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ypically Italian
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Typically Italian Holidays
Typically Italian Holidays Britaly House 8-10 London Road Peterborough PE2 8AR Reservations: 01733 315522 Fax: 01733 311321 Email: sales@typicallyitalian.com
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elcome It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. Or call our UK office for assistance.
Welcome to Typically Italian Holidays Benvenuti and welcome to Typically Italian Holidays 2009. Following on from our successful 2008 brochure I am glad to bring you an even bigger and better programme with some fabulous new resorts and accommodation. My team and I have spent a lot of time travelling through Italy this year finding exciting new properties and regions that I am sure you will fall in love with just as we have. My personal favourite regions are Romangna and Umbria in the heart of Italy. With our brochure we leave you in charge. Most of our hotels allow you to stay as long as you like and you can travel with which ever airline you choose from low cost services to scheduled flights or you may prefer to take the train or your own car, the choice is yours. With your Travel Agent we will put together and advise you on what would be the best package for you.
If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. 9. Our Liability to You
With over 24 years experience of selling holidays to Italy, we have not lost any of our values and continue to sell and do business the traditional way. Every one of our hotels is visited personally. We speak to every hotel owner or manger and negotiate the best room rates possible. For me when I choose a hotel the most important thing I say to myself is “would I bring my own family here for a holiday” if the answer is yes and after doing our checks the hotel will be considered for the brochure. We try to know each of our hotels from top to toe and they know us and the level of service we expect for our clients.
(b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our offices Britaly Travel Limited, Britaly House 8-10 London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AR.
Italy is not just our job...
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with passport, visa or immigration requirements. NAMES GIVEN TO US SHOULD MATCH THOSE ON YOUR PASSPORTS 12. Your responsibility
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of twice the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to (a) The contractual terms of the companies which provide the transportation for your travel arrangements.These terms are incorporated into this contract; and
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If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. 11. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements
If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.
No need to spend hours on the internet guessing if the hotel is good quality or cheaper elsewhere. Just pop into your local travel agent and let them take the strain of booking your Italian holiday.
I look forward to booking your next holiday
10. Personal Injury unconnected with your booked travel arrangements
Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us.Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk
We want all our customers to have an enjoyable holiday. Please remember that all clients are responsible for their own actions and the effect they may have on others. If we (other persons in authority) reasonably believe a customer’s behaviour is disruptive or affects others, is threatening or abusive or is likely to damage property, we may end that customers holiday.This could mean that the customer will be prevented from using the accommodation or transport arranged. If this happens we will not pay compensation or meet expenses incurred as a result. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of its return flight. 13. The brochure Description of the facilities provided at the hotels and all information are in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy. However it is possible that hotels, restaurants and spas (over whom we have no control) may wish to change their facilities (eg pools may close for maintenance). In some cases the operation of air conditioning or central heating is at the discretion of the management. Public holidays or religious festivals may also effect the operation of resort or hotel facilities.
Daniele Broccoli
...it’s our way of life!
Director
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ll roads lead to Rome
Reservations 01733 315522
Tailor your holiday - Please ask us to quote on the cost of return flights from your local airport or for train travel Let’s fly Typically Italian is pleased to work with every airline that flies to Italy from national carriers to low cost airlines. With over 300 flights a week from the UK to Italy this means we can offer you more choice and even better value with total flexibility.
Lets drive With today’s many options to cross the channel and Europe’s modern road system, taking your own car to Italy has never been easier. In no time you will be touring those Italian roads and filling up your boot with wine and goodies for when you get back home.
Great train adventure Many of our holiday destinations can be reached by rail. Sit back and relax on board a highspeed train through some amazing countryside. Rather than making an immediate connection, you may prefer to break your journey in Paris for a night or two. Italy’s efficient rail network means we can offer you multi-centre holidays.
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esorts at a glance Lake Maggiore
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Umbria Lake Trasimeno Lake Bolsena Romagna Tuscany Italian Beaches Sorrento Sicily Sardinia Escorted Tours Lakes Venice Verona Bologna Siena Florence Rome
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Ravenna Milano Maritima & Cervia Forli Marina di Pietrasanta
Bagno di Romagna Lake Trasimeno Assisi Spoleto
Baia Sardinia Olbia Punta Ottiolu
Naples Amalfi Sorrento Positano
Muravera Costa Rei Castiadas Cagliari
Palermo Cefalu Taormina Catania Siracusa
Have total freedom. Hire a car HERTZ CODE
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£163 £187 £229 £257
£202 £235 £287 £320
£272 £313 £384 £432
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Car Hire - What you need to know • The basic group B cars can accommodate up to four passengers – for touring holidays we recommend that you upgrade to a larger car for comfort and luggage space. • All cars are left hand drive. • A deposit is required of €700.00 (In cash or on a credit card). (No excess) • Rates are fully inclusive of Unlimited mileage, SUPER CDW, Theft Protection, Airport Charges, Local Tax. One Way rental allowed for groups B,C,D,N. Please note that the tolerance times between pick up & drop off of cars is 59 minutes and charges for late returns can be very expensive. • International drop off subject to a fee. • DRIVER: Minimum age 25 years – TWO drivers allowed FREE – No maximum age. • YOUNG Drivers (23-24 years) allowed with a local charge of €15.00+tax per day. Maximum charge €150.00+tax per rental. Delivery to Hotels/Out of Hours is available at an extra charge please request a quote. EXCESS LIABILITY for THEFT: All groups €800.00 (incl TAX). • Several levels of optional Personal Accident insurance are available. If required, the amount should be paid locally. • Ensure the vehicle has a full tank of fuel on collection & at the end of the rental. If the car does not have a full tank at the time of pick up, please advise the rental office so they can record this on the rental agreement. (Do this before taking the vehicle as this cannot be rectified afterwards). You will be given the opportunity to purchase a full tank of fuel in advance; this is known as F.P.O & takes away the task of having to return the vehicle with a full tank. Please note that no refund can be given on unused fuel at the end of the rental. • Ensure that you have a valid E.E.C. driving licence, as well as a valid major credit card. If you have one of the new style card driving licences you must present this along with the paperwork. • Upon collection of the vehicle from the collection office it is advisable to make a quick inspection of the exterior and general condition of the vehicle, if you are not satisfied, notify the rental company so they can rectify the matter. • A formal written report must be supplied in the event of an accident with a 3rd party or damage caused to the vehicle giving particulars • Extra charges for child safety seats will be charged at €55.00 Local laws decree that babies 0-9 months must be carried in a baby seat, children 10 months – 4 years must have a baby/child seat and children under 10 years old should not travel in the front of the car unless in a rear facing child seat. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY We wish to stress that when the keys are returned to the hire desk at the end of the rental, the client must ensure that he / she formally closes the rental contract and is given the formal rental closure notice. This document will firstly, confirm details of any extra charges which will be made on the credit card, and secondly will now be required along with a copy of the rental contract in the event of any customer service issues. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your credit card being debited an excess charge.
One weeks car hire from £272
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eddings -
Why should you get married in Italy?
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f you are considering getting married abroad, Italy has many romantic locations that can help to enhance your special day. We are able to offer a tailor-made wedding service in the Lake Garda, Tuscany, Sorrento, Sicily and Adriatic Riviera areas. While we are more than happy to use our experience to advise and help you plan the ceremony and celebration of your dreams, the choice and decisions are yours to make. It is possible to mix Italian and English traditions to create your own unique and memorable day weather it is an intimate occasion for just the two of you or for your family and friends as well. We will give you advice and assistance for all your legal and religious requirements which include preparation of the required documentation in England, Italian administration fees, British consulate fees and interpreter services during the sworn declaration and at the wedding ceremony. By utilizing our contacts in Italy, we can provide additional wedding services such as flowers, photographic and video coverage of your wedding, hairdressing and beauty treatments, carriages, children’s entertainment and music. The wedding breakfast can reflect not only your preferred dishes but also a combination of traditional Italian and regional dishes. Subject to your requirements, we can advise on suitable dishes for formal banquets or festive buffets. Italian cuisine is inclined to vary between regions and it is possible to take advantage of these variations to serve dishes that would be considered expensive luxuries in England.
Hotels marked with this symbol have wedding packages available.
Wedding Ceremonies There are different types of wedding ceremonies: Religious Ceremony - non Catholic Ceremonies can be organized on request. The Italian authorities do not recognize the religious ceremonies of some denominations in which case for the marriage to be valid a civil ceremony is required prior to the religious one.
Catholic Religious Ceremony The Catholic Church requires more documentation than if you were to get married in England and this therefore requires additional administrative time.
Civil Ceremony This ceremony takes place in Town Halls and is conducted by the Mayor or his officials in Italian therefore an official interpreter is required.
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Italy is not just our job... it’s our way of life!
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mbria the beautiful green heart of Italy
This unique land locked region has captivated our hearts, bodies and minds! Come and discover for yourself this beautiful region, with winding roads crossing rolling hills linking the picturesque medieval villages and the chance to try many local gastronomic delicacies.
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mbria
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iscover the beautiful green heart of Italy. This unique land locked region has one-third of its territory taken up by mountainous rugged countryside, while the rest is covered with picturesque rolling hills with olive groves and vineyards.
The many winding roads lead to fortified battlements, monastries, impressive mediaeval towns perched on top of rolling hills and cities steeped in tradition and history, unchanged for centuries. Umbria is is also renowned for its literature and gastronomy. Food lovers may try many specialties, including the highly prized Castelluccio lentils, the famous pork and salami products and the black truffle.
BETTONA CITTA DELLA PIEVE
SPOLETO ASSISI
ROME 176km 184km 135km 170km
PERUGIA 23km 55km 63km 26km
Rimini
Lake Trasimeno
Perugia Citta della Pieve
Assisi Bettona
Lake Bolsena Spoleto
On your Doorstep Bettona Perugia Citta della Pieve Clitunno Spoleto Assisi
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Perugia 14 27 34 39 20
distances in miles
Assisi 10 20 40 22 29 -
Siena 79 65 71 98 103 80
One weeks car hire from ÂŁ272
Arezzo 67 53 57 89 94 71
Orvieto 43 50 70 56 -
Spoleto 73 39 40
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mbria
Spoleto
One of the most beautiful Italian mediaeval towns, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Developed on the original Roman road connecting Rome with Rimini, the many different regimes of rule have created the city’s diverse architecture producing the perfect combination of art,culture and history. The Duomo, also known as the church of Saint Peter, has one of the most elegant façades in Umbria from the 5th century. Spoleto is known for its love of the arts. Don't forget the famous Spoleto festival, a celebration of dance, theatre, opera, music and the visual arts all showcased at the Festival of Two Worlds held every July and August.
Perugia As the capital of landlocked Umbria, Perugia a perfectly preserved, historic town dominating the Tiber Valley from high on a rough hill inhabited ever since prehistoric times. Today Perugia is a modern and cosmopolitan city proud of its historical traditions and beautiful buildings. You will find layer upon layer of history still in use alongside our hectic modern world. Renaissance palaces have been turned into shops and modern escalators put into mediaeval remains. Despite a rich heritage and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, in summer you can visit without tourist hordes. The Art’s are very important within the city. The famous painter Pietro Vannucci, was a native of Perugia. He decorated the local Sala del Cambio with a beautiful series of frescoes. Today Perugia hosts a 10 day jazz festival in July and in October the whole town goes chocolate crazy during the nine-day event, Eurochocolate.
Città della Pieve At the centre of the mediaeval village, still today encircled by the walls of the 13th century, the narrowest streets in Italy can be found. The churches and palazzi were built of red brick within a fairly short span of time, from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance. The church Duomo dedicated to the Saints Gervasio and Protasio rises high above the ancient roofs accompanied by the gothic Romanesque bell tower. Inside the church, works can be found by two great painters from Città della Pieve and other works of the Renaissance.
Bettona The town dates back to ancient Etruscan origins, believed to have been founded around the 7th and 8th centuries B.C. Today this small town still retains a complete circuit of mediaeval walls including substantial portions of the original Etruscan walls and is noted for its walled gardens This town makes a great base for exploring the countryside but in the town you should take time a visit to the church of St. Mary Maggiore, the small art collection in the Palace of the Podestà and the excellent museum of mostly mediaeval and Renaissance paintings.
Assisi The town is great for wandering and exploring. Its narrow and steep lanes are picturesque and full of hidden restaurants, faded frescoes and stunning views. After the earthquake it suffered in 1997, Assisi has been carefully rebuilt and restored; There are still repairs being carried out and work on some of Assisi's frescoes will go on for years. You don't have to be a pilgrim to appreciate Assisi, but it helps if you have some interest in churches. For hundreds of years Assisi has been dominated by the unpretentious figure of St. Francis, whose followers filled the little town with churches, monasteries and shrines. Assisi's churches are numerous as are the Roman excavations, which can be seen in the town's little museum. As well as archaeological finds the museum gives access to a tunnel running under the modern piazza. Here you walk on the original surface of the Roman Forum. For the best views over the town visit the Rocca Maggiore, a large fortress towering above Assisi and providing a spectacular view over the surrounding hills and valleys. Or head up the slopes of Monte Subasio from Piazza Matteotti. After a steep uphill walk to the gateway in the town wall, a map will show you a route leading to Eremo delle Carceri, where St. Francis retreated for prayer. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Assisi. Don't take the most obvious tourist options, walk further away from the Basilica di San Francesco and follow the signs pointing down the narrow lanes directing you to Assisi's many small restaurants and pizzerias.
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otel Clitunno -
★★★★
Spoleto
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ecently renovated this 18th century building is situated in the heart of Spoleto city. The wonderful location of this stylish friendly hotel allows you to walk to the theatres, Piazza Mercato, café’s and the Cathedral. After a busy day exploring the area you can relax in one of the hotels two 1st floor terraces giving a choice of people watching in the piazza or enjoying the rolling hills. Combining classical and modern styles the public rooms are perfect to read a book and enjoy a coffee. The elegant restaurant “San Lorenzo” offers an à la Carte menu with traditional dishes of the Umbrian region and also specialises in gluten free meals. All 52 Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, television, minibar and hairdryer. Lift access to some floors only
Hotel Clitunno PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
08/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 14/07
15/07 - 20/07
21/07 - 30/10
31/10 - 20/12
£37.00
£40.00
£60.00
£40.00
£37.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £ 17.00 per day. Half board available from £17.00 pppd. Upgraded rooms available on request. REDUCTIONS - 3rd bed 0-2yrs stay free, 3-6yrs 30% off, 6yrs and over 20% off
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otel Ilgo -
★★★
Perugia
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ocated in a quiet residential part of town surrounded by tall trees but close to the mediaeval city and just minutes away using the courtesy shuttle service. The comfortable and homely atmosphere ensures a relaxing stay. After a busy morning sightseeing guests can relax on the roof top sun terrace with cocktails from the bar, and enjoy panoramic views over the city. The bright and cosy “I Girasoli” restaurant offers national and regional dishes with an amazing vegetarian and gluten free menu, all complimented by a large wine cellar. All 80 rooms have a balcony, air conditioning, satellite TV, wireless Internet connection, phone, refrigerator, safe, climate control and hairdryer.
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Hotel Ilgo PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
02/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 19/07
20/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 02/11
03/11 - 28/12
£47.00
£59.00
£47.00
£59.00
£47.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double rooms single use £19.00 pn. HB and FB available from £8.00 per person per day. REDUCTIONS - 3rd bed 0-5yrs stay free, 6-14yrs 40% off, adults 30% off
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ocanda Della Posta -
★★★★
Perugia
n the very heart of Perugia this is one of the most beautiful and ancient buildings located facing the famous Corso Vannucci. Dating back to the 18th century, "Posta", was home to stage coaches used for transporting passengers and postal documents throughout Italy. Many famous personalities of that period have stayed at the Hotel while visiting Perugia, including the poets Heinse and Goethe, the philosopher Humboldt and Fred III of Prussia. Since then, several changes have taken place, but renovations have ensured the "Locanda della Posta" has maintained its charm, antiquity and exclusiveness All 39 rooms are equipped with classical style furniture climate control, double glazing, phone, safe, Wifi connection, colour TV and minibar
Locanda Della Posta PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM M/WEEK
JAN - FEB
MAR - 19 JULY
20 JULY - AUG
SEP - OCT
NOV - DEC
£61.00
£78.00
£61.00
£78.00
£61.00
ALL YEAR ROUND
DOUBLE ROOM W/END
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£64.00
Ask us about flight packages, any airline - any airport
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ttavi Country House -
Apartments
near Perugia
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nly 8 km from the city of Perugia, the property is restored in total sympathy with history and the rural traditions of this turn of the century residence and nearby tobacco drying tower, all nestling in beautiful tranquil parkland. During the day you can relax by the outdoor pool (open April October) or explore the park with the use of complimentary mountain bikes. Nearby you can use the facilities of the 18-hole golf course, riding stables or tennis courts The restaurant is renowned for its traditional fare which can be enjoyed in the open air during the summer months or inside in the warmth of the fire during winter. To accompany the meal enjoy fine wines which Sig. Ottavi is always happy to recommend. All apartments have been furnished with the utmost attention to detail all fitted with air-conditioning, phone, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe, fax and modem link. The kitchen corner includes microwave and grill.
Apartment A- sleeps 2-3 Located on the first floor of the old tobacco drying room accessed by a brick staircase. The apartment consists of a small living room with kitchenette and sofa bed, a double bedroom and a bathroom. From the bedroom you can access a portion of a terrace, equipped with sunshade, table and chairs in the summer months.
Apartment C is a split level property on the first and second floors of the old tobacco drying room with a terrace, equipped with sunshade, table and chairs.
Apartment B- sleeps 3-4 Located on the first and second floors of the old tobacco drying room accessed via a brick staircase. The apartment is spread over two levels consisting of a living room with kitchenette, a single bedroom with private bathroom, a double bedroom with bathroom adjacent.
Apartment G - sleeps 6-7 This has two double rooms and 1 twin room, bathroom with shower and a dining room with kitchenette. Located on the ground floor, with a terrace, table, umbrella and chairs for dining outside and equipped with air conditioned / heating.
Apartment C, D, E & F - sleeping 4-6 persons. All apartments have a small lounge with kitchenette and sofa bed, a double bedroom (with separate beds) and private bathroom and another double bedroom (with beds separable) also has a bathroom inside.
Apartment H - sleeps 6-8 Located on the first floor of the old peasant house and accessed by a stone staircase. The apartment consists of a large lounge with kitchenette and sofa bed, a double bedroom with private bathroom, a large double bedroom with a private bathroom and the possibility of adding a third bed and one single bedroom with a private bathroom.
Apartment D & E are located on the ground floor of the old tobacco dryer and from the rooms you can enter the garden.
Apartment F is on the first floor of the old peasant house, accessed by a stone staircase but has no garden access
Ottavi Country House PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK, SELF CATERING by date of stay SATURDAY STARTS 03/01 - 09/01 10/01 - 10/04 11/04 - 17/04 18/04 - 24/04 25/04 - 08/05 09/05 - 29/05 30/05 - 03/07 04/07 - 21/08 22/08 - 18/09 19/09 - 16/10 17/10 - 24/10 25/10 - 18/12 19/12 - 02/01 APARTMENT A
£703.00
£614.00
£703.00
£614.00
£703.00
£614.00
£703.00
£841.00
£703.00
£614.00
£703.00
£614.00
£841.00
APARTMENT C,D,E,F
£962.00
£819.00
£962.00
£819.00
£962.00
£819.00
£962.00
£1,158.00
£962.00
£819.00
£962.00
£819.00
£1,158.00
APARTMENT B
£806.00
£726.00
£806.00
£726.00
£806.00
£726.00
£806.00
£886.00
£806.00
£726.00
£806.00
£726.00
£886.00
APARTMENT G
£1,171.00
£1,011.00
£1,171.00
£1,011.00
£1,171.00
£1,011.00
£1,171.00
£1,367.00
£1,171.00
£1,011.00
£1,171.00
£1,011.00
£1,367.00
APARTMENT H
£1,207.00
£1,028.00
£1,207.00
£1,028.00
£1,207.00
£1,028.00
£1,207.00
£1,411.00
£1,207.00
£1,028.00
£1,207.00
£1,028.00
£1,411.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Payable locally. Breakfast buffet available from 10 euros per person per day Including linen for bedroom, bathroom & kitchen, mountain bikes use, water, electricity, gas, climate control, final cleaning and a complementary luxury hamper.
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astello Dell Oscano -
★★★★
near Perugia
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n a wooded hillside just outside Oscano is another genuine “one off” brought to you by Typically Italian – an 18th Century castle but with the main towers dating from 1384. It was a private residence until 1970 and was converted into a hotel over a 20-year period, retaining much of the 18th Century furniture. Oscano Castle is also a great place to discover the region’s wines, with more than 200 Umbrian specialities in stock. Cookery lessons are organised in the wine shop, and from November to January you can take part in the harvest from the 5,000 olive trees on the property, and taste olive oil at the old mill a few hundred yards from the castle. As you would expect, the castle is furnished handsomely but with contemporary guest facilities. Car hire is recommended. Each room is elegantly furnished with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, air-conditioning and telephone. Restaurant and bar • Garden and Tennis • Parking space • Swimming pool
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elais Borgo Brufa -
★★★★
near Perugia & Assisi
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lose to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto and other leading tourist areas of central Italy, this hotel enjoys panoramic views of olive groves and vineyards and is a green oasis for people who love tranquillity. You can also stay active with golf courses and riding stables nearby. The hotel is made up of several buildings and also has an extensive spa, the Centro Benessere, including sauna, Turkish bath, hydro-massage and tanning shower. The rooms are elegantly furnished, and if you are celebrating something special then why not book the Imperial Suite with its own indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. Some rooms feature a small private garden, terrace or patio. All are equipped with satellite/interactive TV, music/video on demand, modem connection, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, telephone and individual heating/air conditioning. Spa with indoor pool (entry fee payable locally) Children under 12yrs not permitted.
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Castello Dell Oscano PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay SUPERIOR DOUBLE
07/01 -09/04
10/04 -13/06
14/06 - 18/07
19/07 - 01/08
02/08 - 25/10
26/10 - 24/12
25/12 - 06/01/10
£73.00
£82.00
£91.00
£82.00
£91.00
£73.00
£91.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double sole use available from £46.00 pn. SPECIAL OFFERS - FREE NIGHTS all year Stay 7 pay 6 including 1 FREE evening meal, Stay 6 pay 5, Stay 5 pay 4
Relais Borgo Brufa PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay EXECUTIVE ROOM
January - 06/08
07/08 - 22/08
23/08 - December
£59.00
£74.00
£59.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double sole use available from £18.00 pn. HB £34 pppn. Children sharing with 2 adults £17 pn. 7th -22nd August and during religious celebrations a supplement of £14 pppn will apply.
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elais La Corte di Bettona -
★★★★
near Bettona
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ettona is one of the best preserved mediaeval towns in Umbria, and this historic hotel is at the very heart of it with the entrance facing the main square. Immerse yourself in Umbrian life as you discover an authentic walled city without hordes of tourists, with towers, turrets and ramparts and also wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Perugia, Torgiano, Deruta, Assisi and Spello are all within easy reach, and are situated on the Strada del Vino del Cantico, Strada dell’Olio d’Oliva Extravergine DOP, Umbria wine and gastronomy routes. The hotel was originally a mediaeval hostel for pilgrims and orphans, and dates from the 14th Century. Modern facilities make it an extremely relaxing place to stay, with elegant public areas and live music provided by a pianist. The 39 bedrooms have many charming and individual features and are tastefully furnished, with great attention paid to creating a modern hotel within an historic framework. La Taverna del Giullare is renowned for traditional dishes. Each room offers climate control, satellite TV, mini bar, telephone and safe. Sauna/Solarium • Gym • Restaurant • Terrace & Garden • Bar • Pool
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otel Logge del Perugino -
★★★★
Citta della Pieve, Perugia
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stately, neo-Renaissance building transformed into an up-market boutique hotel in 2002, this lovely property is surrounded by a park of oak, pine, palm and chestnut trees, overlooking a valley on the outskirts of Citta della Pieve on the borders of Umbria and Tuscany. It is supremely relaxing, and in its romantic bedrooms you can lie in bed and gaze at the stars through the skylights. Many guests spend their time relaxing by the pool, strolling around the gardens or pampering their bodies inside and out in the restaurant and beauty centre. Indoors the country house style is equally restful with elegant lounges and 19th Century paintings. Sit at the writing desk in your ffers Special o room and you might be tempted into something HTS FREE NIG y for 14. inspirational – we certainly were! ghts pa Stay 15 ni
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Relais La Corte di Bettona PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOM
07/01 - 09/04
10/04 - 05/05
06/05 - 31/05
01/06 - 18/10
19/10 - 27/12
28/12 - 06/01/10
£59.00
£68.00
£59.00
£68.00
£59.00
£68.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £8.00 pppn. Single rooms £30pn. 3rd bed from £34.00per night, REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay free
Hotel Logge del Perugino PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 08/01 - 08/04 09/04 - 14/04 15/04 - 23/04 24/04 - 04/05 COMFORT DOUBLE
£73.00
£82.00
£73.00
£82.00
05/05 - 31/07
01/08-31/08
01/09 - 29/10
30/10 - 02/11
03/11 - 04/12
05/12 - 09/12
£73.00
£82.00
£73.00
£82.00
£73.00
£82.00
10/12 - 28/12 29/12 - 10/01
£73.00
£82.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior room from £13.00. Half board £21.00 / Full board £59.00. Cot £17.00. Double room for single use from £21.00. REDUCTIONS - 3rd bed for children 3-13yrs 50% off / and for adults a saving of 30%.
