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                                                              Style in the sun
                                                              New: CSKA Basketball
                                                              Spa trek
                                                              Fantastic food
                                                              Crazy for kids

FORTE VILLAGE • ISSUE No. 02 • 2013

                                 Forte Village
                                        Your collection of
                                      unforgettable moments

PLUS: Austin Healey interview • Castel monastero • Top teen entertainment
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W E LC O M E

Dear Guests,
I
      f asked to sum up what is new at Forte Village for the 2013 season, I would do it by saying that,
      through me, our resort has won the prestigious Excellence Award, given to entrepreneurs and
      managers in the hotel industry who have helped promote Italy around the world. This is the secret of
      Forte Village – we constantly strive for excellence. We do this through our excellent cuisine, created
by extraordinary Michelin-starred chefs: Gordon Ramsay, the 11-starred world-class luminary, and two
outstanding exponents of the very finest Italian food, Giancarlo Perbellini and Rocco Iannone.
And did you know that at Forte Village excellent cuisine means fresh, creative, original dishes, even in
our low-calorie menus? So what about excellence in sport? I’m proud to reveal that our resort is now home
to the prestigious Basketball Academy, run by champions from the CSKA Moscow team. Also, for tennis
fans, how about a game with Rocco Loccisano, Pat Cash’s legendary coach.
   Moving on to pampering excellence, we have the stunning Thalasso del Forte spa, one of the world’s
leading spas and famous for its revolutionary thalassotherapy method. Alongside a wonderful range
of saltwater pools, this summer you’ll find our delightful Rejuvenation Ayurveda Park and a series of          05
soothing treatments, originating in India’s most ancient form of medicine. And, for shopping excellence,       UNIQ
guests can enjoy an evening’s shopping in our elegant Italian boutiques, with fabulous designs by Bulgari,
Zegna, Fendi, Agnona and Santoni, to name but a few. The next step to enjoying a truly excellent holiday
this summer is checking the calendar with your family and booking your getaway. We can’t wait to see you.

Kind regards,

Lorenzo Giannuzzi

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       Contents                                                                                                                                                    33 Relax, refresh and
                                                                                                                                                                   rebalance
                                                                                                                                                                   A haven of peace and tranquillity under
                                                                                                                                                                   the cloudless Sardinian skies, the Forte
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        47 Jet set
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        With Forte Village’s private jet service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        relaxation is assured and your holiday
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        starts before you’ve even taken off
       At Forte Village this summer we’ve got more great sport, amazing food and                                                                                   Village Spa has a host of new treatments
       indulgent spa treatments than ever before, sure to make your holiday the best yet                                                                           on offer this summer

                                                                                                                                                                   36 News
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        48 Schedule for style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This summer Forte Village has partnered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        with luxury brands and top musicians
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                                                                                                                                                                   Exciting new developments in our world               for a series of exclusive events
                                                                                                                                                                   renowned Academies, new activities for
       08 Splendid isolation                                15 Tee up and chill out                                20 A day in the life…                           kids and teenagers plus exclusive offers             50 Creativity à la carte
       Forte Village’s two luxurious villas allow           Whether you want to polish your game                   Action packed but relaxing – we hear            – get the latest from Forte Village                  La Cantina’s Gourmet Experience brings
       you extra privacy while you enjoy all that           or try it for the first time, enjoy expert             about a typical family day at Forte Village                                                          together some of Europe’s finest chefs and
       the resort has to offer. We give you a               coaching with Wentworth Golf Academy                                                                   38 Something old,                                    wineries for exciting collaborations
       guided tour                                                                                                 27 Grown ups not allowed                        something new
                                                            17 Champions League                                    Why should the mums and dads have all           He’s renowned for his new take on                    53 Teen scene
       11 Hot fashion, cool looks                           Train like Lampard and Torres with the                 the fun? Forte Village provides excitement,     traditional Italian cuisine. Find out what           Wondering how to keep the teenagers
       Forte Village’s very own fashion consultant,         Chelsea FC Soccer School exclusively                   adventure and creativity for kids of all ages   Giancarlo Perbellini is cooking this                 entertained? Forte Village has everything
       Marina Vitiello, reveals this summer’s
       must-have accessories
                                                            at Forte Village
                                                                                                                   28 Fashion’s
                                                                                                                                                                   summer at Forte Village                              they need to have a happy holiday
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                                                            18 Into the Lion’s den                                 femme fatale                                    40 Food News                                         54 Grand hotel
       12 Slam dunkin’ super hero                           England and British Lions star Austin                  The Forte Village Shop Manager,                 The latest on our stunning food, amazing             The Hotel Business School provides the
       As the Forte Village CKSA Basketball                 Healey tells us about his special coaching             Marina Vitiello gives us her insights           cooking skills and great guest chefs                 best training and the best career prospects
       Academy opens this summer we speak                   programme at Forte Village                             into this season’s key looks                                                                         in the luxury hotel busines
       to CSKA’s coach, Ettore Messina                                                                                                                             43 Rugged, rural and so
                                                            19 Pitch with a pro                                    30 Easy rider                                   very relaxing                                        56 At your service…
       13 Play with CKSA                                    We talk to England batsman and wicket                  Pietro Negra, founder of fashion brand          Our sister resort, Castel Monastero, is              Whether it’s a relaxing boat trip or an
       The world’s greatest basketball players              keeper Paul Nixon about coaching cricket               Pinko, talks motorbike endurance races          fast becoming a favourite for luxury                 exhilarating mountain bike ride, let our
       are at Forte Village – don’t miss it                 under clear blue Mediterranean skies                   and delightfully feminine clothes               travellers visiting Tuscany                          Concierge service arrange it all

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VILLAS

       Splendid
       isolation
       Forte Village’s two luxurious villas allow
       you extra privacy while you enjoy all that
       the resort has to offer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Laid back luxury:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Villa Forte’s tranquil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     gardens and pool

