellbeing services offered by Acquaforte are not just limited to the Spa itself, there will now be a hairdresser, a nail and make-up bar and a retail area where visitors will be able to buy many of the Spa’s products.

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Visitors to Forte Village this summer will be able to take advantage of a whole new expanded range of services. Now, more than ever, this celebrated Spa aims to give guests the best experience possible to complement the many other pleasures to be had at Forte Village: the white sandy beach, the amazing food created by world-famous chefs, the sports academies overseen by some of the most famous names in sport and the entertainment and shopping on offer.

So whether its for treatments, Ayurvedic massages, personal training or simply to enjoy the gardens; whatever time of year you come to Forte Village you’ll now be able to enjoy the Spa in all its unique glory.

TO BOOK Or for more information please visit fortevillageresort.com/thalasso-spa call +39 070 921 8033 or email holiday@fortevillage.com

Forte Village welcomes Dr Laser

The never-ending search for total, all embracing wellbeing has led to the creation of the Sports Medical Centre at Forte Village. Now the centre will host Dr. Pier Francesco Parra – luminary of sports medicine, specialist in laser surgery and inventor of a new therapy earning him the nickname ‘Doctor Laser’.

Since 1998 his procedures have proved to be extremely successful in the treatment of muscle-tendon disorders among patients from all over the world including professional athletes.

Professor Parra will be at Forte Village regularly throughout the months of June, July and August this year to offer a new ‘Doctor Laser’ therapy tailor-made to meet the s e ifi nee s of ea h atient This treatment, in combination with a course of thalassotherapy, will be focused on providing relief from back pain.

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hanks to its unique location and partnerships with providers of the most cutting-edge health and wellbeing treatments, the Aquaforte Spa at Forte Village has earned an enviable reputation as one of the most attractive and highly regarded spas in the world.

Now, in response to a growing demand for its services, the Spa will open all year round. With the new extended opening will come a new range of services that fall into three categories: detox, anti-aging and back care.

This exciting development runs concurrent to a major investment in the Forte Village Spa. Most notable of which is the fresh design of the Spa’s four-acre garden. With its fragrant flowers and birdsong, the newly landscaped garden offers beautifully improved lush natural surroundings for visitors to enjoy, as well as a source of some of the key ingredients used in the Spa’s treatments. Previously known as the Thalasso del Forte, the renewed facility is now known as the Acquaforte Spa. The six thalassotherapy pools and their interconnecting pathways will be covered to allow guests to use them for treatments in any season, whatever the weather.

There is also a new sports medicine centre, where guests can have a complete check-up. There are now four private cubicles and two clinics, one overseen

by Dr. Pier Francesco Parra is dedicated specifically to back care while the other, entrusted to Dr. Amira Bodareva, is entirely devoted to aesthetic medicine.

Guests will notice the difference immediately as they arrive at a new, upgraded reception

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A spa for all seasons

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Whatever time of year you come to Forte Village you’ll now be able to enjoy the Spa in all its unique glory

The Aquaforte Spa at Forte Village is world-renowned for its innovative therapies and treatments. Now visitors can enjoy them all year round area. As a Forte Village guest, the Spa specialists will advise you on the most appropriate programme for your needs which is then specially personalised so you know you’re getting the treatment that is just right for you. In the same area, there will also be a new shop with products and gifts exclusive to Acquaforte, a selection of the very best products from the world of dermo-cosmetics and a bookshop dedicated to the topic of wellness.

The reception lounge area will also host the new Herbalist Health Bar, a section dedicated to healthy teas and infusions inspired by the ‘Spice for Life’ concept invented by star chef Alfons Schuhbeck. Based on Chef Schuhbeck’s worldwide travels to research the healing properties of spices, the Herbalist Health Bar will offer a range of herbal teas that complement and support the different wellness programmes offered by the Spa. The health and wellbeing services offered by Acquaforte are not just limited to the Spa itself, there will now be a hairdresser, a nail and make-up bar and a retail area where visitors will be able to buy many of the Spa’s products.

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Visitors to Forte Village this summer will be able to take advantage of a whole new expanded range of services. Now, more than ever, this celebrated Spa aims to give guests the best experience possible to complement the many other pleasures to be had at Forte Village: the white sandy beach, the amazing food created by world-famous chefs, the sports academies overseen by some of the most famous names in sport and the entertainment and shopping on offer.

So whether its for treatments, Ayurvedic massages, personal training or simply to enjoy the gardens; whatever time of year you come to Forte Village you’ll now be able to enjoy the Spa in all its unique glory.

TO BOOK Or for more information please visit fortevillageresort.com/thalasso-spa call +39 070 921 8033 or email holiday@fortevillage.com

Forte Village welcomes Dr Laser

The never-ending search for total, all embracing wellbeing has led to the creation of the Sports Medical Centre at Forte Village. Now the centre will host Dr. Pier Francesco Parra – luminary of sports medicine, specialist in laser surgery and inventor of a new therapy earning him the nickname ‘Doctor Laser’.

Since 1998 his procedures have proved to be extremely successful in the treatment of muscle-tendon disorders among patients from all over the world including professional athletes.

Professor Parra will be at Forte Village regularly throughout the months of June, July and August this year to offer a new ‘Doctor Laser’ therapy tailor-made to meet the s e ifi nee s of ea h atient This treatment, in combination with a course of thalassotherapy, will be focused on providing relief from back pain.

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Herbs and spices are not only essential for great cooking, they are increasingly being recognized for their health and wellbeing properties. At the forefront of the renewed interest in these essential ingredients is world renowned chef Alfons Schuhbeck who is opening a new restaurant at Forte Village this summer.

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Why did you want to become a chef?

Was there one particular event or person who influenced you?

As a student, I wanted to go on to do something creative but my parents thought that I should find a ‘normal’ job at the post o ce or on the trains as they believed these careers were recession-proof. So, in my Upper Bavarian birthplace of Traunstein I learned telecommunications and, to earn extra money, played guitar in a band that toured the villages at the weekend. However, at 1 I was offered, purely by chance, the opportunity to work in the hospitality

industry and I completed an apprenticeship as a chef with broad training in Paris, London and Munich.

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Spices are always important to chefs, of course, but where and when did you first decide that you would give them a particular focus in your cuisine?

The general fitness and wellness movement that resulted from increased consciousness about health inspired me to become very interested in the way spices can both add so much to the flavour of a dish, while also boosting it’s health properties

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too. I was also introduced to the words of the Greek scholar Hippocrates, who is widely recognised as the ‘father of medicine’ Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food . This phrase, although nearly 2,400 years old, I felt was still highly relevant to this day and is an idea I apply to my own style of cuisine, to create dishes which are healthy yet are still hearty and not ‘clinical’.

The aromas of spices waft in like a breeze from paradise

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We hear a lot about how the traditional Hindu medicine practice of Ayurvedic is translated into different recipes these days, but what does the term mean to you? Can you give us an example of how you’ve used it?

I have always been impressed with the way Indian recipes, for example, use Ayurvedic concepts to harmonise flavour and wellbeing. However, as in Indian cuisine, for me, Ayurveda only makes sense if you understand it in terms of the unity of body, mind, lifestyle and environment. I therefore never create Ayurvedic recipes simply for their novelty value. It is not a gimmick.

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Can you tell us more about your research into the health properties of spices? Where did you go to learn about them? Who did you speak to?

Firstly, I was fascinated by the history of herbs and spices. Five thousand years ago the architects of the Pyramids made their workers eat garlic from morning to night to protect against infections that could spread easily because of the hardships of labour and the heat of the desert. It is still a mystery how they knew that garlic protects the immune system, yet the 2, 00 year old bers Papyrus, for example, describes medicines that combined garlic, caraway, juniper and cinnamon. Meanwhile, medieval monastic medicine put great emphasis on the health properties of spicy plants and herbs, the benefits of which modern science has since proven.

