SPECTACULAR SORRENTO | The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria perches Roman Holiday Magnificence along the coast of Amalfitana

The Romans, with their unfailing eye for beauty, were among the first to appreciate the spectacular scenery and temperate climate of Surrentum, perched on the cliffs of the Sorrento Peninsula in an area that also lies along the famous coast road known as the “Amalfitana.” One of Italy’s leading Grand Hotels, the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is located in Sorrento, the place where it is said that the Roman Emperor Augustus had a beautiful villa with magnificent views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

The Hotel dates back to 1834, a time when Italy was not yet a unified country. From the day it opened the establishment has been owned and run by the Fiorentino family, one of the few founding hotelier families remaining in Italy today.  The long history of the EXCELSIOR VITTORIA is reflected in the unique fin-de-siècle style of the building, which still retains its period of splendour.

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ROMANTIC TRAVELERS | Thousands of Passerbys Lock their Memories in Paris on the Bridge Alexandre III by Kathy Marino and Marguerite Munoz

HAUTEOC: First off Emeric, what a beautiful film you’ve created, its compelling and portrays a powerful sentiment for those travelers passionate at heart . . Most people consider the 19th century Pont Alexandre III the most beautiful bridge in Paris — without a doubt it is one of the city’s most opulently decorated bridge – you captured it in your film just beautifully and seamlessly conveyed a powerful message of those romantic at heart.. Tell us how you came to create this film and ‘Forever, locked in Paris..”

FILM ARTIST EMERIC:
Well I must say it’s more or less accidentally! Having the chance to live in a city like Paris, I use to film some places I like here for nearly a year now. But in that case, I was more on my way to take pictures and not to film, one of the most famous bridge in Paris. But while taking pictures I noticed some locks on one of the first statue of the bridge. I took some shots, and while walking on the bridge I found locks all over the bridge. Seeing that, I felt there was a nice subject for a short video, not really knowing how to deal with it yet. So I came back some days later and start filming. … Continue Reading