       S
08                urrounded by palms trees and bushes, Forte Village’s
                  two private villas manage to be both private and
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                  on the other.
          Both have large swimming pools, the pale blue water
       reflecting the cloudless skies above. They’re bordered by
       manicured lawns and the occasional sun lounger. The insects
       hum contentedly and the plants and shrubs around it perfume
       the warm air. The sense of peace and calm is infectious and you
       soon feel yourself relaxing both physically and mentally as you
       wander up to the house itself.
          The extensive gardens of the Villa Lydia, which wrap around
       the whole of this stylish holiday retreat, create a sense of calm
       and the natural world is ever present. The perfect lawns and a
       mass of shrubs and trees embrace the building while the deep
       blue sea lies just beyond.
          Both villas are luxurious holiday residences designed in the
       tradition of the classic Mediterranean villa. Their interiors are
       cool and restful– pale, elegantly neutral furnishings contrasted
       with a dark, polished wooden floor – adds to the sense of the
       space and calm.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Good to know
          On the ground floor of the Villa Forte you’ll find a beautiful           Upstairs at Villa Forte (there’s even a lift if you’re feeling really                                                                                             These two-storey villas can each be split into two
       double bedroom with two queen-size beds and a bathroom,                  relaxed) you’ll find an extensive open-plan bedroom with two                                                                                                         magnificent suites
       complete with whirlpool bath and shower. This opens onto a               queen-size beds and a living area. The bedroom looks out onto an                                                                                                     Service totally dedicated
       comfortable living room with a large dining table and inviting           large terrace, where you can enjoy partial views over the sea and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Accommodation on B&B basis
       settees, one of which folds out into a bed. Adding to the feeling        panoramic views over the rest of the resort. The bathroom also has         closet. The second bedroom also has its own bathroom. As with
       of tranquillity and space are wide sliding doors which take you          a whirlpool tub and shower.                                                Villa Forte, this luxurious holiday residence can be divided into two                     Guests of the villas have a reserved table in all Forte Village
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     restaurants including gourmet restaurants. Booking
       through to the patio and the garden beyond.                                 Villa Lydia is similarly well appointed. Here, you can reach the        separate suites or a suite, junior suite and further bedroom. The garden
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     through reception required.
          The living room boasts a fully equipped kitchenette, which            first floor from either inside the villa or by walking up the outdoor      and pool are then accessible by the ground floor suite.
       also opens onto the patio. If you don’t feel like cooking though,        staircase. Up here are two good sized bedrooms that look out on               As you enter you’ll find a stylish bedroom with two queen-size beds                    Private butler and/or chef available on request
       a private butler and chef are available so that you can concentrate      the terrace and offer stunning sea views. The sunsets that you’ll          and a bathroom with a spacious bath, shower and closet on the ground                      Villa Forte was voted World’s Leading Villa in 2012
       on the really important things – such as relaxing in the gardens         enjoy from this vantage point are spectacular. The larger of the two       floor. The kitchen opens out onto a terrace, complete with its own
       and splashing around in the gorgeous pool.                               bedrooms has a large en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower and          pergola – a welcome shelter from the midday sun.

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A C C E SS O R I E S

LIKE FATHER,
                                                                                                                                                            You’ve got the tan, you’ve had
                                                                       Practical and stylish, this classic hat and                                           the pedicure, so now it’s time
                                                                           funky green kaftan will help keep that                                             to flaunt those feet with
                                                                                harmful UV at bay                                                               these ultra-glam fringed
                                                                                                                                                                  swinging sandals by
                                                                                                                                                                   Sergio Rossi

LIKE SON.

                                                                                  Hot fashion,
                                                                                                                                                                           A riot of colour and
                                                                                                                                                                gloriously summery designs,
                                                                                                                                                                      Vilebrequin’s swimwear
                                                                                                                                                                                is perfect for all

                                                                                   cool looks
                                                                                                                                                                                      the family

                                                                                         Our very own fashion consultant
                                                                                          Marina Vitiello introduces the
                                                                                          must-have accessories for this
                                                                                            summer at Forte Village

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                                                                                                                       fragrances have been loved by more
                                                                                                                      than 10 royal houses and countless
                                                                                                                         stylish women and men

                              Happy feet –
                          these light, elegant
                              Forte Village ballet
                             flats are perfect for the
                            summer, both day and evening

                                                                                                            Bring a touch of retro
                                                                                                             jet-set glamour to the
                                                                                                          beach and pool with this
                                                                                                          luxurious bag and kaftan

                                               Sigg, creators of the essential
ALASSIO                                         aluminium water bottle, have
                                           produced this practical but stylish
Via Vittorio Veneto, 11
                                           version especially for Forte Village
Tel. 0182 648714
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       Ettore Messina is head
       coach at the world-renowned
       CSKA Basketball Club.
       He has also worked with the
       Real Madrid team and the
       Los Angeles Lakers and was
       inducted into the Italian
       Basketball Hall of Fame
       in 2008. He talks about
       coaching at the Forte Village
       CSKA Basketball Academy
       this summer

       Q What’s the appeal of basketball as a sport?
       It’s very fast and there’s always lots of drama.
       Unlike some sports, there’s a winner and a
       loser in every game, no draws. It’s a sport
       where everyone does everything – all the
       players can defend, handle the ball and score.

       Q As an Italian it must be great to see your
       beloved game played in your homeland?
       Of course, and Forte Village is such a
12     beautiful place. The location is great and so
       is the weather. The new court will add even
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                                                                                                                                                                        Play with
       holiday but also play basketball and improve
       your game – what could be better?

       Slam dunkin’ superstar                                                                                                                                           CKSA
                                                                                                                                                                                                Forte Village is proud
                                                                                                                                                                                                  to welcome some of
       Q Coaching and working with young people at            Q What are you doing to help the young players         Q What makes a good basketball player?                                        the world’s greatest
       Forte Village must be very different from your         at Forte Village this summer?                          To be quick is often more important than                                       basketball players
       other work.                                            We’re playing a lot of basketball, obviously.          being tall. Even at NBA level you can be                                       to the resort this
       This is one of the best parts of my job. It            The players themselves are showing the                 smaller but still successful if you’re fast.                                  summer. Thanks to
       means that after an exhausting season I can            kids what to do on the court. I think that our         This is an ‘act and react’ game – you need                                  our exciting new
       leave aside the tension of the professional            aim for the summer should also be to give              to recognise the situation immediately and                                partnership with Russian
       game and devote myself to young people.                each player we train two or three individual           work out how to handle it very quickly.                              basketball team CSKA
       I want just to focus on these kids who are             tools that they can take away to use to                                                                   Moscow. Forte Village’s new Basketball
       so keen to learn and to discover a whole               improve their game technique. Regardless of            Q You’ll be joined with by world-class sports      Academy offers resort guests the chance to
       new world.                                             whereabouts they play or their level of skill,         people such as the rugby player Austin Healey      train and play with one of the world’s most
                                                              these tips will help them to become better             and Paul Nixon, the cricketer, so there’ll be      celebrated teams.
       Q Why did you decide to take up Forte Village’s        players and, in doing so, enjoy playing the            quite an atmosphere!                                  As with all our other Academies, the
       offer to coach its young visitors in basketball?       game so much more.                                     I’ve always admired people who are                 finest international talent and the best
       Forte Village is well-known for it’s excellent            The kids can also talk to the players about         successful in different sports. It’s great to be   training is matched with excellent facilities.
       sports coaching and facilities so its a                their careers and how they made it. They               able to talk to them about how they approach       The CSKA team and aspiring basketball stars
       pleasure to join the team here. It’s wonderful         can learn from our personal experience. My             the game and overcome the challenges in            of tomorrow will be playing on our new, full
       that two great sporting names, CSKA                    dream is that every young person who comes             order to be a great player or coach. You’ve        size, state-of-the-art basketball ball court under
       Basketball Academy and Forte Village,                  to Forte Village will go home feeling that             also got kids coming from around the world         the guidance of their world-famous coach
       have joined forces to offer guests some                they’re a better basketball player than when           – a mix of nationalities and cultures              Ettore Messina. From 13th to 27th July.                                                           For information and reservations
       really great coaching.                                 they arrived as a result of our coaching.              but with a shared passion for great sport.                                                                                                                    Call +39 070 9218820 Email holiday@fortevillage.com