I believe that this should be of great interest to a chef and should inspire balanced, nutritious and varied dishes. However, it must be said that, as I am a chef and not a doctor, I always consult with specialists before experimenting with rare or unfamiliar spices.

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Can you tell us more about your ‘Spice for Life’ concept? What will you be doing with spices this summer at Forte Village?

The original ‘Spice up your life’ concept, which has enjoyed worldwide success, was inspired years ago by the Spice irls. What I want to offer people when they sit down to eat is a way of moving beyond our five taste sensations of sweet, salt, bitter, sour and spicy towards satisfying 1001 flavours through the wealth of herbs and spices that are available.

When you handle them with sensitivity, the aromas of spices waft into our world like a breeze from paradise.

However, increasingly herbs and spices are not only for enjoyment but they’re also healthy. What I serve at Forte Village, will be equally good for our taste buds and our wellbeing.

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Research shows that Sardinia has one of the world's largest concentrations of people who have reached an advanced age? Do you think that can be attributed to nutrition thanks to the range of local products, herbs and spices available on the island?

It s widely believed that the Mediterranean diet with olive oil, lots of fresh vegetables, fish and seafood plus pasta and rice is an effective guard against the risk of heart disease and stroke. Sardinia certainly has very high quality products as well as clean air. I included elements of the Mediterranean diet and its principles early on in my cooking.

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Given your interest in herbs and spices, why did you choose to come Forte Village in Sardinia?

I like the way that Forte Village incorporates so many of the elements of wellbeing and also the versatility of its culinary offering.

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Sardinia is known for its unique cuisine? How have you chosen spices that complement it?

Sardinia is famous for its wonderful wild mountain herbs the scent of thyme, rosemary and sage - so I can make the most of these aromas and tastes and combine herbs and spices harmoniously as well as demonstrating the exciting contrasts of flavours. I’ll also be bringing some traditional wisdom to my modern cooking styles, for example, using cumin to make digestion easierin hot weather.

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What are the future trends when it comes to spices? What will chefs – and cooks at home – be doing with spices in the next three, four or five years, do you think?

I’ve discovered all kinds of spices that were unfamiliar in our European kitchens when I’ve been to the reater and Lesser Antilles in the aribbean and Africa over the last few years. These are some of the last taste cultures that remain to be discovered. Amateur as well as professional chefs will enjoy this new aromatic variety and diversity.

In the professional kitchen, I can easily imagine that the following three Asian spices will be found more often in Europe.

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Vadouvan: Originally from Pondicherry in India, a French colony for many years, this Indo-French mixture of 12 different spices, including onions, garlic, mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame and coconut oil has a very complex flavour. It’s meaty, sweet and, at the same time, has a certain sharpness. It goes well with fish, seafood, lamb and white meats.

Sansho Berries Found in the mountainous regions of Japan, these are also known as citrus pepper.

They’re traditionally used in apanese cuisine and work well with fish, especially grilled eel but they are also good with meat. They’re peppery but with a fresh citrus taste and hint of mint, lemongrass and pepper.

Sumac This spice comes from Iran. It’s the dried and ground fruit of the Sumac bush and it plays an important role in Iranian ew ear celebrations. The special feature of sumac is that it intensifies flavours without altering or overpowering them. Its own taste is sour, bitter and astringent. In Iran it’s traditionally sprinkled over salads and kebabs made with chicken or beef but it’s also good for sauces and marinades.

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What is your favourite spice and why?

I'm doing as the Romans and the ancient Chinese as well as the father of European cuisine – a 14th century Frenchman called Guillaume Tirel alias Taillevent did and that’s to use ginger.

It works so well with other flavours and helps blend them together. Its fruity sharpness is incredibly invigorating not only in the kitchen, but it also has a variety of health benefits. Also I really like vanilla, because of the taste and health benefits that it brings.

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For nearly 30 years, you’ve been chef at FC Bayern Munich. What do you cook there?

What I cook for Bayern Munich has nothing to do with haute cuisine. I started for a simple reason: before an away game in the U FA up now the Champions League) a group of players were staying in a beautiful ussian city but they couldn’t sleep because roadworks were taking place outside their hotel. ot only that but following their pre kick off meal they found themselves constantly running to the loo. I cooked for the players then and have since produced everything for the team to eat and drink.

We serve a continental breakfast then lunch is at noon before hampions League matches at 1 . 0 or national games at 15. 0. There’s a hot and cold buffet hors d’oeuvres, mixed salads, fish, meat and poultry plus potatoes, rice, pasta, sauces and olive oil. Before hampions League games at 16. 0 there’s coffee with sandwiches and plain cake, as well as a little pasta which some players like to have around this time.

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Chef Schuhbeck's top twelve favourite spices and the health benefits they offer Ginger

Ginger reduces LDL-Cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes viscosity of the blood and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is an anti-inflammatory agent which aids digestion and relaxes spasms. Nutmeg also stimulates the secretion of the gall bladder.

Basil

Basil has a slight antispasmodic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The herb eliminates free radicals and is rich in antioxidants.

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Paprika powder is made by grinding capsicum peppers. The more capsanthin in the red pepper the more vitamin C it contains.

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Garlic

Garlic invigorates the immune system to prevent colds. It is antiseptic, antibiotic, thins the blood and lowers blood sugar levels.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon acts as an antiviral for colds, flu and bronchitis. It supports digestive enzyme production and lowers blood sugar levels.

C u r ry

Curry powder contains curcuma and fenugreek which, when combined, reduce cholesterol and stimulate the function of the liver and pancreas.

Oregano

Oregano has an antioxidative, antibacterial and disinfecting effect. This perennial herb alleviates inflammation and prevents disease.

Ch il li

Chilli strengthens the immune system, expands the blood vessels and stimulates blood circulation and metabolism.

Rosemary

Rosemary has a positive effect on the function of the gastrointestinal tract. It also promotes blood flow and stabilises circulation.

Fennel

Fennel has a pleasant effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It is an inflammatory agent and increases the urine production.

Cumin

Cumin is native to the eastern Mediterranean and contains many vitamins that are important to the effectiveness of the immune system.

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A feast of flavours, a new world of good food ore chefs new avours and refurbished restaurants and bars this year there s ore to en oy than ever before on orte illa e s ever chan in food and wine scene

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raditional, excellence and global influences as ever, Forte Village chefs are looking to scale new culinary heights with the best from Italy and around the world. nce again this year guests at the most exciting gastronomic resort in the world will be welcomed by the warmth and professionalism of icola Migheli and his staff. But there’s always something new on the Forte Village food scene. This year sees the opening of a branch of the famous Sicilian pastry shop Bonfissuto, widely considered to be among the best in Italy, in Piazza Maria Luigia. ou’ll have the opportunity to try its celebrated granita with brioche as well as traditional Italian cakes and deserts such as cannoli and cassata. The boutique will offer so many of the much loved deserts from this beautiful island and all of them made in house. They’ll be available from morning until late at night, for breakfast or as an afternoon treat or for desert after lunch or dinner.

The search for the best of Italian food does not stop at Sicily it continues right up to the north of the country, to derzo in the Veneto region. Here chef manuele Scarello with his two Michelin stars is the man behind the celebrated restaurant Agli Amici. From the north manuele will come all the way down the country to bring his culinary art to

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Forte Village. He and his staff will be in charge of the new Trattoria Italiana. This restaurant, which is situated by the glittering Mediterranean, will recreate traditional Italian dishes in a modern way while still respecting the original recipes in all their hearty simplicity.

