Been there, done that, got the frequent-flier platinum card? If airport VIP lounges now seem more like home than home, then the Continentale hotel in Florence may be something you’ve been waiting for. Delicate and intriguing, the hotel was created as balm to the jangling nerves of jaded international travelers. Forget the mineral water; sip a tart, dry Martini in the opulent bar and enjoy the Continentale's open areas, filled with spectral drapes and light pink, lemon and pistachio green tones, crafting a bright, almost shimmering effect.