Summer, especially July and August, is Portofino’s high season.
The warm weather and sunny skies attract hordes of tourists, so be prepared for crowds and higher prices. To experience the town at a more relaxed pace, consider visiting during the shoulder seasons in spring or early fall when the weather is still pleasant, and the crowds are thinner.
A property might have a resident bison herd as its welcome committee, a flock of friendly flamingos photobombing on the reg, or even an adolescent elephant thinking it’s cool to drink from the pool. Why not? After all, it’s an animal’s world. We’re just living in it. From Alaska to Africa, these 13 hotels and resorts allow you to binge-watch wildlife to your heart’s content.