From the club sandwich to fresh scampi, the collaboration with manuele Scarello does not stop here. The Michelin starred chef will completely renew the bar menu at the Aquatica beach bar, where he will bring his influence and his culinary arts to fruition creating snacks for those who prefer something light and quick but is still of the very highest quality.

There’s some great news at the occe restaurant and the Pasta House. It’s been completely renovated and connected to the

brand new sports area, while a new seaside terrace adds charm as well as increasing capacity. As always you can choose your lunch from the fresh fish counter where the expertise of the fishmongers is matched by the creativity of chef occo Iannone.

The Fish Market formerly known as the occe restaurant and the Pasta House also have an Asian dimension, as you’d expect from a Forte Village restaurant. In uly and August part of the restaurant will be given over to the flavours and aromas of the ast with a fusion of apanese, Indian and Thai dishes. eady for more , Il rottino, which has hosted hundreds of VIPs and celebrities over the years has been completely renovated, and is offering drinks and light snacks throughout the day.

Finally, the gem most beloved among Forte Village’s enthusiasts of haute cuisine from mid une to late August there will be a new season of celebrity chef nights at La antina, with a packed schedule of famous names from the international restaurant world. Among them Spanish chef armelo Bosque of Taberna Lillas Pastia one Michelin star , Frenchman Pierre Meneau of rom’ xquis two stars and Pierre igothier of Le Burgundy one star . There will also be two chefs from ome, Anthony enovese of Il Pagliaccio two stars and the Aldovrandi Palace’s liver lowig two stars , along with aples’ Marianna Vitale of SUD one star .

The guest chefs will also create the menus for the champagne evenings as well as the ‘four hands evenings’ which involve two chefs. Some of them will even offer classes to those who want to try their hand in the kitchen and learn the secrets of these great names.

Bon app tit for the latest gourmet experiences on offer at Forte Village.

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He’s one of the most celebrated – and controversial – names in Italian football and now he’s heading up the national team, but Antonio Conte times still finds time for his family

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hroughout his career, Antonio Conte has been known for his own particular brand of diplomacy – just ask anyone who has found themselves on the wrong side of this legendary coach who has led some of Italy’s greatest football teams to victory.

But now that he holds great office as the coach of the country’s national team and has entered the ranks of the great and the good, a two year deal he signed last summer, surely he will rein in his rumbustious style? It seems not.

“I’m still the same today as I was in my previous roles in Turin, Siena, Bari, Bergamo and Arezzo,” he says defiantly, referring to some of the teams that he’s played for and managed. “I don’t change course because of where I am. Even as the national coach, if someone tries to attack I’ll push back.”

It’s not just his big personality that has contributed to Conte’s success but neither is it entirely his footballing skill either, he reveals: “The education that my family gave me and that my life experiences have taught me is that only through hard work and effort can you achieve results,” he says. “I’ve had nothing for free in my own life either. I’ve always struggled to get where are I am.”

He’s passionate about the value of team players rather than individual stars. “Nobody benefits from talent unless it is put towards the good of the team,” he says. “I’ve often said that when it comes to a choice between a good player who is a great man and a great player who is a good man, I always take the former.”

Perhaps Conte’s biggest challenge stems from Italy’s humiliating ejection from the first round of the World Cup in Brazil. It’s been argued that with Italy’s best players heading to clubs abroad while the country’s home teams import foreign players, the nation faces a dearth of talent. He’s keen to avoid any panic.

“We’ve built a team that has people responding with enthusiasm“ “That said we’re not going in the right direction,” he says. “The percentage of players playing in the Italian Serie A in recent years has been halved.

I’ve seen teams with no Italians on the pitch and this is an alarming sign. But I think we have the potential to rise again if we go back to focusing on the importance of hard work and if we complete the reforms to help clubs on the one hand and young Italian players on the other. I reiterate: we need the cooperation and participation of all those involved.

The national team cannot be ready for action in four months without training.”

To add to this heated debate, some people have suggested that the team that Conte manages and coaches has less talent than ever. “Of six games we’ve won five and drawn one,” he points out. “As we head to the qualifying round for the European Championship in a short time we’ve built a team that has had people responding with enthusiasm in every stadium we’ve played in. We have a group of players who give everything for the national team.

I knew it wouldn’t be easy.” He’s looking to create a team with accurate technical skills. Using this as a base, he believes, can develop what he calls a “fighting machine.”

Conte himself made his debut at the age of just 16, playing for his local team Lecce, before arriving at Juventus and he feels a deep connection with both clubs.

“My roots are in Lecce where I began my career but I also feel tied to Juventus where I enjoyed an extraordinary sporting career full of successes, and in Turin, the city that welcomed me and where I still live now with my family,” says Conte. Naturally, thought his national responsibilities transcend local considerations – whatever colour shirt he’s worn in the past. “Today in my head and my heart I have only blue, a beautiful colour, which contains all the other colours.”

Which arouses the strongest emotions: his debut on the pitch or in the bunker? “A debut, whatever it is, is always exciting, because it’s the beginning of a new adventure – the first steps to Juventina, the team where I grew up, the first times wearing the Lecce shirt and the Juventus shirt, the first time sitting on the bench at Arezzo,” he says. “That’s not to deny, however, that being a player and a coach are different emotionally. In the first case you know you’re part of a team, you have a shared responsibility. In the latter, the anxiety and stress are greater, because you’re alone.”

He might be one of the best known names in Italian football but you’re unlikely to read about Conte in the gossip columns. “I’ve always kept my private life out of the spotlight, he says. “Despite the various commitments that often mean that I’m away from home, I always try to set aside quality time with my loved ones: family is central to my life.”

That quality time might well be spent at Forte Village, to which Conte is a regular visitor.

“Holidays, for me, are a time to put aside the tensions of the job, to enjoy some peace and quiet with my loved ones and to recharge my energy and enthusiasm,” he explains. “Forte Village gives me the opportunity to do this and I have always felt at home here. “

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We have the potential to rise again if we go back to focusing on the importance of hard work

He’s one of the most celebrated – and controversial – names in Italian football and now he’s heading up the national team, but Antonio Conte times still finds time for his family

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hroughout his career, Antonio Conte has been known for his own particular brand of diplomacy – just ask anyone who has found themselves on the wrong side of this legendary coach who has led some of Italy’s greatest football teams to victory.

But now that he holds great office as the coach of the country’s national team and has entered the ranks of the great and the good, a two year deal he signed last summer, surely he will rein in his rumbustious style? It seems not.

“I’m still the same today as I was in my previous roles in Turin, Siena, Bari, Bergamo and Arezzo,” he says defiantly, referring to some of the teams that he’s played for and managed. “I don’t change course because of where I am. Even as the national coach, if someone tries to attack I’ll push back.”

It’s not just his big personality that has contributed to Conte’s success but neither is it entirely his footballing skill either, he reveals: “The education that my family gave me and that my life experiences have taught me is that only through hard work and effort can you achieve results,” he says. “I’ve had nothing for free in my own life either. I’ve always struggled to get where are I am.”

He’s passionate about the value of team players rather than individual stars. “Nobody benefits from talent unless it is put towards the good of the team,” he says. “I’ve often said that when it comes to a choice between a good player who is a great man and a great player who is a good man, I always take the former.”

Perhaps Conte’s biggest challenge stems from Italy’s humiliating ejection from the first round of the World Cup in Brazil. It’s been argued that with Italy’s best players heading to clubs abroad while the country’s home teams import foreign players, the nation faces a dearth of talent. He’s keen to avoid any panic.

“We’ve built a team that has people responding with enthusiasm“ “That said we’re not going in the right direction,” he says. “The percentage of players playing in the Italian Serie A in recent years has been halved.

