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Daily Telegraph
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Inside Will Smith's $3.8 million motorhome that's better than most houses
Being an actor often entails spending extended periods away from family and constantly being on the move. While many of us dream of living the luxurious life that celebrities experience, this lifestyle can become exhausting, or so actors keep telling us. For Will Smith, he may have discovered the ultimate solution to these challenges; however, the only problem is that it doesn't come cheap. The 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star, who has a reported net worth of around $540 million, once owned a custom two-storey motorhome worth $3.8 million ($US2.5 million), which is significantly more valuable than most Aussie houses. The Hollywood star dropped $2.5 million on a fully customised, two-storey RV by Anderson Mobile Estates that boasts enough amenities to rival even the fanciest homes. Ron Anderson, who helped to design the trailer, ran through the fine details and explored the expensive materials used to bring it to life. 'This is the biggest, tallest, widest, most luxurious RV in the world,' Anderson said. 'Will Smith contacted me and said I want something unique; I said, 'I got it.' 'There's no amount of money that you could offer me to break that trust.' This massive 22-wheeled vehicle has it all, from expensive countertops to a home cinema. Known as 'The Heat', this sprawling home features an expansive roof that rises to 107cm to create an upstairs level, housing an impressive 30-person cinema with automatic shades and a 100-inch TV. If (for some reason) a cinema with 30 seats doesn't interest you, the room can also be transformed into a luxurious office space. The first level of the home on wheels features a full kitchen estimated to be worth around $300,000, a dining room, two lounges — one of which boasts a professional makeup station — and a small office, while the other serves as a wardrobe. The downstairs area features a $38,000 bathroom that spans the full width of the trailer, complete with a glass door that turns opaque at the touch of a button, a sauna shower, and a separate toilet. The luxury extends beyond that, as the motorhome boasts 111.5 square metres of living space, 14 televisions, leather furnishings valued at $462,000, and technology worth over $192,500. All doors on the RV are automatic and were dubbed 'Star Trek' doors by Anderson when the RV was first unveiled in the early 2000s. Will used to own 'The Heat' for decades and famously lived in it while filming Ali, Men in Black III, and The Pursuit of Happyness. If you're willing to pay for the experience, this luxurious 22-wheeler is now available for hire at a rate of $13,800 per night. Will Smith is currently residing in a $66m custom-built compound in Calabasas, California, which he has owned for several years. The house was designed by architect Stephen Samuelson, who collaborated with Will Smith and Pinkett Smith in 1997, inspired by the work he had done on the home of Carol Burnett, according to Architectural Digest. The property boasts nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. The residence features a meditation lounge, a recording studio, a sunken trampoline, and courts for basketball, tennis, and volleyball. The home graced the cover of Architectural Digest in 2011 and was briefly listed for sale for $42 million in 2014. In September 2021, the couple had to renovate the property after a basement fire caused smoke damage. The family was home when the fire broke out, but no injuries were reported, according to the New York Post. Pinkett Smith reportedly filmed her former talk show 'Red Table Talk' inside the Calabasas home. Last year, the pair parted ways with one of the more modest properties in their robust real estate portfolio.
