The winds and torrential rains tossed hotel furniture around and caused some branches to fall and block some nearby roads, so it also worked out that we had these items until the storm passed.
Our suite at Borge alle Vigne had a full kitchen that put even the best hotel kitchens to shame. It had all the kitchenware you need to prepare your favorite meals, including an oven, as well as a large dining table.
After our arrival, we could sleep in, wake up and prepare a simple but delicious brunch with little effort. The Italian food products were fresh and top quality—as if they came from a gourmet deli.
It was the perfect way to jump in and try the local brands and products, including some that were quite different from similar foods we regularly purchased in the U.S. We had plenty for our five-night stay and loved the crackers and jam so much that we took the rest to enjoy as a travel snack when we headed home.
When we got home, we even found some of our favorite items online so we could purchase them again to enjoy while we reminisced about one of our favorite Hilton Grand Vacations adventures.
The one thing we've longed for while being cooped up at home during the pandemic is a new experience—anything different can be special these days. If you've never let Hilton Grand Vacations stock your fridge on any past trips, your next trip is the perfect time to give it a try.
Read Vacations With Access to Fully Equipped Kitchens Are a Big Deal, Here's Why to learn how a Hilton Grand Vacations suite kitchen is better than even the best hotel kitchen.