I’ve seen teams with no Italians on the pitch and this is an alarming sign. But I think we have the potential to rise again if we go back to focusing on the importance of hard work and if we complete the reforms to help clubs on the one hand and young Italian players on the other. I reiterate: we need the cooperation and participation of all those involved.

The national team cannot be ready for action in four months without training.”

To add to this heated debate, some people have suggested that the team that Conte manages and coaches has less talent than ever. “Of six games we’ve won five and drawn one,” he points out. “As we head to the qualifying round for the European Championship in a short time we’ve built a team that has had people responding with enthusiasm in every stadium we’ve played in. We have a group of players who give everything for the national team.

I knew it wouldn’t be easy.” He’s looking to create a team with accurate technical skills. Using this as a base, he believes, can develop what he calls a “fighting machine.”

Conte himself made his debut at the age of just 16, playing for his local team Lecce, before arriving at Juventus and he feels a deep connection with both clubs.

“My roots are in Lecce where I began my career but I also feel tied to Juventus where I enjoyed an extraordinary sporting career full of successes, and in Turin, the city that welcomed me and where I still live now with my family,” says Conte. Naturally, thought his national responsibilities transcend local considerations – whatever colour shirt he’s worn in the past. “Today in my head and my heart I have only blue, a beautiful colour, which contains all the other colours.”

Which arouses the strongest emotions: his debut on the pitch or in the bunker? “A debut, whatever it is, is always exciting, because it’s the beginning of a new adventure – the first steps to Juventina, the team where I grew up, the first times wearing the Lecce shirt and the Juventus shirt, the first time sitting on the bench at Arezzo,” he says. “That’s not to deny, however, that being a player and a coach are different emotionally. In the first case you know you’re part of a team, you have a shared responsibility. In the latter, the anxiety and stress are greater, because you’re alone.”

He might be one of the best known names in Italian football but you’re unlikely to read about Conte in the gossip columns. “I’ve always kept my private life out of the spotlight, he says. “Despite the various commitments that often mean that I’m away from home, I always try to set aside quality time with my loved ones: family is central to my life.”

That quality time might well be spent at Forte Village, to which Conte is a regular visitor.

“Holidays, for me, are a time to put aside the tensions of the job, to enjoy some peace and quiet with my loved ones and to recharge my energy and enthusiasm,” he explains. “Forte Village gives me the opportunity to do this and I have always felt at home here. “

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Play hard… sleep soft Dreams are sweeter than ever at Forte Village this summer thanks to a special collaboration with leading bed manufacturer Dorelan

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ased in Forlì, in northern Italy, Dorelan has been a leading luxury bed manufacturer for almost half a century. In keeping with the elegance and comfort that Forte Village is famous for, Dorelan has created a new bed concept for the resort that it calls ‘Sweet Dreams’. This sophisticated, innovative bed can be personalised for maximum rest and relaxation.

The Sweet Dreams by Forte Village range consists of mattresses with luxurious box springs conceived and designed by Dorelan exclusively for the rooms at the resort.

Thanks to the innovative Dorelan spring system and the luxurious materials that are used, as well as the superb ergonomic mattresses, guests at Forte Village can enjoy unparalleled comfort.

In this new collaboration between two of the greatest exponents of the ‘Made in Italy’ brand, modern technology is combined with the most noble traditions of manufacturing excellence to create the ultimate sleeping experience.

These five star beds transform any five star hotel room into an oasis of wellness and relaxation thanks to the highest standards of workmanship and their ingenious customisation. Dorelan beds are famous for their high degree of adaptability so that they meet the exact needs of each guest.

As well as extensive bespoking, the beds also feature the best possible materials such as the Myform mattresses which are hypo-allergenic and mite-resistant, having been patented through studies and research carried out at the workshops in Forlì and with external partners.

These new Dorelan beds bring you the latest technology and the highest standards of craftsmanship to deliver the ultimate in luxurious relaxation and wellbeing.

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Netball Academy by SST

SK I LLS, THRIL LS AND WO R L D - C L ASS COACHES Forte Village Sports Academies are world-famous and this year they’re better than ever with some of the very best sports champions and coaches providing tips, advice and plenty of practical sessions during certain weeks over the summer

Just as fast and exciting as basketball, netball was once the preserve of female players but now this increasingly popular sport is also attracting a growing number of men.

This year Forte Village is offering both men and women, whether they’re netball veterans or brand new to the game and wanting to give it a go, the chance to train alongside former English national team captain and current national team assistant coach Karen Atkinson and her fellow Hertfordshire Mavericks team mate Camilla Buchanan.

BOXER FRANK BUGLIONI

Swimming Academy

Rugby Academy

by SST This summer, young rugby fans can play alongside some of the greatest names in the sport. After you’ve picked up your kit and had your photo taken with England stars including Austin Healey, Will Greenwood and Martin Johnson, you’re ready to start training.

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Tennis Academy

ENGLAND RUGBY CHAMPION AUSTIN HEALEY

Want to learn how to play tennis from some of the world’s most famous champions? Forte Village’s Tennis Academy offers tuition from great names such as Paul Haarhuis, onas B r man arel ov e an Claudio Mezzadri. The Academy offers exciting weekly singles, doubles, junior and senior tournaments. Plus specialist video technology analyses your game to help you improve faster than ever before.

The ‘Noble Art’ or the ‘Sport of Kings’, boxing requires strength, stamina and tactics. Now young boxers, whatever their level of experience, can get into the ring with some of the most celebrated coaches of the sport.

Learn to defend yourself and attack your opponent with super-middleweight champion Frank ‘Wise Guy’ Buglioni and WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson.

Table Tennis Academy

Bike Academy

Killerspin Table Tennis is the latest Academy to be launched at Forte Village, brand new for summer 2015. This unique and increasingly popular sport is great fun and can be played by everyone, of all abilities and all ages.

The exciting American Killerspin Academy is brought to you by Killerspin, a world leader in luxury table tennis events and sports equipment. It offers you the unique opportunity to play alongside professionals to learn the movements, skills and strategies you’ll need to play like a pro.

It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s loved by A-list celebrities. Now it’s your turn to learn basketball – or to improve your game – with Forte Village’s expert coaches.

More exciting still, this summer you can learn from Ettore Messina, regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time.

Having coached teams in Italy, the US, Russia and Spain, Messina will be on-hand for a few weeks this year to develop the skills of the basketball stars of tomorrow, aged six to 16.

ETTORE MESSINA ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Forte Village’s Cricket Academy by SST lets you train with the experts and helps you play like a ro f age et een five an years ol the Academy by SST provides cricket fans with the o ortunity to learn first han from some of the game’s greatest talents.

Whether you play already or you’re new to the game, you’ll get a call before you arrive from one of the coaches to talk you through what you’ll e oing hen on e you ve finishe the ourse you’ll become a Super Skills Star and receive the u er ills tar ertifi ate

Boxing Academy

You might be a beginner looking to improve your skills in the water or an expert who wants to practise their technique. Either way, swimmers at orte illage enefit from a ess to orl lass facilities set in the most beautiful surroundings.

The Academy has something that’s just right for swimmers of any ability to allow them to master their stro e an gain onfi en e in the water. Plus, the Forte Village’s swimming courses are held in the resort’s three dedicated pools – salt ater fresh ater an infinity meaning there really is something for everyone.

Basketball Academy by Ettore Messina

Cricket Academy by SST

With its twisting roads and stunning views, Sardinia is made for cycling. Now visitors to Forte Village can go for a spin on the latest racing ar on fi re frame i es y isti a the famous Sardinian bike maker, exhibitor at the Las Vegas bike show and the creator of bikes for Red Bull racing driver Mark Webber. Not only that, but they can get advice and train with great Italian cycling champions Mario Cipollini and Massimiliano Lelli.

The programme includes bike rides for all levels of ability and covers riding techniques, saddle position, training and diet.