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an Elios -
Apartments
Citti della Pieve
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his new complex created from six farmhouses which have been in the family for over 100 years make up a total of 20 apartments. Set in 9 hectares of land dominating the valley and offering magnificent panoramic views on one side facing the beauty of Città della Pieve, and on the other, an enchanting green landscape. Sleeping up to 4 people all the apartments are spacious and rustically furnished with a fully equipped kitchen with 4 ring gas hob, oven and dishwasher, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom, with the exception of 2 units which have an open plan living room/kitchen area. The view enjoyed from all of these apartments is one of the most enviable in the area. New for 2009 will be a bar and small farm shop selling local fresh produce, wine, cheeses and salami
Pan Elios PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT PER WEEK, SELF CATERING by date of stay
APARTMENT SLEEPING 4
January - May
June
July - August
September
October - December
£499.00
£625.00
£749.00
£625.00
£499.00
SUPPLEMENTS - During national holidays a supplement may apply. Final cleaning £46.00
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S
ubasio -
★★★★
Assisi
ituated in the heart of Assisi, surrounded by fabulous Umbrian scenery and next to a vineyard. The hotel is connected through an arched portico to the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi The hotel first opened its doors in 1860 and after a complete renovation in 2008 has maintained an historic environment successfully blended with rich surroundings. You will appreciate panoramic views of Assisi’s typical streets and architecture from the public rooms. Take lunch or dinner in the picturesque restaurant where you can dine inside or on one of the restaurant’s open-air terraces and enjoy views over the valley and of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The 61 rooms offer either a modern or classical style of furnishing. All have climate control, hairdryer, minibar, safe and phone.
Subasio PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay CLASSIC DOUBLE
January -March
April - October
November - December
£51.00
£68.00
£51.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Junior suite available from £23.00 pppn. Double room single use from £25.00 pn. HB £18.00 pppd.
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rand Hotel Assisi -
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★★★★
Assisi
rom the central yet lofty location of 500 metres the hotel offers panoramic views over this unique city and surrounding countryside all just few steps away from the marvelous San Damiano Church. The comfortable lobby is beautifully furnished and comes with cosy sitting areas for guests to relax. During the day the fresh water swimming pool, sun terrace and sauna are great spots to rest and absorb the surroundings, while the health conscious guests can make use of the hotel gym to remain healthy and fit during their stay. After a long day sightseeing visit the coffee shop which all day offers tea, coffee and other beverages. Pre dinner drinks can be taken at the hotel bar which offers an outstanding choice of regional wines and light snacks throughout the day. Take your cocktail onto the rooftop terrace and enjoy the superb views over the charming valley, before dining in the Giotto Restaurant offering traditional Italian dishes, based on fresh local truffles, locally pressed olive oil and home-made pasta. All 156 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer mini-bar and phone. In balcony rooms guests can enjoy the sunset and the surrounding region. Selected rooms of the hotel boast wonderful views of the stunning valley.
Grand Hotel Assisi PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
TWIN / DOUBLE CLASSIC
01/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 15/11
16/11 - 28/12
29/12 - 31/12
£52.00
£66.00
£52.00
£66.00
£52.00
£66.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £22.00 pn. HB £29.00 pppn. 3rd bed available from £23.00 per night
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mbrian Lake
Lake Trasimeno Just inside Umbria near the border with Tuscany, halfway between north and south as well as east and west. The lake itself is Italy's largest nonAlpine lake stunning when viewed from a distance, like a giant mirror reflecting beautiful mountains on the north and east sides and giving way to rolling hills on the west and south. Around the lake are many interesting towns and places to visit.
Panicale One of the traditional small hilltop villages in Umbria just 6 km South of Lake Trasimeno, the centre of which is the mediaeval castle built on the peak of the hill. Fronting the castle is the Piazza Podesta surrounded by the town's narrow streets in concentric circles.
Castiglione del Lago Lying on a small promontory on the western shore of the lake, this ancient town is still surrounded by its fortified walls with its ruined mediaeval castle. Castiglione del Lago is one of the most important tourist centres around Lake Trasimeno and it is possible to take a boat trip out to Isola Maggiore, known for its lacemaking and the legendary encounter between St. Francis and a fish.
Passignano sul Trasimeno Situated on the northern hills of the Lake where it joins the rocky foothills, the town is encircled by the mediaeval walls, and which during the Roman Empire, evolved from a small agricultural village to a castle. Unfortunately today very few historical buildings are left in the town, due to World War II. All that remains in fact are the churches of St. Rocco and St. Bernardino. The Isola Maggiore can be reached in a few minutes by boat. There one can visit the Romanesque church of St. Salvatore of the XII century and the Villa Isabella of Marquises Guglielmi. This holiday resort offers all kinds of activities from water-sports, tennis and horseriding to trekking. The restaurants serve unusual and interesting dishes of fish from the lake; if you are lucky enough to be here during the Fish Festival you can dine from the biggest frying-pan in the world, measuring 4.3 meters in diameter!
Castel Rigone A small mediaeval village dating back to 552 A.D situated high in the hills surrounded by woods with spectacular views over the lake. Ideal place for walking, mountain biking and bird watching. This is also home of one of the most elegant renaissance buildings in the whole of Umbria, the church of the Madonna dei Miracoli.
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C
ountry House La Lupaia
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Panicale, near Lake Trasimeno
ust 2 kilometres from the mediaeval village of Panicale, set in 26 hectares of splendid landscape with a small fishing lake and forest filled with oak and juniper trees, protected by rolling hills bordering the Lake of Trasimeno. The main house was built at the end of the 800’s and incorporates the main bar and the elegant and cozy living room where the fireplace invites you to relax. In the restaurant converted from an old barn you can enjoy Umbrian recipes accompanied by privately produced olive oil from the olive groves and wines from the surrounding Brunello di Montalcino vineyards. During the winter meals can be enjoyed in front of a big, well lit warm fireplace, while in the summer month’s full advantage can be taken of the al fresco eating area under a portico decorated with wooden chestnut beams and old brick columns, amongst olive trees and in close proximity to the lido style swimming pool. In the gardens, enjoying a panoramic view, days can be spent relaxing with a good book on a comfortable sunbed by the outdoor swimming pool. The 7 bedrooms have been restored with such care and identify themselves with traditional peasant names. Each has an independent entrance and either a private terrace or garden. Lavishly decorated with antique’s, paintings and chandeliers from the owner’s private collection, with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone, safe and mini bar.
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Country House La Lupaia -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST ALL YEAR ROUND
DOUBLE ROOM
£51.00
REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free (meal to be paid locally), 3-10yrs 40% off, 10 and more 10% off Special price available to hire the whole house for private use. Please enquire.
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elais Alla Corte del Sole -
★★★★ superior
Castiglione Del Lago
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n a superb location near Lake Trasimeno, facing the town of Cortona and nestling in the tranquil countryside. The Spiganti family restored five 16th-century red brick farmhouses into an elegantly rustic hotel, surrounded by well-kept gardens full of colourful flower beds and fruit trees. If your dream is to find the peace and time to read a book you will not be disapointed. Take time out to relax on the covered terrace, in the cosy lounge or by the large outdoor swimming pool. Meals taken in the hotel restaurant are quite an event, whether you dine on the covered terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape or in the romantic atmosphere of the dining room, you can enjoy the hotel owners’ excellent cuisine, which pays attention to both tradition and innovation. None of the 18 rooms are alike, each being individually decorated with fine brocade fabrics and antiques that enhance the country simplicity of beams and brick floors. The bathrooms have been personalised by a local artist reflecting the various room names.
Relais Alla Corte del Sol PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM CLASSIC
26/02 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 31/08
01/09 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/10
01/11 - 29/12
30/12 - 03/01
£95.00
£120.00
£95.00
£111.00
£120.00
£111.00
£95.00
£120.00
SUPPLEMENTS - deluxe rooms available from £16.00 pppn. Suites, Junior Suites and Grand Suites available on request.
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rincipe del Trasimeno -
Apartments
near Castiglione del Lago
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his old stone country house has been completely restored and provides the perfect base to discover peace and quiet in the heart of the countryside just 1km from the lake shore.
Guests can relax by the large swimming pool in the spacious pinewood gardens where in the summer breakfast is served al fresco under the gazebo and in the evenings the large stone oven provides authentic Tuscan and Umbrian dishes to be enjoyed under the stars. The spacious hall with a big open fireplace is a great place to spend time together or quietly read alone. Guests can also use complimentary bicycles to reach the Lake or to explore using the many cycle paths through the countryside. There is a secondary train line which runs nearby approx 20 trains day service only, some noise may be heard. Made up of 13 apartments all equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. Outside there is access to the gardens, laundry room and stone barbecue.
Apartment A - sleeping up to 3 or 4 Approx 40mq the apartment has an open plan living/dining room with a single sofa bed. There is a kitchen equipped with electric oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher; a double bedroom with shower. Apartment B - sleeping up to 4 Approx 50mq the apartment has a wide kitchen diner with electric oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher; a double bedroom, another bedroom for 2 persons, a bathroom with shower (disabled access apartment available).
Apartment C - sleeping up to 8 Approx 100mq the apartment has an open plan living/dining room with a fireplace, a kitchen equipped with electric oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower, the other with bathtub. There is a sitting room and with a double sofa bed. Also the attic room has a double bed and bathroom with shower. Apartments on the ground floor are also equipped with table, chairs and umbrella for al fresco dining.
Apartments may vary. Details will be given at the time of booking.
Principe del Trasimeno Apartments PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT PER WEEK, SELF CATERING by date of stay SATURDAY ARRIVALS 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 2+2 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT 4 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT 6+2
03/01 - 03/04
04/04 - 17/04
18/04 - 26/06
27/06 - 21/08
22/08 - 25/09
26/09 - 25/12
26/12 - 02/01
£334 .00 £514.00 £599.00
£514.00 £685.00 £856.00
£428.00 £599.00 £728.00
£514.00 £685.00 £856.00
£428.00 £599.00 £728.00
£334.00 £514.00 £599.00
£428.00 £599.00 £728.00
SUPPLEMENTS: Deluxe 2 bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms available from £45 per week INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL: Electricity, water, weekly linen change and taxes PAYABLE LOCALLY: Heating and air conditioning as used. Final cleaning 40 Euro
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elais la Fattoria -
★★★★
Castel Rigone, near Lago Trasimeno
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his wonderful property is ideal for relaxing. The enchanting elevated location has breathtaking views of Trasimeno Lake and the un-spoilt countryside is perfect for discovering Umbria. The original buildings date back to the 17th century built on the ruins of an ancient castle and has been in the same family for near 50 years. Whether you are planning a short break or longer stay, the staff and friendly family atmosphere will help you to relax or plan a day full of activities. To set you up for the day, enjoy a rich buffet breakfast of typical Umbrian specialities served on the panoramic veranda, followed by a swim in the pool or a dip in the jacuzzi. The award winning restaurant serves local cuisine with breath taking views of the lake. The hotel can arrange guided excursions on horseback and on foot, hire mountain bikes or play a round of golf at the 18 hole course, all near the hotel. All 30 rooms are equipped with safe, minibar, radio, heating, satellite TV and phone.
Relais la Fattoria PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
11/01 - 09/04
10/04 - 31/05
01/06 - 03/09
04/09 - 22/10
23/10 - 22/11
23/11 - 03/12
04/12 - 10/01/2010
£46.00
£51.00
£61.00
£51.00
£46.00
£51.00
£61.00
SUPPLEMENTS - HB £25.00 pppn Cooking classes available: £91.00 half day per person, ask for details SPECIAL OFFERS Stay 7 nights pay 6 all year round
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azio Lake
Lake Bolsena This relatively undiscovered area of Italy lies 100km from Rome. This lake is the largest volcanic lake in Italy with waters so deep and clean fish thrive in abundance. Bolsena is the main tourist centre on the lake, founded by the Etruscans. The old town is dominated by the Monaldeschi Castle which with its prominent position affords lovely views of the lake from its squares and mediaeval streets which run down to the lake shore. The attractive pedestrian promenade offers many shady places to sit and relax or take a drink at one of the terrace cafés with amazing views over the lake.
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a Riserva Montebello -
★★★
near Bolsena
his is a real find – quality accommodation on a working farm, with wonderful views overlooking Lake Bolsena in the heart of Italy, about 55 miles from Siena and 80 miles from Rome. Montebello Reserve is made up of 3 restored farmhouses accommodating a maximum of 50 guests, with a very tranquil feel. The fields, woods and olive groves belonging to the farm are there to be explored before you return for wholesome farmhouse cooking using local produce. Car hire is recommended for guests staying here, although private transfers can be provided. Activities are a strong point with horse riding, archery and sailing on the lake available, and there are plenty of places within reach for a day trip including Florence and Rome. The comfortable rooms are in 3 farmhouses overlooking the lake each with its own pool. Each is furnished with ancient pieces of furniture and equipped with private bathroom, mini-bar, satellite TV, telephone, ceiling fan and hairdryer.
La Riserva Montebello PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM B&B
01/01 - 15/03
16/03 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 14/10
15/10 - 20/12
£46.00
£51.00
£58.00
£51.00
£46.00
SUPPLEMENTS - HB from £11.00 pppd. Single rooms £17.00. REDUCTIONS - Children up to 5yrs stay free.
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R
omagna
W
e think you’re going to like Romagna… we certainly do! You probably won’t find this part of the country in most brochures, but we are introducing Romagna this year as we have discovered a region which really does portray the best of Italy. Romagna is a slice of northern Italy which has much in common with its neighbour on the other side of the Apennines, Tuscany. It has the same green hills, but with beaches facing the Adriatic rather than the Mediterranean. It has historic cities, villages where culture and tradition still live and
Venice
Florence
breathe, and thermal spas where you can soothe away the stresses of modern life while also indulging in some pampering. But what it doesn’t have are crowds, and as we have discovered Romagna before it becomes over popular, prices are excellent value and the welcome as genuine as true lovers of Italy have come to expect. In Romagna you can enjoy pure nature, with huge tracts of forest where deer and boar are a common sight and you may be lucky enough to spot an eagle. Get out and about on foot or by hiring a bike, to discover hidden valleys and majestic waterfalls, before returning to your comfortable accommodation where a warm welcome awaits. The cuisine and wine of the region are remarkable. This is the homeland of one of the greats of Italian gastronomy, Pellegrino Artusi, who has inspired generations of chefs. Homemade pasta and piadina – a delicious flat bread with all kinds of tempting fillings – are complemented perfectly by fine local wines such as Sangiovese and Albana. This is the cuisine of the Ancient Romans, who knew a thing or two about enjoying themselves. The tradition of “taking the waters” also goes back to Roman times. Come to Romagna to eat, drink, be merry, and also be healthy. But don’t tell everyone…… this is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets, so let’s keep it to ourselves!
Airports FAENZA RAVENNA CESENA FORLI BAGNO DI ROMAGNA
PORTICO DI ROMAGNA
FORLI 15 Km 30 Km 20 Km 4 Km 65 Km 40 Km
RIMINI 50 Km 70 Km 20 Km 45 Km 95 Km 90 Km
Ravenna
Bologna Faenza Portico di Romagna
BOLOGNA 50 Km 85 Km 80 Km 50 Km 140 Km 130 Km
Forli Cesena
Bagno di Romagna
Milano Marittima Cesenatico Rimini Riccione
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ypically Italian Destinations
Portico di Romagna Portico di Romagna is a small mediaeval town in an area rich with folklore, sightseeing options and activities. Horse riding, biking or hiking in the surrounding hills are some of the more popular pastimes, and it is easy to reach national parks or go to the Adriatic Coast for a day. From June to August there are numerous events in Portico and surrounding villages. These include classical and contemporary music festivals, puppetry and also a folklore festival held on the second weekend of October – not to be missed!
Forli Forli is truly one of the undiscovered gems of Italy. Designed on a human scale and rated one of the best cities in the country for quality of life, it makes a great base to discover all Romagna has to offer. Located in the Po river valley, an hour’s drive from Bologna and from the seaside resorts of the Adriatic, Forli can also be reached easily by road or rail. It was founded by the Romans in the 2nd Century BC and called Forum Livii, from which the modern name can be traced. Its historic centre includes a cathedral, the convent of San Domenico which is now a leading museum, and Piazzale della Vittoria, characterised by 1920s architecture. Forli is a university city, so there’s always plenty going on from the performing arts to the simpler joys of getting together with friends.
Cesena Cesena, which is only about 10 miles from the Adriatic Sea and at the foot of the Apennines, was also a Roman settlement and dates back about 100 years before the founding of Forli. Its castle dates from 1380 and its Gothic cathedral from about 1500, and it also has several monasteries including one which is now a gallery. Some of the ancient walls remain, and the Church and Monastery of Osservanza dates from 1460 is well worth a visit. The Capuchin Monastery is still a place of peace and contemplation standing above the city. Like most cities in Italy, Cesena enjoys its festivals. The festival of St John in June each year honours its patron saint, and events devoted to agriculture, gastronomy, music and sport also give the city plenty of character. Whichever city you stay in, there’s plenty to do in the surrounding area. Choose Forli if you want to discover the mountains, and Cesena if you prefer to be near the coast.
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One weeks car hire from £272
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l Vecchio Convento -
★★★
Portico di Romagna
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ere’s a real find up in the Apennine hills – a beautiful, family-run hotel in a 19th Century Palace, which just happens to have one of the best traditional restaurants in Romagna. Al Vecchio Convento – The Old Convent – mixes tradition with healthy food according to the seasons. Here you’ll enjoy the true taste of Romagna through local produce including mushrooms, truffles, strong cheeses, aromatic herbs, soft fruits, honey, and of course pasta. From spring to autumn the hotel’s own vegetable garden and greenhouses supply the restaurant with fresh-picked produce, and you can also join a cookery class if you want to discover more. The beautiful buffet breakfast, with homemade preserves and cakes, and selections of cheeses and hams, is totally accommodating to the guests' schedules and is offered throughout the morning at anytime convenient to guests! 150 wines are stocked in the cellar including fine local Sangiovese di Romagna, Albana Passito, Pignoletto and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. Although the hotel has no swimming pool, a 10 minute walk finds you at a waterfall where the guests can join the locals bathing in the crystal clear natural pools. Cookery classes are available – PLEASE ENQUIRE. The main hotel has 7 double and 2 single rooms with private facilities, which are finely furnished with traditional materials and original 18th Century Palazzo furniture. The annex can be found 50 meters across the street from the hotel and the 5 doubles and 1 single rooms all with private facilities are newly decorated. Language courses Apartments are available please enquire.
On your Doorstep Florence Cesenatico Perugia
km 74 70 149
miles 46 43 92
1 week – 20 lessons From beginners to advanced Prices start from: £194.00 pp for a standard course Starts every Monday from 5/05 to 17/10
Watercolour painting courses 1 week – 10 hours Professional art teachers Takes place in the gardens, in the village or along the nearby river. Prices are from £228.00 per person Start every Monday from 11/02 to 14/11
Al Vecchio Convento PRICES ARE BASED ON £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED & BREAKFAST
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£43.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room £ 11.00. Half board £25.00 pppn (lunch or dinner) with fixed menu.
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otel Romagna -
★★★
Cesena
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his small, modern and stylish hotel near the centre of Cesena is a good choice for touring the area or visiting the nearby beaches. Balconies overlooking the River Savio offer a relaxing view, and the rooms are designed in shades of ruby red, emerald green or aquamarine blue – be sure to state your preference on check-in. There is a bar and reading room available to relax in the evenings. The Romagna hotel has 27 bright rooms many with balconies all with modern facilities including private bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and WiFi Internet.
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miles
Florence
199
124
San Marino
57
35
Venice
182
113
Modena
145
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Hotel Romagna PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT PER PERSON, BED & BREAKFAST
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £32.00 per night. 3rd bed: £29.00 per night
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otel Casali -
★★★★
Cesena
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rightly decorated in shades of ruby, pearl, jade and amber, the Casali is a very stylish hotel in the centre of Cesena which is dedicated to getting the little touches right. With 48 rooms and family-run, it has achieved good guest ratings especially for its friendly service and fantastic restaurant. All 48 rooms equipped with: cable/satellite TV, CD player, air conditioning, telephone, minibar, coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryer.
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Hotel Casali PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£59.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room / double room for sole use from £43.00 per night. Suite and Junior Suites available from £35.00 per person and per night. Please enquire.
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otel Della Citta et de la Ville -
★★★★
Forli
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n the heart of Forli yet with extensive gardens and ornamental pool, this 57-room hotel has long been considered the place to meet and relax and was designed by a famous architect, Gio Ponti. The Restaurant Bella Romagna offers fine cuisine as well as a restful view. Classical rooms in the hotel boast stays by many famous artists in the past and the hotel still keeps and displays their work. The classic rooms have a window wall, which lets in plenty of natural light allowing artists to work. All rooms are soundproofed with airconditioning and are equipped with a minibar, In room coffee/tea making facilities, satellite television, a safe, and WiFi Internet connection. • Snack bar • Coffee shop • Restaurant • Private parking
Hotel della Citta et de la Ville PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM WEEKEND DOUBLE ROOM MID WEEK
01/01 - 15/03 £41.00 £50.00
16/03 - 31/05 £41.00 £68.00
01/06 - 15/09 £41.00 £50.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms and double rooms for sole use available from £28.00 per night SPECIAL OFFERS: June, July, August mid week £45.00 per person (2 pax staying in a double room) Weekend = Saturday & Sunday
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16/09 - 31/10 £41.00 £68.00
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ypically Italian Cities - Ravenna & Faenza
Ravenna
Ravenna is truly a city that sums up all things Italian – a beautiful, historic and cultural centre which at the same time manages to have lots of fun. Situated in the north of Romagna and linked to the nearby Adriatic Sea by a canal, it was once capital of the Western Roman Empire and an important centre of early Christianity. Roman, Gothic and Byzantine rulers have all left their mark, and from the Piazza del Popolo you can set out to discover a manageable and very likeable city where you won’t be overcome by tourist hordes. Among the many museums is San Vitale, a 6th Century Byzantine basilica with fine mosaics. Also look out for Spirito Santo church with its 16th Century portico, and the Venetian Brancaleone Castle, dating from 1457. Above all don’t miss Dante’s Tomb, resting place of one of Italy’s greatest poets who wrote The Divine Comedy. Ravenna has some wonderful places to eat, and special events which include the Festival of Music in June/July. Being close to the sea (Marina di Ravenna and Punta Marina being the nearest resorts), it’s a good choice for families, and Ravenna also boasts a major entertainment park, Mirabilandia, open in summer with 44 attractions to choose from. It’s a complete day out – or more – for all the family.
Faenza Faenza, situated on the main road from Forli towards Bologna, is a beautiful mediaeval town which is famous throughout Italy for its ceramics. The tradition of decorative ceramics goes back more than 600 years, with a large collection in the International Ceramics Museum not only from Italy but from other exotic parts of the world. Ceramics also adorn many of Faenza’s historic buildings, and wandering around the mediaeval piazzas is a delight as you take in the atmosphere.
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otel Diana -
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Ravenna
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urrounded by Byzantine history, Hotel Diana is an 18th Century house in a quiet and central position which has been converted into a chic boutique hotel, furnished with taste. With only 33 rooms it has a private feel about it, ideal for exploring the area and returning to a homely and historic base. The 33 rooms are all individually furnished, with satellite and pay TV, air conditioning, private bathroom and telephone.
