The Marad Hotel is conveniently located in Torre del Greco - a short distance from Naples and not far from Pompeii and Herculaneum. There are 74 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, satellite/cable TV, direct-dial phone line, internet modem link, hairdryer and minibar. Marad Hotel, Naples
Stromboli is known as the 'Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea' because its volcano is almost permanently active. The Hotel Villaggio Stromboli is a unique, three-star establishment in between two solidified lava flows on this Aeolian Island off northern Sicily. Hotel Villaggio Stromboli, Messina
This fine four-star hotel near Venice is situated close to the beach at Lido di Jesolo. The city of Venice is within easy reach for a day trip or excursion and Lido di Jesolo has over ten miles of fine, sandy beaches and excellent amenities including a golf course and a fabulous waterpark. Hotel Monaco and Quisisana, Venice
The Hotel des Artistes is close to Naples' famous Duomo where the famous "miracle of the blood of San Gennaro" takes place each year. Set in a pretty historic building, there are 10 tastefully decorated, spacious rooms all with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Des Artistes, Naples
This hotel in Rome is located in the centre of the city but away from the urban noise, tucked away on a peaceful residential side street. The hotel is within a short distance of the Spanish Steps, the Barberini Square, The Pantheon, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. Sofitel Roma, Rome
Located close to the beautiful mountain town of Aosta, this small, three-star hotel offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities, set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-topped Alps. Hotel Nordend, Aosta
Lake Garda - the Hotel Touring offers two star short-stay and bed and breakfast vacation accommodation on the shores of Italy's largest lake. Clean water, a host of watersports and beautiful scenery. Hotel Touring, Brescia
Hotel Derby, Florence - the two-star Hotel Derby is in the city's heart, a short stroll from the Cathedral, the Medici Chapel, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. This is a central, budget holiday base in Tuscany. Hotel Derby, Florence, Florence