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Dancing Academy

Chelsea Soccer Academy

From Strictly Come Dancing to Dancing with the Stars, the world has gone dance-mad over the last few years. Now anyone who fancies a twirl can learn with the professionals at Forte Village this summer.

Glamour Ballet will teach aspiring dancers of all ages how to do ballroom dancing, salsa, tango, hip-hop and funk. Come along to this exciting new school and learn from the experts how to move, how to work with partners and how to look cool and elegant on the dance floor. Fun, fashion and great music are all guaranteed.

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The Chelsea Soccer Academy offers budding footballers the chance to train with the same coaches who work with the Blues. If you’re between the ages of four and 14, you’re welcome to apply for a place in this unique programme to learn ball skills and team tactics as well as playing real matches.

This year you’ll also have the opportunity to train with former Chelsea champs Tore André Flo and Paulo Ferreira.

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SPORTS ACADEMIES

Netball Academy by SST

SK I LLS, THRIL LS AND WO R L D - C L ASS COACHES Forte Village Sports Academies are world-famous and this year they’re better than ever with some of the very best sports champions and coaches providing tips, advice and plenty of practical sessions during certain weeks over the summer

Just as fast and exciting as basketball, netball was once the preserve of female players but now this increasingly popular sport is also attracting a growing number of men.

This year Forte Village is offering both men and women, whether they’re netball veterans or brand new to the game and wanting to give it a go, the chance to train alongside former English national team captain and current national team assistant coach Karen Atkinson and her fellow Hertfordshire Mavericks team mate Camilla Buchanan.

BOXER FRANK BUGLIONI

Swimming Academy

Rugby Academy

by SST This summer, young rugby fans can play alongside some of the greatest names in the sport. After you’ve picked up your kit and had your photo taken with England stars including Austin Healey, Will Greenwood and Martin Johnson, you’re ready to start training.

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Tennis Academy

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Want to learn how to play tennis from some of the world’s most famous champions? Forte Village’s Tennis Academy offers tuition from great names such as Paul Haarhuis, onas B r man arel ov e an Claudio Mezzadri. The Academy offers exciting weekly singles, doubles, junior and senior tournaments. Plus specialist video technology analyses your game to help you improve faster than ever before.

The ‘Noble Art’ or the ‘Sport of Kings’, boxing requires strength, stamina and tactics. Now young boxers, whatever their level of experience, can get into the ring with some of the most celebrated coaches of the sport.

Learn to defend yourself and attack your opponent with super-middleweight champion Frank ‘Wise Guy’ Buglioni and WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson.

Table Tennis Academy

Bike Academy

Killerspin Table Tennis is the latest Academy to be launched at Forte Village, brand new for summer 2015. This unique and increasingly popular sport is great fun and can be played by everyone, of all abilities and all ages.

The exciting American Killerspin Academy is brought to you by Killerspin, a world leader in luxury table tennis events and sports equipment. It offers you the unique opportunity to play alongside professionals to learn the movements, skills and strategies you’ll need to play like a pro.

It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s loved by A-list celebrities. Now it’s your turn to learn basketball – or to improve your game – with Forte Village’s expert coaches.

More exciting still, this summer you can learn from Ettore Messina, regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time.

Having coached teams in Italy, the US, Russia and Spain, Messina will be on-hand for a few weeks this year to develop the skills of the basketball stars of tomorrow, aged six to 16.

ETTORE MESSINA ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Forte Village’s Cricket Academy by SST lets you train with the experts and helps you play like a ro f age et een five an years ol the Academy by SST provides cricket fans with the o ortunity to learn first han from some of the game’s greatest talents.

Whether you play already or you’re new to the game, you’ll get a call before you arrive from one of the coaches to talk you through what you’ll e oing hen on e you ve finishe the ourse you’ll become a Super Skills Star and receive the u er ills tar ertifi ate

Boxing Academy

You might be a beginner looking to improve your skills in the water or an expert who wants to practise their technique. Either way, swimmers at orte illage enefit from a ess to orl lass facilities set in the most beautiful surroundings.

The Academy has something that’s just right for swimmers of any ability to allow them to master their stro e an gain onfi en e in the water. Plus, the Forte Village’s swimming courses are held in the resort’s three dedicated pools – salt ater fresh ater an infinity meaning there really is something for everyone.

Basketball Academy by Ettore Messina

Cricket Academy by SST

With its twisting roads and stunning views, Sardinia is made for cycling. Now visitors to Forte Village can go for a spin on the latest racing ar on fi re frame i es y isti a the famous Sardinian bike maker, exhibitor at the Las Vegas bike show and the creator of bikes for Red Bull racing driver Mark Webber. Not only that, but they can get advice and train with great Italian cycling champions Mario Cipollini and Massimiliano Lelli.

The programme includes bike rides for all levels of ability and covers riding techniques, saddle position, training and diet.

TABLE TENNIS CHAMPION BIBA GOLIC

Dancing Academy

Chelsea Soccer Academy

From Strictly Come Dancing to Dancing with the Stars, the world has gone dance-mad over the last few years. Now anyone who fancies a twirl can learn with the professionals at Forte Village this summer.

Glamour Ballet will teach aspiring dancers of all ages how to do ballroom dancing, salsa, tango, hip-hop and funk. Come along to this exciting new school and learn from the experts how to move, how to work with partners and how to look cool and elegant on the dance floor. Fun, fashion and great music are all guaranteed.

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The Chelsea Soccer Academy offers budding footballers the chance to train with the same coaches who work with the Blues. If you’re between the ages of four and 14, you’re welcome to apply for a place in this unique programme to learn ball skills and team tactics as well as playing real matches.

This year you’ll also have the opportunity to train with former Chelsea champs Tore André Flo and Paulo Ferreira.

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A RIDE WITH

Champion cyclist Mario Cipollini He’s one of the most successful – and the most eccentric – cyclists in the world. Now lucky visitors to Forte Village can get in the saddle under the guidance of Mario Cipollini

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e’s won a record breaking 42 stages in the Giro d’Italia, snatching the record, in the sprint as usual, from the near mythical figure of Alfredo Binda. He’s also won many stages of the Tour de France and only Eddy Merckx has outdone him. He’s also one of the best sprinters of all time and was world champion in the Circuit Zolder, the gruelling motorsport and road cycle racetrack in Belgium. He has a mantelpiece full of the most prestigious titles including winner of the Milan-San Remo race of 2002.

But beyond all these impressive achievements he is known as the ‘Lion King’, a title conferred on him by the media and his fans alike because of his long blonde hair as well as his determination, his magisterial bearing and his powerful sprint.

Mario Cipollini has been racing for decades but his love affair with cycling continues. Indeed, if anything, the ambitions of Commendatore Cipollini (the title of

‘Knight Commander’ was awarded to him by the President of Italy in 2002) have become even more impressive. In particular he wants to put his experience to use to benefit a new generation of cyclists, creating revolutionary racing bikes, made entirely in Italy by Italian craftsmen and even more capable than the ones that he used himself. MCipollini, was launched in 2010 and the brand is already at the forefront of competitive cycling technology.

In short, it’s about cycling excellence made in Italy. And where else would he find a place worthy of demonstrating this excellence other than the best resort in the world and the home of sporting achievement, Forte Village? So, this summer sees the opening of the Forte Village Cipollini Academy, the perfect combination of holiday, sports and entertainment. It’s a week that brings to reality the dream of every cycling fan – to train with one of the most successful champions of all time, to learn his secrets and to get his advice and tips.

In the saddle with Cipollini

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GOURMET

Carmelo Bosque Taberna de Lillas Pastia Restaurant, Huesca, Spain 6th, 7th & 8th July Famed throughout Spain, Michelin starred Carmelo Bosque’s food takes traditional Aragonese recipes and gives them a unique, modern twist. He selects the finest ingredients, including tru es and black olives from the Maestrazgo Mountains, to create unusual combinations.

