Situated on the northern coast of Sardinia, Hotel le Dune overlooks the islands of Spargi and Budelli, and the coast of Corsica. It offers both rooms and apartments for rent on a nightly and a weekly basis. Hotel Le Dune, Sassari
Sleeps 1+ to 10+
Conveniently located for both the spas and for the centre of town, Hotel Mediterraneo offers modern comfort yet still retains the classic appeal of yesteryear. Hotel Mediterraneo, Pistoia
Swimming pool
Hotel Villa Bellavista lies in a quiet part of the pretty Amalfi Coast town of Praiano, surrounded by olive groves and lemon trees. Spacious, sunny, rooms with marvellous sea views from their balconies. Hotel Villa Bellavista, Salerno
Sleeps 10+
Offering comfortable three star accommodation in 24 rooms hotel Il Giglio, close to Senigallia, is welcoming and friendly with a young multilingual staff. Hotel Il Giglio, Ancona
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Another new hotel inside the walls of Lucca, Hotel San Martino is a small, family-run hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Albergo San Martino, Lucca
Hotel Vecchia Cartiera. This hotel, in the centre of Colle Val d'Elsa, is housed in an ancient paper mill, carefully restored to provide a comfortable hotel and restaurant. Thirty eight bedrooms, air conditioning. Hotel Vecchia Cartiera, Siena
Hotel delle Muse offers modern, comfortable 3-star hotel accommodation in Rome's Parioli district. Excellent facilities and a restaurant with a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Hotel delle Muse, Rome
In the heart of Venice, the Hotel Antiche Figure has delightful 3-star vacation accommodation - with splendid views of the Grand Canal, and within strolling distance of Venice's major attractions. Hotel Antiche Figure, Venice