dolce vita
noun
dol·ce vi·ta
ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä 
: a life of indolence and self-indulgence
called also la dolce vita
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More recently, the coast had another dolce vita heyday in the 1960s, with movie stars like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor gracing its beaches and towns with their beauty.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Every finish and furnishing has been custom-made in Europe, drawing from a distinctly 'dolce vita' palette of layered stone, warm neutrals and bronze-toned detailing.
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Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
So go ahead, enjoy a little dolce vita as a treat.
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
From its prime position on the eastern tip of the Giudecca island, Belmond Cipriani exudes an air of dolce vita–style glamour.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Feb. 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Every finish and furnishing has been custom-made in Europe, drawing from a distinctly 'dolce vita' palette of layered stone, warm neutrals and bronze-toned detailing.
—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
So go ahead, enjoy a little dolce vita as a treat.
—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
From its prime position on the eastern tip of the Giudecca island, Belmond Cipriani exudes an air of dolce vita–style glamour.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Feb. 2026
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