Venice - The perfect base for your vacation in La Serenissima, this is one of the most historically fascinating hotels in Venice, Italy. Villa delle Palme. Villa delle Palme, Venice
Set in a beachside suburb of the ancient town of Syracuse (Siracusa), the Hotel Villamare is decorated with Sicilian fabrics, rugs and drapes, giving a feeling of a comfortable home away from home. The seafront is just a few minutes walk from your hotel door, but if you get tired of sunbathing you can always make the trip into downtown Syracuse. Hotel Villamare, Syracuse
Just minutes from Taormina, Sicily, the Hotel Lido Mediterranee is a superior four-star hotel set on a private beach overlooking a peaceful bay. There are 72 spacious, well-appointed rooms, many with balcony and all with en-suite facilities, internet link, telephone and TV. Hotel Lido Mediterranee, Messina
Conveniently located for both the baroque churches of the old town and the modern boutiques of the commercial centre, this hotel in Ragusa boasts 90 modern rooms with marbled floors, mood lighting and all modern conveniences. Mediterraneo Palace Hotel, Ragusa
Hotel Balocco has fabulous views over the glamorous harbour of Porto Cervo, capital of Sardinia's beautiful Costa Smeralda. There are 34 spacious rooms, many with balconies and all with en-suite bathroom, direct-dial phone, cable/satellite TV and safety-deposit box. Hotel Balocco, Sassari
You'll be guaranteed a taste of history in this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel, housed in a former convent dating back to the 17th century. Conveniently located for all the sights of this historic city, the Hotel Sorella Luna features 12 rooms decorated with antique Sicilian furniture and tasteful ornaments. Hotel Sorella Luna, Syracuse
Step through the vaulted arches and limestone portico of this Syracuse (Siracusa) hotel and be transported back into medieval Sicily. Rooms are designed with antique furniture and in a rustic style with views across the terracotta skyline of this charming suburb of Sicily's most ancient city. Hotel Alla Giudecca, Syracuse
An hotel in Agrigento, Sicily with a quite marvellous location, The Dioscuri Bay Palace hotel is a beautifully appointed four-star establishment. Located on the coast, it has terrific views out to the Valley of the Temples. Dioscuri Bay Palace, Agrigento