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n a Villa just 300 yards from the hotel Diana you can find these homely and spacious apartments. Recently refurbished and with the convenience of being near town, each modern studio apartment is a great base for discovering the area. Breakfast is served each morning in the hotel. Each apartment is equipped with air conditioning/heating, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, bedroom area with TV and a living area with a sofa, Sky & pay TV, a small table and compact kitchen corner with a fridge.
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Hotel Diana PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
EXECUTIVE ROOM
£59.00
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
SUPPLEMENTS - Double for sole use from £21.00 pn. 3rd bed from £23.00 / 4th bed from £17.00 pn. REDUCTIONS -
Children 0-3 yrs stay FREE
Apartment Diana PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
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£376.00
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otel Bisanzio -
★★★★
Ravenna
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modern and stylish hotel close to the centre of Ravenna, this 38-room property makes a good base for exploring this often overlooked city. Its elegant public areas with fine marble evoke the memory of the ancient Roman capital. It is near the best shops and an assortment of fine restaurants, in a restricted traffic area close to the Basilica of San Vitale. Rooms have a bathroom with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, telephone, radio, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe.
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Hotel Bisanzio PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
DOUBLE STANDARD
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£64.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £15.00 pppn. Single room from £28.00 per night.
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elais Villa Abbondanzi -
★★★★
Faenza
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ituated in a five-acre park in the Romagna hills and overlooking the golf course this lovely property, a short distance from the centre of Faenza, has a bright modern design and extensive leisure facilities including a pool and wellness centre. The complex was once a farm and has several historic buildings as well. Each of the 13 rooms has an individual style, and all have up-to-date facilities. Some have period furniture and fireplaces. Hydro-massage, Turkish Bath and gym are available, and the restaurant, under an ancient oak tree in the extensive gardens, is noted for its local specialities. Each room has its own special name and features a different style with elegant furnishings, satellite TV, air conditioning, private bathroom, telephone, internet access and mini bar • Wellness centre • Outdoor pool • Restaurant
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On your Doorstep San Marino Bologna Ravenna
km 89 54 47
miles 55 33 29
Relais Villa Abbondanzi PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
DELUXE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£63.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use: £45.00 per night. Junior suite: £16.00 per person per night. Deluxe and Executive Suites available, please enquire. Prices also include use of SPA and sauna, turkish bath, jacuzzi and fitness room.
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ocanda Paradiso -
Guest house
Faenza
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n the heart of the historic city centre and near the Bucci Park (for those who enjoy jogging). This hotel has the ideal location to enjoy the enchanting town with its gastronomic and artistic treasures, like the worldwide famous International Ceramic Museum, and is a great base to explore the area. This town house has a cosy comfortable atmosphere and will ensure a relaxing stay. In the morning Typically Italian holidays have arranged for breakfast to be taken at a Typically Italian café nearby where you will be treated to freshly made pastries, cakes and best of all REAL coffee The 12 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, TV and wireless internet connection. Complimentary bicycles are provided for guests who would like to explore the surrounding area.
Locanda Paradiso PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£36.00
SPECIAL OFFER - FREE NIGHTS Stay 7 Pay 6 all year round.
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ocanda della Fortuna near Faenza
his country farmhouse is situated near the small mediaeval village of Oriolo dei mille Fichi and 6 miles from Faenza. The village is surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and pines which provide the ideal place to relax or take walks exploring the lesser known areas of the amazing Romagna countryside. Enjoy a dip in the swimming-pool surrounded by fragrant lavender and honeysuckle and breathtaking views of the countryside. Bicycles are available for the more energetic. If you like your food then you can start your day by enjoying the homemade breakfast buffet which is served outdoors (weather permitting) under a pergola near the wood stove covered with rosemary and climbing roses. As you enjoy an aperitif and watch the romantic sunset, dinner will continue the treat with ancient recipes and traditional cuisine. The 7 elegant and rustically furnished rooms some featuring a fireplace have all recently been restored with the aim of preserving the ancient elegance of the cotto floor tiles, stone fireplaces and oak-beams, overlooking the rolling countryside All 7 rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, internet connection, TV hairdryer available on request
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Locanda della Fortuna PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
COMFORT ROOMS Including pool towels, use of bicycles
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£64.00
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ypically ItalianTowns
Bagna di Romagna Romagna’s most renowned spa town is a place of rest and relaxation… not just for the body, but also for the soul. This lovely spa town high in the hills of central Italy has long been appreciated by Italians for its thermal springs gushing out water at a constant temperature of 45 degrees C, but only now are the British starting to discover it. Bagno di Romagna is surrounded by forests of fir and beech which are the haunt of deer and boar – a place of clear rushing streams and waterfalls. The environment is protected and the town too guards its heritage, which dates back to Roman times. During the 15th Century it started to attract Italian nobility as news of its curative powers spread, and it became a favourite spot for rich Florentines. The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta dates from those times, and palaces built by Florentines can still be admired today. The waters are both alkaline and sulphurous, and can be drunk or applied as bathing remedies and mud baths. They have proved effective in treating a wide variety of muscular and digestive disorders, but are equally effective if you simply need to relax and be pampered in restful surroundings. A morning or afternoon spent at one of the three baths will make you feel a world away from the stresses and strains of modern life, and there are plenty of walking trails to keep you active.
Bertinoro Famous for the "Hospitality Festival" held in the first weekend of September with an entire night of music, dances and events, historic reenactments and the final Hospitality Rite in which anyone can be hosted for meal by a family of the town simply taking one of the envelopes tied to the rings of the Hospitality column. This column in white stone with 12 rings was erected in the1300’s by the noble families of the town to show their hospitality, offering travellers arriving in the town a place to tether their horses and select their host for dinner. Steeped in history the castle, built in the 1st century, now houses the Museum of Holy Arts, while the church of San Donato became famous as the object of a poem by Giosuè Carducci, still has parts standing from the 9th century and the Cathedral was built in the 16th century.
Dozza The oldest documented report of the name Dozza dates from 1126. The town is set on the hillside between Bologna and Imola with vineyards covering the landscape. Water was once scarce here, and the emphasis on its presence is seen also in the names of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Piscina and the very old parish church of San Lorenzo in Piscirano. In the historic centre, murals by important artists lend colour and atmosphere. Take a walk down the narrow cobblestone streets with the fragrance of wine coming from cellars and delicious cooking smells from the numerous doorways until you reach the Rocca (fortress) which stands at the meeting point of the two roads that cross the village.
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otel Euroterme -
★★★★
Bagno di Romagna
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his self-contained spa hotel in Bagno di Romagna has thermal waters and a beauty and fitness centre where you can enjoy a wide range of treatments including slimming, anti-stress, anti-cellulite and antiageing. It’s also a great choice for sports lovers, with a wide range of activities in the area including riding, trekking and trout fishing or taking out the complimetary bikes. A swimming pool, sauna, bowling greens and garden also make the Euroterme a restful place to stay, close to the historical town centre. All 122 rooms are equipped with phone, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, ,mini bar
Weekend thermal wellness pampering Medical consultation • 1 thermal mud with hydromassage • 1 thermal steam bath • 1 vascular water bath • 1 classic thermal massage (40 min) • 1 facial thermal mud treatment • use of the thermal outdoor pool in the afternoon and evening • bathrobe Package price: £150.00
Weekend Ayurveda Treatment Medical consultation • 1 thermal steam bath • 1 hydromassage in thermal water with essential oils • 1 vascular water bath • 1 Ayurverda pinda sweda massage (40 min) • 1 Ayurveda facial treatment (30min) • use of the thermal outdoor pool in the afternoon and evening • bathrobe Package price: £177.00
On your Doorstep Ravenna Siena Forli
km 87 161 59
miles 54 99 37
Hotel Euroterme -
Weekend special SPA Medical consultation • 1 grotta thermal • 1 underwater massage in thermal water • 1 vascular water bath • 1 Ayurveda Abhyangam Massage with essential oils (40 min) • 1 Reinvigorating facial thermal treatment • use of the thermal outdoor pool in the afternoon and evening • bathrobe Package price: £145.00
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
SUPERIOR DOUBLE / TWIN ROOM
07/01 - 04/04
05/04 - 18/07
19/07 - 26/09
27/09 - 21/11
22/11 - 19/12
20/12 - 26/12
27/12 - 06/01/10
£76.00
£79.00
£86.00
£79.00
£76.00
£86.00
£140.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £22.00 pn
SPECIAL OFFERS - Mineral water and local wine included with lunch & dinner. Use of thermal pool during the afternoon and evening. Reductions for children available, please enquire. Treatments and weekend packages available, please enquire.
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attoria Paradiso -
Agriturism
Bertinoro
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nce a Roman villa and the birth place of the painter Marco Palmezzano this aristocratic residence is today set in 75 hectares of working vineyards, renowned for the creation of Mario Pezzi’s world famous and multi award winning Sangiovese, Barbarossa, Albana and Mito wines enjoyed by Pope John Paul the 2nd and World leaders. The bed and breakfast accommodation is situated in the converted 18th century farmhouse which overlooks the vast vineyards convenient to the outdoor swimming pool and restaurant where you will be able to partake of some of the finest local cuisine in the area. Guests are invited to visit the owner’s private museum, the working vineyard, both the new and traditional cellars, and view the owner’s private collection of vintage wines, which she proudly boasts is over 1,000,000 bottles. All 12 rooms are named after wines and are comfortably furnished. They are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and full size fridge (to house your own wine collection).
Fattoria Paradiso PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED & BREAKFAST
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS: Half board (agriturismo menu): £30 pppn Disabled rooms available.
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onte del Re -
★★★★
Dozza, near Bologna
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nce a 13th century monastery built after the visit of St Francis of Assisi’s to Imola, this elegant and historic building stands proud in its hilltop location. Beautifully furnished throughout, with opulent furniture and voluptuous drapes, even as you leave the house going into the gardens from the hotel, the large panoramic terrace delights, with marvelous views across the valley and swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas will not fail to impress the eye. The romantic restaurant will take you on a discovery of the ancient and traditional cuisines from the Emilia Romagna region, accompanied by fine wines from the cellar.
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All 38 rooms have panoramic views and are equipped with air conditioning, phone, internet connection, minibar, Sky and satellite TV.
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Cookery and wine tasting classes are available – PLEASE ENQUIRE.
Monte del Re PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
MATRIMONIALE DOUBLE ROOM
02/01 28/02
01/03 31/03
01/04 05/04
06/04 13/04
14/04 16/04
17/04 31/07
01/08 31/08
01/09 26/09
27/09 02/10
03/10 11/10
12/10 14/10
15/10 31/10
01/11 24/12
25/12 31/12
£54.00
£77.00
£107.00
£77.00
£107.00
£77.00
£54.00
£77.00
£107.00
£77.00
£107.00
£77.00
£54.00
£77.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use available from £27.00 per night. Junior suite from £19.00 per person per night.
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a Monti -
Agriturism
Sassoleone
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his is the ideal place for resting and being close to nature. Situated at an altitude of 480 meters the air is refreshing in the autumn and spring, and pleasant in the summertime. You can go for long walks in the woods and in the fields, picking wild fruit and herbs, like asparagus, strawberries and blackberries and a treat you can’t miss out on is a post walk snack, Signora Lea will delight in preparing local delicacies for you, ficattola (fried bread) together with squacquerone (soft fresh cheese), home made jams and slices of delicious cold meats. In the summer, when you go down to Castel del Rio, you can go for a swim in the river. A swimming pool is planned for 2009 (open May – September) Everybody feels at home at Ca’ Monti, which has been in the same family for over 300 years, whether it’s for the peace and quiet, or the amazing cuisine, these walls have always been overflowing with hospitality. Book a table in the rustic restaurant and be treated to a seasonal menu enjoying the flavours of the local area. Only seasonal and natural ingredients are used by Signora Lea as she interprets the cooking traditions of this area. Every dish is perfectly matched with the excellent local wines, thanks to Daniela Monti, who is also a sommelier. An absolute must are the distilled liqueurs, such as the sloe gin (sloe berry liqueur) The 6 rooms have been furbished respecting local tradition with 1900 country style furniture. You will NOT find a TV
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Ca Monti PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD
DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£66.00
SUPPLEMENTS: Single rooms available from £14.00 pn
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uscany
oasting a blend of delicious food, beautiful wine and the birth of Renaissance, Tuscany is classic Italy, a region of timeless beauty and rich culture. Its landscapes of rolling hills coated with vineyards and cypress trees and crowned by medieval hill-top villages are famed throughout the world, immortalised in the works of great artists. The region’s most prized art and historical relics reside in the larger cities; while the hilltop medieval towns offer breathtaking views of rustic vineyards and olive groves.
Tuscany of course is renowned for its wines, particularly Chianti, a wonderful accompaniment to the delicious Tuscan dishes of pasta and beans. Whether you come in search of pure relaxation and rural charm, or an experience packed with local culture and tradition, you will fall in love with Tuscany.
PISA 122km 65km 37km 46km Castelnuovo D’Elsa 60km Cortona 195km Fiesole 110km Castellina Garfagnana Lucca San Gimignano
BOLOGNA 142km 196km 154km 154km 150km 231km 110km
Flights to Pisa or Bologna Car hire recommended 7 days from £272 see page 2
Garfagnana Lucca
Firenze
San Gimignano Val d’Elsa
Siena Cortona
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PERUGIA 143km
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e Terre Dei Cavalieri -
Country House
Cortona
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n a beautiful country estate 8km from Cortona, this former collection of farmhouses dates back more than 200 years and is named after the Knights of the Order of St Stephen. Surrounded by fields full of wheat and sunflowers, the estate has many original and historic features including the kitchen, and guest-rooms converted from a dovecote and a cowshed! Rooms equipped with heating /air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone and hair-dryer. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, microwave oven, fridge, dish-washer, toaster, heating / air conditioning, satellite TV, safe deposit box. 6 X 12 mt. swimming pool with whirlpool bath. Solarium Mountain bikes. Laundry room with dryer. External barbecue
Le Terre Dei Cavalieri -
On your Doorstep Cortona Arezzo Perugia Siena
km 7 30 30 74
miles 4 18 18 46
minimum stay 2 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM SUITE SLEEPS 2
07/01 - 09/04 £43.00 £51.00
10/04 - 15/06 £60.00 £68.00
16/06 - 15/09 £73.00 £81.00
16/09 - 04/11 £60.00 £68.00
SUPPLEMENTS - single rooms from £43.00 pd. triple rooms available on request PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT, INCLUDING BREAKFAST by date of stay APARTMENT SLEEPS 2 APARTMENT SLEEPS 6
Included: Electricity, gas, weekly linen change
07/01 - 09/04 £514.00 £856.00
10/04 - 18/10 £771.00 £1284.00
19/10 - 23/12 £514.00 £514.00
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asafrassi Hotel -
★★★★ Agriturism
Castellina, near Siena
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n 18th Century country house lovingly converted into an upmarket hotel, the Casafrassi is a few miles from Siena off the road to Florence, surrounded by the beautiful Chianti countryside. Far from being a conventional hotel it takes in a villa dating back over 200 years and several former farmhouses in the old village, while a cloister and chapel from an ancient monastery are also part of the experience. Siena is about seven miles away and easy to visit, car hire is advisable. The Casafrassi is also a great base for sports and activities, including walking in the surrounding forests. In keeping with its rural traditions, the hotel also produces its own award winning Chianti Classico wine, extra virgin olive oil and pork. The hotel’s own restaurant serves fresh local dishes in the former lemon house, or on the terrace in summer. Enjoy wine tasting and pick grapes from the vine just yards from your room. • En-suite bathrooms with bath or shower • Direct line telephone • Air-conditioning • Mini-bar • Safe • Satellite TV • Hairdryer The main villa has a lift and the rooms are situated on the first and second floors
On your Doorstep km Quercegrossa 4 Florence 48 San Gimignano 32 Siena 27
miles 2 29 19 16
Casafrassi Hotel PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT PER PERSON ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
01/04 - 22/05
23/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 04/10
05/10 - 31/10
£68.00
£86.00
£74.00
£86.00
£68.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £23.00 pn.Triple bed available at £46.00 per night Wine tasting available from £11.00 per person including 3 wines and bread / olive oil
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asafrassi -
Agriturism Apartments
Castellina, near Siena
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ext to the 18th century manor house in a small hamlet you will find the Agriturism Casa Frassi apartments
Each well equipped apartment can accommodate from 4-6 people with own private entrances and gardens. Enjoy this farm holiday experience with the same facilities and high standards as the hotel while offering you the independence of staying in a country home. You'll be able to relax fully in the swimming-pool or garden in an informal environment or dine at the hotel's elegant terrace restaurant in the evening. Price includes electricity, heating, gas, water, linen, towels, full cleaning at the end of each week and use of all the hotel facilities
Apartment A – sleep 5 This apartment has one double bedroom, one triple bedroom, a dining room with a kitchenette and two bathrooms with shower, Ceiling-fans in the bedrooms and heating. Situated at ground floor level, enjoy the garden with gazebo where you can have lunch and dine outside.
Apartment D – sleep 4 This apartment has one double and 1 twin bedroom, a dining room with kitchenette, and one bathroom with shower. Situated at half floor level with a terrace, table, umbrella and chairs for dining outside and equipped with air conditioning / heating.
Apartment B – sleeps 6 Made up of two triple bedrooms, a dining room with a kitchenette and two bathrooms with shower, Ceiling-fans in the bedrooms and heating. Situated at ground floor level, you have a garden with gazebo where you can have lunch and dine outside
Apartment E – sleeps 6 This is a two floor apartment. On the ground floor there is a dining room with a kitchenette, one twin room and two bathrooms with shower. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, and two bathrooms with shower. The terrace has a table, umbrella and chairs for dining outside and equipped with air conditioning / heating.
Apartment C – sleep 4 This apartment has two double bedrooms, a dining room with kitchenette, and one bathroom with shower. The apartment is situated at ground floor level and has a terrace, table, umbrella and chairs for dining outside and equipped with air conditioning / heating inside
Apartment F – sleeps 6 This has two double rooms and 1 twin room, bathroom with shower and a dining room with kitchenette. Located on the ground floor, with a terrace, table, umbrella and chairs for dining outside and equipped with air conditioning / heating.
Casafrassi Apartments PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT by date of stay SATURDAY STARTS 09/01 - 10/04
11/04 - 29/05
30/05 - 26/06
27/06 - 14/08
15/08 - 25/09
26/09 - 30/10
31/10 - 30/11
APT A & B SLEEPS 5 / 6
£548.00
£639.00
£822.00
£959.00
£685.00
£479.00
£365.00
APT C SLEEPS 4
£548.00
£685.00
£776.00
£868.00
£685.00
£479.00
£365.00
APT D SLEEPS 4
£548.00
£753.00
£776.00
£868.00
£685.00
£479.00
£365.00
APT E & F SLEEPS 6
£639.00
£731.00
£868.00
£1050.00
£776.00
£575.00
£493.00
Possibility to stay 3 nights only, please ask for a quote. Apartments sharing up to 12 available, please enquire.
SUPPLEMENTS - Extra bed from £116.00 per week. Cot: £58.00 a week
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onsignor Della Casa -
Country Resort
Borgo San Lorenzo
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amed after a 16th Century nobleman who was born here and became a Secretary of State at the Vatican, this country estate is just 16 miles from Florence. Monsignor Della Casa Country Resort has extensive leisure facilities in the large estate. The resort offers many onsite activities helping you make the most of the great outdoors. In November and December you can join in the fun as specially trained dogs go around the estate in search of white truffles. Just outside the resort you will find an 18-hole golf course, a sailing school on Lake Bilancino 10 km away and various horse-riding centres are available locally. If the great outdoors is not for you there is also a wine bar and restaurant (open from 3rd April) where you can experience the tasting of various cheese and wine combinations. The Wellness Centre offers sauna, Turkish bath, gym and whirlpool bath, in addition to a wide range of treatments. You really have all you need in one place, but all the attractions of Florence are close at hand. The village of Borgo San Lorenzo is only 3 km away and has cosy little restaurants and shops, and is linked to Florence by train. Double Deluxe Romantic Tuscan furnishings and a bathroom with shower or bath, telephone, satellite TV and countryside views. 4-poster bed on request. Junior Suite Deluxe Characteristic Tuscan apartment on one or more levels with double bed, kitchenette, bathroom with shower or bath, maid service, telephone and Satellite TV. 4-poster bed and Jacuzzi bath, on request
On your Doorstep km 27 7
Florence Scarperia
miles 16 5
Monsignor Della Casa
- minimum stay 2 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 06/03-09/04
10/04 - 13/04 14/04 - 23/04 24/04 - 02/05 03/05 - 29/05 30/05 - 30/08 31/08 - 01/11 02/11 - 03/12
04/12 - 8/12
09/12 - 23/12 24/12 - 30/12
DELUXE ROOM
£75.00
£96.00
£86.00
£96.00
£86.00
£96.00
£86.00
£75.00
£86.00
£75.00
£86.00
£96.00
JUNIOR SUITE DELUXE
£88.00
£120.00
£98.00
£120.00
£98.00
£120.00
£98.00
£88.00
£98.00
£88.00
£98.00
£120.00
SUPPLEMENTS - extra person: £63.00 per night. child 3-10yrs: £34.00 per night. 0-2yrs stay free when sharing with 2adults. Suite deluxe and villas sleeping up to 4 available. Please enquire.
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onsignor Della Casa Apartments
Borgo San Lorenzo
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ithin the grounds of the Monsignor Della Casa Country Resort, located around the 16th century Villa, the apartments have been created in the converted stables and barns of this small, charming hamlet, that is totally fenced in to guarantee peace and quiet. Each of the individual apartments is beautifully furnished with typical old-style Tuscan furniture with its own entrance, satellite TV with pay-to-view, safe and phone, sleeping between four and eight people. Some are split level with extra features such as a private terrace or garden with outdoor furniture, verandas, whirlpool baths and open fireplaces. Many having outstanding views. Price includes: Electricity, gas, water, linen, towels and use of the hotel facilities (entry to the Wellness Centre is payable locally) Classic 4+2: Wide living/dining-room with double bed-settee, fireplace (some), kitchen-corner, WC, double bedroom, twin-bedded room, bathroom with shower. Apartment on more than one level with private outdoor space. Premium 4+2: Ground-floor living/dining room with double bed-settee, fireplace, open kitchencorner with oven and dishwasher, bathroom with shower. Twin-bedded room, double bedroom, bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Semidetached house with wide veranda in a wonderful position and large garden. Premium extra 4+2: Ground-floor living-dining room with double bed-settee, fireplace, open kitchencorner with large stove, oven, dishwasher and washing-machine, bathroom with shower. First floor: twin-bedded room, double bedroom, bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Semi-detached house with wide veranda, in a wonderful position, large garden and private swimming-pool.
6+2: ground-floor living-dining room with double bed-settee, fireplace, kitchen with large stove, oven, dishwasher and washing machine. Bathroom with toilet and shower. One double bedroom. First floor, twinbedded room, double bedroom, bathroom with shower, wide covered veranda in a wonderful position, large garden and private swimming pool. These are just sample apartments please enquire for more options 2 swimming pools (18x8m), both with whirlpool, wine bar restaurant tennis court ping-pong volley ball court children playground barbecue mountain-bikes laundry.
Monsignor Della Casa Apartments PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT, SELF CATERING by date of stay 07/03 - 03/04
04/04 - 17/04
18/04 - 24/04
25/04 - 22/05
23/05 - 26/06
27/06 - 17/07
18/07 - 21/08
22/08 - 18/09
19/09 - 09/10
CLASSIC 6PAX 4+2
£671.00
£1061.00
£671.00
£845.00
£1061.00
£1515.00
£1560.00
£1061.00
£845.00
£671.00
£1061.00
PREMIUM 6PAX 4+2
£815.00
£1317.00
£815.00
£983.00
£1317.00
£1879.00
£1956.00
£1317.00
£983.00
£815.00
£1317.00
PREMIUM EXTRA 6PAX 4+2
£815.00
£1643.00
£815.00
£1199.00
£1643.00
£2263.00
£2340.00
£1643.00
£1199.00
£815.00
£1643.00
PREMIUM EXTRA 8PAX 6+2
£881.00
£2161.00
£881.00
£1582.00
£2161.00
£2953.00
£3030.00
£2161.00
£1582.00
£881.00
£2161.00
Other apartments sharing up to 16 available. Please enquire. TO PAY LOCALLY: Final cleaning 20euros per person; heating 6.50euros m3 as used. SUPPLEMENTS: Cot £52.00 per week.