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                                             HOTEL PARTICULER
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                                             IT’S ALL ABOUT ROMANCE
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                                             JOSEPH
                                             KEIKO MECHERI
                                             KENZO
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                                                                                                            Tee up and chill out
                                             LANVIN                                                                                      The exclusive new Wentworth Golf Academy
                                             LINDA FARROW SUNGLASSES                                                                     at Forte Village is part of our continued
                                             MARC BY MARC JACOBS                                                                          partnership with the world-famous golf club.
                                             MARC JACOBS BAGS                                                                             Coaching by experts is available to improve
                                             MEMO
                                             MILLER HARRIS
                                                                                                                                          both long and short game skills.
                                                                                                                                            Drawing on the wealth of experience, boasted
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                                             MSGM                                                                                 Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship, this
                                             MULBERRY BAGS                                                  summer the Academy offers both adults and young people the chance to
                                             NASO MATTO                                                     improve their golf – or even to experience the game for the very first time.
                                             NOBILE                                                            Practise on the new driving range and hit into the resort’s spectacular
                                             PRADA                                                          private lake, then play a round at the celebrated 27-hole Is Molas club.
                                             PRADA LINEA ROSSA                                              From 11th May to 4th October.
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                                             THE ROW
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                                    Champions League
                                         Ever dreamed of playing with Chelsea and going through the same
                                           sort of training schedule that keeps the likes of Frank Lampard and
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                                           Fernando Torres at the top of their game? Well, now is your chance!                                                       UNIQ
                                             If aged between 4 and 14 you can apply for a place at our exclusive
ANTICA OROLOGERIA CANDIDO OPERTI
                                           Chelsea FC Soccer School at Forte Village. The course is put
   Boutique: Piazza Maria Luigia           together by experts from the legendary Stamford Bridge ground and
       Forte Village Resort               provides totally individual training. The 2013 season, running from
      Tel. +39 070 9259070              27th May to 6th September, offers courses for goalkeepers, strikers and
                                       defenders, plus personalised soccer school shirts, shorts and rucksacks.
 Via Roma 67~71 – Vico II Sulis 1
 09124 Cagliari (Sardegna) Italia
       Tel. +39 070 653922
       www.candidooperti.it

                                                                                                                            Exclusive proposal
                                                                                                                   Live the Chelsea Experience at Forte Village.
                                                                                                Enjoy the uniqueness of the Chelsea Soccer School and a relaxing
                                                                                                   daily entrance to the Thalasso del Forte, with our compliments!
                                                                                                          Call +39 070 9218820 Email holiday@fortevillage.com

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       Into the Lion’s den                                                                                                                                                 Pitch with a pro
       England and British Lions player Austin Healey talks about why coaching                                                                                             Coaching cricket in the Med with enthusiastic youngsters is better than
       young people at Forte RVillage is such a rewarding experience
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                                                                                                                                                                           scoring a century forR UEngland  says batsman and wicket-keeper Paul Nixon
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       Q What do you enjoy about coaching young                 more experienced kids can get down to                                                                      Q Why do you enjoy coaching young                          Q Cricket is often seen as a very English
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   by SST
       people at Forte Village?                                 the specifics. At the core of our coaching                                                                 cricketers at Forte Village? Why did you                   game but it also has international appeal.
       As a professional sportsman I simply                     philosophy is fun! We want these kids to be                                                                decide to come here?                                       What’s it like to play cricket in the middle
18     love being able to inspire young people
       through sport. I love watching kids have
                                                                as passionate about the sport as we are.                                                                   I think it’s important to get kids enjoying
                                                                                                                                                                           sport at a young age and if this can be as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      of the Med rather than Lords, India or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      South Africa?                                                                                                         19
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       standard they are, although there’s                      your young players?                                                                                        environment then that’s even better.                       generated in our coaching sessions, and
       something pretty special about spotting                  What has overwhelmed me the most is the                                                                    Frequently at cricket camps in the UK,                     so do the kids. Cricket, like any sport
       some young, raw talent.                                  level of enthusiasm – the kids just love it. I                                                             you find that rain can stop play – I’d much                played at the top level, can become very
           The advantage of coaching at the                     wish I still had that level of energy! I think                                                             rather be playing and coaching cricket in                  disciplined, but that’s not what a Super
       wonderful Forte Village Resort is that                   it’s pretty special for a kid to get one-to-one                                                            the Mediterranean sunshine!                                Skills experience is about – for
       we’re surrounded by everything to make                   coaching from someone who has worn an                                                                                                                                 us enjoyment is essential.
       the perfect family holiday. There’s still                England shirt and I think that’s what they                                                                 Q What kind of cricket coaching and
       plenty on offer for non-sporty members                   appreciate the most – I hope it’s pretty                                                                   advice do you give to the young people at                  Q Have you seen any potential cricket
       of the family to do too. Younger children,               inspiring for them.                                                                                        Forte Village? What does a typical day or                  stars of the future?
       like my twin girls, can be taken care of                                                                                                                            session look like?                                         There have been one or two that stand
       at the fabulous Kids Club and there’s                    Q Have you seen any potential rugby stars                                                                  As with rugby, the cricket coaching at the                 out, but the way for us to ensure they
       a brilliant spa, which every mum (and                    of the future?                                                                                             resort is all tailored to individual needs                 become cricket stars of the future is to
       dad!) should try.                                        There have been a few that stand out, one                                                                  and abilities, we want to make sure that                   generate the passion and commitment for
                                                                boy I know has gone on to lead his school                                                                  every kid who comes along to one of our                    the sport now. Hopefully experiencing
       Q You ring the young people beforehand                   under-13 team to a national victory. It was                                                                training sessions is able to get something                 one-to-one coaching from someone who
       to discuss what they want to get out of                  awesome to hear that and I like to think we                                                                out of it specifically for them. We always                 has played for their country will help
       the coaching sessions, how does this help?               had something to do with it!                                                                               start the session with a fun, energetic                    ignite that passion in the kids.
       It’s always interesting to chat to the kids                                                                                                                         warm up and then it’s down to specifics
       before they get here, it’s just as much                  Q What do you like to do when you’re ‘off                                                                  in individual groups.                                      Q What do you like to do when you’re
       about assessing their personality as it                  duty’ at Forte Village? What’s your                                                                                                                                   ‘off duty’ at Forte Village? What’s your
       is their ability.                                        favourite way to relax?                                                                                    Q What kind of response have you had                       favourite way to relax?
                                                                There’s nothing I love more than a bombing                                                                 from these young cricketers? What do                       I love all sport so you can usually find me
       Q What kind of coaching and advice do you                competition in one of the swimming pools                                                                   they appreciate most about the coaching                    taking out one of the Forte Village bikes
       give to the young people at Forte Village?               – it’s actually taken quite seriously!                                                                     that you offer?                                            or going windsurfing when not coaching.
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       How does it work?                                           My favourite restaurant when eating out
                                                                                                                   Exclusive proposal                                      I love the energy and excitement that the                  I’m not one to sit on the beach with a book,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Forte Village Cricket Academy Pass
                                                                                                                    For parents and children – rugby and                                                                                                                                        From 27th July to 3rd August 2013 the
       All our coaching is tailored to the individual           with the family is probably the Cavalieri –                 sport with a touch of thalasso.
                                                                                                                                                                           kids show and I think they love the                        especially when there’s so much on offer                  Forte Village Cricket Academy by SST
       so no two sessions are the same. Boys and                there’s just so much choice to suit everyone.        From 25th May to 1st July, 13th July to               specific details and the special techniques                at the resort. When dining out, the                        will be run by the legends of cricket
       girls of all abilities are grouped according                If I manage to have a meal with just my              3rd August and 17th to 31st August                 we can teach them, these are the things                    Brazilian has to be my favourite                                 Paul Nixon and Mark Ealham.
       to age and ability, so the younger ones are              wife then the Belvedere would have to be                           Call +39 070 9218820                    that can allow a good cricketer to become                  restaurant – great relaxed environment                                   Call +39 070 9218820
       getting to know the basics while the older,              our favourite as a couple.                               Email holiday@fortevillage.com                    a great cricketer.                                         with delicious simple food.                                     Email holiday@fortevillage.com

