Actually facing the sea, this Sicily hotel has wonderful sea views from the balconies of its rooms and is superbly located at Scoglitti, near ancient Kamarina, on Sicily's south coast near Ragusa. Inland, Ragusa and Noto are the most famous of the Baroque towns with narrow streets and beautiful eighteenth century architecture. Hotel Mida, Ragusa
In a quiet area of Sirmione, on the banks of Lake Garda, the Hotel Smeraldo is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. It has 22 comfortable rooms with a wide range of amenities, a swimming pool, children's play area and a large garden. Guests can also take advantage of facilities offered at the adjacent Hotel La Paul. Hotel Smeraldo, Brescia
Close to the Corso Buenos Aires, the Hotel Felice Casati is well placed for both leisure and business travel. A subway journey from the nearby Porta Venezia station will take you straight to the exhibition centres. Hotel Felice Casati, Milan
Tuscany - This 3-star hotel lies near the Duomo in the historical centre of Florence, and within strolling distance of the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. Hotel Benivieni. Hotel Benivieni, Florence
Hotel Corallo is a pleasant hotel in Italy, offering comfortable three-star accommodation in the attractive seaside resort of Pietra Ligure, on Italy's Ligurian (northern Mediterranean coast). Hotel Corallo, Savona
This attractive mountain hotel near Bolzano (Bozen) is a real haven for hikers. It's set amid stunning mountain scenery and the area is full of lovely trails and paths through the gorgeous Tyrolean countryside. Hotel Regina, Bolzano
Situated in the pretty Sorrento village of Vico Equense, the three-star Astoria Hotel puts you in the heart of the enchanting scenery of the Gulf of Naples. Occupying a superb position, with glimpses of the blue waters of the Mediterranean and of Mount Vesuvius, this family hotel in Sorrento has been in the same hands since the 1930s. Astoria Hotel, Naples
Hotel Residence is a charming three star hotel in Puglia, offering self-catering accommodation in a rural setting close to the pretty town of Turi. There are 11 mini-apartments in the picturesque countryside around the hotel, which has extensive gardens, an outdoor pool and tennis courts. Holiday Residence, Bari