10/10 - 18/12 19/12 - 09/01/09
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otel Le Renaie -
★★★
near San Gimignano
O
nly three miles from the lovely Tuscan town of San Gimignano is a small hotel describing itself as “sheer paradise in the countryside” – and we agree! Surrounded by green hills with olive trees and vines, it has a pretty garden, terraces for al fresco dining, and lovely views. Yet Florence, Siena and other busy towns are within easy reach, meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds. The bright, airy bedrooms are furnished tastefully, with pastel colours. The Leonetto restaurant specialises in seasonal products including truffles and mushrooms as part of the Tuscan gastronomic tradition, and has a strong local following being patronised by celebrities. All 25 rooms have a bathroom equipped with bath or shower, Air conditioning / heating, safe, mini bar, satellite TV, hairdryer, telephone. Some also have a large private balcony.
CAR HIRE RECOMMENDED
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an Michele Hotel -
A
★★★
San Gimignano
bout a mile from the Tuscan historical gem of San Gimignano, this simple and homely hotel is run by sisters Paola and Roberta who are happy to share their knowledge of the area with you and ensure you feel entirely at home. The hotel is small with only 14 bedrooms and has a lovely garden with pool, yet you can walk into the centre of town in about 30 minutes. On a warm summer’s day you can sit on the patio under the shade of the vines, and take life at a rural Italian pace. It’s especially good for families with the owners’ children often on hand to help make the introductions. The 14 rooms include private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, direct dial telephone, heating, satellite TV, electronic safe and desk.
Hotel Le Renaie PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01 - 08/04 £57.00
DOUBLE ROOM
09/04 - 13/04 £79.00
14/04 - 23/04 £57.00
24/04 - 04/05 £79.00
05/05 - 10/06 £73.00
11/06 - 10/10 £79.00
11/10 - 03/11 £73.00
04/11 - 29/12 30/12 - 07/01/10 £57.00 £79.00
SUPPLEMENTS - double room with balcony available from £7.00 pppn. Single rooms from £15.00 pn. Cot: £13.00 per night
San Michele Hotel PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED & BREAKFAST
STANDARD ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£44.00
SUPPLEMENTS - panoramic view room available at £6.00 pn. 3rd bed: £25.00 pn
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otel Poggio Sant’ Angelo -
Agriturism
near Cortona
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lovely country house residence close to Cortona, this was formerly a 19th Century farmhouse which has been lovingly restored to offer five luxury guestrooms with swimming pool and extensive gardens. Everything about Poggio Sant’ Angelo oozes history, romance and style. The public areas are lavish and spacious, with a restaurant boasting an open fireplace, solid wooden tables and wooden beams. A small wine bar can be found in the annexe, serving cured meats and cheeses as you taste local vintages and maybe a glass of grappa. This hotel makes a perfect base to explore both Tuscany and Umbria with all the major towns and sights on your doorstep. All 5 rooms are well lit with natural light coming in from at least two large chestnut wood windows offering a nice view over the park and the pool-area and are equipped with climate control and satellite TV.
On your Doorstep km 50 115 50 12
Perugia Florence Siena Cortona
miles 31 71 31 7
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CAR HIRE ESSENTIAL
Hotel Poggio Sant’ Angelo -
minimum stay applies please enquire.
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/01 - 07/01 01/03 - 31/03 01/04 - 09/04 10/04 - 14/04 15/04 - 23/04 24/04 - 26/04 27/04 - 30/04 01/05 - 03/05 04/05 - 30/06 01/07 - 31/08 01/09 - 31/10 01/11 - 27/12 28/12 - 31/12 DOUBLE ROOM
£58.00
£41.00
£45.00
£58.00
£45.00
£58.00
£45.00
£58.00
£45.00
£58.00
£45.00
£41.00
£58.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £23.00 pn. Suites sleeping up to 4 available on request. 3rd bed: £30.00pn. HB £29.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay FREE when sharing with 2 adults 3rd bed 3-12yrs: £21.00
One weeks car hire from £272
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A
lbergo Villa Marta -
★★★★
near Lucca
I
f you are seeking peace and tranquillity, this is the haven for you. Surrounded by spacious Renaissance Lucchese gardens at the foot of Monti Pisani, it was built in the 19th Century as a hunting lodge. Villa Marta is just three miles from Lucca and has recently been fully restored. Warm Tuscan hospitality awaits those looking for total relaxation and assures you of an unforgettable holiday. Waking in the morning to the wonderful aroma of breakfast being prepared in the traditional way, you’ll soon be out of bed. In summer this is served in the villa’s garden, while in winter you are greeted by a welcoming open fire in the elegant breakfast room. After a day touring the Tuscan countryside you can return to relax by the pool or in one of the cosy rooms to read or listen to music while you enjoy a glass of your favourite wine. All 15 rooms (some of them connecting) are spacious, well-lit and equipped with the most modern amenities including airconditioning, telephone, desk, satellite TV, minibar and hairdryer. Some have marvellous frescoed ceilings, and all offer magnificent views over the surrounding countryside Pool (open weather permitting) Parking provided free of charge.
On your Doorstep Pisa Florence Siena Forte Dei Marmi
km 29 76 142 37
miles 18 47 88 23
Albergo Villa Marta -
minumum 2 night stay may apply
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 09/02 - 28/02 01/03 - 31/03 01/04 - 08/04 09/04 - 12/04 13/04 - 23/04 24/04 - 30/09 01/10 - 31/10 01/11 - 04/12 05/12 - 07/12 08/12 - 29/12 CLASSIC ROOM
£53.00
£63.00
£68.00
£80.00
£68.00
£80.00
£68.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room available from £25.00 pn. Superior rooms from £5.00 pppn
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Car hire recommended
£53.00
£80.00
£53.00
30/12 03/01/10
£80.00
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illa Dei Bosconi -
★★★
Fiesole
A
new hotel in the hills of Fiesole, only 5 miles from Florence, this hotel offers the best of both worlds being close to the countryside and city. Its facilities are extensive, and include swimming pool, whirlpool bath, terrace overlooking Florence, and bar. The 21 rooms are bright, offering wonderful views with either a terrace or direct access to the garden. All have private bath or shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, mini-bar, telephone, Internet access, air conditioning. Disabled rooms are available on request.
On your Doorstep
•New swimming pool with jacuzzi •Bar service •Parking
km 8 2
Florence Fiesole
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lle Borre -
miles 5 1
Apartments
Garfagnana
P
repare to fall in love. This 260-year-old renovated farmhouse in rural Tuscany is simply gorgeous. Set in five acres of meadow and sweet chestnut forests overlooking a winding river, it has three self-contained apartments and is looked after by live-in owners who are ready to welcome you and provide all the information needed for your stay. All apartments face the valley and overlook the village of Torrite, two miles away, where you can buy fresh bread each morning. Also close is Cerretoli with a lovely trattoria, and the hosts could recommend a different restaurant for each night of your stay around nearby Castelnuovo. Alle Borre oozes history and comfort, and although you need a car to make the most of it, personal transfer can be arranged from Pisa airport (one and a half hours) or the rail station at Castelnuovo. All apartments have central heating in the cooler months, a double bedroom, a fully fitted kitchen / dining room including gas cooker, fridge / freezer and microwave oven. Separate bathroom with shower, hand-basin and wc. Use of the Communal Library with TV, DVD and games, 10 meter pool with sun loungers and BBQ facilities
Villa Dei Bosconi -
minimum stay may apply
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
03/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 19/07
20/07 - 04/09
05/09 - 10/10
11/10 - 01/11
£43.00
£56.00
£64.00
£56.00
£64.00
£56.00
02/11 - 28/12 29/12 - 03/01/10
£43.00
£64.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £34.00 pn. Triple rooms available, please enquire. During fairs, supplements may apply.
Alle Borre PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK BY APARTMENT CHOSEN and by date of stay. SATURDAY START BOTTOM TOP / MIDDLE WHOLE HOUSE
May / June / September £431.00 £512.00 £1,199 .00
July / August £512.00 £640.00 £1,584 .00
Including linen and towels. Starter pack of groceries £41.00 Surounding grounds unsuitable for children under 4 yrs. Midweek starts available May - June, Sept - Oct, please enquire.
October £349.00 £408.00 £932.00
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uoriporta -
Apartments
Castel Nuovo D’Elsa
T
hese apartments in the heart of Tuscany sleeping up to 6 people, in a lovely setting in rural Tuscany complete with swimming pool. It is part of the Castle Coiana complex dating back more than 1,000 years, and was once an important stop for pilgrims. You can visit the old villa with its deep cellars, and take home wine, olive oil and other local products. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, archery, treasure hunts. The main tourist centres of Tuscany are within easy reach.
On your Doorstep Castel Nuovo San Gimignano Lucca
km 3 28 57
miles 2 17 35 Apartment A – 4/5 guests Terrace or small private garden with patio furniture, kitchen with microwave, large living room with TV and decoder, a master bedroom, a double bedroom and two bathrooms. Apartment B deluxe – 4/5 guests + 2children Terrace or small private garden with patio furniture, kitchen with microwave, large livingroom with TV and decoder, a master bedroom, a double bedroom and two bathrooms. House 6 guests Small private garden with patio furniture, kitchen with microwave, large livingroom with TV and decoder, fireplace, two master bedrooms, one double bedroom and two bathrooms.
CAR HIRE RECOMMENDED
Fuoriporta PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT AND PER WEEK, SELF CATERING by date of stay. SATURDAY START APARTMENT A x 4 APARTMENT A x 5 APARTMENT B x 6 HOUSE
22/03 - 25/04
26/04 - 04/07
05/07 - 22/08
23/08 - 19/09
20/09 - 03/11
£458.00 £505.00 £557.00 £685.00
£642.00 £728.00 £762.00 £856.00
£719.00 £805.00 £848.00 £976.00
£642.00 £728.00 £762.00 £856.00
£423.00 £505.00 £557.00 £685.00
SUPPLEMENTS - extra bed £23.00 per night. PAYABLE LOCALLY: Final cleaning charge from 30 Euros depending on size of apartment. Prices include linen change, gas, electricity, hot water. Mid week starts available, please enquire.
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T
ypically Italian Beach Resorts
Venice
Forli Cesena
Milano Marittima Cesenatico Rimini Riccione
Airports Forte di Marmi Pietrasanta di Marina
Pietrasanta
CERVIA MILANO MARITIMA CESENATICO RICCIONE RIMINI
BOLOGNA 90km 104km 125km 100 Km 127 km
FORLI 30km 40km 35km 50 Km 55 km
RIMINI 30km 42km 25km 8 Km 10 km
PISA MARINA PIETRASANTA 45km
PIETRASANTA FORTE DEI MARMI
40km 45km
How many times have you been on holiday, only to get up early to save a good place on the beach? and then someone walks over your towel or clothes and sand gets everywhere! This isn’t a problem in Italy, because on most beaches you pay for your beach umbrellas and sun-beds and they are yours for the duration of your holiday. However, most of the hotels we feature provide beach sun-beds and beach umbrellas FREE of charge. You can arrive at any time of day and nobody will have taken your place, so you don’t have to rush and can enjoy that well-deserved lie-in. You can also use beach showers, toilets and changing rooms.
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uscany - Great Beach Resorts
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e offer a choice of seaside resorts along Tuscany’s Mediterranean coast – all of them perfect for soaking up the sun or day trips to the historical centres of Florence and Pisa. Located on the long and beautiful sandy shore of the Versilia coast and protected by the nearby Alpi Apuane Mountains, these resorts make an ideal base to explore the mountain villages, and the hinterland with its nature, culture, history, tradition and art. It is possible to choose from romantic walks, tours, night clubs, dinners in refined restaurants or typical “trattorie” and much more.
Forte dei Marmi is a favourite of film stars and celebrities, with comfortable hotels, fine restaurants and an excellent market held on Wednesdays year-round and also on Sundays in summer. This seaside resort is among the most popular on the coast, being located around a jetty set up during the sixteenth century to ship the Apuan marbles. Since 1788 this has been sheltered through an outpost which had been built by Leopoldo I and is still visible in the middle of Garibaldi Square. Many European nobles, diplomats, businness-men, artists and V.I.Ps have had their beautiful villas, protected by the greenery of the pinewoods, built here. Choosing its sandy beaches to spend their holidays and to relax.
The neighbouring seaside resort of Marina di Pietrasanta with its broad sandy beach, 5 kilometers long, gently shelving into clear seas and backed by pinewoods gives a feeling spaciousness even during the crowded periods. Behind the seafront avenue its shady tree-lined streets, elegant buildings and green parks and gardens are home to the shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Whilst on holiday in Marina di Pietrasanta you are close to the old town of Pietrasanta which is renowned for its artists and poets.
Pietrasanta has always been an important cultural centre in Versilia. Explore the charming mediaeval town, with its old world atmosphere, narrow cobbled streets and ancient palazzos. Pietrasanta is well known for its strong artisan tradition, and the town is still home to many artists and sculptors, many of whom have workshops open to the public. Among these artists is Fernando Botero, the Spanish artist whose paunchy warrior guards the entrance to the village. The best observation-point to gaze upon Pietrasanta is Sala fortress. From here you can see Cathedral Square and the main monuments: the Cathedral with its red bell-tower, and the Maroni palace.
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V
ersilia Palace -
★★★★
Marina di Pietrasanta
L
ocated on the Tuscan Riviera between Forte dei Marmi and Marina di Pietrasanta, this hotel was completely renovated in 2006 and has 50 guest-rooms, 2 outdoor swimming pools (1 for children) and a restaurant. A sandy beach is directly in front of the hotel, which makes the most of its privileged position. All rooms have a balcony, with the deluxe rooms facing the sea and standard rooms overlooking the garden. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, and some guests are content to stay here all day and just let the time slip by. All 50 rooms are fitted with airconditioning, telephone, radio, minibar and satellite TV.
ffers o l a i c e p S HTS FREE NIPG ay 2 Stay 3
0 - 31/10 0/04, 03/1 14/04 - 3 3 Stay 4 Pay/05,05/09 - 02/10 9 -2 5 3/04, 01/0 6 10/04 - 1 Stay 7 Pay/08 - 04/09 6/06, 22 30/05 - 2 ay 13 Stay 14 P 1/07 3 27/06
On your Doorstep km
miles
La Spezia
20
12
Pisa
45
28
Livorno
55
34
Lucca
34
21
Versilia Palace PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON ON HALF BOARD by date of stay
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM
10/04-13/04
14/04 - 30/04
1/05-29/05
30/05-26/06
27/06-31/07
01/08-21/08
22/08-04/09
05/09-02/10
03/10-31/10
£66.00
£57.00
£66.00
£75.00
£106.00
£126.00
£75.00
£66.00
£57.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room superior available from £5.00 pppn. Deluxe rooms from £20.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs FREE, 3-8yrs 50% off, 9-12yrs 30% off 5% early booking discount (excludes stays 01/08 - 21/08)
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ondial Resort -
★★★★
Marina di Pietrasanta
S
et in the peaceful heart of Marina di Pietrasanta’s residential area, the Mondial is surrounded by greenery and is only 200 metres from the sea. It offers many amenities, the elegant air conditioned Blanco restaurant serves authentic Tuscan cuisine which can also be enjoyed on the terrace in the gardens. During the day the large pergola is a perfect spot to relax near the pool or enjoy a drink at the hotel bar where the breathtaking view from the sun deck looks over the sea and the Apuan Alps, while the more active may like to seek out the wellness centre and gym. All 40 rooms feature a balcony, climate control, internet connection, phone, minibar, satellite TV with Sky, safe and hairdryer.
On your Doorstep
The romantic junior suites offer the extra facility of a jacuzzi bath.
La Spezia
20
12
Pisa
45
28
Livorno
55
34
Lucca
34
21
Mondial Resort -
km miles
minimum stay requirements may apply
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/12 - 31/03 01/04 - 31/05 01/06 - 03/07 04/07 - 31/07 01/08 - 29/08 30/08 - 26/09 27/09 - 31/10 01/11 - 27/12 28/12 - 02/01 10/04 - 14/04 CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOM
£54.00
£66.00
£77.00
£88.00
£99.00
£77.00
£66.00
£54.00
£88.00
£77.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £43.00 pn. Double room deluxe available from £20.00 pppn. Children stay for £23.00 pn. 3rd bed for adults: £34.00 pn. HB from £29.00 pppn
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otel La Pigna -
★★★
Marina di Pietrasanta
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36-room property typical of the friendly, informal hotels of the Tuscan Riviera, La Pigna features a restaurant where cooking is supervised by the owner and by head chef Alessandro. It has a private beach (payable locally) and swimming pool where you can enjoy a hydro-massage, and not far from the beach it is a great choice for families. Each room has a balcony or terrace. Rooms complete with terrace/balconies, air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
On your Doorstep La Spezia Florence Pisa Livorno Lucca
km 20 90 45 55 34
miles 12 55 28 34 21
Hotel La Pigna PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
01/04 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 03/05
04/05 - 19/05
20/05 - 27/06
28/06 - 01/08
02/08 - 30/08
31/08 - 26/09
27/09 - 31/10
£34.00
£55.00
£34.00
£55.00
£34.00
£55.00
£64.00
£77.00
£55.00
£34.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use: £17.00 pn. HB and FB available on request, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs stay free meals to be paid locally, 3-5yrs 50% off, 6-12yrs 25% off, 3rd bed adult get 15% off
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alazzo Guiscardo -
★★★★
Pietrasanta
T
his lovely old 19th Century building is noted for its architectural style, and marble bathrooms drawing upon the long tradition of marble crafting in Pietrasanta. It has only 8 rooms so you are assured of personal service, and each room is named after a type of marble such as Rosso Francia and Bianco Statuario. The lush furnishings and decorations give an impression of grace and pride, yet this boutique hotel also has the most modern facilities including 26-inch flat screen TVs. The rooms equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar, phone.
On your Doorstep La Spezia Livorno Lucca
km 20 55 34
miles 12 34 21
Palazzo Guiscardo -
minimum stay 2 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
CLASSIC ROOM
01/04 - 31/05
01/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 29/08
30/08 - 26/09
27/09 - 31/10
1/11 - 28/12
29/12 - 02/01/10
£91.00
£105.00
£128.00
£105.00
£91.00
£62.00
£105.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use: £34.00 pn. Superior rooms available from £23.00 pppn. Junior rooms and Suites available, please enquire. 3rd bed £ 34.00 pn. Children stay for £23.00 pn. SPECIAL OFFERS: Early booking offer, save 5%, stay 3 pay 2 02/01 - 30/03 • 01/11 - 28/12 in Junior suite and suite, stay 4 pay 3 01/04 - 31/05, 27/09 - 31/10, stay 7 pay 6 other periods
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otel Kyrton -
★★★
Forte dei Marmi
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his very friendly owner-managed hotel is in the exclusive part of Forte dei Marmi known as Imperial Rome only 300 yards from the sea. The surroundings are very pleasant with plenty of greenery, and the hotel strikes the right balance between comfort, good facilities and value for money. The owners’ everpresent dog is considered to be one of the staff! Here you can really relax in a pool equipped with hydro-massage, and use leisure facilities including a sauna, solarium and small gym. The spacious rooms with tiled floors are also very restful, and the restaurant is under the personal supervision of the owners and serves typical Tuscan cuisine. All 38 rooms are equipped with fridge, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV
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ogos Hotel -
★★★★
Forte dei Marmi
bout 150 metres from the beach and close to the elegant shopping area of Forte dei Marmi, this 38-room hotel enjoys a peaceful setting among pine trees, and leisure facilities including a pool and whirlpool bath, gym and children’s playground. The restaurant specialises in fish dishes, with meat and vegetarian dishes also available. All rooms include • Telephone • Satellite TV • Mini bar • Safe • Air conditioning • Hairdryer
On your Doorstep km 40 45 110
Lucca Pisa Florence
miles 24 28 68
Hotel Kyrton PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay STANDARD ROOM
28/03-05/06
06/06 - 26/06
27/06 - 10/07
11/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 23/08
24/08 - 30/08
31/08 - 11/09
12/09 - 31/10
£66.00
£70.00
£81.00
£85.00
£126.00
£99.00
£74.00
£66.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Comfort rooms from £9.00 pppn. Single rooms from £18.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child sharing with 2 adults pays 50%
Logos Hotel PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM COMFORT
01/01 - 09/04 £55.00
10/04 - 13/04 £107.00
14/04 - 30/04 £55.00
01/05 - 05/06 £72.00
06/06 - 03/07 £107.00
04/07 - 22/08 £141.00
23/08 - 12/09* £107.00
13/09 - 04/10 £72.00
05/10 - 31/12 £55.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room available form £21.00 pn. Double room for sole use: £31.00 pn. Superior rooms available from £9.00 pppn HB £26.00 pppn Cot: £17.00 pn. *28/29 August a supplement of £34.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs stay free, 3-8yrs 50% off, 9-15yrs 30% off, 3rd bed adult 15% off
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V
illa Roma Imperiale -
★★★★ Superior
Forte dei Marmi
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romantic superior hotel with 32 rooms, situated in the most exclusive area of Forte dei Marmi only 200 meters from the beach and 500 meters from the town centre. It aims for harmony between luxury and simplicity, and achieves this with warm hospitality. Sport lovers will find an 18-hole golf course and a tennis court only a few minutes away, and you can also keep active by hiring a bicycle. The garden surrounding the hotel is a green oasis of bamboo, aromatic borders, rambling jasmine and bougainvillea, fruit and laurel trees, and hydrangeas. The swimming pool is fully equipped with a Jacuzzi, chaises longues and sun beds. The dominant theme of the rooms, 2 of which are suites, is the sea. The rooms are all unique and have been furnished with care, with large windows and balconies, and marble floors. While all rooms are different they all have balconies, equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, TV, safe, mini-bar and modem connection.
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otel Il Negresco -
★★★★
Forte dei Marmi
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ully deserving its 4* rating yet still intimate with only 39 rooms, this hotel offers splendid sea views from the balconies of all of its rooms. The view takes in the coast up to Cinque Terre on one side and the Apuane Alps on the other – just the thing to work up an appetite before visiting the superb La Terrazza restaurant, where the seafood is simply excellent. The bright design of public rooms and bedrooms reflects the warm Mediterranean atmosphere, with parquet floors and white marble. A pool and rooftop terrace complete the leisure facilities and complement the great position of the hotel in this attractive resort. All rooms have a balcony, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer. Beach umbrella rental (payable locally) Bicycle rental (payable locally) Limited private parking (payable locally)
Villa Roma Imperiale -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 29/04
30/04 - 02/05
03/05 - 28/05
29/05 - 25/06
26/06 - 30/08
31/08 - 13/09
14/09 - 20/09
21/09 - 27/09
£205.00
£120.00
£205.00
£143.00
£205.00
£277.00
£205.00
£143.00
£120.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Romantic from £23.00 pppn. Suites and deluxe suites available, please enquire. Single rooms from £41.00 pn. SPECIAL OFFERS - Stay 7 Pay 6 & Stay 5 Pay 4 14/04 - 29/04, 03/05 - 28/05, 14/09 - 20/09
Hotel Il Negresco -
minimum stay from 3 nights applies please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN VIEW
04/01 - 10/04
11/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 29/05
30/05 - 03/07
04/07 - 28/08
29/08 - 11/09
12/09 - 16/10
17/10 - 31/12
£74.00
£160.00
£74.00
£99.00
£160.00
£184.00
£160.00
£99.00
£74.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Sea view from £9.00 pppn. Superior room from £20.00 pppn. Double for sole use from £56.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - 3rd bed from £28.00 pn. HB from £26.00 pppn. SPECIAL OFFERS - Stay 4 Pay 3 04/01 - 10/04, 14/04 - 29/05, 12/09 - 31/12. Stay 7 Pay 6 - Stay 14 Pay 12 11/04 - 13/04, 30/05 - 03/07, 29/08 - 11/09
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omagna - Great Beach Resorts
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f you had spent your childhood discovering a magical coastline which gave you happy memories for life, wouldn’t you want to tell a few friends about it? Typically Italian has its roots on the coast of Romagna and we are certain you will enjoy a beach holiday as Italians do, rather than a big resort which could be anywhere in Europe.
Milano Marittima – not to be confused with the city of Milan -- is a different type of resort. It’s very chic and fashionable with beautiful shops, restaurants and nightlife venues close to an excellent sandy beach. It’s very popular with the young set, attracted by designer label shopping and even the possibility of spotting an Italian football star in one of the nightspots! Cervia is near to Milano Marittima, where you can even watch your own supper being unloaded from a little boat right outside the restaurant. It is not just a seaside resort but a town steeped in culture and history, which played an important role in the production of salt. Be sure to visit the salt museum and the vast salt pans with their copious birdlife. Don’t forget to take home a pinch or two of Cervia salt – it’s always presented at local weddings, as it’s meant to bring good luck.