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FA M I LY D AY                                                                                                             FA M I LY D AY

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Family Fortunes: there’s fun and
                                                                                                                                                                                                  adventure all day long
Beach life: the sea is just
minutes away

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                                                                                                             A day in the life…
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                                                                                                             Jane and Charlie from London, together with their three children, are spending two weeks in one
                                                                                                             of the amazing family bungalows with a private garden. Every day is action-packed, but relaxing
                                                                                                             nonetheless, as Jane relates in her diary

                                                                                                             8am           One of the things I love most about being on holiday is
                                                                                                             breakfast. Instead of the usual cereals, toast and instant coffee thrown
                                                                                                                                                                                               the day. How could I forget? She’s been talking about the prospect of
                                                                                                                                                                                               working with professional make-up artists and models non-stop for days.
                                                                                                             onto the table in a mad rush as everyone races to get out of the house            Harry is desperate to go back to Kids’ City to play in the swimming
                                                                                                             in time for work and school, at the Forte Village resort, in one of the           pools with his new-found friends. Later it’ll be pizza making in the
                                                                                                             amazing family bungalows with a private garden, we arrive at breakfast            cookery classes.
                                                                                                             to a huge array of freshly baked rolls and croissants, continental hams              Charlie, clearly keen to justify the plateful that he’s just demolished,
                                                                                                             and cheese, displays of fresh fruit and exotic juices. As we wander into          explains that he’s booked a golf lesson through the Wentworth Golf
                                                                                                             the Bellavista Oasis we’re met by the aroma of fresh Italian coffee.              Academy. “It’s got a new driving range where you can hit into a private
                                                                                                                Tom, who’s 14 and seems to have hollow legs, has soon piled a plate            lake,” he says. “And I’ve just discovered that Is Molas, one of the best
                                                                                                             with scrambled eggs, Parma ham, grilled Mediterranean tomatoes                    clubs in Europe, is less than ten minutes away from here.”
                                                                                                             and almost everything else he spies and his father has followed suit!

                                                                                                                                                                                               9am
                                                                                                             Sixteen-year-old Amy and I opt for fresh fruit and yogurt while, Harry,
                                                                                                             aged nine, has created his own concoction of croissants, pancakes and                            Breakfast finished, we split up. I’m off to see Forte Village’s
                                                                                                             chocolate spread.                                                                 own fashion expert, Marina Vitiello, for an exclusive private shopping
                                                                                                                Today Tom’s off for rugby training with Austin Healey, the former              session. What’s so brilliant about the shopping here is that, instead of the
                                                                                                             English Rugby Union player. Normally pretty blasé, Tom was so                     usual dreary beachwear and well known labels that I could buy just as
                                                                                                             impressed by the fact that Austin had actually rung him before we                 easily back home, they have clothes by designers that you just won’t
                                                                                                             arrived here to talk about the training. It’s really an amazing service that      find anywhere else.
                                                                                                             Forte Village offers – his friends were green with envy. “I’m taking part            It’s also a pleasure being able to spend some time talking to Marina
                                                                                                             in the fashion show,” Amy reminds me, when I ask about her plans for              about what’s the right look for me. She really does have a passion for         >

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Boat couture: kids can plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           their fashion show while
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           grown ups let off steam

                                                   Pedal power: while kids play
                                                           parents can browse
                                                             designer fashions

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         the whole Forte Village fashion collection so she knows what’s going to
         be really hot next season – as well as what I should get for that swanky
                                                                                          Thalasso del Forte. Being immersed in a series of seawater pools
                                                                                          at different temperatures and with different salt contents – some with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     that Austin had rung him
         wedding I’m going to in September.                                               a higher saline concentration than the Dead Sea – together with the                                                                                                        before we arrived to talk
                                                                                          use of sea oil, is very beneficial and there’s a lot of science behind it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     about training
         12.30pm
                                                                                          The spa’s numerous awards are proof enough of that.
                                   It’s lunch at the Caviar Bar. The children                For me, though, it’s all about the feeling of perfect tranquillity and
         compete to tell me what they’ve been up to that morning. Even Tom,               the sense of calm and balance that you experience in a place like this.
         who’s normally monosyllabic, can’t stop talking about what Austin                Even Charlie, who claims that he can never see the point of spas,
         said to him. Charlie is also impressed with the golfing facilities. “It’s        goes for a massage, emerging an hour later feeling and, it has to be
         got an amazing course and putt section,” he says, perusing the wine              said, looking like a new man. “That was amazing,” he says, “I feel
         list. A gentle breeze wafts in from the turquoise sea and, alongside the         like I’m floating on air.”
         children’s chatter I can just hear the crash of the waves below us. The             Before we leave, I make sure to book an appointment for one
         tranquil garden nearby will be good for a walk after lunch.                      of Dr Ali Mosaraf’s world-renowned treatments which combine

