This High Summer, FRESCOBOL CARIOCA journeys through the coastal postcards of Italy in collaboration with Belmond Hotels.

Developed exclusively for Belmond, we introduce limited editions of our iconic Rio swim shorts. Distinguished by a bespoke drawcord colour and subtle embroidery of each resort's emblem. Available in four colourways - each a quiet tribute to one of Belmond's most celebrated Italian retreats: Hotel Cipriani, Caruso, Castello di Casole and Villa Sant'Andrea.

Hotel Cipriani, Venezia
Hotel Cipriani embodies Venice’s quieter rhythm: where Adriatic sea breezes replace city bustle and mornings begin with the shimmer of water beyond the garden. Set on Giudecca Island, this iconic retreat captures a sea-to-city spirit through its effortless connection between coastal calm and urban culture. Days unfold between waterfront terraces, vast gardens and boat journeys into the heart of the city. Hotel Cipriani is defined by lagoon life: an escape reached only by water, with the art, architecture and energy of Venice a five-minute boat ride away. Where the sea itself has become the city, Cipriani embraces the current of the canals, letting its waters dictate the day.

Caruso, Costiera Amalfitana
High above the Mediterranean in Ravello, Hotel Caruso brings together the coastline and the slow rhythm of Italian village life. Housed in an 11th-century palazzo, the hotel's signature arches, terraced gardens and frescoed interiors open onto spectacular views - crowned by an infinity pool suspended between sea and sky. This harmony between nature and heritage invites a celebration of relaxed coastal living enriched by culture and timeless style. The Caruso’s signature is its elevated positioning, looking out over the Amalfi Coast. Caruso captures Mediterranean grandeur, blending cliffside tranquillity with access to the coastal villages, islands and waters that punctuate southern Italy.

Castello di Casole, Toscana
Castello di Casole is a home set within a historic Tuscan estate - a 10th-century castle shaped by vineyards, olive groves, gardens and cuisine drawn from the land. A tribute to the landscapes and traditions that sustain rural Italy's way of life. Its ambience draws on slow living; days shaped by nature, craftsmanship and the simple pleasures of gathering around food and scenery. Castello di Casole celebrates the countryside that gives Italy its heritage, its connection to outdoor living, its soul.

Villa Sant’Andrea, Taormina
Tucked into Sicily's Bay of Mazzarò, Villa Sant'Andrea is the Sicilian beachside summer home - an embodiment of the relaxed elegance of an Italian summer. With a private beach, gardens and views across the Ionian Sea, it offers the purest expression of a life lived between the water's edge and Taormina's cultural energy above. Originally built as a private residence, the villa retains an intimate, inviting atmosphere.Villa Sant’Andrea is situated shoreside, with mornings beginning on the beach, afternoons drifting in the water, and evenings leading back into Sicily’s historic streets.

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