Hotel Mion is a luxurious four-star hotel in the pretty resort of Silvi Marina close to Pescara. The hotel has 64 spacious rooms, including five suites, all with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable television and a well-stocked minibar. Hotel Mion, Teramo
Swimming pool
Hotel Villa Bellavista lies in a quiet part of the pretty Amalfi Coast town of Praiano, surrounded by olive groves and lemon trees. Spacious, sunny, rooms with marvellous sea views from their balconies. Hotel Villa Bellavista, Salerno
Sleeps 10+
An hotel in Rome just five minutes from the central station at Stazione Termini, the Hotel Caracciolo is ideally placed for getting into, out of, and around the Eternal City. This hotel in Italy provides three-star comfort and a family focus. Hotel Caracciolo, Rome
An 18th century mansion evoking the splendour of the golden age of the Riviera del Brenta. Elegantly restored, it is a superb choice among Dolo hotels near Venice, Italy. Hotel Villa Gasparini, Venice
Hotel Club Li Graniti on the stunning Baja Sardinia has 54 elegant rooms, all with balcony, private bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and a relaxed piano-bar. There is also a wellness centre with gymnasium plus a range of relaxing treatments. Hotel Club Li Graniti, Sassari
This comfortable three-star hotel in Trentino-Alto Adige lies about a mile from Lake Garda, in a little town surrounded by glorious mountain scenery. There is plenty in the way of opportunities for outdoor pursuits in the area and the hotel has a private beach where guests can borrow surfboards and hire watersports equipment. Hotel Zanella, Trento
This hotel in Rimini is right on the seafront and also a short walk away from the old town and many shops in the city. It has some great facilities including a spa and outdoor play area for children and there is a swimming pool on the nearest beach. Hotel Ambra, Rimini
Hotel Terme Metropole is a five-star spa hotel in Italy, with five thermal swimming pools in its generous grounds. There are 100 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with telephone, TV, internet point, personal safe and minibar, and the hotel has an elegant restaurant plus a bar and night club. Hotel Terme Metropole, Padua