News.com.au
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Inside Will Smith's $3.8 million motorhome that's better than most houses
Being an actor often entails spending extended periods away from family and constantly being on the move. While many of us dream of living the luxurious life that celebrities experience, this lifestyle can become exhausting, or so actors keep telling us. For Will Smith, he may have discovered the ultimate solution to these challenges; however, the only problem is that it doesn't come cheap. The 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star, who has a reported net worth of around $540 million, once owned a custom two-storey motorhome worth $3.8 million ($US2.5 million), which is significantly more valuable than most Aussie houses. The Hollywood star dropped $2.5 million on a fully customised, two-storey RV by Anderson Mobile Estates that boasts enough amenities to rival even the fanciest homes. Ron Anderson, who helped to design the trailer, ran through the fine details and explored the expensive materials used to bring it to life. 'This is the biggest, tallest, widest, most luxurious RV in the world,' Anderson said. 'Will Smith contacted me and said I want something unique; I said, 'I got it.' 'There's no amount of money that you could offer me to break that trust.' This massive 22-wheeled vehicle has it all, from expensive countertops to a home cinema. Known as 'The Heat', this sprawling home features an expansive roof that rises to 107cm to create an upstairs level, housing an impressive 30-person cinema with automatic shades and a 100-inch TV. If (for some reason) a cinema with 30 seats doesn't interest you, the room can also be transformed into a luxurious office space. The first level of the home on wheels features a full kitchen estimated to be worth around $300,000, a dining room, two lounges — one of which boasts a professional makeup station — and a small office, while the other serves as a wardrobe. The downstairs area features a $38,000 bathroom that spans the full width of the trailer, complete with a glass door that turns opaque at the touch of a button, a sauna shower, and a separate toilet. The luxury extends beyond that, as the motorhome boasts 111.5 square metres of living space, 14 televisions, leather furnishings valued at $462,000, and technology worth over $192,500. All doors on the RV are automatic and were dubbed 'Star Trek' doors by Anderson when the RV was first unveiled in the early 2000s. Will used to own 'The Heat' for decades and famously lived in it while filming Ali, Men in Black III, and The Pursuit of Happyness. If you're willing to pay for the experience, this luxurious 22-wheeler is now available for hire at a rate of $13,800 per night. Will Smith is currently residing in a $66m custom-built compound in Calabasas, California, which he has owned for several years. The house was designed by architect Stephen Samuelson, who collaborated with Will Smith and Pinkett Smith in 1997, inspired by the work he had done on the home of Carol Burnett, according to Architectural Digest. The property boasts nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. The residence features a meditation lounge, a recording studio, a sunken trampoline, and courts for basketball, tennis, and volleyball. The home graced the cover of Architectural Digest in 2011 and was briefly listed for sale for $42 million in 2014. In September 2021, the couple had to renovate the property after a basement fire caused smoke damage. The family was home when the fire broke out, but no injuries were reported, according to the New York Post. Pinkett Smith reportedly filmed her former talk show 'Red Table Talk' inside the Calabasas home. Last year, the pair parted ways with one of the more modest properties in their robust real estate portfolio.
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Another Simple Favor' Director Paul Feig Talks Sequel And His Career
Blake Lively, Paul Feig and Anna Kendrick at the "Another Simple Favor" premiere at Jazz at Lincoln ... More Center on April 27, 2025 in New York, New York. He is the creative visionary behind iconic comedies like Bridesmaids, Spy and The Heat - yet arguably, director Paul Feig's juiciest movie, 2018's A Simple Favor, took moviegoers for quite the ride. Starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, the mystery-thriller revolves around two young moms, Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively), who strike up an unlikely friendship. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie looks into her disappearance and uncovers that her new, so-called friend has plenty of deep, dark secrets. As Emily returns to the public eye, Stephanie confronts her (with the authorities involved) and Emily ends up in prison for her crimes. These seven years later, their story continues with Another Simple Favor, which is now streaming on Prime Video. Set largely in the breathtaking backdrop of Capri, Italy this time around, the story finds Emily getting married and Stephanie questioning Emily's motive on why she was invited to the joyous occasion. In true Simple Favor fashion, martinis are had, murder ensues and another mystery begins to unravel. (Left to right) Blake LIvely, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell and Anna Kendrick in "Another Simple ... More Favor" Sitting down with Feig to discuss the sequel, what was it for him about Stephanie and Emily that made him feel that there was more story to tell? 