                                                                                                                                                                       8pm                                                                               10.30pm
            We order simple grilled fish drizzled with local olive oil and a salad.       Ayurvedic medicine with naturopathy and yoga. I’ll be following
         The boys are even hungrier than usual after their energetic mornings and         in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Claudia Schiffer.                                    Having checked that the younger kids are sound asleep                                          The air is still warm and the sound of
         Amy is busy describing a new hairstyle that one of the stylists has shown                                                                                     after their various activities, Charlie leads the way to the Forte Gourmet        people eating, drinking and chatting blends with music from the

                                                                                          7pm
         her. “Later, I’ll show you what I bought this morning,” I whisper to her.                                                                                     restaurant where, unbeknown to me, he’s already booked a table. As                amazing resident band. The shops are still open and I persuade
            After lunch the children race off, keen to resume their morning                              While the kids have their supper in the kids’ restaurant      the lights glitter across the stillness of the Ocean pool we sip a chilled        Charlie to buy an elegant black dress shirt. “It makes you look
         activities. Charlie and I have decided to spend time together doing a            (last night it was organised by the babysitter and the night before by       local white wine and browse the menu. The food is simple and it uses              Italian,” I tell him. “Grazie” he replies nonchalantly.
         cookery lesson with Rocco Iannone. Where else could you work with a              the staff of Kids’ City), Charlie and I slip away to the Aquatica bar        local ingredients and I love the way that Iannone takes traditional Italian

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         11pm
         Michelin-starred chef and cook his light and fragrant madeleine dessert?         for a quiet aperitif of champagne and to try some canapés. We’re             cuisine and gives it a modern twist.
            One of the things I love about Forte Village is that not only do you          still feeling intensely relaxed from our spa treatments earlier and,                                                                                                           We really do feel as if we’re on holiday now and

                                                                                                                                                                       10.00pm
         have time to relax and indulge but each of member of the family actually         because of this, feel there is little need to speak. Instead we breathe                                                                                        so we head off to Forte Fortissimo. I’ve forgotten that Charlie
         learns something new – from real experts in their field. You come back           in the fresh sea air and stand together quietly, watching the sun                                       After dinner we wander down the Piazza                 is actually quite a good dancer – although he needs a little
         afterwards feeling refreshed and fulfilled.                                      beginning to set.                                                            Maria Luigia for Amy’s fashion show. The excitement is palpable as                encouragement! As, we wander back to the hotel holding hands
                                                                                                                                                                       the audience gathers, women fanning themselves and men fiddling                   and looking up at the stars, Charlie asks if I want to take a boat
                                                                                                                                                                       with cameras. This must be just like attending the real collections in            trip to the tiny Isola di San Pietra, all easily organised by the

                                                                       It’s all about the perfect tranquility and the sense of                                         Paris or Milan. When it starts, the input of the professionals is
                                                                                                                                                                       apparent. Charlie snaps away while I feel a rush of motherly pride.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Concierge service at any time. We decide to think about it, after
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         all, we’ve got plenty of time.                                       >
                                                                      calm and balance that you feel in a place like this
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Dinner Dance: amazing food
                                                                                        is just the start of an
                                                                                        unforgettable evening

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       >   Exclusive Proposal
           Sport & Leisure Children’s Pass
           Created for children up to 14 years old, this very special offer allows
           kids to use all the sports and leisure activities at no extra charge.
           Valid 11th May to 15th June and 31st August to 5th October.

           Kids & Family Experience
           Book seven nights in one of our hotels and enjoy a 50 per cent reduction
           on the second room occupied by children. Among other free offers for
           parents are free entrance for two at the Thalasso del Forte. Children have
           daily sports and entertainment at the amazing Kids’ City as well as many
           other activities.
           Valid 11th May to 15th June and 31st August to 5th October.

                              Kids & Family Experience at Forte Village Resort
                              We have so many activities that make parents and
                              children say “Wow! What a dream!”
                              Call +39 070 9218820
                              Email holiday@fortevillage.com

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                                                                                                             Child’s play: Forte Village has something for
                                                                                                             every child whatever their interests

Grown Ups
Not allowed
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Why should the mums and dads have all
the fun? Forte Village provides excitement,
adventure and creativity for kids of all ages

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               t Forte Village Resort there          Singing, dancing                                       Our kids facilities are not just any ordinary
               are activities which cater for        and painting                                         mini-club, they are part of a whole world of
               children of all ages, whatever        Kids can also show off their talents on their        fun and entertainment with activities for all
               they’re interested in.                own special stage in Piazza Maria Luigia.            ages from babies to 12 year old.Your little
   The fun starts at breakfast time and only         From singing and dancing to magic tricks,            ones can play, make new friends, learn and
ends when it’s time to go to bed. The                we’ve found that kids of all ages love to put        grow during their time here. There’s even a
complete fantasy area Kids’ City, located in         on shows for their parents and older brothers        nursery for babies under the age of two and
the heart of the resort, is supervised by            and sisters against this beautiful backdrop.         we also offer a babysitting service.
our specially trained, dedicated and highly            If they’re creative in other ways, we have
attentive staff.                                     workshops where they can make pizzas and             Looking after parents too
   There are two swimming pools especially           cakes, play musical instruments, sing, dance,        As well as knowing what children like, we pay
for children, both just a few metres from the        paint and create sculptures. Kids love writing       attention to what their parents want too.You
beach.You’ll also find a children’s restaurant       and telling stories with our creative writing        can hire pushchairs at Kids’ City or buy
with all the things that kids love to eat            workshops where they can make up their               nappies and other necessities at the shops in
including pizza, pasta and chips, as well as         own tales with professional guidance.                Piazza Maria Luigia. The children’s restaurant
healthy but delicious fish dishes and salads –         If your kids are sporty then they’ll simply        also has a bottle steriliser. The doctor is
something parents will be glad to hear! There        go crazy for our exciting acrobatics lessons.        available 24 hours a day and there is also an
are specially made children-sized chairs and         Training with sports stars in a Forte Village        infirmary on site. Rest assured, we always
tables and Forte Village even has a mini train       Sports Academy gives children a unique               keep a watchful eye on children whatever they
to take kids straight to the restaurant from         opportunity to develop their skills and gain         may be doing and the resort is very safe. So
Kids’ City.                                          confidence in their sporting talents.                you can relax while your little ones let loose.