Chris Wheeler Stoke Park Country Club, Buckinghamshire, England 10th & 11th July

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June

Fabio Baldassarre The Corner Restaurant, Rome, Italy 15th, 16th & 17th June

He might have a Michelin star but Baldassarre’s style is both unconventional and original. His cuisine, based on the re invention of great classics, takes the best qualities of the old and the new.

Giampaolo Castrignano Molto Restaurant, Rome, Italy 23rd & 24th June His V bursting with celebrated restaurants, astrignano has been chef at Molto in Rome’s Parioli quarter since 200 . The hallmark of his cuisine is its use of only the very best ingredients and excellent seasonal produce.

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July

Pierre Meneau Crom’Exquis, Paris, France 29th, 30th June & 1st July

Meneau was just 25 when he opened Crom’Exquis, his restaurant in Paris.

His style, which is both classic and daring, immediately attracted plaudits in this famously gastronomic city.

Andrea Canton Ristorante La Primula, San Quirino, Italy 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th July Andrea Canton comes from a line of six generations of restaurateurs from Pordenone and the family have owned La Primula since 1 5. Sensitivity and knowledge are the characteristics that Andrea perpetuates in the kitchen and, while always maintaining a respect for tradition, his greatest satisfaction comes from breaking the rules and creating new and exciting dishes.

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Originally from Swanage in Dorset, Chris’s passion, enthusiasm and culinary excellence was spotted and nurtured from a young age. Starting his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant located in the cosy French town of Ségos, nutured his talent.

Oliver Glowig Restaurant at the Aldovrandi Hotel, Rome, Italy 13th, 14th & 15th July Glowig started his life in the kitchen cooking with his father in Düsseldorf before moving to the Amalfi oast and earning two Michelin stars. Today his magnificent restaurant at the Hotel Aldrovandi Villa Borghese, Rome, attracts visitors from around the world.

Anthony Genovese Il Pagliaccio Restaurant, Rome, Italy 17th & 18th July Born in France to alabrian parents, Genovese has always loved to travel.

However, Italy lies at the heart of his cooking.

His extensive experience at the Rossellinis Restaurant in Ravello and at the Pagliaccio in Rome have earned him a Michelin star.

Lionello Cera Antica Osteria da Cera, Campagna Lupia, Italy 20th, 21st, 22nd July With his culinary history dating back to the 60s, when his parents opened a tavern serving ‘cicchetti’, Cera’s style of cooking explores new flavours and ingredients while staying true to his traditional roots. The aim is to take diners on a journey: an emotional as well as gastronomic experience.

name for himself at the Villa Negri restaurant in Riva del Garda. Then, at just 28, he earned a Michelin star. Today he is Executive Chef at the aff dell’ ro, part of the Lungarno Hotel Collection, in Florence.

Massimiliano Mascia San Domenico Restaurant, Imola, Italy 27th, 28th & 29th July Massimiliano Mascia leads a new generation of talented chefs at San Domenico, the legendary restaurant in Imola near Bologna, with two Michelin stars. After gaining his diploma, Mascia worked overseas in restaurants including the Vissani near Terni, the Romano in Viareggio, Fiamma steria in ew ork and Alain Ducasse’s celebrated restaurant at the Plaza Ath n e hotel in Paris.

August

Alessandro Breda Gellius Restaurant, Oderzo, Treviso, Italy 3rd, 4th & 5th August

Gellius, Alessandro Breda’s Michelin starred restaurant in derzo, near Treviso is set among archaeological ruins and picturesque countryside. Here Breda creates dishes focused on local products that are given an imaginative modern take with new cooking techniques.

Matteo Grandi De Gusto Restaurant, Arcole, Italy 7th & 8th August

to great acclaim. A year later, he gained 14 points from Gault & Millau and, four years later, a Michelin star. Shortly after that Reynaud was included in Les randes Tables Suisses. eynaud creates seasonal cuisine with delicate local ingredients from the heart of the Valais.

Pierre Rigothier Le Burgundy, Paris, France 17th, 18th & 19th August Pierre igothier began his career in Paris at the world-renowned L’ spadon and Le Laurent restaurants before developing his skills in ngland. ow back in Paris, Rigothier is Executive Chef at Le Baudelaure, where he has earned a Michelin star. He loves to cook using only natural ingredients and the best French produce.

Marianna Vitale SUD restaurant, Quarto, Naples, Italy 21st & 22nd August Born and raised in Naples, Vitale’s menus use simple, fresh and use local ingredients but in unusual combinations. In 2015 she was awarded the best Italian female chef by the restaurant guides L’Espresso and Identità Golose.

Nello Cassese Contrada, Castel Monastero, Italy 24th & 25th August Thanks to a career in the kitchens of world-class restaurants, Cassese now works alongside Gordon Ramsay at astel Monastero’s celebrated eatery, creating dishes that use the finest local ingredients.

At only 24 years old Grandi already has an impressive CV. He started to travel when he was 18 and has worked in Shanghai, Kuwait and India. Returning to Italy, Grandi opened his own restaurant De Gusto, in Arcole, near Verona.

Last year he won the Italian edition of Hell’s Kitchen.

Franck Reynaud Pas de L’Ours, Crans-Montana, Switzerland 10th, 11th, 12th August Working alongside his wife, Séverine, Reynaud opened the Hostellerie du Pas de L’ urs in rans Montana, Switzerland in 1

Peter Brunel Caffè dell’Oro, Florence, Italy 24th & 25th July Under the great chef Giorgio Nardelli, Peter Brunel made a

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GOURMET

Carmelo Bosque Taberna de Lillas Pastia Restaurant, Huesca, Spain 6th, 7th & 8th July Famed throughout Spain, Michelin starred Carmelo Bosque’s food takes traditional Aragonese recipes and gives them a unique, modern twist. He selects the finest ingredients, including tru es and black olives from the Maestrazgo Mountains, to create unusual combinations.

Chris Wheeler Stoke Park Country Club, Buckinghamshire, England 10th & 11th July

feast of international talent

he world s finest chefs will be showin off their talent at orte illa e this su er

June

Fabio Baldassarre The Corner Restaurant, Rome, Italy 15th, 16th & 17th June

He might have a Michelin star but Baldassarre’s style is both unconventional and original. His cuisine, based on the re invention of great classics, takes the best qualities of the old and the new.

Giampaolo Castrignano Molto Restaurant, Rome, Italy 23rd & 24th June His V bursting with celebrated restaurants, astrignano has been chef at Molto in Rome’s Parioli quarter since 200 . The hallmark of his cuisine is its use of only the very best ingredients and excellent seasonal produce.

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July

Pierre Meneau Crom’Exquis, Paris, France 29th, 30th June & 1st July

Meneau was just 25 when he opened Crom’Exquis, his restaurant in Paris.

His style, which is both classic and daring, immediately attracted plaudits in this famously gastronomic city.

Andrea Canton Ristorante La Primula, San Quirino, Italy 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th July Andrea Canton comes from a line of six generations of restaurateurs from Pordenone and the family have owned La Primula since 1 5. Sensitivity and knowledge are the characteristics that Andrea perpetuates in the kitchen and, while always maintaining a respect for tradition, his greatest satisfaction comes from breaking the rules and creating new and exciting dishes.

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Originally from Swanage in Dorset, Chris’s passion, enthusiasm and culinary excellence was spotted and nurtured from a young age. Starting his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant located in the cosy French town of Ségos, nutured his talent.