Riccione, known as the “green Pearl of the Adriatic", was built at the end of the 1800's as a garden city and still today enjoys tree lined avenues, parks, gardens green walking areas and cycling paths. Just behind the sea front boulevard the smart historical tree-lined centre boasts avenues full of fashion stores and smart places to eat and drink. Restaurants serve first rate cuisine with the local fish dishes a specialty. A neighbour of well known Rimini, Riccione boasts six kilometers of golden beach equipped with beach umbrellas, gym clubs and game fields, bars and restaurants. The beach is of fine sand gently shelving into the sea, while every “bagno” has a children’s playground controlled at all times.
Cesenatico is a gem, a town of genuine historic character with safe, sandy beaches that are ideal for children. The beaches extend for over four miles and are fringed with pinewoods offering a shady retreat, and most of our hotels provide sun-beds and beach umbrellas free of charge for the duration of your stay. Take an evening stroll by the canal harbour, designed by the great painter and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, and the maritime museum is a revelation. You’ll enjoy great Italian food and icecream, but we promise – no fish and chips or sauerkraut!!
Shopping in the pedestrian zone is a great opportunity to discover jewelers and many fashion house outlets selling last season at knock down prices.
Rimini is probably the most famous seaside resort in Italy and has undergone quite a transformation in recent years and now boasts a sophisticated promenade in the Marina Centro, a delightful harbour of yachts and a stunning historical centre not far from its wide sandy beach. A town of two parts and a great base to explore the Romagna countryside. The original historic town is now located around a mile inland, still a typical Italian town with historic lanes and tourist sights. The other is the beach resort. Along the resort's length there are two bustling streets on which you will find rows of restaurants, bars, and shops selling souvenirs, local pottery or leather goods. Although Rimini isn't renowned for its cuisine or restaurants, there are plenty of places to eat from pizzas to seafood and be sure to try canocchia, a thin transparent crustacean that is a local delicacy. There is a cluster of popular eating places on Via Becadelli, where the street from the town centre reaches the seafront area.
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M
ilton -
★★★★
Rimini
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nce owned by Ermete Novelli, the famous Italian actor and playwright this beautiful seafront art nouveau villa is located in the elegant Marina Centro area of Rimini. Just a few steps away are the Federico Fellini Park, the harbour of Porto Canale and the best beach on the Adriatic shore. On the doorstep is a choice of clubs, shops and bars to enjoy the traditional Italian nightlife and within easy reach are the old historic centre and the railway station. In the privacy of the garden, the terrace with its tables and flowers overlooking the Adriatic is an ideal place to enjoy a drink or simply relax with a book. Pamper yourself in the elegant new wellness centre with state of the art treatments for beauty, a fitness area, steam bath and whirlpool. If you prefer you can spend your day at the side of the heated outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi tub or hire one of the hotel bicycles to explore the local area. A rich and tasty breakfast buffet is your first delicious meal of the day. Later, you can enjoy the excellent cuisine in one of the hotel’s 2 fine restaurants. The sophisticated La Terraza serves a selection of regional and international specialities prepared with the freshest ingredients and the more casual atmosphere of the Milton Beach restaurant set on the beach front offers a shady area serving seafood and regional specialities all day long. All 76 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, private balcony, phone, heating air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe, internet connection and coffee/tea making
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Milton -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay CLASSIC ROOM
10/01 - 12/06
13/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 07/08
08/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 11/09
12/09 - 30/10
31/10 - 11/12
£64.00
£68.00
£84.00
£98.00
£79.00
£68.00
£64.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Prestige rooms from £8.00 pppn. Deluxe rooms from £14.00 pppn. Junior suites from £20.00 pppn. HB from £8.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - 3rd bed: 0-3yrs stay free, 4-11yrs 50% off, 12 and adults, 3rd and 4th beds 30% off City Bike rent (1 hour FREE) and use of a beach hut.
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aesar Hotel -
★★★★
Cesenatico, Valverde
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lose to the beach, this elegant hotel is renowned for its traditional hospitality and the warm atmosphere created by the Manuzzi family and their staff. Wake every morning to a breakfast buffet spread that will guarantee the chance to try something different every day of your holiday, and there’s no need to feel guilty either! Your days can be spent working off any over-indulgence in one of the three heated pools or in the well equipped gym. You can even play a game of tennis. Relax afterwards in the Jacuzzi while the children play in one of the secure and specially created play areas, or just stroll out of the hotel onto the promenade.
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Internet connection Currency exchange Restaurant Pool snack bar Bar Room service Laundry service Lift Parking Fitness centre Sauna Children’s mini club Heated pool Children’s pool Children’s play area
The restaurant will take you on a culinary trip across Romagna. The family uses the freshest local produce to prepare traditional dishes as made by their mothers and grandmothers before them, complemented by a wonderful glass of their best Sangiovese wine. Rooms are twin/double or family rooms nicely decorated with private shower and air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, internet connection, hairdryer and safe.
Caesar Hotel
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- minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON HALF BOARD by date of stay
DELUXE ROOM
04/04 - 17/04
18/04 - 29/05
30/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 07/08
08/08 - 21/08
21/08 - 30/08
31/08 - 19/09
£49.00
£45.00
£49.00
£59.00
£65.00
£75.00
£65.00
£59.00
SUPPLEMENTS - FB from £4.00 pppn. Single room £9.00 REDUCTIONS - 3rd 4th bed: children 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3-15yrs 50% discount. 16yrs old and more 30% off.
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otel Universal -
★★★★
Cervia
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he Hotel Universal is conveniently situated overlooking the sea in Cervia, and is renowned for its international cuisine. This 117-room hotel has all the services you might expect in a seaside resort, including pool, terrace, garden and fitness club. All rooms include, air conditioning, telephone, TV, hairdryer, safe and minibar.
• Distance from the beach: 20 m • Heated swimming pool, covered during winter • Whirlpool • Entertainment and mini club • Fitness room • Lift • Bar • TV room with Sky • Heating / Air conditioning • Internet Point
Hotel Universal -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, FULL BOARD by date of stay
CLASSIC DOUBLE 01/03 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 03/05
04/05 - 21/05
22/05 - 28/05
29/05 - 02/06
£58.00
£91.00
£58.00
£76.00
£58.00
£64.00
03/06 - 15/06
16/06 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 23/08
24/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 10/09
£80.00 11/09 - 15/10
£64.00
£76.00
£80.00
£91.00
£80.00
£64.00
£58.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior room with sea view £12.00 pppn. Single room available from £24.00 pn. Cot £29.00 pn.
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otel Athena -
★★★
Cervia
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et in green surroundings, a short walk from the sea and the town centre of Cervia, the Athena has extensive facilities including heated swimming pool, large garden and childrens club. It also offers free bicycle hire if you want to keep active! The spacious refurbished rooms have private facilities with shower cubicle and are equipped with air conditioning/heating, telephone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer • Heated swimming pool with solarium • Free bikes • Lift in central building • Air conditioned restaurant with a la carte menu • Bar • Game-zone for children
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Hotel Athena -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, FULL BOARD by date of stay 10/04 - 29/05 30/05 - 12/06 13/06 - 19/06 20/06 - 27/06 28/06 - 31/07 01/08 - 23/08 24/08 - 29/08 30/08 - 04/09 05/09 - 30/09
DOUBLE ROOM
£46.00
£49.00
£60.00
£64.00
£66.00
£76.00
£66.00
£60.00
£46.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Cot available from £23.00 per night. REDUCTIONS - 3rd person: 2-4yrs 50% off, 5-9yrs 20% off, 10yrs and more 10%, 3rd bed 10% off
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rand Hotel Gallia -
★★★★
Milano Marittima
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verlooking the sea, near the pinewoods and only a few minutes walk from the centre of Milano Marittima, the Grand offers good service and a new Beauty Farm provided with the most up-to-date services. The restaurant offers an à la Carte menu with regional and international dishes. It is only 30 meters from the sea and has swimming pool with whirlpool, fitness centre and tennis court for keeping fit and active. 114 rooms, telephone, TV, hairdryer, safe, mini bar • • • • • • • • •
Swimming pool with whirlpool Red clay Tennis court with floodlight Entertainment and mini club Lift Bar Heating / Air conditioning Internet Point Fitness room ‘Dolce Vita’ Wellness centre
Grand Hotel Gallia -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, FULL BOARD by date of stay
CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOM 01/03 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 04/05
£86.00
£125.00
£86.00
£125.00
05/05 - 28/05 29/05 - 18/06
£103.00
£112.00
19/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 23/08
24/08 - 06/09
07/09 - 19/10
£125.00
£140.00
£125.00
£86.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £23.00 pn. Cot: £29.00 pn. Sea view from £17.00 pppn. Deluxe and Junior suites available please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children under 6yrs : 50% off, 7-11yrs: 30% off. 3rd bed 20% off.
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otel Alexander -
★★★★
Milano Marittima
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ocated just meters away from the sea in the centre of Milano Marittima and surrounded by age-old pine trees, Hotel Alexander allows you to make the most of a destination where sports, sun and culture make for an unforgettable holiday on Romagna’s Riviera. With views out to sea the wellness centre is a recent addition located on the 5th floor. The extensive facilities are designed to help you relax and unwind. All 52 rooms have been completely renovated, sound proofed and finely furnished, with private facilities, balcony, air conditioning /heating, telephone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer. • Wellness center equipped with a swimming pool, closed during the colder seasons • Large heated outside swimming pool • Bicycle service
Hotel Alexander PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON HALF BOARD by date of stay
DOUBLE ROOM
01/05 - 30/05
31/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 20/06
21/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 23/08
24/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 30/09
£63.00
£71.00
£87.00
£91.00
£105.00
£87.00
£64.00
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otel Cristallo -
★★★★
Riccione
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wned by the Arcangeli family since 1991 and located just a few metres from the sea this elegant but modern hotel has the many shops of the Piazzale Ceccarini on the door step. The restaurant offers a choice from the menu and a buffet where you can discover local dishes and flavors of the Romagnola. The day starts with breakfast (available in you room*) If you still have an appitite at lunch time there will be on offer a buffet while dinner is served at the tables with a wide variety of meat and fish dishes and a rich buffet of hot and cold appetizers and sweets. * extra charge for room service Each room is provided with the use of a cabin and free beach, towels on beach, number 75, and guests receive a discount on the hire of deck chairs and beach umbrellas. In the fitness centre you will find the jacuzzi and gym. Should you feel adventurous bicycles are available for guests who wish to take a ride around town or even explore further afield. Children will have a great time at the "Garden of Fairy Tales", children's room which offers time to watch TV, read, colour and play, with a babysitter on hand from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 21:30. On the beach the Mini Club has games and entertainment every morning from 10:00 to 12:00. Then chef prepares tasty menus and delicious mid-afternoon snacks. In the evenings the hotel games room is equipped for the young guests to enjoy while the grown ups relax in the bar or on the terrace. All 67 rooms have been renovated and furnished with air conditioning, mini bar, safe, satellite TV, telephone & internet connection and hairdryer. Use of the pool at the sister hotel Giulietta On the eighth floor the exclusive scenic suites offer a sitting room, large master bedroom and intercommunicating bedrooms to make family suites.
Hotel Cristallo PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON HALF BOARD by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
01/12/08 - 31/03/09
01/04 - 05/08
06/08 - 26/08
27/08 - 15/09
£74.00
£86.00
£97.00
£86.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Executive rooms from £12.00pppn. Junior Suites and Suites available, please enquire. Double room for sole use £23.00 pn. Full Board from £11.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children and 3rd bed discounts please enquire.
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otel Giulietta -
★★★
Riccione
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ust a few steps away from the beach and the famous Viale Ceccarini you may find it hard to choose between a visit to the shops, a walk along the sea front promenade or a rest at the harbour watching the boats coming and going. Perfect for any holiday or weekend break. The hotel bar is a great place to quench your thirst with delicious long drinks as you take a break from the pool on the long hot summer days or enjoy a pre dinner drink. The menu offers a choice of local speciality dishes accompanied by some great local wines. For the children there is a Mini club room with organized games and entertainment from 12:00 - 14:00 and every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 they can join the Cristallo Hotel Mini Club for fun on the beach. The 44 modern rooms have satellite TV, telephone, safe, air conditioning and a hairdryer. (The Giulietta room has a balcony.)
Hotel Giulietta PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER DAY, FULL BOARD, by date of stay GIULIETTA ROOM ROMEO ROOM
03/04 - 29/05
30/05 - 26/06
27/06 - 07/08
08/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 04/09
05/09 - 11/09
12/09 - 27/09
£61.00 £57.00
£72.00 £68.00
£82.00 £79.00
£99.00 £96.00
£82.00 £79.00
£72.00 £68.00
£61.00 £57.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use: £11.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children and 3rd bed discounts please enquire.
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orrento
Naples Sorrento
Amalfi
Minori Maori
Positano
Naples Sorrento
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his lovely resort in the heart of the Neapolitan Riviera has been attracting tourists for over 200 years, so you might say it has a little experience in keeping them happy! It isn’t the best choice for beaches, although you will find them at Marina Grande and Sant Agnello, but it’s great for strolling, shopping, dining and sightseeing in a seaside setting, with some hotels on clifftop locations. You’ll love the harbour with its brightly coloured boats, and the little streets around Piazza Tasso, named after a 16th Century poet, where some of our hotels are located. The most popular day trip is to Pompeii, only about 15 miles away. The great Roman city and amphitheatre were destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and excavations tell us much about everyday life. Also take a hydrofoil or ferry to the island of Capri, another favourite haunt for British visitors down the centuries, known as the “millionaires’ island”.
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NAPLES Sorrento 50km Positano 59km Amalfi 72km Minori & Maori 90km
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nd the Amalfi Coast
Amalfi
Amalfi is the jewel of the famous Amalfi Coast. The largest and most popular resort on this mountainous stretch of coastline, Amalfi is a perfect base to explore the area. The town's traditions and historical buildings bear witness to Amalfi's glorious past, which surround the town's central piazza, sitting on top a wide flight of steps. The cloister and museum close by house sculptures, mosaics and other relics of the town's wealthy past. Positioned at the top of a long flight of steps the Duomo looms over a vibrant piazza to the sea. The town is small, but a delight for shopaholics and foodies. You can easily while away an afternoon exploring the narrow white alleyways scattered with bustling cafés and the many enticing pizza and pasta restaurants watching the world go by. Souvenir shops are packed with all things lemony, including variously shaped bottles of the famous limoncello liqueur, a local speciality. A stroll along the sea front is another pleasant pastime. You will pass the town's harbour, the public ferry port and the marina where luxury yachts rub shoulders with working fishing vessels laden with nets. Walking out along one of the breakwaters provides the best photo opportunities looking back towards the town. If you are feeling energetic take a stroll up the valley through lemon groves and old paper mills. For keen walkers, the steep mountainsides offer many challenging walks. Amalfi has a small typically Italian beach, clean and safe, with regimented sunbeds and swarthy youths playing volleyball, getting very busy on summer weekends. There are areas where you can hire beds, towels etc. and also a stretch of free beach. Walking around the headland to Atrani you find the option of a second beach, which can be less crowded.
Positano This panoramic stretch of coastline with breathtaking and dramatic scenery is home to the colourful resort of Positano. Cosmopolitan and international, this resort has the feel of a very exclusive village, developed from its origins as a fishing settlement to today’s chic resort, famous not only for the hotels and boutiques, but for the winding stairways that connect the town, and the towering cliffs above. Restaurants and shops (even general stores) tend to be expensive; it's difficult to forget this is a resort aimed at the top end of the market. For many, of course, this adds to the appeal, and people-watching can be entertaining. Stroll past the narrow buildings and through the sleepy lanes which make their way to the waterfront, pass a wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants perfect for people-watching and enjoying the freshly caught seafood on the menu. If you're bored of shopping, eating and relaxing, make a visit to the church by the beach, with its green and gold dome and whiteand-gold interior, in a tiny piazza, where boys kick footballs around, in Italian tradition. The hills above Positano are perfect to explore on foot. You can follow the Trail of the Gods, a route of paths that zigzag through lush vegetation. Another walk will take you just above the town to Montepertuso, enjoy a stop for refreshments in the small piazza where the church has great views to the tiny houses of Positano below. The walk takes about an hour and is surprisingly easy; if you don't mind a lot of steps. Positano has a couple of dark and gravelly beaches. There are private beach areas where you can hire beds, towels etc, but parts are free allowing anyone to put down their towels and enjoy the water. If you are looking for a bit more peace, take the path above the water's edge to the quieter bay at Fornillo
Minori The stunning scenery, the history and the heritage make holidays to Minori special. Home to a 1st century Roman villa, this resort boasts being the oldest resort on the Amalfi Coast. It is also one of the prettiest places on the coast with palm-studded piazzas and avenues flanked by pink, shuttered mansions. This traditional seaside resort revolves around the beach during the daytime with swimming and watersports from the wide volcanic sand and pebble beach. The bustling pedestrian promenade runs along the edge of the beach and is lined with café bars and restaurants great for a break from the sun. Enjoy a cornet full of pistachio ice cream, made the traditional Neapolitan way or lunch on the best pizza you've ever tasted. If you can muster up the energy to leave the beach, take a wander round the town, discover the picture-book fishing harbour, the stepped streets and white-washed houses, interspersed with pretty little pastel-painted churches and cascades of bougainvillea.
Maiori This typically Italian resort has a maze of narrow streets, whitewashed houses, ancient walls that once guarded the town from the Romans and the beautiful domed Santa Maria church which offers a chance to view the world-famous carving of the Madonna and Child. Wander a little further and discover the romantic 10th century monastery perched above the town and admire its age-old frescoes and chapel During the daytime, the main activities revolve around the beach, swimming and watersports. The long sandy shore gently shelves into the calm waters of the Bay of Salerno bordered by a tree lined promenade with a large fountain feature and crammed full of ice cream bars, pizzerias and bars. In the evenings, there are many authentic trattorias to enjoy traditional Italian cooking, with menus offering fresh seafood and steaks to pizza and pasta. If you have a sweet tooth, you must try Maiori's delicious traditional chocolate cake, made with almonds, pine nuts and, believe it or not, aubergines!!
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otel Palazzo Guardati -
★★★★
Sorrento
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modern hotel in a classical building dating back several centuries, the Palazzo Guardati is in the heart of Sorrento just off Piazza Tasso – ensuring you are only minutes away from a great choice of shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife. It opened in 2007 to bring a different style to the Sorrento hotel scene, with only 23 beautifully designed rooms with Florentine floral patterns, chandeliers of Murano glass and parquet flooring. The solarium offers panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula, which during the evening becomes a terrace where you can spend warm evenings in total relaxation. All 23 rooms are available both with king size bed or with separated twin beds and equipped with air conditioning, fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, heating, satellite TV.
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otel Antiche Mura -
★★★★
Sorrento
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his newly renovated hotel converted from a former Baroque villa has a relaxing swimming pool area with hydro-massage section surrounded by a lush garden with characteristic citrus trees. Antiche Mura combines elegance, style and comfort. Inside the hotel still features the ruins of one of the four original towers of Sorrento. All 46 rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated with private bathrooms featuring a hydro-massage showers and all are equipped with air conditioning (May-Oct), satellite TV, minibar, radio, phone, hairdryer and a safe. Available at a supplement suite with a jacuzzi
Hotel Palazzo Guardati
- minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 09/03 - 10/04
11/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 31/10
01/11 - 22/12
£54.00 £63.00 £81.00 £54.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £9.00 pppn. Deluxe rooms from £22.00 pppn. Cot: £23.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free
23/12 - 29/12
£81.00
CLASSIC DOUBLE / TWIN ROOM
Hotel Antiche Mura PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 04/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 06/04
07/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 30/04
£60.00 £81.00 £95.00 £81.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Double/twin room Comfort available from £18.00 pppn. Cot: £12.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. 3rd bed on request. STANDARD ROOM
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01/05 - 15/10
16/10 - 31/10
01/11 - 28/12
£95.00
£81.00
£60.00
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mperial Hotel Tramontano -
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Sorrento
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perating as a hotel for more than 100 years but with parts of the building dating back to the 16th Century, this 113room hotel is a real institution in Sorrento and a favourite of many writers, artists and celebrities over the years. The worldfamous song "Torna a Surriento" was composed on the Tramontano terrace and the great playwright Ibsen wrote "Ghosts" here. The grand traditions live on in a lounge decorated by frescoes, a winter garden and a garden designed in the 19th Century by English landscape artists. Chef Alfonso Iaccarino is greatly inspired by his Mediterranean heritage and serves up memorable meals in the Belvedere restaurant. All rooms are equipped with telephone, air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and safe.
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otel Continental -
★★★★
Sorrento
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he Continental enjoys a great location overlooking the sea and distant mountains, and La Terrazza restaurant is among the most romantic in Sorrento and perfect for a candlelit dinner under the stars. For relaxation you have the choice of a large swimming pool with garden, or direct access to the beach by lift from all floors. (Payable locally) The Continental is only a short stroll from the alleyways and shops of Sorrento and has a great entrance hall, bar with access to the attractive pool area with sunbeds, table tennis and snack restaurant, and spa treatment on request including shiatsu massage at a gazebo around the pool. All 70 rooms have, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, radio, mini bar, bath, shower, hairdryer and safe, while some rooms have a balcony and sea view.
Imperial Hotel Tramontano PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN / DOUBLE SEA VIEW
20/03 - 30/04
01/05 - 31/05
01/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/10
01/11 - 23/12
24/12 - 02/01
£82.00
£104.00
£126.00
£133.00
£99.00
£82.00
£132.00
REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. Other 3rd bed reductions available please enquire.
Hotel Continental PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE / TWIN ROOM WITH BALCONY & SEA VIEW
01/04 - 14/05
15/05 - 02/07
03/07 - 30/07
31/07 - 28/08
29/08 - 01/10
02/10 - 31/10
£100.00
£148.00
£114.00
£126.00
£148.00
£100.00
SUPPLEMENTS - HB: £41.00 REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free; 3rd bed 2-12yrs 30% discount. 3rd bed adults reductions, please enquire
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otel Regina -
★★★
Sorrento
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ituated among orange trees overlooking the sea in a quiet part of Sorrento, the contemporary style Hotel Regina offers a pleasant and serene stay in the splendid Gulf of Naples. With only 38 rooms it is small enough to be intimate, without compromising on service. The fourth floor restaurant (with steps up to the outside terrace) is a firm favourite with many guests who look forward to enjoying the view and the friendly service night after night, and it also has a garden for some peaceful interludes. The rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath or shower and some overlook the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvio. Most can also be triple or quadruple rooms. Some rooms have private terraces. All are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer.
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otel Villa di Sorrento -
★★★
Sorrento
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his historic building was one of the first hotels in Sorrento and dates back to 1854, and the high standards of that era are still maintained today. Villa di Sorrento is in the main Piazza Tasso, and just by stepping outside you are on the most beautiful square of the town and ready to stroll through San Cesareo Street with its colourful shops full of local specialities and produce. Some of the 21 rooms have terraces or a small balcony facing onto the colourful Piazza. All have private facilities (bath or shower), air conditioning/heating, TV, safe, hairdryer, telephone.
Hotel Regina -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED & BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN / DOUBLE BALCONY
01/04 - 15/05
16/05 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 16/10
17/10 - 31/10
£49.00
£64.00
£49.00
£64.00
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £13.00 pn.Twin / Double rooms with balcony and seaview available from £8.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free when sharing with 2 adults. 3-12yrs in 3rd bed 30% discount.
Hotel Villa di Sorrento PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN / DOUBLE ROOM
01/02 - 15/05
16/05 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 16/10
17/10 - 31/10
£46.00
£51.00
£46.00
£51.00
£46.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £22.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-1yrs stay free when sharing with 2 adults.
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otel Caravel -
★★★★
Sant’ Agnello
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he Caravel is only 200 yards from one of Sant Agnello’s best beaches, La Marinella, and you can get to the centre of Sorrento on a free shuttle bus operating five times a day. It is situated in a quiet residential area so is a good choice for families, with a swimming pool and games room. The elegant dining room, piano bar and terrace for lunchtime dining are plus points, and the views of the sea and Mount Vesuvio from the solarium are amazing. Local cuisine is served in the Murano restaurant, which overlooks a Mediterranean garden with orange ers blossom and geranium scents. pecial off
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All 90 rooms are well equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, cable / satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, radio, telephone.
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otel Villa Margherita -
★★★
Sant’ Agnello
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nly 50m from the sea and 1km from Sorrento, this family run hotel is in an old building with lots of character. A solarium terrace with sunbeds is on the roof, and the breakfast room is in the cellar. The bar is open all day and a bus stop outside means it is easy to reach the resort centre. All 25 rooms have private bath with bathtub or shower and hairdryer; satellite TV and telephone, air conditioning / heating, safe, hairdryer.