'Those characters are so fascinating to me, and to have Stephanie go from being this kind of innocent mother to being somebody who can take down a pretty masterminded criminal, left her in such a good, new place, that it felt like - Oh, I want to see what she does now with this skill set that she has. For Emily - Emily's just such a delicious character. You hate the idea of somebody like that just rotting in prison. They could be out being fabulously awful in the world. It was too much catnip to turn down.' Also returning for Another Simple Favor are Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells and Bashir Salahuddin, along with newcomers Allison Janney, Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell, Michele Morrone and Elena Sofia Ricci. With the sequel premiering on video streaming, unlike its predecessor's theatrical release, I wondered what joys Feig has in bringing this latest installment to audiences in such an easily accessible way. Allison Janney and Elizabeth Perkins in "Another Simple Favor" Feig said, 'I mean, that's a big deal because we know there's nothing harder than to get people up out of their houses, into a car, shelling out money and sitting in the theater. It's still my favorite way to watch a movie, but it creates roadblocks. The great thing about streaming is you hear about a movie, you turn on your TV, open the app and - Oh, there it is! Sure, I'll give it a watch. It's kind of great that you can do that. I hope that people who are fans of the movie will maybe say - Hey, come on over! Let's watch it together. It is a fun group experience because there's so much crazy stuff in it, that I do kind of hope people will do that.' After working alongside Kenrick and Lively on two movies now, Feig has some thoughts about his ongoing collaborations with these two Hollywood stars. Paul Feig, Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and Henry Golding at the "Another Simple Favor" premiere ... More during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at Paramount Theatre on March 07, 2025 in Austin, Texas. 'They're just so delightful to work for and with - and also, they're just really inventive in their own separate ways. They're both so smart and so creative and bring things to the characters, whether it's changing up lines or just changing up their performance level in different areas, and then in their thoughts on how they want to dress. I am very collaborative because I was an actor for a long time. I know how the external affects you as much as the internal, so your clothing and your makeup and the locations and the set dressing is all part of it. I want everybody to weigh in on what's going to help them play the characters the best. They're both brilliant at that.' Like many movie directors, we the public get to experience their creations on-screen, as they guide their cast and crew in telling the story, but we do not often get to truly know the filmmakers themselves on a more human level. So, I asked Feig - Who is Paul Feig in 2025? What brings the greatest purpose and passion to your days lately? Feig said, 'Doing what I do. I so love making movies. It's my favorite thing in the world. I spent the vast majority of my life trying to get to a point where they would let me make movies. I was an actor for a long time. Then, when I created Freaks and Geeks, that was my kind of 'in' to being a creative force on the other side, but then could not get movies made. I had a couple that were very unsuccessful and that set me back a lot. Now that I get to make movies, I don't take that for granted at all. I'm just driven by the fact that I just want to keep doing it and that I can do it, and trying to find projects that I know people want to see, that will entertain them.' He added: 'I'm not an awards director. I have no interest in making movies to try to win an award, because I don't think you're in service of the audience when you do that. You're in service of yourself and of critics or whatever. I always go back to this - Bridesmaids got nominated for two Oscars. You think when we had Melissa McCarthy s******* in a sink, we were thinking - Hey, we're Oscar bait!?' As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, I was curious in what ways is Feig excited about the trajectory of Hollywood filmmaking and the advancing technologies that we have at our disposal, and in what ways is he cautious and perhaps watching closely to ensure that this business does not ultimately become certain things. 'It's a great question. I'm just really optimistic because I think people are coming back to theaters - people are watching things. People are consuming a lot of stuff and they're also very cautious about what they're consuming. They're demanding quality, which hasn't always been the case. People always want quality, but sometimes, you'll just kind of watch whatever. Especially for movies, like they're being very hard on movies. I think it's good because it forces us as filmmakers not to get lazy, and it forces the industry not to assume things.' Anna Kendrick in "Another Simple Favor" He added: 'It's one of the reasons I always avoided sequels because it was always such an automatic knee-jerk thing in the business to go - Well, that movie did well, so let's do a sequel - with the idea that people like the first one, so clearly they're just going to show up for the second one. What happened is over the years, people went like - No, I'm not. I did like the first one. I'm not necessarily going to show up again, unless you offer me something that looks so unique and different that I have to see it.' Today, Feig is not only a filmmaker - he even has his own London Dry Gin brand called Artingstall's. Being the entrepreneur that he is, what advice might he have for other professionals out there that have great ideas, but are not sure how to effectively get people to listen and finally get it off the ground? Feig said, 'You got to act on it. Everybody's got ideas. I get contacted all the