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              Fashion’s
       femme
       fatale
       Forte Village’s Shop Manager
                                                                                                                       Dress MSGM
                                                                                                                       Bag Celine
                                                                                                                       Trainers Gienchi
                                                                                                                                                                             Dress Dolce & Gabbana
                                                                                                                                                                             Shoes Valentino
                                                                                                                                                                             Bag Chameleon Fendi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dress Fendi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Bag Mangano Fendi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Shoes Fendi

       Marina Vitiello showcases
       this season’s key looks

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dress MSGM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Travel bags Fendi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sandals Valentino
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Necklace Fendi

                                                                                                                                          Coat and bag Valentino
                                                                                                                                          Sandals Tribute Yves
                                                                                                                                          Saint Laurent

                            Blazer Stella McCartney                           Outfit Stella McCartney         Dress Lanvin                                   Dress and bag Lanvin
                            Shorts Carven                                     Bag Fendi                       Shoes Fendi                                    Sandals Sergio Rossi
                            Bag Stella McCartney                              Trainers Golden Goose
                            Wedges Sergio Rossi

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       Easy rider                                                        C
                                                                                      hemistry and physics might not seem like the typical training
                                                                                      for a career in fashion but then again Pietro Negra is not
                                                                                      your typical fashion designer. He won the Italian Tourism
                                                                                      Championship in 1991. He’s also an off-road motorcycle
                                                                                                                                                        qualities,” he explains. “She has the sleek black
                                                                                                                                                        panther swank of Naomi Campbell, the sculptural
                                                                                                                                                        perfection of Elle Macpherson, the dazzling
                                                                                                                                                        vitality of Eva Herzigová and the the feminine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                On the move:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pinko is popular
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in Hong Kong and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Naomi Campbell
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (below) is a fan
       The founder of Pinko loves motorbikes                             buff who has the gruelling Baja 1000 race in Mexico under his belt and         charm of Elisabetta Canalis. Ever contemporary
       and endurance races, but his clothes are                          still dreams of competing in the legendary Paris-Dakar rally. His current      and sophisticated, the Pinko woman is smart and
                                                                         enthusiasm is for ‘enduros’, off-road motorcycle rallies.                      cosmopolitan and loves dressing with slick, sexy flair.
       delightfully feminine                                                So, you might wonder, how is it that someone with these impressively        She’s a mature and dynamic individual with a strong
                                                                         macho credentials can create fashion that is so flattering, so delicate in     personality and a clear grasp of her own femininity.”
                                                                         colour and cut and so feminine? His pieces are seen in the world’s great          The label mixes luxury with fashion-forward
                                                                         fashion thoroughfares including the Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the        looks, denim and casual styles. Ever since the 1990s
                                                                         Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. They’re now in Forte Village.           Pinko has been known, of course, for its bags – capacious and practical but stylish and
                                                                            “Forte Village is an exclusive resort with a chic international and         individual, they come in citrus shades and elegant organic colours. One bag collection that
                                                                         domestic clientele, absolutely in line with the Pinko brand positioning,”      the company is particularly excited about is its Bags for Ethiopia. Unveiled during Milan
                                                                         explains Negra. The Pinko look at Forte Village and across his stores          fashion week, this new collection has an ethical significance that is gaining ground with a
                                                                         internationally is, he says, “an optical look, sporting chic, neo-Baroque      growing number of fashion and luxury labels.
                                                                         style, an Orient Express mood and rich bright colours.”
                                                                                                                                                        Fashion with a mission
                                                                         Sculptural perfection                                                          “After 12 years of success with the Pinko bag collection, we decided to revisit and
                                                                         Negra’s confidence in what women want this season is based, like               relaunch the concept by merging aesthetics and ethics through a global awareness initiative
                                                                         his international success over the decades, on a thorough grounding            where we could put African culture, traditions and colours to beneficial use in a fresh
                                                                         in fashion, an almost scientific approach to the business of design,           fashion context,” explains Negra.
                                                                         production and marketing. Deciding to go into business rather than                He invited Marina Spadafora, the pioneering Italian designer and Ethical Fashion
                                                                         complete his studies, Negra began making T-shirts under contract in 1973.      ambassador, to create the bag collection with “awareness and renewal” as the inspiration
                                                                         In the early 1980s he worked for the CenterGross, a wholesale fashion          behind each design. Spadafora says: “Through this project I expressed my motto ‘fashion
                                                                         hub in Bologna. By 1993, in tandem with his wife, Cristina Rubini,             with a mission’ by reproducing the body painting signs and symbols of the tribes of the
                                                                         he launched the Pinko brand. It has grown steadily over the years and          Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia on each bag.”
                                                                         generated €162 million in sales in 2011.                                          Pinko participates in Fashion for Development (F4D), a global awareness project that
                                                                            Today his inspiration, he says, comes from “many sources, from              seeks to nurture economic growth and independence in developing countries through the
                                                                         sensations and feelings, emotions, vibrations and intuitive ideas that         power of fashion. In full support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals,
                                                                         highly sensitive people – namely, fashion designers – are quick to grasp       F4D creates awareness of women as cultural caretakers of artisanal traditions.
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                                                                            Rather than having one muse, he’s inspired by a variety of very different
                                                                                                                                                           The Pinko Bags for Ethiopia are made from 100 per cent African cotton by an
                                                                                                                                                        all-female team of workers in an eco-sustainable factory in Addis Ababa. “This is a                                                         31
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                                                                                                                                                            Whether it’s a Bag for Ethiopia, or one of Pietro Negra’s sexy, feminine T-shirts,
                                                                                                                                                        dresses or shoes, Pinko is a must-have label for Forte Village guests this summer.

                                                                                                                                                                                                       The peak of chic: The
                                                                                                                                                                                                       brand is famous for its
                                                                                                                                                                                                       elegant stores

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                                                                          italian handmade
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                                                                                             & rebalance
                                                                                             A haven of peace and tranquillity under the cloudless Sardinian skies, Thalasso del Forte
                                                                                             has been recognised as one of the leading spas of the world, thanks to our team
                                                                                             of wellbeing experts and the natural splendour of its tropical garden setting