Hotel Caravel PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, HALF BOARD, by date of stay TWIN / DOUBLE CLASSIC SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £8.00 pppn. 3rd bed on request. Cot available (5.50 euros per day, to pay locally)
01/04 - 15/06
16/06 - 15/10
£80.00
£86.00
Hotel Villa Margherita PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, HALF BOARD by date of stay 01/04 - 08/04
09/04 - 11/04
12/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 30/06
DOUBLE BALCONY £50.00 £55.00 £50.00 £55.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available: £23.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children staying with 2 adults 0-2yrs stay FREE, 3+yrs 30% discount. 3rd bed: 10% off
01/07 - 08/08
09/08 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/10
£50.00
£55.00
£50.00
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otel Londra -
★★★
Sant’ Agnello
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15-minute walk from the centre of Sant Agnello, the Londra has a parkland setting and large swimming pool. The solarium and terrace are welcome features for long lazy days spent relaxing here, and in hot weather you will find airconditioning throughout a great bonus. You can enjoy your dinner in the dining room or on the terrace, with Mediterranean cuisine and local wines served in a romantic setting. The 46 rooms are all equipped with an ensuite bathroom, telephone and satellite TV. Air-conditioning is available and payable locally. Some rooms have a balcony (with supplement) and some are facing the main street.
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iramalfi -
★★★★
Amalfi
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igh above the Mediterranean waters on a small piece of land protruding from the most beautiful coastline and just a 15 minute stroll along from the town’s main piazza. The hotel was opened in 1956 by the head of the Mansi family, Signor Francesco Mansi and is still in the same family hands today with Signora Emma Mansi and her children creating a perfect family atmosphere. Relaxing here is easy. Choose from one of the 2 comfortable lounges, 1 with a television and a bar, and in the evening dinner is served in the spacious dining room overlooking the bay enjoying exceptional views over the Amalfi Coast and the Tyrrhenian Sea A private lift and stairs take you down to the seawater swimming pool, and sun terrace with changing cabins and showers. The 49 rooms have a sea view and are furnished with air conditioning, heating, mini bar, phone, satellite TV with BBC and CNN and a safe.
Hotel Londra PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN / DOUBLE BALCONY
01/05-31/07
01/08-30/09
01/10-31/10
£45.00
£51.00
£45.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £14.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children. 0-2yrs stay free. 3rd bed for 2-12yrs 50% discount; over 12yrs 10% off.
Miramalfi -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
TWIN DOUBLE CLASSIC
01/03 - 09/04
10/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 15/10
16/10 - 31/10
£86.00
£103.00
£129.00
£103.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room £34.00 pn. Superior Rooms available: £17.00 pppn. Cot £11.00. REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-2yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. Other 3rd bed reductions available please enquire.
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illa Franca -
★★★★
Positano
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riginally built as a summer villa, overlooking the picturesque village of Positano sympathetic renovations have ensured the surroundings blend into the original architecture in which white predominates with the use of tiled floors, stone from Vesuvius and lacquered terracotta vases, full of colour from the blaze of seasonal flowers. There is a cool, fresh atmosphere inside the villa, the elegant spacious public rooms, bar and terrace look out over the old village and the dramatic coastline. In the warm atmosphere of the Restaurant "Li Galli" traditional dishes have been recreated by the owner and the professional aid of the chef Franco Maresca. The swimming pool with towels and sunbeds and a pool snack bar open from 1-4pm, is on the roof of the Hotel with a panoramic view over Positano, the Gulf and Amalfi Coast. The wellness centre provides treatment and massages, sun-bed, turkish bath, cardio-fitness. The 37 pretty guestrooms each have their own wrought iron balcony and Superior rooms have the advantage of panoramic sea views.
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onca D’oro -
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Positano
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uilt in 1949 by Giovanni Cappiello today the hotel is still managed by a family decendent. The hotel has been remodelled over the recent years but has retained its traditional design with cupola and Byzantine arches. This ancient villa is set in the middle of beautiful gardens full of orange and lemon trees, giving panoramic views over Positano. The terrace with sea view offers a relaxing area to take a dip in the swimming pool or simply enjoy the surroundings. In the evening admire the wonderful panoramic view you dine in the terrace restaurant which specialises in delicious regional cuisineand local specialties that exalts the ancient flavors of the Mediterranean. Superior rooms have bathrooms with a Jacuzzi, satellite TV, phone, hairdryer, air conditioning and a terrace with sea view.
Villa Franca PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/04 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 24/04
25/04 - 15/10
16/10 - 31/10
STANDARD TWIN DOUBLE £91.00 £106.00 £91.00 £106.00 £91.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms (partial sea view) available from £20.00 pppn. Deluxe and Deluxe special rooms also available, please enquire. HB supp £48.00 pppn (drinks excl). 3rd bed supp: £63.00 pn
Conca D’oro PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay SUPERIOR
06/03 - 10/04
11/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 23/04
24/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 03/05
04/05 - 29/05
30/05 - 30/09
01/10 - 14/10
15/10 - 08/11
£75.00
£106.00
£80.00
£91.00
£106.00
£91.00
£106.00
£91.00
£80.00
SUPPLEMENTS - cot £21.00 pn. HB basis available from £27.00 pppn, please enquire. Children discounts available please enquire. ATTENTION HOTEL NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKING DIFFICULTIES
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eginna Palace -
★★★★
Maiori
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urrounded by lovely Mediterranean gardens and a large private beach. The Reginna Palace looks out onto the magnificent Bay of Maiori
In addition to the welcoming lounge and bar, each serving a full range drinks and light snacks during the day in the evening there are also 2 separate restaurants - an indoor restaurant and a lovely poolside cafe specialising in traditional regional cuisine using only the finest local and seasonal ingredients.The hotel's private beach lies about 50 metres from the hotel where guests can hire canoes and motorboats or join one of the many excursions along the coast and for the children there is an outdoor play area. The 67 comfortable spacious rooms all have their own private terrace or balcony where guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, phone, hairdryer, cable/satellite television, radio/alarm clock and a minibar. Superior rooms have hydro-massage baths • Disabled rooms available • Hotel beach (small charge applies at certain times of the year)
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illa Romana -
★★★★
Minori
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his family run property in the heart of Minori and just 200 yards from the beach combines refined hospitality with today's most modern comforts.
The swimming pool (open 01/05 - 31/10) is situated in a peaceful area on the fourth floor level of the hotel and a wonderful solarium with sunbeds, shower and bar service. The lounge and TV room continue the relaxed theme, which all helps make Villa Romana a good base to enjoy the Amalfi coast. The American bar is a great place to spend relaxing with a drink before dinner in the restaurant, a perfect balance between elegant and informal the chef prepares a menu of regional and Mediterranean recipes and vegetarian options. The 52 double rooms are all equipped with phone, TV, minibar, safe, air conditioning.
Reginna Palace PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE BALCONY/TERRACE STANDARD
02/05 - 15/05
16/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 16/07
17/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 13/09
14/09 - 27/09
28/09 - 26/10
£63.00
£67.00
£74.00
£94.00
£74.00
£67.00
£63.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £18.00 pppn. Cot £15.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free. Over 2yrs staying with 2 adults 50% discount
Villa Romana PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE / TWIN BALCONY / TERRACE
13/04 - 31/05
01/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/10
£63.00
£72.00
£83.00
£72.00
£63.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms: £25.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children: 0-3yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. Other 3rd bed reductions available please enquire.
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icily
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ith a dramatic coastline, wild interior dominated by Mount Etna and a fiercely individual identity, the island of Sicily truly is a place apart. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and has been a crossroads of cultures through the centuries, with Romans, Greeks, Arabs and French among those who have ruled it.
Palermo Taormina Giardini Naxos Siracusa Cefalu
CATANIA 210km 55km 60km 60km 176km
PALERMO 30km 290km 280km 290km 100km
MESSINA PORT 230km 40km 55km 160km 160km
The climate is warmer than on most of the mainland, supporting bountiful production of wine, citrus fruits, olives and vegetables. The harvest of the sea is equally impressive with fish dishes usually dominating the menu. While its archaeological relics are gloriously preserved, the modern life of the island goes on around them, blending history with the present. The island experience doesn’t stop with the past, the scenery is just as splendid. The power of Mt. Etna’s past eruptions has created soil perfect for the citrus groves and arable farms producing the freshest ingredients to create the variety of traditional dishes blending an Italian menu with a hint of Sicily’s Greek, Spanish and north African heritage.
Messina Port Palermo Cefalu Taormina Catania Siracusa
There is a good road running right round the island with a criss-cross of minor roads connecting the interior through the mountains. In the heart of the Island timeless villages have avoided mass tourism. Exploring the coastline by boat is a perfect way to see the Island while the local bus services are generally reliable between the resorts and a lunch time stop at one of the water’s edge restaurants could include the catch of the day from sardines to swordfish. If you decide to hire a car, a drive in the countryside will take you through citrus orchards, olive and almond groves, and past fields of wheat, beans and salad vegetables.
Palermo
Messina Port
Catania
Diving The crystal clear waters are excellent for scuba diving. Dive centres are available at Cefalu and Taormina and windsurfing and pedaloes are available from Taormina’s Villa Sant’Andrea beach, and there’s a wide range of watersports from the beach at Giardini Naxos.
Siracusa This pleasant town lies between 2 natural harbours on the eastern shore, with more than enough to occupy the busiest tourist for at least a couple of days and a great base for exploring the southeastern corner of Sicily. The historic old town centre of the city, Ortigia has been appointed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the outdoor market here is one of the most amazing places to visit with fresh fish, vegetables and fruits. The maze of narrow mediaeval streets leads you to the beautiful Piazza del Duomo home of the ancient baroque Duomo. Standing tall on the tip of the Ortigia Island is the impressive Castello Maniace which once protected the harbour and enjoys the most amazing views out to sea.
Giardini Naxos The thriving town of Giardini Naxos with its old fishing harbour is a popular holiday resort on the site of the ancient Greek colony of Naxos. The whole area is of great historical interest, with many archaeological sites and just 8km from Taormina. Those who venture to the top of the hill will enjoy stunning views. The long town beach gently slopes down towards the sea with parasols and sunbeds and a wide range of watersports available for hire, while the nightlife revolves around the many bars, nightclubs and excellent restaurants serving fresh fish brought in on the many local boats daily.
Cefalù This small Moorish harbour is lined with bars, pizzerias and restaurants overlooking the sea. The mediaeval area of narrow alleys and mediaeval buildings centres around the Duomo, an attractive twintowered Norman cathedral dominating the town's rooftops. Towering above the town is the massive crag called the Rocca. It is a steep climb to the top but it's well worth the effort. There is a gorgeous beach of fine golden sand, stretching alongside the town. As with all Typically Italian beach resorts, which can be busy during summer months, there are fee-charging beach facilities.
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Taormina The picturesque historic centre of Taormina is perched on the cliff top complete with castle, cathedral and cluster of chic shops and piazzas full of cafes. From Mazzaro Beach the town with its pedestrianised streets can be reached effortlessly by cable car. This attractive and permanently fashionable little town has locals and visitors alike showing off their finery as the cafes and bars wake up at night. During the day you can wonder at the view of the coast and Mount Etna. If you decide to visit in the less crowded off season months of March, April and May, you will enjoy the sunshine (usually) and also enjoy the beauty of the spring flowers and take advantage of the uncrowded streets and best tables in restaurants.
Palermo After decades of Mafia domination, Palermo’s cosmopolitan character is now emerging, creating an exciting European capital city. Situated on the North coast known for the best beaches, a lazy day in the sun may tempt you away from the elegant shopping streets lined with exclusive boutiques. The ancient and enchanting old city is divided by winding alleys lined with vibrant outdoor markets with an incredible mix of cultures, architectural styles and culinary flavours.
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ow would you fancy visiting the village where Marlon Brando was filmed as The Godfather? Forza d’Agro is a little gem, an antique village which has all the traditional architecture of Sicily. Our nearest hotel, the Baia Taormina Grand Palace, is just 4km away, meaning you can discover it in comfort. Forza d’Agro was brought to fame in 1972 when Marlon Brando, playing The Godfather, was filmed here in the wedding scene for the cult film il Padrino. This small village offers many interesting places to visit. The beautifully preserved convent of the Friars of San Agostino, the many churches (some of which date back to the 13th century), the imposing cathedral which was originally constructed in the 15th century and rebuilt in 1648 after an earthquake and now home to many antiques and fine arts are some of the fine places to see.
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aia Taormina Grand Palace -
★★★★
Marina D’Agro Taormina
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uilt on a rocky hillside overlooking the sea with the wide arches and traditional terracotta which are so typical of Sicily, this modern hotel and spa is a great escape into luxury, tradition and pampering. All rooms look out over the sea and all have a large, bright, sunbathing terrace, while inside you will find all the comforts of a Superior 4-star hotel. The Solemoro restaurant, aristocratic and Sicilian, is a unique place to celebrate your arrival in this very special place. At the Spa you can enjoy treatments which use the highest quality vegetable extracts, essential oils and seaweed. Each of the 60 rooms comes with traditional furnishings, wrought iron beds and delicate but bright colours, a private bathroom airconditioning, satellite television, radio, telephone with direct outside line, mini bar, safe.
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- minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
01/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 10/07
11/07 - 07/08
08/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 18/09
19/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 31/10
£61.00
£89.00
£96.00
£108.00
£96.00
£89.00
£61.00
SUPPLEMENTS - deluxe rooms available from £13.00 pppn. Executive rooms and junior suites also available, please enquire. Double rooms for sole use from £34.00 pn. HB £26.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay free, cot and meal free. 4-11yrs 50% off. 3rd bed for 12yrs and more 20% off
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rand Hotel San Pietro -
★★★★★ Luxury
Taormina
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riginally a fine private residence dating from the early 20th Century, the hotel takes its name from a nearby Byzantine church and enjoys a privileged position on a hillside overlooking the sea, yet close to the resort centre of Taormina. The mature gardens are a delight, and as you sit outside enjoying a cocktail your gaze turns from sea to greenery and back again. The Grand is a Relais et Chateaux member, offering truly gourmet cuisine in the restaurant Il Giardino degli Ulivi where you dine by candlelight on fine china and silverware while sipping from crystal glasses. The Wellness Centre might help you recover from all that indulgence!
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a Plage -
★★★★★
Taormina
he La Plage Resort is located within 50 metres from the beach, 200 metres from the cable car, which connects the hotel to the town centre.
Situated on the seafront in a picturesque bay, La Plage Resort features a private beach and views of Isola Bella. Guests can use the beach and its facilities. Air conditioned public areas include the Bar/lounge and La Plage Resort's Restaurant, the Isola Bella which specialises in local, traditional and international dishes, served indoors or on the terrace with view over the Sicilian Sea. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the beach bar. Hotel guests have the possibility to fish, snorkel and swim in the Mediterranean sea. Bicycles and scooters can be rented nearby. La Plage Resort consists of 14 guest rooms and 45 independent bungalows. Bungalows are located on the beach and have a sea view. All guest rooms are decorated in contemporary style with classic-style furniture. The room amenities include television, phone and minibar
Grand Hotel San Pietro
- minimum stay 3 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
STANDARD DOUBLE
05/01 -10/04
11/04 - 08/05
09/05 - 03/07
04/07 - 07/08
08/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 04/09
05/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 31/10
01/11 - 28/12
£113.00
£136.00
£156.00
£136.00
£156.00
£136.00
£156.00
£136.00
£113.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £19.00 pppn. Double rooms for sole use from £40.00 pn. HB from £63.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3rd bed 3-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs and more 30% off
La Plage PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay STANDARD DOUBLE
01/04 - 02/05
03/05 - 26/09
27/09 - 02/11
£90.00
£107.00
£90.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Sea View from £17.00 suppl pppn. Sole use suppl: £56.00 pn. HB: £46.00 supp pppn REDUCTIONS - Childrens discounts available, please enquire SPECIAL OFFER - Stay 7 Pay 6, Stay 14 Pay 12 all year, excluding August. Book before 31st March 2009 and receive 10% discount.
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rand Hotel Miramare -
★★★★
Taormina
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et in the hillside just a 10 minute walk to Taormina's historic town centre below. The recently refurbished Grand Hotel Miramare looks out over the sea and 5 minute walk takes you to the cable car which will run you quickly down to the beach below. From mid May to September the hotel offers a minibus transfer to the beach. Built in the 1920’s this original villa was transformed into the lovely hotel, steps descend through attractive terraced gardens to the tennis court, swimming pool (in use Apr-Oct) and sun terrace. You will not need to climb the 186 steps back for lunch, instead you can spend the days relaxing by the poolside bar which serves light meals and refreshments (open from June to September). The bar offers live music 3 times a week in summer and the dining room overlooking the Messina Straight. Offers guests al fresco on the terrace (weather permitting) All 68 rooms are air-conditioned with satellite Sky TV, minibar, hairdryer and safe. The hotel has a lift (but not to all floors)
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illa Diodoro -
★★★★
Taormina
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verlooking Naxos Bay and with views of Mount Etna, the Diodoro is an elegant, historic hotel noted for its garden and flower bedecked balconies. The outdoor pool is a great place to relax, but you can also take a shuttle bus to use the facilities at the Hotel Lido Caparena on the waterfront, which include a wellness club. The Villa Diodoro has 102 guest-rooms decorated to a high standard, and its own restaurant overlooking the garden where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. The Diodoro Wine List has won an award from an Italian wine magazine, so look forward to sipping some island vintages over a long, lingering dinner. ffers
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All Rooms are equipped telephone, hairdryer, radio, safe, heating / air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV. The Hotel also offers rooms with special access and facilities for the disabled.
Grand Hotel Miramare -
FR 14 pay 6 and Stay Stay 7 pay 08/01 to 31/03 / from to 31/07 / from 01/070 to 31/10 from 17/1
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PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE SEA VIEW
04/01 - 10/04
11/04 - 03/05
04/05 - 31/10
01/11-24/12
£73.00
£105.00
£112.00
£73.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Junior suites from £25.00 pppn. HB: £30.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot and meal free, when sharing with 2 adults. 3rd bed 3-10yrs 50% off. 3rd bed 11yrs and more 30% off in Junior suite only
Villa Diodoro PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 03/01 - 10/04
11/04 - 31/10
£66.00 £102.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Double room with balcony / sea view from £6.00 pppn. Single use from £26.00 pn. HB £11.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3-11yrs sharing with 2 adults 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs old and more 30% off. STANDARD ROOM
01/11 - 28/12
£66.00
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illa Belvedere -
★★★
Taormina
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his delightful little family run hotel dates back to 1902 and is proud of its cosy and friendly charm, hidden in a secluded setting near to the Botanical Gardens and the ruins of the ancient amphitheatre, yet only 10 minutes away from the centre of Taormina. The swimming pool is set within the pretty gardens just below the hotel and, during the summer months, you can enjoy lunch with wonderful views over the coast at the pool bar. The beaches are easily reached by the public bus and the bus stop is just a short walk from the hotel. The guest rooms are simple, yet well-furnished, decorated in a typical local style and overlook the terraced gardens, full of orange and lemon trees, with a view to the Bay of Naxos with Mount Etna in the distance. All 49 rooms have air-conditioning available on request (payable locally) with television, hairdryer and safe.
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Taormina
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n the hillside overlooking the city, the appealing Continental represents one of the best values in Taormina. The interior is cosy and charmingly appointed; spacious bedrooms open to flower-laden terraces and the roof terrace provides an ideal setting for morning coffee. The in-house restaurant and bar are relaxed and satisfying. From May to September there is a minibus service to the beach at the cost of Euro 8.00. This 3 star hotel is located in the city centre of Taormina and was established in 1964. The hotel has 1 restaurant, elevators, safe. The 40 rooms are equipped with hairdryer, air conditioning and TV.
Villa Belvedere
- minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 28/02 - 19/06
20/06 - 31/07
STANDARD ROOM £38.00 £45.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Balcony from £6.00 pppn. Single room £13.00 pn. Cot: £9.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-1yrs stay free. 3rd bed child 2-12yrs 50% discount
01/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 26/09
27/09 - 30/11
£64.00
£45.00
£38.00
Continental -
minimum stay 3 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
01/03 -10/04
11/04 - 13/06
14/06 - 31/07
01/08 - 31/09
01/10 - 31/10
£56.00
£62.00
£56.00
£62.00
£56.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room with balcony from £5.00 pppn. Single use from £17.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay free, cot and meals free. 4-11yrs sharing with 2 adults 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs old and more 30% off.
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otel Hellenia Yachting -
★★★★
Giardini Naxos
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ith a splendid location right on the beach in the main resort area of Giardini Naxos, this hotel offers superb views out to sea. It has its own private beach and is within easy walking distance of resort amenities, and the modern design will appeal to visitors who want a stylish place to stay. You will have a memorable stay enjoying the large terrace with pool, gardens, renowned restaurant with fine wine list from all over Sicily, and indoor and outdoor bars with pianist.
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illa Linda -
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Giardini Naxos
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his small, family-run hotel offers traditional service and local charm in the peaceful residential area of town but right on the doorstep is the bustling alleys and streets full of shops, bars and restaurants in the historic centre. Best of all just 40 metres away you can choose between the public beach or the private beach (payable locally) on the perfect sea of the Sicilian coast. On-site guest amenities include complimentary Internet access, bar service, guided tours and car/scooter hire.
Hotel Hellenia Yachting -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01 - 29/05
30/05 - 31/07
01/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 18/09
19/09 - 23/12
STANDARD ROOM £63.00 £70.00 £76.00 £70.00 £63.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £7.00 pppn. Deluxe rooms from £23.00 pppn. Double rooms for sole use available from £34.00 pn. HB: £21.00 pppn. Cot: £11.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-6yrs stay free. 3rd bed 7-11yrs: 50% off. 3rd bed for 12yrs and more: 30% off.
Villa Linda -
minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay STANDARD ROOM
01/03 - 31/07
01/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 31/10
£39.00
£49.00
£39.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £23.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, meal free. (cot 8.00 Euros to pay locally). 3rd bed 3-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed from 12yrs: 20% off.
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otel Villa Daphne -
★★★
Giardini Naxos
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ocated in the residential centre of Giardini Naxos close to Recanati beach, this enchanting, Sicilian-style hotel is equipped with the most modern comforts having opened in the summer of 2006. This boutique hotel has 21 standard rooms and a junior suite, located on two floors. All rooms are spacious, bright and elegantly furnished according to typical Sicilian style, with distinctive colour schemes of light blue to suggest the sea, and orange and the yellow to suggest the island’s citrus fruits. Villa Daphne is a few minutes away from the sea and the archaeological zone of HTS FREE NIGStay 14 pay Ancient Naxos. d an 6 ay d p
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aia Del Capitano -
★★★
Cefalu
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ituated on the northern coast of Sicily and surrounded by ancient olive trees, this hotel is a modern and welcoming property with whitewashed walls typical of some parts of the Mediterranean, and extensive facilities. These include a pool, extensive shady gardens, tennis court, children’s playground, private access to the sea from a rocky promontory and panoramic rooftop terrace. You’ll find a sandy beach nearby and regular bus service runs the 5km to and from the centre of Cefalù. It has 46 rooms, 7 of which are in the annex and l offers some with seaview and terrace. Each has a Specia 3 from telephone, colour TV, air conditioning, Stay 4 pay4 and from /0 3 1 hairdryer, safe and fridge. 28/03 to to 07/11 0
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Hotel Villa Daphne -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, HALF BOARD by date of stay 01/03 - 09/04
DOUBLE ROOM £56.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms: from £23.00 pn
10/04 - 16/04
17/04 - 30/05
31/05 - 08/08
09/08 - 29/08
30/08 - 26/09
27/09 - 31/10
£79.00
£70.00
£79.00
£90.00
£79.00
£70.00
REDUCTIONS - Children 0-1yrs stay free. 3rd bed 2-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs and more 20% off. Reductions on B&B available, please enquire.