Oliver Glowig Restaurant at the Aldovrandi Hotel, Rome, Italy 13th, 14th & 15th July Glowig started his life in the kitchen cooking with his father in Düsseldorf before moving to the Amalfi oast and earning two Michelin stars. Today his magnificent restaurant at the Hotel Aldrovandi Villa Borghese, Rome, attracts visitors from around the world.

Anthony Genovese Il Pagliaccio Restaurant, Rome, Italy 17th & 18th July Born in France to alabrian parents, Genovese has always loved to travel.

However, Italy lies at the heart of his cooking.

His extensive experience at the Rossellinis Restaurant in Ravello and at the Pagliaccio in Rome have earned him a Michelin star.

Lionello Cera Antica Osteria da Cera, Campagna Lupia, Italy 20th, 21st, 22nd July With his culinary history dating back to the 60s, when his parents opened a tavern serving ‘cicchetti’, Cera’s style of cooking explores new flavours and ingredients while staying true to his traditional roots. The aim is to take diners on a journey: an emotional as well as gastronomic experience.

name for himself at the Villa Negri restaurant in Riva del Garda. Then, at just 28, he earned a Michelin star. Today he is Executive Chef at the aff dell’ ro, part of the Lungarno Hotel Collection, in Florence.

Massimiliano Mascia San Domenico Restaurant, Imola, Italy 27th, 28th & 29th July Massimiliano Mascia leads a new generation of talented chefs at San Domenico, the legendary restaurant in Imola near Bologna, with two Michelin stars. After gaining his diploma, Mascia worked overseas in restaurants including the Vissani near Terni, the Romano in Viareggio, Fiamma steria in ew ork and Alain Ducasse’s celebrated restaurant at the Plaza Ath n e hotel in Paris.

August

Alessandro Breda Gellius Restaurant, Oderzo, Treviso, Italy 3rd, 4th & 5th August

Gellius, Alessandro Breda’s Michelin starred restaurant in derzo, near Treviso is set among archaeological ruins and picturesque countryside. Here Breda creates dishes focused on local products that are given an imaginative modern take with new cooking techniques.

Matteo Grandi De Gusto Restaurant, Arcole, Italy 7th & 8th August

to great acclaim. A year later, he gained 14 points from Gault & Millau and, four years later, a Michelin star. Shortly after that Reynaud was included in Les randes Tables Suisses. eynaud creates seasonal cuisine with delicate local ingredients from the heart of the Valais.

Pierre Rigothier Le Burgundy, Paris, France 17th, 18th & 19th August Pierre igothier began his career in Paris at the world-renowned L’ spadon and Le Laurent restaurants before developing his skills in ngland. ow back in Paris, Rigothier is Executive Chef at Le Baudelaure, where he has earned a Michelin star. He loves to cook using only natural ingredients and the best French produce.

Marianna Vitale SUD restaurant, Quarto, Naples, Italy 21st & 22nd August Born and raised in Naples, Vitale’s menus use simple, fresh and use local ingredients but in unusual combinations. In 2015 she was awarded the best Italian female chef by the restaurant guides L’Espresso and Identità Golose.

Nello Cassese Contrada, Castel Monastero, Italy 24th & 25th August Thanks to a career in the kitchens of world-class restaurants, Cassese now works alongside Gordon Ramsay at astel Monastero’s celebrated eatery, creating dishes that use the finest local ingredients.

At only 24 years old Grandi already has an impressive CV. He started to travel when he was 18 and has worked in Shanghai, Kuwait and India. Returning to Italy, Grandi opened his own restaurant De Gusto, in Arcole, near Verona.

Last year he won the Italian edition of Hell’s Kitchen.

Franck Reynaud Pas de L’Ours, Crans-Montana, Switzerland 10th, 11th, 12th August Working alongside his wife, Séverine, Reynaud opened the Hostellerie du Pas de L’ urs in rans Montana, Switzerland in 1

Peter Brunel Caffè dell’Oro, Florence, Italy 24th & 25th July Under the great chef Giorgio Nardelli, Peter Brunel made a

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Quality excellence and a deep knowledge of wood, allow us to interpret today the best styles of the past, make a new vision without forgetting the culture of living. The experience made us acquire new values over time, as the wood with years and use acquires beauty and charm without ever losing its functionality.

From drying polishing of essences such as larch, oak and walnut, we entrust our image to the nuances of a product entirely created by the skilled hands of master craftsmen who, in the era of the industry, to rediscover the value of experience and tradition.

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“The backdrop of South Sardinia is the most beautiful I’ve ever competed in” – Alessandro Fabian

Think that you don’t qualify as a triathlete? Think again, says Triathlon Champion Alessandro Fabian

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e’ve all swum in the sea as kids during the school holidays, right? And everyone has ridden a bike as a child haven’t they?

All of us has run at some point during our lives too, correct? So, based on that we can all describe ourselves as triathletes!

OK, that might be pushing it a bit but since it’s the view of champion triathlete Alessandro Fabian it should sound more convincing.

Fabian himself is a regular at the Challenge Forte Village Sardinia, having taken part in both of the races that have taken place so far.

Launched in 2013, in its second year the Challenge Forte Village Sardinia saw the number of competitors more than double to over 700 – including children – from 38 countries. Amateurs, national and international champions, para-athletes and elite sports men and women of all ages have taken part in this gruelling but thrilling race.

And it appears that the numbers are up again for this year’s event, scheduled for October 25. In fact, it might well be a good idea to

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sign up early to avoid the risk of missing out.

Alessandro Fabian himself will be a commentator on the race for Sky Sports. “The backdrop of South Sardinia is the most beautiful I’ve ever competed in,” he says. “The Triathlon of Forte Village is the most beautiful in the world.” That’s hardly surprising given that for the last 17 years Forte Village has been named the World’s Leading Resort and undoubtedly the best place in the world for a holiday.

But having a wonderful location does not in itself guarantee automatic success for a triathlon - although it certainly helps. To establish the most beautiful triathlon in the world you have to have a lot of passion and put in many hours of hard work. You need a large, dedicated team of talented people, many of whom are volunteers and who begin to prepare the next race from the very moment the last athlete crosses the finish line.

The goal is to transform an exclusive place of relaxation and fun into an exciting and challenging circuit of swimming, cycling

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and running. It’s a task that is performed by an army of people inspired by the beautiful scenery. There are many triathlons in the world but no one else can do it like Forte Village does it.

This enthusiasm even infects competitors.

Imagine what it’s like not just to take part in a triathlon but to stay at the Forte Village Resort and then to swim, bike and run immersed in such natural beauty, before you go on to relax at the Acquaforte Spa. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine anything better.

There’s no excuse – you’d better start training. The programme includes the Sprint and the Half distances, while the little ones can have fun competing in a duathlon that is designed just for them.

A weekend entirely devoted to triathlon, sports and family with added relaxation and fun – it’s not to be missed, is it? After all, as we’ve already agreed, we all swam, cycled and ran as children, didn’t we?

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INTERVIEW

Everyone knows and loves Italy for its pasta, ice cream, cakes and excellent coffee but can it do caviar? The answer is yes!

Just ask the Russians.

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taly might be famous for some of the world’s most wonderful food but how many people know that it also exports the highest quality caviar? Moreover, who would believe that since 2013 it’s been sending large quantities of this most luxurious foodstuff to ussia, the home of caviar?

Black gold pours out of the Padania region of Northern Italy – but it’s the kind that goes onto your plate not into your car. The 25,000 tons a year of caviar that Agroittica yields end up on tables outside the region, mainly in France, the US, Japan and ussia.

It was during the 1970s in Davis that Gino avagnan, honorary chairman of Agroittica, and Professor Serge Doroshov, a marine biologist at the University of California, had the ingenious idea of breeding sturgeon in the Calvisano territory, in Brescia, Lombardy. Famous mainly for its rugby team, this small town has a rich source of pure water that is perfect for a much sought-after white meat variety of sturgeon common in the Pacific called the Acipenser transmontanus.

