The Weber Ambassador is a four-star luxury Capri hotel, right on the beach at Marina Piccola ... arguably the best beach on Capri. Hotel Weber Ambassador, Naples
This hotel in Marsala, Sicily is perfect for travellers wishing to experience the peaceful solitude of the Sicilian countryside and base themselves close to one of the region's most charming towns. Once a fortified villa complete with a turreted tower, this hotel stands among acres of parkland and vineyards. Hotel Resort Baglio Oneto, Trapani
The town of Francavilla in the heart of the beautiful Alcantara valley is in ideal base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The lively seaside resort of Taormina and the breathtaking volcano of Mount Etna are both only 20 kilometres away, and there is local natural beauty to be found at the nearby olive-groved gorges. Hotel D Orange D Alcantara, Messina
The Aldebaran Family Hotel is a small, friendly modern hotel set in rolling countryside between Syracuse and Floridia. There are nine bright, comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and safety-deposit box. Aldebaran Family Hotel, Syracuse
The charming Hotel Posta is ideally located on the edge of the Island of Ortigia close to the harbour. There are 14 clean, comfortable rooms, all simply furnished and with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, direct-dial telephone and internet link. Hotel Posta, Syracuse
Hotel Akrabello is a pleasant Mediterranean-style hotel on the Italian island of Sicily. The hotel is set a little way outside Agrigento in the Parco Angeli district of Villagio Mose. The Valley of the Temples is two kilometres from here, and Agrigento's attractive beach lies just three kilometres away. Hotel Akrabello, Agrigento
Hotel Albatross is a striking modern hotel a short distance from Syracuse's ancient centre. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms, each with luxurious en-suite facilities plus cable/satellite TV and direct-dial telephone. Hotel Albatros, Syracuse
The Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo is a sumptuous four-star hotel just 2km from the centre of this exclusive resort. There are 115 luxurious rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe and minibar. Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo, Sassari
