This romantic, elegant three-star hotel offers panoramic views of the sparkling Gula of Diano Marina and unrivalled access to some of the region's superb sporting activities. Hotel Golfo e Palme, Imperia
Hotel Fortunella is a welcoming family-run hotel in Italy. Lying in the pretty beach resort of Lido di Camaiore, on Tuscany's Versilian Riviera, it has 25 bright, spacious rooms. Hotel Fortunella, Lucca
The Hotel Villa Diana is an attractive, bijou hotel on the Aeolian Island of Lipari off the coast of northern Sicily. Located 400 metres from the main road, and only a kilometre from Lipari town's pretty little harbour, the Villa Diana has just 12 neat bedrooms, all overlooking the garden and sun terrace. Hotel Villa Diana, Messina
Grand Hotel Tettuccio is one of Montecatini Terme's most elegant four-star hotels. Set in a tranquil area of the Parco delle Terme (the site of the thermal spas) and with marvellous views over the Tuscan countryside, this is an ideal base for exploring both the spa town and Tuscany's other famous historic cities. Grand Hotel Tettuccio, Pistoia
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
This Italian hotel has a superb location on the Bay of Naples, looking directly onto the Castel dell'Ovo. This is four-star comfort in the heart of Naples, with a rooftop pool, a superb restaurant offering a winning mix of Neapolitan and international cuisine, a well-equipped fitness centre, and plenty of facilities for the children Hotel Royal Continental, Naples
The newly renovated Hotel Cordova is a perfect hotel in Florence for single travellers, couples or families. Offering comfort and luxury within a fine old building on the Via Cavour, your air conditioned room is within a few minutes walk of the Ponte Vecchio, the Accademia delle Belle Arti and the Duomo. Hotel Cordova, Florence
The Jolly Hotel is a mid-size four-star hotel in Italy located close to Ravenna's historic city centre. It has 84 superior rooms, each with luxurious en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, internet connection, direct-dial telephone and a minibar. Jolly Hotel, Ravenna
