The very comfortable, state-of-the-art Hotel Le Palme, Arona, is one of the finest Lake Maggiore hotels, Italy. Just 2km from Arona, its 48 rooms over two floors offer something for everyone. Hotel Le Palme, Novara
The Alpino Hotel & Restaurant is situated in the centre of Barga, a small hilltop town 25km north of Lucca. Albergo Ristorante Alpino, Lucca
Venice — a bed and breakfast holiday hotel offering an unbeatable position just minutes from the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. Hotel Alex. Hotel Alex, Venice
Deep in the Tuscan countryside, yet just a stone's throw from Florence, Empoli and Prato, Country Hotel Il Borgo provides Tuscany rental properties, with a pool, ideal for relaxing working holidays, or for a family break. Country Hotel Il Borgo, Florence
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Residence San Sivino offers holiday apartments in a hotel/residence on the shores of fabulous Lake Garda. Extensive gardens slope down to the sandy beaches, and there are extensive facilities and activies, for adults and children both. Residence San Sivino, Brescia
Hotel Villa San Michele is a four-star hotel, set within a 14th century antique villa, 2 kilometres from the centre of Lucca. Swimming pool and tennis courts. Hotel Villa San Michele, Lucca
Da Elisa alle Sette Arti offers fine art-deco styled accommodation within the walls of Lucca. Single, double, triple and family rooms available on a traditional affittacamere basis. Da Elisa alle Sette Arti, Lucca
Sleeps 1 to 10+
Al Bastini is a beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse set in seven acres of terraced hillside close to the mediaeval walled city of Lucca. Heated swimming pool, air conditioning. Al Bastini, Lucca
Sleeps 8 to 10+
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