time by people - not necessarily people I know, but people who kind of know me or know our company. I can't tell you how many times it happens, like - I've got this great idea. I just need somebody to write it. I got a million great ideas. It doesn't matter - writing it is the whole thing. I'm just so impressed with a lot of the young actors that I work with - how entrepreneurial they are. It's crazy! They'll have all these other businesses going and brands. I think it's great. Why not take advantage of it? Don't be gross about it - like put your gin all over your movie, like I do. If you have an interest, do it. If it doesn't work, that's fine, but there's nothing worse than kind of like dead dreams that could be great. You know pretty fast if something has a chance of working, or at least kind of getting people interested in it. And so, why not try it out, you know?' Beyond Another Simple Favor, Feig is bringing the bestselling book Housemaid from author Freida McFadden to the big screen this Christmas. The psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar and Amanda Seyfried. (Left to right) Brandon Sklenar, Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney and Paul Feig promote the upcoming ... More film "The Housemaid" at the Lionsgate presentation during CinemaCon on April 1, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 'I'm really excited about it,' Feig said. 'The book is really good. That's nice to have source material that is great already - just like A Simple Favor is the same way. Darcey Bell wrote that great book. It's a very visceral movie - and honestly, it's perfectly cast. I will pat myself on the back for that. Although Sidney was attached when it came to me, so that was like the greatest gift of all time. Then finding Amanda, who we've been trying to work together forever and finally found this part, which is such a career-defining part for her. Then Brandon - Blake had been telling me about Brandon when we were shooting Simple Favor because she was doing It Ends With Us with him. She just kept going on and on. Then, when I finally met with him, I'm like - Oh my god, I'm in love! You were right - he's wonderful. I just think audiences are really going to dig it. It's because it's such a fun, crazy ride. I mean, it's super dark, obviously, but it's still fun - it's fun dark. It goes through some machinations, but I always try to make all my movies good-natured at the end of the day, even if they get super dark. This one's probably going to be my darkest one yet, but there's something still kind of lovely about it.' Circling back to Another Simple Favor with Feig as we concluded our conversation, I left him with one last question - What would you say, Paul, to Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, if only you could, after seeing these films, putting this all together, understanding the evolution of their character actions and mindsets? What do you feel they would benefit from hearing from you, someone who has watched them very closely from the outside in? Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in "Another Simple Favor" Feig said, 'I'd say - Ladies, keep doing what you're doing.'
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA & Fantasy Basketball Loser Lineup: Miami Heat — There's a diamond in the (really) rough down in South Beach
The playoffs are where stars rise and weaknesses get exposed. Every defeated team leaves behind stories of promise and failure — the players who stand at the crossroads of potential and uncertainty. We're not here to dwell on the heartbreak of an early exit, but to sift through the aftermath, piecing together what it means for fantasy rosters and spotlighting the players who deserve your attention. For every team sent packing, we'll analyze one standout player primed for growth and one major question mark that could impact the team's fantasy value. Advertisement The NBA offseason is already shaping up to be a drama-filled, rumor-laden affair. This is all about understanding what's next, not just for the teams themselves, but for the fantasy managers who are getting a pulse ahead of the 2025-26 season. Davion Mitchell's rise amid chaos The Heat's playoff exit wasn't just ugly; it was a full-blown disaster. Getting swept in historic fashion by the Cavaliers opened up a can of worms that will undoubtedly be addressed in the offseason. However, for fantasy managers, Davion Mitchell is a player on the rise despite the carnage. With Rozier out of the mix, Mitchell handled more responsibility and showcased a refined 3-point shot, serious defensive chops and the potential as a discount playmaker (think six-to-seven assist upside). Kel'el Ware is another player I'd target, though I anticipate he'll be a mid-round pick next season after averaging a double-double with over a block per game in 36 starts this year. Feet to the fire, what changes will Pat Riley cook up? Bam Adebayo told us everything we needed to know following their Game 4 blowout loss: Tyler Herro and Adebayo are All-Star-level players who couldn't win against real competition. They went 12-34 against opponents with a .500 record or better this year. Change is undoubtedly coming and plenty of marquee players will be available in the trade market, so it's hard to trust the outlook of anyone. Although, I feel like the aforementioned Mitchell did enough over the past three months to prove he embodies the grit and tenacity Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley yearn for. Advertisement Bottom line? Mitchell won't be a flashy pick, but in the late rounds, at this moment, his role is ascending in South Beach. Stay tuned as we dissect more playoff exits, one team at a time, and help you dominate your draft board.
Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
I went behind the scenes of Italy's most glamorous filming location
Crossing the cobalt Tyrrhenian Sea from Naples, the island of Capri shimmers on the horizon — magical, mystical, mysterious. This fortress isle of steep limestone cliffs, blanketed in bougainvillea and lemon trees, has proved a magnet for artists. Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Jackie Kennedy and other A-listers were also drawn here by the breathtaking scenery, gentle climate and dreamy dolce vita lifestyle. It was somewhere I was desperate to visit too. So when a friend of mine, the film-maker Paul Feig,announced that he was shooting the sequel to his cinematic hit A Simple Favour on Capri, I felt a cameo coming on. I flicked my hair about a bit and pouted, casting enigmatic yet charismatic glances his way, desperately hoping that I was giving the impression of being 'ready for my close-up, Mr DeMille'. One casual aside from Paul that I'd be welcome to visit the set and I was donning ankle-skimming Capri pants and huge sunglasses in a mad dash to the land of limoncello. Why so keen? Because Paul is my favourite director. Not only are his films comic masterpieces, but they champion women. In classics such as Bridesmaids, The Heat and Spy, women drive the narrative and have all the best lines. Appearing in one of his female-friendly films would be the ultimate feminist thrill. My plan was to loiter with intent and somehow insinuate myself into a scene. The island restricts nonresidential vehicles for most of the year, so after leaping off the ferry at its busy marina I jumped into a cute, open-topped pink taxi to whisk me into the medieval main town. The island has three distinct areas: the picturesque port of Marina Grande, thronging with bobbing tourist boats; the cinematic main town, also named Capri, with its whitewashed houses, chichi shops and bejewelled fashionistas; and, high above, the more serene town of Anacapri. My base for my stay had to be the impossibly elegant Hotel La Palma, the island's oldest hotel, having been established in 1822 in a setting fit for any movie star — nestled among the bougie boutiques of Via Vittorio Emanuele and just a few high-heeled steps from the Piazzetta, the elegant main square and the heart of the island. A recent refurbishment has added to its glamorous appeal — a study in light-filled minimalism with accents of blue, turquoise and green. Sadly I had no time to loiter, not even in the newly designed foyer, which was designed to pay homage to the artists who would once pay their bills here in paintings. I had my own art to create. After a fortifying espresso in the Piazzetta I skittered through the labyrinthine laneways, which fan out like arteries, in search of the crew, elbowing chic shoppers out of my way (even in early May, Capri was humming with day-trippers and tour groups, all unaware of the blockbuster being filmed alongside them). When Paul and his stellar cast finally came into view on Via Camerelle, the island's most glamorous and salubrious street, I turned my mad dash into a surreptitious sashay. The vast crew, all dressed in black, were squeezed into every nook and cranny of the petite street, their massive cameras incongruous against the dainty backdrop of window boxes and boutique bars. Presiding over this tangled mess of cables was Paul — besuited and booted, his trademark stetson as big as a satellite dish. • 21 of the best places to visit in Italy Hoping he'd pick up my signal, I draped myself decoratively at an outside table of the Aurora restaurant, then watched, enthralled, as Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick acted out a dramatic scene, cat-and-mousing their way through the cobbled maze of alleys. But despite my sultry smouldering, the camera did not swivel my way. Undeterred, I spent the rest of the day in pursuit of Paul; darting up and down the network of narrow, winding footpaths that crisscross the island, past Emperor Tiberius's Villa Jovis and through the enchanting terraced Gardens of Augustus, pausing only to drink in the dazzling views across to the Faraglioni, three jagged limestone stacks that soar up from the sea. Just when I'd billy-goated down the stone stairs to the Marina Grande port, a buzz spread that the crew had moved en masse to Anacapri. Reapplying lip gloss I then panted my way back up the Scala Fenicia — or Phoenician Steps, of which there are 921 — to the ancient enclave on the island's summit. After marvelling at the floor mosaics at the stunning baroque Church of St Michael, I caught a cable car to the top of Monte Solaro. The panoramic views were astonishing, but — although I could see all the way to Vesuvius — there was still no sight of Paul. When the cast were then rumoured to have boarded boats, I gave chase, chugging around the rugged coastline in a rented Riva. These sleek, luxury speedboats, with their varnished wood and wraparound windshields, are aquatic Ferraris. For the next few blissful hours I did indeed feel like a film star as my boat cruised into emerald green coves and through