“We asked global travellers if they knew of a piece of land or property anywhere in the world that would be suitable for Amberlair. The response was even more widespread than our first crowdfunded decision, and we were ecstatic! The first submissions turned out to be Spain, Italy and South Africa. We sent them back out to the crowd, giving everyone a chance to vote for their favorite. With a huge amount of participation, we watched the numbers come in. It was a nailbiter, but in the end, we had a winner. The world’s first crowdsourced boutique hotel would be in Italy! Completely overjoyed, we packed our bags and spent six weeks traveling through Italy, exploring every last inch of the country. The result? We fell in love with Puglia. The southeastern heel of the Italian boot, Puglia is rich in history, which we noticed right away in its beautiful, ancient architecture and friendly people. We could almost see the Amberlair boutique hotel – your hotel – resting somewhere amidst a sea of olive trees and vineyards. Because Puglia offers world class wine and cuisine, fascinating cultural experiences and gorgeous scenery, we knew we had made the right choice.”

Kristin Lindenberg and Marcus Orbé 
Founders and soon to be hosts
Amberlair Boutique Hotels