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                                                                                                        orte Village attracts some of the world’s most celebrated          Sea power: thalassotherapy at Forte Village
                                                                                                        chefs to its exclusive restaurants, and professional               Thalassotherapy is an ancient science, born on the shores of the
                                                                                                        sportspeople and coaches to its range of activities.               Mediterranean, which combines the action of seawater, sand and
                                                                                                        The same is true of its spa, where you’ll discover the             seaweed to boost health and vitality. It allows the sea to act as a
                                                                                             most highly trained experts in the field, practising the very latest          completely natural source for a number of treatments. Your body is
                                                                                             innovations in mental and physical wellbeing. The Forte Village               restored and a feeling of inner peace emerges.
                                                                                             spa really is the place to go if you want to experience the last word in         The Forte Village Resort Spa lies on the ancient salt route, which
                                                                                             indulgent relaxation.                                                         means that it can make the most of the stunning location. Today, the
                                                                                                Thalasso del Forte Village Resort’s unique thalassotherapy                 science and practice of thalassotherapy is constantly being developed
                                                                                             treatment, based on the beneficial properties of seawater, features five      by advanced research from the skilled team at Thalasso del Forte
                                                                                             pools at different temperatures with varying salt concentrations. It is       Village Resort, led by Dr Angelo Cerina.
                                                                                             complemented by massages carried out by the team of professionals.
    jewerly precious fabrics ceramics                                                           For anyone who appreciates truly luxury treatments combined                Ancient riches of the sea
filigrane: FORTE VILLAGE piazza Maria Luigia - Ricevimento centrale                          with the most advanced research and carried out by experts, this is
                                                                                             the ideal place to relax and rebalance both body and mind.
                                                                                                                                                                           Sea oil forms the basis of a new thalassotherapy method developed
                                                                                                                                                                           and patented by Dr Cerina and his team at Thalasso del Forte.
 Su Triaxu Sa Terrallia: SANT’ANTIOCO - corso Vittorio Emanuele, 130
                                                                                                As Tatler magazine advises, “Try as many of the treatments as              Following extensive studies and rigorous testing, salt, marine
                  call: +39 349 3262045 - 340 2913841
                                                                                             you can because the stand out element is the calibre of the truly             oligo-elements and organic components are combined to create a
                mail: filigranegioielleria@gmail.com
                                                                                             gifted therapists.”                                                           physiological balance with its own therapeutic and preventive action. >

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                                                                           Calm and collected: Exercise and
                                                                           wellbeing in natural surroundings
                                                                           refresh the mind as well as the body

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       >      Sea oil is a completely natural product and its high concentration            taken from the Sanskrit words for ‘head’ and ‘flow’, this ancient tradition                                                                            beautiful, tranquil gardens, the treatment tones and rejuvenates
           of magnesium salt helps accelerate ionic exchanges within the body.              involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead, known as the ‘third eye’.                                                                           the skin deep down and instills a natural sense of wellbeing in
           As a result, along with the therapeutic properties of the Mediterranean             Guests can also choose from treatments such as Abhyanga, a full body                                                                                the body.
           waters that are the cornerstone of our thalassotherapy treatments,               massage; an invigorating Navarakizhi body scrub, using warm, fragranced
           Forte Village guests can now enjoy the benefits of saline high density.          pads filled with boiled rice and milk, and Pranayama, a yogic breathing                                                                                Sea workout
              As well as offering a deep muscular relaxation, these treatments are          technique which aids meditation and instills a sense of calm and balance                                                                               The refreshing, tingling effects of seawater on the skin are well
           also used to treat allergic derma pathologies and other skin problems,           in the mind and body.                                                                                                                                  known. What isn’t so well known though, is that the sea can also
           for example acute psoriasis, and in non-pathological skin diseases                                                                                                                                                                      provide you with a gentle and relaxing but surprisingly intense
           such as cellulite. Just as the Dead Sea, with its very high salt levels          Bathe away your cares                                                                                                                                  and effective workout.
           greatly increases buoyancy, so the high-density saline baths at the              Our Swedana bath has longer lasting and more intensive effects than                                                                                      In fact, every part of the body can benefit from an exercise
           Forte Village spa allow visitors to float in the water, making it possible       a conventional Turkish bath. As well as a lymph-draining effect,                                                                                       session conducted in fresh seawater. Imagine a zero-gravity
           to treat all kinds of osteoarticular disorders. Forte Village Resort is          the steam’s purifying action helps to detoxify, leaving your skin                                                                                      workout, the water shaping your body and the salt drying out
           certified to perform these treatments that are an essential part of the          exceptionally soft and your body cleansed internally and externally.                                                                                   excess fluids as your skin breathes and relaxes. This is the
           latest thinking in thalassotherapy and unique to the Thalasso del Forte.            We often use the Swedana bath as a preparation for our other                                                                                        famed workout of the ancient gods and some of the world’s
                                                                                            treatments. It’s perfect for relaxation, warming up your muscles and                                                                                   most celebrated athletes – and now you can enjoy it too.
           Ancient rituals, modern therapies                                                priming your body for some of the 500 medicines of the Charaka
           Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian practice, it is based on                 Samhita, the sacred book of Ayurvedic science that was written in                                                                                      Dr Mosaraf Ali at Forte Village
           balancing the elements that is attracting increasing interest among              the first century BC.                                                                                                                                  Dr Mosaraf Ali’s simple but compelling proposition that good
           modern scientists.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      health and wellbeing is about focusing on prevention and healing,
              This summer sees the opening of a new garden at the Thalasso del              Glorious mud                                                                                                                                           rather than just disease and treatment has won him a loyal fan base
           Forte Spa, devoted to the natural power and health giving properties of          Mud has long been used to improve the blood circulation and to                                                                                         around the world that includes Prince Charles and Donna Karan.
           Ayurvedic medicine. The Rejuvenation Ayurveda Park is a secluded,                refresh and regenerate the skin. At Forte Village we’ve brought in the                                                                                    Now Forte Village is very proud to be able to offer guests
                                                                                                                                                                           Exclusive proposal
           enchanting space of peace and stillness, which allows visitors to                latest thinking and skills to provide the optimum in luxury treatment.         Well-Being and Thalasso Experience at Forte Village Resort
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   the opportunity to benefit from Dr Ali’s treatments. Based on
           reconnect with nature and rebalance their bodies and their minds.                   At Thalasso del Forte’s new ‘mud pool’ you’ll enjoy the benefits            If you are in search of relaxation, well-being and thalasso             Ayurvedic medicine with naturopathy and yoga, they help restore
              A massage by a highly trained professional against the background             of a balm that is simply oozing with mineral salts and micronutrients,         treatments, this experience is for you. Only at Forte Village.          the body’s ideal weight and energy levels through a series of
           sounds of running water as you feel the gentle breeze on your skin will          enriched by the waters of the Mediterranean. Our exclusive sea                 Call +39 070 9218820                                                    exercises, relaxation techniques, yoga sessions and specially
           revitalise both mind and body. Other treatments include Shirodhara,              oil formula complements the effects. Against the backdrop of our               Email holiday@fortevillage.com                                          developed massages.

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       NEWS                      A drive in a Maserati, the latest technology
       to improve your sports and exciting new fashion designers – this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Pedal power
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         What better way to explore the natural beauty of
       summer at Forte Village promises to be more exciting than ever                                                                                                                                                    Sardinia than by bike? Cycling through sun-baked fields
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to a quiet beach or winding your way through shady
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         woods and Mediterranean maquis is not only relaxing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         but it keeps you fit and, of course, it’s very green.

