Aeolian Islands — Fascinating hotel with 3-star holiday accommodation on the Isle of Lipari, just north of Sicily. Sun, sea and history combine to make this the perfect, romantic vacation in Italy. Hotel Oriente. Hotel Oriente, Messina
Hotel Ancora is a three-star hotel in the village of Molina di Fiemme. Close to the ski slopes, there are plenty of outdoor activities on hand and the hotel has its own small health suite with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and spa pool. There are 40 comfortable en-suite rooms, all with TV and phone. Hotel Ancora, Trento
Tuscany - this small, friendly country hotel in the scenic countryside north of Lucca has friendly staff, a swimming pool and a restaurant. Hotel Villa Volpi - a wonderfully romantic Italian holiday stop-over. Hotel Villa Volpi, Lucca
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Hotel Villa Aurea is a very comfortable four-star hotel complex in Tuscany, set in gorgeous parkland close to Cortona. This Italian hotel has a luxurious spa with a wide range of relaxing and de-stressing treatments as well as a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aurea, Arezzo
The Russo Palace Hotel has a glorious waterfront location on Venice's Lido (Lido di Venezia), overlooking the lagoon. Saint Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is just 15 minutes from here and the Lido's sandy beach is just five minutes away. Russo Palace Hotel, Venice
This Rome hotel is a recently remodelled building in the centre of the Eternal City. Situated on the Via Principe Anedeo, close to the Piazza della Repubblica, many of the town's top attractions are within walking distance. For those that are further afield, the Termini Station is close at hand for easy access. Hotel Teti, Rome
This welcoming, family-run hotel in northern Italy's Trento province has just 11 guest rooms and a homely, warm atmosphere. All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities as well as direct-dial telephone, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and cable/satellite TV. Hotel Garni Rosa, Trento
The Hotel Villa Patrizia, Siena is the perfect combination. It offers easy access to the centre of the medieval city, yet is set in its own wooded parklands. This nineteenth century mansion has been elegantly transformed into a refined, classical Italian hotel, equally suitable for a relaxing vacation or for business meetings. Hotel Villa Patrizia, Siena