The conditions certainly sound very good but all the same, how did an Italian producer conquer the ussian caviar market For Lelio Mondella, eneral Director of Agroittica, it’s an obvious question.

“I often joke that it’s like selling ice to Eskimos,” he says. “But the real reason for this success is a combination of the quality and freshness of our product and the huge demand for caviar in ussia.

Demand has particularly increased since sturgeon fishing in the aspian Sea became illegal in 200 .

There’s no one secret to the success of the Calvisano brand, according to Dr Mondella. In fact, there are three. “First, we’re focused on quality even though we’re producing great volumes and increased product range,” he says. “Second, the passion of our experts and their knowledge is the key to our success. This is a craft that relies on human hands and, I’d even say, hearts. Third, we always think very carefully about the positioning of our product. We only sell caviar to places known for the excellence of their food, such as Forte Village.”

Aside from the quality of the product, sustainability is a watchword for the company.

“It’s thanks to the ingenuity of two families, the avagnan and the Pasini, that Agroittica was launched. They decided to use the excess heat produced by a steel mill to heat the pure but cold waters of the area in which small sturgeon were bred at a lower cost and with zero impact on the environment. We’re among the few farms who have been certified by Friends of the Sea because of the way in which we farm our fish.

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Forte Village is a culinary icon and its guests are the ideal audience for Calvisius So, how did Dr Mondella and his colleagues go from breeding sturgeon to producing caviar?

“Thirty years ago, when we began this adventure, our aim was only to produce the flesh of the sturgeon,” he explains. “Gradually, we realized that the eggs from our female fish were of excellent quality and so we began to favour the production of caviar. Eventually we understood that the quality of these eggs was equal to, and in some cases better than, what was produced in the Caspian Sea. And so, day by day, with the help of our artisans, we’ve refined the product.

Among these artisans are ‘Caviar Masters’ – experts who have learnt their skills alongside other aviar Masters. The company’s first product, in the 1990s, was the Calvisius Tradition. Now the range has expanded. “Today we market about twelve types of caviar from six different species of sturgeon, says Dr Mondella. “Tradition and Oscetra are doing well but, obviously, pride of place goes to the Beluga.

It takes a total of 22 years for the roe’s production to mature. The costs of doing this are huge and there’s a very small amount of eggs but the quality is excellent.”

Some of the greatest chefs in the world use Calvisius caviar in their recipes, although this is less the case in Italy. Dr Mondella and his colleagues are working to change old perceptions. “You have to realise that in Italy the culture of caviar dates back to the enaissance and that until a few years ago our rivers and the Adriatic Sea were populated by three species of sturgeon,” he explains. “Then pollution and indiscriminate fishing led to its extinction and sturgeon and caviar were wiped off the menus of the best Italian restaurants. Since our arrival in the 1990s consumption has slowly recovered. In the domestic market we now sell about two tonnes a year.”

He believes that Forte Village can play a part in that return thanks to its drive for culinary excellence and the use of only the very best ingredients. On the menus of the many chefs who work at Forte Village, in fact, there’s only one brand of caviar - Calvisius.

“Forte Village is a culinary icon, one of the few places that manages to maintain a special position in the world of food,” says Dr Mondella. “Its guests are the ideal audience for Calvisius. For us it’s an honour and a pleasure to work with Forte Village.”

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With so many fun activities and so many friends to share them with, Brigida and Super Mario are spoilt for choice!

I HAVE A DATE TO SEE OUR FRIENDS AT THE KID'S WONDERLAND SO WE CAN DECIDE WHAT WE‛RE GOING TO DO...

THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!

BRIGIDA, I‛VE PUT ON MY SWIMSUIT! SO, WHAT WILL IT BE? SEA OR POOL? ARE YOU READY?

YES, MY FRIEND, I‛M READY! BUT DON‛T FORGET THAT WE‛VE ALSO GOT A DATE WITH THE KIDS.

HOW WONDERFUL TO HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO DO AND SO MANY FRIENDS TO DO THEM WITH. IT‛S A REAL PARADISE! PURE HAPPINESS!

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Why should the grown ups have all the fun? At Forte Village children are every bit as important as their mums and dads, and that’s why we’ve created Wonderland – our amazing world of fun and play especially for kids

his summer, while mums and dads are relaxing by the pool, having a treatment in the Spa, enjoying lunch at one of Forte Village’s many great restaurants or training with one of the resort’s professionals, it’s time for the kids to do their own thing.

Welcome to Wonderland. We’ve made our special kids area even better this year. The three ever-popular swimming pools, designed especially for kids, have toys, sports equipment and there are extra-fun games taking place every day. But this year, that’s not all. Brand new for summer 2015 we’ve introduced Mario’s Village, complete with everything a village should have – at just the right size for kids!

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Mario’s Village has its own cinema and fire station. There’s also the village grocer – great for anyone who’s ever wanted to run their own shop – and kids can visit our diner for burgers, fries and milkshakes – only pretend, of course, but there are plenty of places at Forte Village to get the real thing too! There’s even a petrol station.

All this is ready to be enjoyed by kids alongside Forte Village’s new Thomas & Friends® train station and BarbieTM house. The Thomas & Friends® Train will take kids round the resort from the specially built station and back again – jump on board, it’s about to leave! BarbieTM is always a firm favourite among the girls who stay at Forte Village and this year the BarbieTM package has in store all kinds of exciting things to make and do.

On top of all this, kids of all ages can learn and play at one of our special workshops. This summer at Forte Village there really is something for everyone with the chance for kids to have fun and be creative at the same time. Activities include modelling with clay, painting pictures, cooking a pizza, making mosaics and putting on a puppet show. Children can even put on their own show for mums and dads in Piazza Maria Luigia each week!

And it gets even better. There are packages available for kids to decorate their room with their favourite theme: whether that’s BarbieTM, Thomas & Friends® or Hot WheelsTM. For a truly wonderful children’s holiday this summer, welcome to Wonderland at Forte Village!

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Forte Village’s diary has been packed full as ever, here’s a selection of highlights from the last year

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Forte Village joined forces with MICE agency, 5 Stars Group, for an evening in Moscow last November along with FA Travel, Grey Goose vodka and Rosimport.

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Take five super chefs left to right Francesco Mazzei, Carlo Cracco, Giancarlo Perbellini, Rocco Iannone, Antonello Arrus), add excellent wines by Cantina Aneri and serve in the beautiful surroundings of Forte Village.

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Once again the Challenge Forte Village Sardinia Triathlon was a tough challenge and had spectators on the edge of their seats.

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The stunning flyby and intricate aeronautics of the Frecce Tricolori left Forte Village guests gasping with amazement.

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Forte Village hosts the first Hell’s itchen restaurant based on one of the world’s most famous reality TV show for chefs.

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Forte Village hosted former World Rally Champion Alex Fiorio as he put a new Maserati through its paces.

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Forte Village attended the PFA Player of the Year Awards and presented Luis Suarez, PFA Men’s Players’ Player of the ear, with a prize of a seven-night stay at the resort.

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In January the Royal Automobile Club in psom invited Forte Village’s Michelin starred Chef Antonello Arrus and Executive Chef Paolo Simioni to cook for its members.

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Renowned chef and Forte Village regular Gordon Ramsay attended the Forte Village event at the Italian Embassy in Moscow.

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Forte Village attended one of the biggest events in Austria – the Weisswurstparty at the Bio Hotel Stanglwirt for fine local food, beer and music.

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Forte Village was awarded the ‘World’s Leading esort’ at the 201 World Travel Awards ceremony for the 1 th year in a row.

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