       Top gear
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Now Forte Village has expanded its range of bikes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         From rugged mountain bikes to sleek racing styles,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         you’ll find the bike that’s right for you. There’s also
       Just imagine it – the sun on your face and the wind in your                                                                                                                                                       expert advice about how to know where to go and what
       hair as you put one of the world’s most exciting sports cars                                                                                                                                                      to look out for as well as how to make sure that your
       through its paces in the beautiful Sardinian countryside. Two                                                                                                                                                     posture and cycling style the best it can be. And, if
       iconic names in Italian luxury – Maserati and Forte Village                                                                                                                                                       you’ve enjoyed your ride and found the perfect spot for
       Resort have come together to offer guests of the resort an                                                                                                                                                        a break but can’t face the journey back, Forte Village
       unforgettable experience.                                                                                                                                                                                         staff will even come and fetch you.
          Now you can experience the speed and comfort of the
       sublime New Quattroporte Sport GTS Awards Edition
       during your 45-minute transfer from Cagliari airport to the
       resort. Once there, you can test drive the latest models in
       the Maserati range accompanied by professional driving
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Vogue talent at Forte Village
       instructors from the Maserati Driving School, a company                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      With its bright colours, bold patterns and mix of street style and
       founded by former Ferrari F1 driver Andrea de Adamich.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      luxurious looks, it’s little wonder that MSGM is one label that is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   creating waves in the world of fashion. Shortly after launching his
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   first collection in 2008, DJ-turned-designer Massimo Giorgetti

                                                                                                                 Freestyle                                                                                                                                                                                         was picked out by Vogue Talents and was lauded as one of the best
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   emerging fashion designers.
                                                                                                                It keeps you aerobically fit, it helps you remain                                                                                                                                                     As part of Forte Village’s drive to find the most exciting young
                                                                                                                supple and it’s great fun. Swimming really is                                                                                                                                                     design talent MGSM has recently been made available to guests at
36                                                                                                              the perfect all-round sport. Now Forte Village’s
                                                                                                                Swimming Academy offers you the opportunity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the resort’s Donne Concept Store. Other much-anticipated collections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  available at the store are Rick Owens, Rochas as well as the new
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UNIQ                                                                                                            to use the latest technology to improve your                                                                                                                                                      range by Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent, which follows his             UNIQ
                                                                                                                performance in the pool, under the technical                                                                                                                                                      departure as Creative Director for Dior Homme.
                                                                                                                direction of Giovanni Franceschi, former
                                                                                                                Olympian and European record holder.
                                                                                                                   You can swim alongside and even compete
                                                                        with your very own virtual partner. A special red light guide can help you maintain the
                                                                        right speed and position in the water. Our swimming experts can video as you swim and
                                                                        then watch the film to examine your style and offer advice.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Ace Academy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            With 12 courts and a team of instructors ranked among the world’s top
                                                                           There’s even an opportunity to use computer analysis to improve your performance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10, our Five Star Tennis Academy has something for every player.
                                                                        Whatever your level you can move your swimming into the fast lane with this innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               And now the Academy has more to offer than ever before. For
                                                                        technology. More adventurous swimmers can opt for a swim trek, the chance to swim
                                                                        longer distances offshore, fully supported by experts – perfect for free spirits.                                                                   instance, the Sunday Tennis Welcome is a great way to meet our team
                                                                        Academy 2013 course calendar: 11th May to 4th October.*                                                                                             of multilingual tennis pros before getting a free group lesson. The

         Advance your dance                                                                                                                                                                                                 Academy also offers state-of-the-art technology. High-Speed Video
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Analysis helps the experts to examine every detail of your style and offer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Oscars of the travel world
          The world has gone dance crazy and now
          dance fever has well and truly arrived at the
                                                                        From the West Coast to the Left Bank                                                                                                                tips to help you to raise your game. Meanwhile, kids can join our Junior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Academy Camp and learn more about the game in an environment that                  We’re always working at Forte Village to create the best possible holiday
          Forte Village resort. Our Dance Academy,                      Available for the first time this summer at Forte Village are Rick Owens and                                                                        is professional and well organised but also fun.                                   experience for our guests but it’s also great when our peers recognise our
          available during high season, offers ‘hoofers’                fashion house Rochas, as well as the much anticipated new Yves Saint Laurent                                                                           Want a forehand like Federer? Our Stroke of the Week group gives                achievements. The World Travel Awards are known as the ‘Oscars of the
          both young and old alike, the chance to train                 collection by designer Hedi Slimane, which followed his move from Dior Homme,                                                                       you a chance to focus on a particular shot each week. Then, if you’re              Travel World.’ In the latest awards, following a vote of over 200,000 travel

                                                                                                                                                                    * We reserve the right to modify course calendars.
          and practise with real dance professionals.                   where he was creative director.                                                                                                                     ready for some real competition, why not check out our weekly Adult                experts, Forte Village won both the World’s Leading Resort award for the
             Whether you’re normally first on the dance                   “We’re always looking for variety in our designers as well as exciting new looks,”                                                                Social Doubles, Singles, and Junior Tournament? Finally, our Tennis                15th consecutive year and World’s Leading Villa award for the first time.
          floor, or take a little more persuasion to bust               says Marina Vitiello, Forte Village’s own fashion guru. “Rick Owens, for instance,                                                                  Exhibition night will give kids a chance to play with one of our five stars.       “We’re delighted to win these very prestigious awards,” says Managing
          some moves our team of experts can show                       was born and raised in California and his designs have the kind of glamorous,                                                                       Academy 2013 course calendar: 11th May to 4th October                              Director Lorenzo Giannuzzi. “But we’re not resting on our laurels – we
          you the latest moves, offer you some top                      rock-chick look that you’d expect from the West Coast. On the other hand we also                                                                                                                                                       do our best to make every season at Forte Village the best ever.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Top tennis talent this summer:
          tips and share some insights into the world                   have Rochas, which is pure Parisian chic in the best haute couture tradition.”                                                                                                                                                            Forte Village Resort has also become the first Italian hotel to win the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jonas Björkman 7th to 18th June
          of professional dancing. Our experienced                        For fans of Italian luxury another new arrival at Forte Village is Agnona, a                                                                      Carl-Uwe Steeb 25th June to 6th July                                               prestigious title of “World’s Leading Green Resort” twice – in 2010 and
          dancers can show you how to shake your                        byword for natural beauty, style and sophistication, handcraft and innovation.                                                                      Mark Woodforde 10th to 13th July                                                   2011. Our 47 hectares of unspoilt countryside include large areas of
          booty and trip the light fantastic in everything              “This is the first collection by Stefano Pilati formerly head of design at                                                                          Paul Haarhuis 16th to 20th July                                                    seasonal flowering plants, a vast pine grove and some 120,000 shrubs
          from disco to the tango.                                      Ermenegildo Zegna and so it’ll be particularly luxurious,” says Mariana Vitiello.                                                                   Younes El Aynaoui 19th to 28th August                                              and 15,000 tall trees as well as 2,000 plant varieties. Our water and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               transport systems are based on green principles.

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