A piece of holiday for your home

If you are travelling to Italy around mid-August, you’re bound to hear it: Buon Ferragosto! But what’s the occasion all about, exactly?

Ferragosto is an Italian public holiday celebrated on 15th August. As the main summer festivity, its importance is comparable to that of Christmas and Easter. Just like the other two festivities, it has religious significance, but its origins are much more ancient than Christianity. Ferragosto was introduced in Roman times by Emperor Augustus, hence the original name: Feriae Augusti. It was a period of rest designed to grant the population some respite between the long weeks of hard agricultural work of early summer and the harvesting season. Back then, the celebrations went on for days, and included parades, feasts and horse races. As Christianity took hold, Ferragosto was assimilated and moved to 15th August to make it coincide with the Assumption of Mary.

Nowadays, the Ferragosto holidays provide Italians with the perfect occasion to escape both the daily grind and the summer heat, retreating to the seaside, the mountains or the countryside for a relaxing break with their family or friends.

Ferragosto is one of the main highlights on the calendar at ADLER Spa Resorts & Lodges, too. In keeping with our tradition, this year we celebrated it in style with our guests at all our establishments – with festive menus, specially designed buffets, music and entertainment.

Since its inception, our AKI Kids’ Club in Tuscany has been about offering children a world of games, creativity and exciting adventures. Now, we have expanded the AKI programme with activities designed to introduce children to nature, health and wellness in a playful, age-appropriate way. This is what our friendly entertainers Veronica, Fabela and Elena have come up with to make your children’s holiday even more exciting, stimulating and educational.

2024 marks a double anniversary for ADLER
20 years of ADLER Spa Resort THERMAE and 10 years of ADLER Lodge ALPE

Why are we the way we are? Why do we get sick? Genetics, environment, lifestyle – what are the main drivers influencing our health and well-being? Many of these and other questions are still unanswered.

Just as scientific research is continuously evolving, including in the cosmetic field, we too keep exploring new paths to better and healthier skin. This is why we have partnered up with the EFFEGI-Lab research centre for cosmetics, and tapped into cutting-edge technologies to develop our new ADLER SKINTECH line, which currently includes three different face boosters.

Spring is an ideal time to dip into the regenerating power of the thermal waters in Bagno Vignoni.

The wait is nearly over: Christmas is upon us, and another year is slowly drawing to a close. Now is the perfect time for a well-deserved break at ADLER.

The administration of micronutrients via intravenous infusion (IV-therapy) is a proven preventive and anti-ageing medical practice that provides the body with important vitamins and antioxidants in a highly concentrated form.

Italy is the land of regional specialities. Each area – even each village – has its own recipes that are passed down through the generations. Taking part in our cooking classes is a unique opportunity to discover the most delicious sides of Sicily and Tuscany. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will learn to prepare typical dishes that will delight your loved ones when you recreate them at home.

As summer approaches, few things are more tantalising than the prospect of a hearty picnic out in nature. A delectable experience that only requires a few important ingredients: good food, sunny weather and a quiet little spot – preferably with a spectacular view.