This Positano hotel acts as a splendid base from which to explore the delightful Amalfi Coast, with its abundance of fashionable beaches and enticing views. The 80 beautiful rooms at the Hotel Conca D'Ora are each equipped with hairdryer, TV, and direct-line telephone, and every single room enjoys a breathtaking view over the Amalfi coastline itself. Hotel Conca D'Oro, Salerno
Set in Nuoro province, on the beguiling Mediterranean island of Sardinia, the Hotel Su Lithu offers four-star accommodation in a superbly green and relaxed environment near the town of Bitti. Surrounded by trees, set in its own grounds in this lightly populated part of the island, the hotel offers modern comforts and a flavour of the real Sardinia (Sardegna). Hotel Su Lithu, Nuoro
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
Hotel des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse, is a luxurious five-star hotel with its own private beach in the ancient Isle of Ortigia, Syracuse. There are 80 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, many with fabulous sea views and each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse
Within easy reach of the sea, the Hotel Lidomare has 15 stylish, comfortable rooms with bathroom and/or shower, satellite TV, safe, air conditioning, minibar, direct-dial phone, central heating and Jacuzzi. The Hotel Lidomare also has three holiday apartments in Lone, near two of the top beaches on the Amalfi coast. Hotel Lidomare, Salerno
This prestigious four-star hotel near Venice is located directly on the beach in a quiet area of the resort named in honour of Gina Lollobrigida. The excellent amenities of Lido di Jesolo are immediately on hand and Venice is reachable by boat in around 30 minutes from here. Park Hotel Brasilia, Venice
Hotel Falier, Venice (Venezia) offers welcoming, well-priced B&B-style accommodation in a convenient central location not far from the famous Frari church. There are 19 en-suite, air-conditioned rooms at this Venice hotel, all with direct-dial phone line and satellite TV. Hotel Falier, Venice
Perfectly situated for the visitor to Naples, this Italian hotel sits just 1km from Naples Capodichino Airport. A fine modern hotel created within a nineteenth century farmhouse, the Charming International Hotel, Naples offers something for the family and the business traveller alike. Charming International Hotel, Naples