Baia Del Capitano -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay STANDARD DOUBLE
28/03 - 05/06
06/06 - 10/07
11/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 11/09
12/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 07/11
£43.00
£50.00
£56.00
£73.00
£56.00
£50.00
£43.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Balcony / sea view from £3.00 pppn. Double rooms for sole use available from £17.00 pn. Half board from £18.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot and meal free. 3-11yrs 50% off. 3rd bed for 12yrs and more 20% off
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illa Politi -
★★★★
Siracusa
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et in spacious grounds filled with blossoming flowers, The Grand Hotel Villa Politti embodies the faded grandeur of the late 19th century, with a grand colonnaded restaurant and recently refurbished interiors, complemented by simple, chicly decorated guest rooms. The hotel is within a few minutes drive of the archaeological sights and the beautiful 18th century Duomo of Syracuse, and you can cool off in the hotel pool or unwind in the comfortable lounge after a day sightseeing under the Sicilian sun. NIGHTS
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otel Panorama -
★★★★
Siracusa
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horoughly renovated in modern style a few years ago, this 50room hotel is conveniently situated near the centre of Siracusa and also near the main tourist attractions including the Greek Theatre. Other sightseeing options include the Neapolis archaeological park. Buffet breakfast • Satellite TV Safe • Minibar • Internet
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Villa Politi PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay STANDARD ROOM
01/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 28/12
£67.00
£79.00
£67.00
£79.00
£67.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms available from £6.00 pn. Single room £29.00 – double room for sole use: £51.00 pn. Half board: £26.00 pppn. 3rd bed: £67.00 per night (cot: £23.00pn)
Hotel Panorama PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST DOUBLE ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use; £34.00 pn / single rooms £23.00 pn. HB (4courses menu): £17.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot and meals free. 3rd bed 3-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs and more 20% off
Ask us about flight packages, any airline - any airport
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otel Vecchio Borgo -
★★★★
Palermo
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his romantic and charming hotel is situated in the heart of Palermo near the picturesque open-air food market which is also called Vecchio Borgo. It is handy for the old and modern parts of the city, being close to the main square, Piazza Ruggero VII, the main meeting point of Palermo. With 38 rooms it is small enough to feel homely, but with great facilities including soundproofed rooms and marble bathrooms, all with ls. kend arriva unt for wee rainforest shower and whirlpool. 10% disco Rooms are equipped with air 14 pay 12 6 and Staynd y a p 7 y conditioning, satellite TV, u Sta all year ro 2 refrigerator, telephone, radio, Stay 3 pady 01/11 to 24/12 3 an safe, hairdryer, Internet access. /01 to 31/0 to 31/08
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oliteama -
★★★★
Palermo
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ituated in one of the best spots in Palermo’s city centre, this hotel is also near the port, bus station (with services to the airport) and Mondello beach. It is in the commercial and historic centre and offers modern amenities and comforts, plus a restaurant with international cooking where you can choose from five menus. There are 94 rooms all have bath or shower, air conditioning, telephone, radio, fridge, color / Pay TV, Internet access, hairdryer., pay 12 all d Stay 14 an 6 including 6 superior rooms with ay p Stay 7 year round hydro-massage and 8 junior 8 /06 to 31/0 suites. 3 from 01
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Hotel Vecchio Borgo PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 31/05
01/06 - 31/08
DOUBLE ROOM £55.00 £61.00 £55.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £29.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay free, cot free. 3rd bed 4-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs and more 10% off
01/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 31/12
£61.00
£55.00
Politeama PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON AND PER NIGHT, BED AND BREAKFAST DOUBLE STANDARD
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use; £34.00 pn / single rooms £23.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free, cot and meals free. 3rd bed 3-11yrs 50% discount. 3rd bed 12yrs and more 15% off
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ardinia Castiadas Muravera Baia Sardinia
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he beauty of Sardinia is the sheer variety the island has to offer. This exquisite island 120 miles off the Western coast of Italy is a magical mixture of culture, beaches and scenery. With around 1,800km of coastline of white sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas, picturesque towns, forested valleys and charming harbour’s, one visit is never enough.
CAGLIARI 65km 70km 300km
OLBIA 260km 36km
Baia Sardinia Olbia Punta Ottiolu
Castiadas The road to Casiadas twists and turns along the coast with the most breathtaking views passing through the seaside communities of Torre delle Stelle and Villasimius.
Baia Sardinia
Muravera Costa Rei Castiadas Cagliari
The surrounding countryside is full of century-old forests and typical brightly coloured Mediterranean vegetation alive with the fresh fragrance of Myrtle and Juniper
Cagliari
Baia Sardinia The scenery around the coast is beautiful, the rugged landscapes with rock faces streaked by sparkling streams. The shoreline is amazing too with sweeping bays and lovely uncrowded sandy beaches. Baia Sardinia has a large white sandy beach with beach services and boat trips out to the islands. The clear turquoise sea is ideal for swimming and snorkelling. There is a pizzeria and gelateria on the beach and the promenade offers an array of shops, cafĂŠ bars and restaurants. You can try your hand at some watersports during the day. Then bop 'til you drop at night. If you prefer getting out and about for some sightseeing this resort makes a great base.
Costa Rei This is a wonderful seaside resort on the South Eastern coast, well known for its beautiful fine, white sand beach of about 8 km with transparent waters that bring many tourists during the summer. Since the resort benifits from a constant breeze it is a perfect destination for diving and windsurfing enthusiasts. Land lovers may prefer to go on horseback and explore the surrounding countryside. Other resorts nearby are Cala Sinzias and Capo Ferrato, known for their long beaches with reefs, islets and bays, in particular Capo Ferrato with its characteristic dark volcanic rocks.
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piagge San Pietro Hotel & Resort
★★★★
Castiadas
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n the south eastern coast in an area of enchanting landscapes, where the crystal blue water of the sea laps the long sandy beaches, just 7 km from Costa Rei and 10 km from Villasimius. The countryside abound with deep holm oak forests, full of fragrance from the abundant juniper, oleander and strawberry trees combined with myrtle. The fine white sand beach is just 300 metres from the main resort and offers sunbeds and beach umbrellas, beach towels (deposit required). Guests can enjoy beach volley free of charge. There is a pool for adults with sun beds and beach umbrellas and a separate children’s pool, 2 tennis courts and 1 five-aside pitch with floodlights. This new complex has been built in a typical Mediterranean-style, complete with arches around a small central square where all main facilities are located including reception, bar, shop and the restaurant which offers al fresco dining under the portico, and also a comfortable indoor airconditioned area serving buffet meals in a choice of local and national cuisine All 110 rooms are finely appointed and located in 2 storey buildings; all are fitted with phone, satellite TV, air conditioning, fridge, safe and hairdryer and feature a patio if on the ground floor or a balcony if on the first floor. Standard rooms for 2/3/4 guests with double bed and the possibility of a 3rd and 4th (not suitable for people taller than 180 cm). Available on requests family rooms sleeping up to 4 guests made up of master bedroom and another room with 2 beds sharing one bathroom. INCLUDED: • Group lessons in swimming, Latin American dance and tennis, • Five-a-side football and beach volley tournaments • Archery, aerobics and aqua-gym during the day • Games, darts and bocce. • Windsurfing and canoeing lessons at the beach. • Evening shows and entertainment. FOR CHILDREN From 2/6 to 15/9 week long programmes MINI-CLUB 4 - 12 yrs YOUNG CLUB 13 -18 yrs
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Spiagge San Pietro Hotel & Resort
- minimum stay 7 nights: Sat or Tues arrivals
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, FULL BOARD by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
30/05 - 05/06
06/06 - 19/06
20/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 04/09
05/09 - 28/09
£59.00
£74.00
£102.00
£122.00
£175.00
£122.00
£74.00
£59.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £17.00 pn. Family rooms (sharing 4) available from £5.00 pppn. Cot: £23.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children discounts available, please enquire.
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ey Park -
★★★ Apartments
Muravera - Costa Rei
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n the heart of the Costa Rei famous for the numerous beaches and bays. The property is centered around the reception building with restaurant, bar and small shop. In the wide open gardens the large freeform swimming pool with 2 safe bathing areas for children has many sunbeds and umbrellas, Those who enjoy a more active holiday will find the sports area and entertainment zone near the sandy beach, gently shelving into the sea. Just a short walk away there is shopping centre with a supermarket and also many restaurants and bars can be found nearby The 110 apartments are in 1 or 2 storey terraced bungalows no more than 500 meters from the beach. All have a kitchen corner with sink, cooker and spacious fridge and air conditioning (payable locally) to be requested at the booking. Studio for 4 persons, composed of kitchen corner, double bed and double sofa bed; 1 bedroomed apartment for 3 persons, composed of living room kitchen corner, with single sofa bed, double bed. Situated only on the upper floor. 1 bedroomed apartment for 4 persons, composed of living room kitchen corner, with double sofa bed, double bed room. INCLUDED: • Daily entertainment with games and sports tournaments, aerobics, tennis, Latin-American dance classes and group swimming courses. • Nightime entertainment with shows, cabarets and theme parties • Use of sports equipment • On the beach there is a parasol and 2 sun beds for each apartment. FOR CHILDREN From 2/6 to 15/9 week long programmes MINI CLUB from 4 to 11 years YOUNG CLUB from 12 to 16 years
Rey Park
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- minimum stay 7 nights: Sat or Tues arrivals
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT, PER WEEK, SELF CATERING by date of stay 30/05 - 05/06 06/06 - 12/06 13/06 - 19/06 20/06 - 26/06 27/06 - 03/07 04/07 - 17/07 18/07 - 31/07 01/08 - 07/08 08/08 - 21/08 22/08 - 28/08 29/08 - 04/09 05/09 - 11/09 12/09 - 18/09 19/09 - 26/09 STUDIO FOR 4
£318.00
£410.00
£530.00
£712.00
£752.00
£849.00
£941.00
£1100.00
£1420.00
£1100.00
£798.00
£530.00
£410.00
£318.00
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR 3
£358.00
£467.00
£678.00
£809.00
£866.00
£975.00
£1078.00
£1260.00
£1654.00
£1260.00
£952.00
£621.00
£467.00
£358.00
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR 4
£413.00
£533.00
£744.00
£950.00
£1001.00
£1132.00
£1229.00
£1498.00
£1949.00
£1498.00
£1064.00
£710.00
£533.00
£413.00
NOTE - Payable locally. Refundable deposit of 150 Euros per apartment, air conditioning if required 40 Euros per week (request at time of booking). Including Final Cleaning (a fee of 30 Euros will be charged for cleaning kitchen area if required).
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ark Hotel -
★★★★
Baia Sardinia
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irectly on the sea in the well known bay, with an abundance of shops, cafés and restaurants nearby you approach via a long driveway, with 2 tennis courts on one side, during the day complimentary (floodlights payable locally), and a large lawned area with seawater swimming pool and pool bar with an additional small children's pool. The rooms in low-lying buildings surrounded by colourful bouganvilleas, oleanders and broom are set in the pleasant relaxing Mediterranean gardens. Just a short walk through the gardens from the rooms the main hotel building with stairs leading from the reception to the first floor where there is a piano bar and the air conditioned restaurant with picture windows giving wonderful views of the bay and across the Gulf of Arzachena. The restaurant offers a wide choice of Mediterranean cuisine featuring fish specialities and traditional island dishes. All meals are buffet style. Pathways lead down to the small private beach with sun beds and parasols (on a first-come, first-serve basis) Beach towels are provided free of charge (deposit required). The “Wellness by the Sea” is open from 15/6-06/09 and guests have the use of this area where a wide range of massages can be experienced:- oriental, relaxing, with essential oils and aesthetic (all treatments to be booked and paid for locally) A complimentary boat trip every week takes guests to the beautiful Maddalena National Park. Ping pong and mountain bikes are available (reserving is a must). A majority of the 75 bungalow style rooms have small verandas or terraces arranged along the sea front and up the hillside amongst the rocks and gardens. All have a fridge, air conditioning, TV, safe and hairdryer.
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Park Hotel
- minimum stay 7 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER PERSON PER NIGHT, HALF BOARD by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
25/05 - 29/05
30/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 03/07
04/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 21/08
22/08 - 28/08
29/08 - 04/09
05/09 - 11/09
£54.00
£63.00
£81.00
£98.00
£131.00
£98.00
£81.00
£63.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Sea view £5.00 pppn. Double rooms for sole use available from £9.00 pn. Cot £15.00 pn. FB £17.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children discounts available, please enquire. SPECIAL OFFERS - 23/05 to 30/05: 1st child 2-12yrs stays free (2nd child 40% off), 23/05-13/06 and 05/09-12/09: 1 adult + 1 child 0-12yrs pay one in full and the child 30% off.
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Finest Escorted Tours of Italy with Typically Italian Holidays
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You’ll travel with an expert Tour Director and a local guide, who will become your personal historians, interpreters, problem solvers, concierges and friends. And with plenty of free time to explore on your own, you can be certain you won’t miss a thing. With Typically Italian working in conjunction with Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations you can enjoy tours from 7 to 16 days, with a wide choice of holiday styles to suit first-time visitors or repeat travellers. Whether you want to explore Italy at a leisurely pace, experience as much as possible or get off the beaten track, one of our First Class or Premium escorted tours is the best way to experience the real Italy.
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First Class
9 day escorted tour from £122 per day DAY 1 UK – ROME Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in there is time to relax before a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Hotel: Aran Mantegna Hotel DAY 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING – MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) (6) Our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Peter’s in the Vatican then we cross the Tiber River into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Colosseum. Afterwards, a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (BB D) Hotel: Grand Hotel Croce Di Malta (6 nights) DAY 3 SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA EXCURSION Today our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure. First we drive to San Gimignano, a ‘medieval Manhattan’, with time to explore its winding streets. Then to Siena to see the Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race, and the stunning marble cathedral, before returning to Montecatini. (BB) DAY 4 MONTECATINI AT LEISURE Enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (BB HD) DAY 5 FLORENCE EXCURSION It's a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide, using our audio system, shows us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. After our Highlight Lunch in a local restaurant perhaps take an excursion to explore the museums, the Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace. (BB HL)
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DAY 6 PISA – TORRE DEL LAGO PUCCINI & FORTE DEI MARMI EXCURSION First to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble cathedral and the ornate baptistery. Then we drive into the Tuscan countryside to visit an olive mill, where we learn about olive oil production, taste the different varieties and enjoy a delicious lunch. Next to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme". Finally, we stop in the seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi before returning to Montecatini for the night. (BB BG) DAY 7 MONTECATINI AT LEISURE A full day to relax by the pool or do more sightseeing. (BB D) DAY 8 MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) – ASSISI – ROME We drive to St. Francis’ Assisi where we visit the Basilica and enjoy a guided walking tour. Finally, back to Rome where we enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight. (BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf
Tour highlights • Rome - Sightseeing includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. • San Gimignano - Visit this medieval town with its ancient towers. • Siena - Visit the medieval Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race. • Florenc - Sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. • Pisa - Visit the Square of Miracles and view the Cathedral, Leaning Tower and Baptistery. • Tuscan Countryside - Visit an olive mill including tastings of various varieties. • Torre del Lago Puccini See the home of this great composer. • Forte dei Marmi Visit this seaside resort. • Assis - Sightseeing includes St. Francis Basilica.
DAY 9 ROME – UK 'Arrivedeci Roma' as our Italian tour comes to an end and we must return home. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (BB)
Rome & Tuscan Highlights APR 10-17-24 JUNE 5-12-19-26 OCT 2-9-16
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MAY 1-8-15-22-29 SEP 4-11-18-25
£1123.00
JULY 3-10-17-24-31 OCT 23
AUG 7-14-21-28
£1095.00
SUPPLEMENTS - £181.00.Triple discount: £110.00.Young traveller discount: £55.00
Dining 8 hot buffet breakfasts • 2 three-course dinners • Local highlight restaurant lunch with wine in Florence • Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Montecatini ‘Be My Guest’ speciality lunch with wine in Tuscany • Farewell Dinner with wine in a trattoria in Rome.
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7 day escorted tour from £117 per day DAY 1 UK – ROME (2) Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in the remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to relax or explore. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights) DAY 2 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE Today's highlight is our visit to the Sistine Chapel to admire the painted ceiling by Michelangelo rendered even more fascinating by the clear commentary of our local guide, thanks to our effective audio system. From here we make our way into St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to see the famous Pieta – among other great works. Then we cross the Tiber to explore ancient Rome with views of the Forum, a visit to the mighty Colosseum and a view over the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. Later, time to relax or explore further. (BB) DAY 3 ROME – VENICE (MESTRE) We head north this morning from Rome following the valley of the River Tiber. Then we enter Umbria and see the impressive hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto, once used as a stronghold by the popes, before entering Tuscany. Here we see the Chianti vineyards and the terraced olive groves before we start to cross through the forested Apennine hills. We pass Bologna and reach the flat Veneto plains and continue to our hotel where we dine tonight. (BB D) Hotel: Antony DAY 4 VENICE SIGHTSEEING – LAKE GARDA This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this floating city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory before time on your own to explore this unique city. Then we drive across the plains of Veneto past Verona towards the Italian Lake District for the night. (BB D) Hotel: Poiano DAY 5 LAKE GARDA – FLORENCE Today our Tour Director will show us a special Hidden Treasure! But first we follow the shores of Lake Garda before we head for Florence via Mantua. The medieval and Renaissance past of this culturally rich city is revealed to us on a guided walking tour. We will see the Piazza Signoria - the political centre of the 15th century city - with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzos, the multi-coloured marbled Duomo and famous Baptistery with the bronze doors designed by the Renaissance artist Ghiberti. We’ll also visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross where so many of the great men of Italy are buried. Later, time to explore, relax or shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. (BB) Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
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DAY 6 FLORENCE – ROME This morning we drive southwards passing the Chianti vineyards and the olive groves which cover the rolling hills of Tuscany. This unique landscape has been an inspiration to artists throughout the centuries and still is today. Then we travel through the region of Umbria with bright golden fields of sunflowers and shady valleys before we reach again the valley of the River Tiber which leads us back to the Eternal City, Rome. Here we have time to relax a little before we join our Tour Director and new-found touring friends for a Farewell Dinner with wine tonight in a local restaurant to celebrate the end of our Italian holiday together. (BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf DAY 7 ROME – UK This morning after breakfast we say ‘arrivederci Roma’ as we bid farewell to our travelling companions and Tour Director as our tour of Italy comes to an end.
Tour highlights • Rome - Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. • Venice - Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory. • Florence - Sightseeing tour includes the Duomo, Signoria Square, Baptistery and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork. • Note: Saturday departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before departing for Venice on Day 3.
Tailor your holiday Travel arrangements Please ask us to quote on the cost of return flights from your local airport or for train travel.
Unescorted extensions You may like to spend longer in Rome at the beginning or end of your stay, please ask for a price.
Italian Holiday MARCH 28 NOV 14-15-16-22
SAT, SUN, MON STARTS
£822.00
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£915.00
APR 18-25-26-27 JUNE 27-28-29 AUG 31
£904.00
JULY 4-5-6-11-12-13-18-19-20-25-26-27 AUG 1-2-3-8-9-10-15-16-17-22-24-29-30
£876.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single £192.00.Triple discount: £33.00.Young traveller discount: £88.00
Dining 6 hot buffet breakfasts • 2 three-course dinners • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.
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DAY 1 UK – ROME Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! After check-in, there's time to unwind or perhaps people-watch from a pavement café. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Sheraton Golf DAY 2 ROME – POMPEII – ISLE OF CAPRI (2) This morning we have views of the Abbey of Monte Cassino and we visit the World War II cemetery which lies in the valley below. Then on to Pompeii where we enjoy a guided walking tour with our audio system of the excavations of this Roman city petrified and preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. From here we continue our journey to Sorrento where we have time to visit an inlaid wood factory to admire the fine local craftsmanship. Then we enjoy a short sea-crossing across the Bay of Naples to the beautiful Isle of Capri for two relaxing nights. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Regina Cristina (2 nights) DAY 3 CAPRI ORIENTATION AND AT LEISURE Today's walking tour of Capri town with our audio system includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola plus the famous Piazzetta – home to the international jet-set. Then enjoy time at leisure perhaps to shop at the elegant boutiques, or explore the coast of this pretty island by private motor launch. (BB) DAY 4 ISLE OF CAPRI – NAPLES – ASSISI We enjoy a morning sail across the Mediterranean to 'Bella Napoli' – we drive through the streets of Naples and through the region of Latium before heading into the Umbrian hills and to mystical Assisi. We see the Church of St. Mary of the Angels before enjoying a guided walking tour, with our audio system, of the town much loved by St. Francis. We will visit the basilica with its serene Giotto frescoes before continuing to our hotel for dinner this evening. (BB D) Hotel: Grand Hotel / Giotto DAY 5 ASSISI – RAVENNA – PADUA – VENICE (MESTRE) (2) This morning we drive close to Ravenna where we visit the Basilica of Saint Apollinaris in Classe with its glittering mosaics. Then on to Padua where we view the Basilica of St. Anthony before continuing to the floating city of Venice. (BB D) Hotel: NH Laguna Palace (2 nights) DAY 6 VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE Today we will savour the sights and sounds of this serene city by private motor launch on an included cruise to St. Mark's Square, where we will view the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace. After witnessing a demonstration of the ancient art of Murano glass-blowing, time is your own perhaps to explore further and relax. Or alternatively why not take a cruise to the Island of Burano and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch? (BB D) DAY 7 VENICE – BRENTA CANAL – MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) (2) This morning after breakfast, we gaze on the beauty of the Palladian villas as we drive along the scenic Brenta Canal. Then we head south and ascend into the forested Apennine Mountains before reaching the beautiful region of Tuscany. Here, we make our approach to the spa-resort of Montecatini where we stay for the next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Tettuccio / Minerva Palace (2 nights)
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DAY 8 FLORENCE EXCURSION Today it is only a short drive to Renaissance Florence where we spend a full day. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide highlights the Cathedral with its magnificent baptistery, and visits the Santa Croce Basilica and the Piazza Signoria. Florence is truly a shopper's paradise with bargains in high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. For 'culture vultures', there are many museums and art galleries to visit. Later, we return to our hotel in Montecatini for the night and we will enjoy a special dinner this evening. We drive out to an authentic Tuscan restaurant, beautifully located amongst the olive groves, where we have the chance to taste the delicious local produce as we enjoy a memorable dinner together. (BB BG) DAY 9 MONTECATINI (TUSCAN HILLS) – SIENA – ROME (2) Today our Tour Director will show us a special Hidden Treasure! But first to Siena - famous for its Palio horse race. Here there's time to admire the architecture from one of the open-air cafés on the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo where the horse race, bare-back in medieval costume, actually takes place twice a year! Maybe take time to shop for beautiful local pottery before we must return to the ‘Eternal City’, Rome, for the next two nights. (BB) Hotel: Borromini / Aran Mantegna (2 nights) DAY 10 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE A visit to the Sistine Chapel to marvel at the ceiling of Michelangelo provides a thrilling start to our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide making good use of our effective audio system. From here we visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and then cross the Tiber to overlook the Forum, see the Circus Maximus, where chariot races took place, and finally visit the mighty Colosseum, infamous scene of gladiatorial combat! The rest of the day is free to explore this fascinating city or maybe just to relax in a café and watch Rome go by! This evening we all enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends to celebrate the end of our tour. (BB FD)
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Monte Cassino - Visit the World War II cemetery. Pompeii - A guided tour of the excavations. Sorrento - Visit an inlaid wood factory. Isle of Capri - Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and visits the famous Piazzetta. Assisi - Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels. Ravenna - Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe to see the mosaics. Padua - See the famous Basilica of St. Anthony. Venice - Cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory. Brenta Canal - See the Palladian villas. Montecatini - Orientation tour. Florence - Sightseeing tour features Signoria Square, the Baptistery and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Siena - Visit the medieval city. Rome - Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
DAY 11 ROME – UK This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and fellow travellers as our colourful tour of Italy comes to an end and we return home with wonderful and enduring memories. (BB)
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Italy Bellissimo APR 11-16-18-23-25-30 MAY 2-4-7-9-11-14-16-18-21-23-25-28-30 JUNE 1-4-6-8-11-13-15-18-20-22 AUG 27-29-31 SEP 3-5-7-10-12-14-17-19-21-24-26-28 OCT 1-3-5-8-10-12-15
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£1562.00
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£1479.00
AUG 24
£1533.00
OCT 22
£1507.00
NOV 7-14-21-28-5-12 DEC 5-12 JAN 9-16-23-30 2010 FEB 6-13-20-27 2010
£1260.00
DEC 19-26 JAN 2nd 2010 MAR 6-13-20-27 2010 APR 3rd 2010
£1314.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single £312.00.Triple discount: £55.00.Young traveller discount: £153.00
Dining 10 hot buffet breakfasts • 4 three-course dinners • ‘Be My Guest’ speciality Tuscan dinner with wine in restaurant amongst the olive groves • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.