shimmering sea caves. Sporting a white bikini, I dived into the bewitching, iridescent Blue Grotto. The turquoise hues that glimmer and flicker on the walls of this phenomenal cavern have entranced visitors since Roman times. Inhabited by sirens in Greek mythology, I couldn't think of a better place to lure my director. By late afternoon I was in need of refreshment, so loitered attractively over aperitivi in the elegant, open-air drawing room that is the island's main square. Fussed over by cream-jacketed waiters at the Café Caso, I sipped an Aperol spritz while watching the fashionable flotsam and jet set washing through the Piazzetta. Sunglasses perched on my head, à la Jackie O, I batted my lashes at passersby. I couldn't possibly have looked more camera ready, but still nothing. A sudden swish of Lively's huge designer hat had me running towards the Byzantine clock tower. In my rush to make it into shot I tripped, accidentally hitting record on my phone, so I now have a lot of footage — of my foot. • 17 of the best places to visit in June 2025 By the time I'd scrambled back into position the camera had swept past and I'd missed my moment. Despondent, I hobbled into the Grand Hotel Quisisana, only to find Paul shooting a scene in the lobby. I lurked photogenically on the fringes, until he called, 'It's a wrap.' But when I cornered the auteur it quickly became clear that his greatest cinematic love affair didn't start with a casting couch, but a sunlounger. 'After Laurie and I got married in 1994 we started travelling to Europe,' he explained over cocktails. 'We fell in love with Capri and have returned every year since.' I asked whether casting a location matters, compared with casting the actors. 'It's as important,' he said. 'Capri is like a movie set, just naturally. Another Simple Favour is suburban noir; everything's shot in nice, bright daytime. The sinister stuff is happening in dazzling sunshine, which is terrifying.' Yes, I agreed, at my age direct sunlight really is terrifying. He laughed, sipping his martini. 'I like counter-setting,' he continued. 'I want everything bad that is happening to be going on in this really beautiful place. The contrast, the dichotomy is fascinating … And there's nowhere more beautiful than Capri.' • Read our full guide to the Amalfi coast No wonder Paul didn't notice me gurning for the camera; he was too busy making sure that Capri got her close-ups. And, of course, the best thing about casting a location is that it doesn't need a trailer or an agent. Unable to compete, I packed away my Capri pants and joined Paul and Laurie for dinner at Gennaro's, the comfortably refined restaurant at Hotel Le Palma. The creamy, turquoise and white tiled interiors, blanched white linen upholstery and unpretentious yet delicious cuisine made this a perfectly authentic Italian experience. • Read our full guide to Italy Over Capri-style veal with tuna sauce (£30), fragrant with the peppery basil that grows on the island's steep terraces, and roasted calamari (£33), I asked Paul whether there were any other locations he'd like to cast. 'Venice, Sydney, Japan, Hong Kong …' he said. 'Who knows — maybe some day I can shoot on the moon.' And why not? Because shooting for the moon is what he does best. Kathy Lette was a guest of Scott Dunn, which has seven nights' B&B at Hotel La Palma from £7,100, including flights ( This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue As told to Claudia Rowan I couldn't possibly pick just one restaurant, but I've narrowed it down to two. The first is the family-run, 120-year-old Aurora, in the historic centre of Capri, for its high-end food and service (mains from £17; Le Grottelle, built into a hollow in the rock face, has views over the coast and Mama's homemade cooking, with dishes such as traditional Caprese salad and boat-fresh seafood served on tables topped with bright-yellow tablecloths (mains from £13; @ristorantelegrottelle). It has to be JK Place, a white-fronted, cliffside boutique hotel that is a short walk from the Marina Grande port. Some of its 22 rooms command views over the Gulf of Naples and the marina, others the mountains. There's also an excellent spa, as well as JKitchen, an alfresco restaurant where top-notch Mediterranean dishes on the menu include black garlic tagliolini and carnaroli rice cooked in lemon-peel broth (mains from £36, B&B doubles from £1,129; The falanghina wine at Da Gelsomina, a family-owned hotel and trattoria in the hillside area of La Migliera, is a favourite — homemade with grapes grown in the on-site vineyard. It's a remote spot — get there on foot (it is 30 minutes' walk from Anacapri) or call the restaurant to arrange being picked by its shuttle bus (mains from £16; Bar Quisi, at the historic Grand Hotel Quisisana in Capri town, is great for people-watching, especially if you can get a table on its glamorous outdoor terrace, which faces the entrance to the lively Via Camerelle. This place is also a celebrity magnet, with royals, actors and writers (including Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway) among its former guests (
