Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez staying at iconic White Lotus hotel for honeymoon: Report
Why Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez chose Sicily?
Bezos first fell in love with the area last year while sailing near the Aeolian Islands. The town's old-world charm and quiet glamour clearly left an impression. A source told the Daily Beast that the newlyweds arrived at the hotel after boarding Bezos' $500 million superyacht Koru.
The San Domenico Palace is no stranger to the spotlight. Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Greta Garbo once stayed there. Oscar Wilde too. And in 2017, it hosted the G7 summit.
Luxury, star power and some backlash
Rooms at the hotel can cost upwards of $8,000 per night, but that's just a fraction of what this wedding cost. Sanchez's engagement ring alone is estimated at $3 to $5 million, according to People. Their ceremony brought in about 200 guests, many arriving via private jet or yacht. Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were among those seen.
But not everyone was thrilled.
Locals in Venice pushed back against the scale of the wedding, fearing disruption and more overtourism. The backlash was so strong, the festivities were moved from central Venice to a quieter location, the Arsenale on San Giorgio Maggiore island.
Now in Sicily, the couple appears to be keeping things low-key. After the whirlwind in Venice, this quiet stretch of coastline offers the kind of privacy only a few places can still provide.
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FAQs:
1. Where are Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez honeymooning?
The couple is honeymooning at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily.
2. Why is San Domenico Palace famous?
Apart from its stunning location and history, the hotel gained global fame as the central setting of HBO's The White Lotus Season 2.
3. Who attended Jeff Bezos' wedding?
Roughly 200 guests including Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians, Ivanka Trump, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman were part of the high-profile Venice event.
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