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DAY 1 – SAT – ROME. After your arrival relax on the Via Veneto or stroll the Piazza Navona before joining your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Cicerone. DAY 2 – SUN – ROME SIGHTSEEING. Tour St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, seeing the Popes’ Altar by Bernini and Michelangelo’s Pieta. Now visit the Colosseum, scene of great entertainment in Imperial times and overlook the Roman Forum. Time at leisure this afternoon. (BB)
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DAY 3 – MON – ROME – OVERNIGHT FERRY. Meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of the priceless art in the Vatican Museums before admiring Michelangelo’s amazing ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Drive through vine-covered hills to visit the peaceful Commonwealth War Cemetery at Cassino. Stop at Pompeii, where a local expert will guide you around the excavations of the city, buried by an eruption in 79AD. Drive through the city of Naples before boarding an overnight ferry to Sicily. (BB) DAY 4 – TUE – PALERMO – AGRIGENTO. Arrive in the early morning in Palermo where a guided tour will show you the cathedral, the Arab-Norman Palatine Chapel and the magnificent Monreale. Then it’s off to the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento, considered the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily. See the impressive Temple of Concord and Temple of Juno, overlooking the sea. Hotel: Jolly della Valle. (BB,D) DAY 5 – WED – AGRIGENTO – GIARDINI NAXOS. Travel into the heart of Sicily to visit the Roman Villa of Casale, noted for the mosaics which cover almost the entire floor. Descend to the east coast and follow the coastline of the Cyclops Riviera to Giardini Naxos. Hotel: Sant Alphio. (BB,D) DAY 6 – THU – TAORMINA EXCURSION. Tour the hillside town of Taormina. Founded in 400 BC, Taormina is beautifully located, facing the snowy peak of Mount Etna. Visit the Greek Theatre before free time to explore the sub-tropical terraced gardens, or stroll along elegant Corso Umberto to Piazza 9 Aprile for panoramic views across the bay. Return to Giardini Naxos where the rest of the day is at leisure. (BB,D) DAY 7 – FRI – GIARDINI NAXOS – SORRENTO. Drive to Messina to board the ferry back to the Italian mainland. Continuing north past Salerno, take the cliff-top road to Sorrento. Hotel: Parco del Sole. (BB) DAY 8 – SAT – ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION. See the art of ‘intarsio’, or marquetry wood inlaying, before cruising to the island of Capri. A funicular train takes you up to Capri town to spend time browsing the shops and admiring the Mediterranean views. Perhaps visit Anacapri before returning to Sorrento. (BB,D) DAY 9 – SUN – SORRENTO – ASSISI. Drive north into Umbria and continue to the walled town of Assisi, spread across the slopes of Monte Subasio. Stroll through the narrow streets and visit the Basilica of St Francis with its famous frescoes by Giotto before spending the afternoon at leisure. The energetic can climb up to the castle for fine views over the valley. Hotel: Windsor Savoia. (BB,D) DAY 10 – MON – ASSISI – VENICE. Visit the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, built to commemorate the site where St Francis died. Then a beautiful drive brings us through the wild Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic coastal plain. Drive along the scenic Brenta Canal with its magnificent Palladian villas, once the summer residences of Venetian nobility, to the romantic city of Venice, where your hotel overlooks the Grand Canal. Hotel: Continental. (BB,D)
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DAY 11 – TUE – VENICE SIGHTSEEING. Relax and enjoy the scenery as you travel by private launch to St Mark’s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doges’ Palace to the prisons. See the ornate St Mark’s Basilica, followed by a demonstration of Venetian glass blowing. To truly appreciate this unique city, step aboard your gondola to glide along the peaceful canals. Now you are at leisure. Why not cruise to Burano Island for a delicious seafood meal? (BB) DAY 12 – WED – VENICE – FLORENCE. Cross the fertile valley of the river Po before heading into the Apennines to the Tuscan capital, Florence. A guided tour takes you to the original ‘Statue of David’ inside the Academy Gallery. Walk to the Cathedral to see Giotto’s Belltower and the ‘Gates of Paradise’ before continuing to Signoria Square, adorned with statues and fountains, before visiting the basilica of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo lies buried. Finally, watch a leatherwork demonstration before enjoying some time at leisure. Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D) DAY 13 – THU – FLORENCE AT LEISURE. A whole day is set aside to explore this glorious city, the treasure house of the Italian Renaissance. Take an excursion to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa or indulge in a delicious local meal with rich Chianti wine. (BB) DAY 14 – FRI – FLORENCE – ROME. Travel through the Chianti vineyards and olive groves to Siena, Renaissance rival of Florence. Walk through the narrow cobbled streets to the vast Campo Square, where the Palio horse race takes place. See the Town Hall, Della Quercia's ‘Fountain of Joy’, and climb up to the hilltop Cathedral before returning to Rome for a last night celebration Highlight Dinner with pasta and music. Hotel: Marriott Park. (BB,HD) DAY 15 – SAT – ROME. The tour ends after breakfast. (BB)
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Unescorted extensions You may like to spend longer in Rome at the beginning or end of your stay, please ask for a price.
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The beauty and heritage of Sicily Island of Capri The contrast from the town of Assisi and the waterscape of Venice Masterpieces of Michaelangelo in the Academy gallery Milan Italy’s fashion capital The Vatican and Sistine chapel The mighty Colosseum in Rome
Grand Tour Italy / Sicily APR 25 JUNE 6-13 OCT 3-10-17
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MAY 2-9-16-23-30 SEP 5-12-19-26
£2296.00
JUNE 20-27 AUG 22
JULY 4-11-18-25
£2267.00
£2230.00
AUG 1-8-15-29
£2252.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single £482.00.Triple discount: £77.00.Young traveller discount: £241.00
Dining 14 Buffet breakfasts and 7 three-course table d’hote dinners or buffets, plus tea or coffee Highlight dinner of local cuisine with entertainment in Rome
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DAY 1 – ROME. Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with Classical antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and baroque churches. After checking in, there’s time at leisure to explore or relax. Spend time in the boutiques of the Via del Corso or the elegant designer stores of the Via Condotti. As night falls, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters. DAY 2 – ROME SIGHTSEEING. Enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour with a local guide who will take you inside the Vatican Museums to gaze upon the treasures of the Popes. Also see Michelangelo’s famous ceiling inside the Sistine Chapel, before touring St Peter’s Basilica to wonder at another of his works, the emotive ‘Pieta’. Then cross the Tiber to visit the Colosseum, scene of many gladiatorial contests. After seeing the Roman Forum, the rest of the day is yours to relax and sightsee or shop. (BB) DAY 3 – ROME – ASSISI. Leave Rome and follow the valley of the River Tiber to the hills of Umbria, which form part of the Apennines. Your destination is the peaceful hill-top town of Assisi, the home of St Francis. Visit the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, built on the site of the original Porziuncule Chapel foundations, then continue up Mount Subasio to the town and visit the Basilica of St Francis with its magnificent frescoes by the artist Giotto. Hotel: Subasio. (BB,D) DAY 4 – ASSISI – VENICE. A pleasant drive leads to the romantic city of Venice, and what better way to see it than from a private launch? Cruise past Palladian churches and 13th century palaces to St Mark’s square. See the Doges’ Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape. Now admire the mosaics of the Basilica and watch one of the few remaining masters blow molten glass into a unique creation at a Venetian glass-blowing factory. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere as you cruise along the Venetian canals by gondola. Hotel: Quattro Fontane/Continental/Le Boulevard/Principe/Grand Albergo Ausonia. (BB,D) DAY 5 – VENICE – TUSCANY. Leave magical Venice, and drive along the scenic Brenta Canal with its magnificent Palladian villas, once the summer residences of Venetian nobility. Cross the plain of the Po River and traverse the Apennines, the hilly backbone of Italy, to reach the Arno valley. Follow the river westwards to the coastal town of Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower, where elaborate steps have been taken to prevent this landmark from falling over. Time also to admire the marble cathedral and Baptistery before continuing to the Tuscan spa resort of Montecatini for a two-night stay. Hotel: Francia & Quirinale. (BB)
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DAY 6 – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING. Drive to the Tuscan capital, Florence, and join a local guide for a walking tour and highlight visit to the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s monumental figure of David. Continue to the multi-coloured marble Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiore to see Giotto’s belltower and ‘Gates of Paradise’ before visiting the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence. The area around Santa Croce Basilica is famous for the quality of its luxury goods; see a demonstration of leatherwork in the very place this craft first established itself. Then, there’s free time to shop for Florence’s finest or continue sightseeing. (BB,D) DAY 7 – TUSCANY – SORRENTO. Take the smooth motorway south through the rich volcanic hills of Frascati to Cassino and visit the Commonwealth Cemetery, overlooked by the austere monastery of Montecassino – headquarters of the Benedictine order. Take the clifftop road to your hotel in the picturesque resort of Sorrento. Hotel: La Pace. (BB)
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DAY 8 – ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION. Spend the morning being shown the art of ‘intarsio’ or marquetry wood inlaying before cruising to the sun-drenched island of dreams, Capri – a rock rising from the Mediterranean. Take the funicular train up to the main village (Capri Town), then spend time exploring the narrow alleyways, browse in the exclusive boutiques and enjoy the fabulous views over the Mediterranean Sea. Join an optional tour to Anacapri to visit Villa San Michele before returning to your hotel for some time to relax. (BB,D) DAY 9 – SORRENTO – ROME. Only a short drive from your hotel lies Pompeii, the opulent Roman town which was preserved by layers of ash from the disastrous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. A walking tour through the varied and extensive excavations with a local guide brings the ancient, ill-fated city to life. Afterwards, the smooth motorway leads you back to the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a last night celebration Highlight Dinner of local cuisine, complete with wine and entertainment. Hotel: Melia Aurelia Antica/Marriott Park/Ritz/Sheraton. (BB,HD) DAY 10 – ROME. The tour ends after breakfast. Arrivederci Roma! (BB)
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Relaxing cruise across to Capri The many ancients sights of Rome The beauty of Assisi Capri’s stunning scenery Ancient ruins of Pompeii Leaning tower of Pisa Walking tour of Florence
Please ask us to quote on the cost of return flights from your local airport or for train travel.
Unescorted extensions You may like to spend longer in Rome at the beginning or end of your stay, please ask for a price.
Best of Italy MARCH 29 MAY 9-10-11-14
VARIOUS STARTS
£1500.00
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£1512.00
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NOV 28th DEC 12-19 FEB 13th 2010 MARCH 13-20 2010
£1391.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single from £296.00.Triple discount £49.00.Young traveller discount: £170.00
Dining Included 9 Buffet breakfasts and 5 three-course table d’hote dinners or buffets, plus tea or coffee Highlight dinner of local cuisine with entertainment in Rome.
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Lake Garda The eastern most and largest of the lakes which stretch from the plains towards the Dolomites. Ranging from low-lying countryside on its southern boarders and rising to the north with perpendicular cliffs draped in pine forests. Lake Garda’s romantic shores have inspired poets and painters since the Roman era with palatial hotels, exotically palm tree lined esplanades and slender cypress trees. Sheltered in a natural suntrap, the area around Lake Garda enjoys a warm climate in which the lemon orchards flourish and give this enchanting place a Mediterranean holiday feel.
Lake Maggiore Lake Maggiore has a modern feel combined with the classical charm of a bygone era. Since the 19th century aristocrats have built their villa’s and landscaped gardens on the crystal clear lake shore. Today the lake steamer connects the charming villages for romantic tourists following in the steps of the famous poets before them. The snow capped mountains provide a beautiful backdrop.
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Sirmione
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ithin the walls of the citadel and just off the main tourist trail, this hotel on the edge of the lake is split between two buildings.
The hotels modern interior compliments the traditional building along with the romantic restaurant with al fresco dining terrace on the lake front. This hotel benefits from a solarium terrace which has been built over the lake to relax and enjoy the sunshine. All 45 rooms have a lake view and are fitted with air conditioning, Satellite TV, phone hairdryer, internet connection, minibar and safe. The superior rooms are front lake view.
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Flaminia -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire.
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE STANDARD
21/03 - 30/04
01/05 - 04/10
05/10 - 31/10
£72.00
£75.00
£72.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £13.00 pppn. Double room for sole use from £35.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-3yrs stay free, cot and meals free. 4-11yrs 50% discount. 12yrs and more 30% off.
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otel Mavino -
★★★
Sirmione
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idden in the heart of the historic centre and on the doorstep on the mediaeval castle and new thermal spa centre you never need to walk far to enjoy the charm of the town. With 7 restaurants in this quiet street alone, this family run bed and breakfast is perfectly positioned to explore and relax. The bright and airy breakfast room is in the top floor attic and offers lake views from the slit windows, while the bedrooms offer amazing views of the ancient city or the lake. All 28 rooms have a balcony and are fitted with air conditioning, phone, Satellite TV, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, internet access and pay TV.
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ontinental Hotel -
★★★★
Sirmione
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ituated right on the shores of the lake and a short stroll from the historic citadel, this elegantly renovated hotel offers a tranquil location with amazing views from the well kept gardens to enjoy while you relax by the pool, whirlpool or the private jetty. Inside, the hotel has kept many of the original features from the 1950’s including Murano glass chandeliers and a marble staircase in the spacious public rooms. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the open air garden terrace, while in the evenings the al a carte restaurant offers stunning lake views. All 59 rooms have a balcony or terrace and are equipped with air conditioning, phone, pay to view satellite TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer
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Hotel Mavino - minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE STANDARD
05/04 - 08/04 £43.00
09/04 - 12/04 £64.00
13/04 - 29/04 £43.00
30/04 - 24/07 £49.00
25/07 - 11/09 £64.00
12/09 - 03/10 £49.00
04/10 - 01/11 £43.00
SUPPLEMENTS - lake view: £10.00 pppn. Double room for sole use from £21.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3-12yrs 60% discount. 13yrs and more 50% off.
Continental - minimum stay 2 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay SUPERIOR ROOM
28/03 - 03/07 £126.00
04/07 - 11/09 £148.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Junior Suite available from £33.00 pppn. Double room for sole use from £87.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-1yrs stay free, cot free. 2-12yrs 40% discount. 13yrs and more 20% off
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otel La Paul -
★★★
Sirmione
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irectly on the water and with its own beach, this simple 3 star is one of the best loved small hotels on Lake Garda, With a wide garden and swimming pool it is a good choice for family holidays, set in a quiet location on a narrow peninsula jutting out into the lake. It’s a pleasant, green environment and makes a good base for exploring the lake, and the surrounding area including the ancient city of Verona. The town of Sirmione on this peninsula is notable for its castle, only a few hundred yards from the hotel. Its restaurant has gained a welldeserved reputation for good cooking and specialises in gluten-free meals. With only 57 rooms all with satellite / pay TV, wi-fi, safe, telephone, air conditioning, hairdryer, some with tea-maker and with balcony,it is small enough for friendly, personal service but big enough to have great facilities. Superior: pool/garden view, most with balcony. Panorama: lake view, balcony, fridge. Deluxe: balcony front lake view, fridge. Family: Ground floor room, with fridge, view of pool /garden.
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uisse -
★★★
Sirmione
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otel Suisse is a family run hotel recently renovated, positioned facing the shores of the lake where guests are assured of a friendly and relaxing stay.
This charming and modern hotel welcomes you to a quiet residential setting. The gardens offer you time to relax by the swimming pool or, you can take a stroll to the nearby Citadel. The bar offers guests ffers Special o pay 6 somewhere to relax after an 3, Stay 8 enjoyable day on the lake. Stay 4 pay 4, 14/04 - 26/04 /0 5 0 pay 12 09/03 6, Stay 14 - 25/07, y a p All 31 rooms have air 7 y ta S /04, 18/05 conditioning, phone, satellite TV, 06/04 - 13 /09 - 26/09 3 1 pay 8 safe, minibar, hairdryer, heating 4, Stay 10 Stay 5 pay 5 - 17/05, and wireless Internet connection. 03/0 /11 27/09 - 03
Hotel La Paul -
minimum stay 3 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay SUPERIOR ROOM
06/01 - 02/04
03/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 20/05
21/05-09/07
10/07 - 22/08
23/08 - 04/10
05/10 - 17/10
18/12 - 24/12
25/12 - 29/12
30/12 - 03/01/10
£32.00
£34.00
£40.00
£61.00 (half board)
£68.00 (half board)
£61.00 (half board)
£40.00
£32.00
£34.00
£68.00 (half board)
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £5.00 pppn. Panorama rooms from £ 7.00 pppn. Cot: £11.00 pn. Also available: panorama deluxe, family and standards family rooms, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free. A supplement will apply during national holidays and compulsory half board durations.
Suisse -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE
09/03 - 08/04
09/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 29/04
30/04 - 02/05
03/05 - 19/05
20/05 - 31/07
091/08 - 12/09
13/09 - 26/09
27/09 - 08/11
£39.00
£56.00
£39.00
£48.00
£39.00
£48.00
£56.00
£48.00
£39.00
SUPPLEMENTS - double room for sole use from £19.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free. 3-10yrs 40% discount. 11yrs and more 30% off
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esenzano - Garda
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his lakeside town is loved by the Italians with its history dating back to the Romans and where fishing boats rub shoulders with luxury yachts in the harbour. This is truly a resort for everyone. The rail station offers easy access to Verona and Venice for those wanting to explore while the shingle beaches at each side of the town ensure time for relaxation. The panoramic view over the lake is worth the cobbled street climb if you can drag yourself away from the pedestrian shopping area crammed with fashionable boutiques and the wide choice of bars, restaurants and pizzerias in the historic centre.
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WALKING All around the town the countryside is full of Villa’s, monasteries, churches and farmhouses waiting to be discovered.
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ACTIVITIES The open air swimming pools are open in the summer season, while the two public beaches are safe for swimming. The hire of sailing boats, pedaloes and motor boats make exploring the lake fun, and you can enjoy the country side on horseback or by bike on routes available from the tourist office.
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iccola Vela -
VERONA BRESCIA 35km 29km
BERGAMO 77km
★★★★
Desenzano
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his beautifully furnished former private villa is close to the lake and just a 5 minute walk to the resort centre and harbour. The gardens offer a quiet shady spot to read a book, while the solarium and pool terraces are perfectly positioned to catch the sun’s rays. Open all year round this hotel offers a great base especially for those arriving by train. The piano bar offers a pleasant start to the evening and the elegant dining room opening onto the terrace completes the experience. All 40 rooms are fitted with a balcony, air conditioning, phone, radio, Satellite TV, mini bar, internet connection, safe and hairdryer. Special
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minimum stay 4 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
DOUBLE SUPERIOR
21/02 - 31/03 B&B only
01/04 - 29/05
30/05 - 11/09
12/09 - 23/10
24/10 - 19/11
£75.00
£88.00
£107.00
£88.00
£75.00
REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed on request: 0-2yrs stay free, 3-12yrs 30% discount
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ardone Riviera - Garda VERONA BRESCIA 77km 37km
Gardone Riviera
BERGAMO 86km
ts unique position at the end of the gulf of Salo on the western coast sheltered by the mountains ensures that the resort enjoys a sub tropical climate. The botanical gardens and lush parks are full of plants which thrive in the mild climate giving the area the name ‘The Garden City’.
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The traffic free promenade is lined with benches to sit and relax whilst enjoying the flowers. The many restaurants and terrace cafe’s evoke an old fashioned elegance. WALKING Just a short stroll from the town you can find the curious “Il Vittorale” former home to the poet, author and Nationalist is now open to the public. The Rimbalzello gardens, promenade and the narrow cobble alleyways make a great place for a stroll, while uphill from the lake you will find the Gardone Sopra.
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ACTIVITIES On the lake you can hire out rowing and sailing boats as well as windsurfers and try out waterskiing. There are great mountain bike trails in this area.
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Bardolino Lazise
Peschiera
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his landmark hotel built in 1884 right on the lake shore has all the elegance and style of the period. When the sun starts to set the piano bar offers the perfect place for an aperitif before taking dinner. The many public rooms offer you a quiet space to read a book, play cards or use the internet if you are not outside enjoying the gardens with colourful flowers, relaxing on the sunbeds at the small pool area or on the sandy beach . While the more energetic may decide to find the small fitness room with sauna and Turkish bath or enjoy the cool waters of the lake accessible by steps. All 168 rooms have air conditioning, phone, radio, Satellite TV, minibar, safe and hairdryer.
Grand Hotel Gardone
- minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM
04/04 - 08/05
09/05 - 22/05
23/05 - 03/07
04/07 - 21/08
22/08 - 18/09
19/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 18/10
£100.00
£119.00
£126.00
£132.00
£131.00
£113.00
£100.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Junior suites available from £25.00 pppn. Single room from £19.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free, 3-12yrs 30% discount. 13yrs and more 20% off.
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iva - Garda Riva
VERONA BRESCIA BERGAMO 90km 90km 150km
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iva enjoys an ideal situation with superb mountain scenery combined with a warm Mediterranean type climate where luxuriant flowers flourish. It is the ideal holiday destination and is suitable for all ages. The old town centred around the 12th century fortress and the clock tower is a maze of narrow streets bursting with inviting little shops. Relaxing pavement cafe’s and masses of flowers can be enjoyed during an evening stroll through the old centre, where one can stop for a tasty cappuccino or speciality ice cream.
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Riva is surrounded by rich vegetation, olive, lemon, palm and laurel trees which brighten up the changing landscape as the fields give way to the Dolomite Mountains. Riva is a town with beautiful architecture and the old town dates back to the 12th century. Visitors will delight in exploring the many lakeside areas filled with sophisticated shops. The colourful bustling square is a perfect spot for a drink while watching the sun set behind the mountains.
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The large clean white pebble beach is popular for lake bathing and you will be able to explore other lakeside villages by ferry and get to know the Trentino region behind Riva with its castle, glacial lakes and historic towns.
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Sirmione
Desenzano
Bardolino Lazise
Peschiera
WALKING Those who love walking will enjoy the promenade path which has been extended around the lake as far as Torbole, a traffic free 45 minute walk with wonderful views. There is pleasant walking around the Arco. Starting from an old Spa town 3km from Riva there are more demanding walks in the wooded mountains, trails among the olive trees of Mount Brione, with a visit to the spectacular Varone waterfalls and the rocky gorge a must. ACTIVITIES Most forms of watersports are catered for and there are facilities for sailing and pedaloes. This area is one of the best in Europe for windsurfing. Off road cycle routes have been opened linking Riva and Torbole with Arco and Varone.
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otel Europa Best Western -
★★★
Riva del Garda
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his traditional hotel has a perfect location on the lake edge in the sheltered harbour. With the ferry point on your door step you are free to explore the lake during the day, while at night the pedestrian walkway is perfect for an evening stroll. There are many comfortable lounge areas including a small courtyard, offering a quiet spot to surf the internet, read a book listen to music or just chat. The small pool on the scenic roof terrace offers counter current swimming and a whirl pool. The amazing conservatory style restaurant with some al fresco dining will ensure you arrive rs early to breakfast and start the day in the Special offe perfect way. While in the evening from inside n: 1 adult% Low Sea-1so the panoramic view of the harbour is perfect s get 50 yr 1 ild 0 e child for an aperitif or romantic dinner. All 63 + 1chco th r fo dis unt ers receive a n rooms are equipped with air conditioning, honeymooof wine on telephone, satellite TV, internet connection, bottle arrival safe, hairdryer.
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rand Hotel Riva -
★★★★
Riva del Garda
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ight in the heart of Riva in front of the “La Rocca” castle this hotel offers two escapes. On one side watch the world go by from the patio bar or enjoy the stunning mountain views from the rooftop terrace. With the lido, harbour and bus stop just a 5 minute walk away you can explore the lake with ease. The elegance of this hotel greets you in the lobby with an amazing chandelier and follows through with the bedrooms right up to the 5th floor rooftop restaurant which also has the most amazing panoramic view of the lake, town and mountains. All 73 rooms have satellite TV, phone, minibar, hairdryer, internet connection and safe.
Hotel Europa Best Western
- minimum stay apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
14/03 - 08/04 09/04 - 12/04 13/04 - 23/04 24/04 - 02/05 03/05 - 03/07* DOUBLE ROOM £55.00 £64.00 £55.00 £64.00 £55.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Lake view from £13.00 pppn. Double room for sole use from £40.00. *Note: Excludes 5th - 9th June. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-5yrs stay free, cot free. 6-11yrs 50% discount. 12yrs and more 10% off.
04/07 - 11/09 £64.00
12/09 - 25/10 £55.00
Grand Hotel Riva -
minimum stay 3nights from 16/05 to 25/09 PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 07/03 - 15/05 16/05 - 25/09 DOUBLE ROOM £44.00 £63.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £4.00 pppn. Lake view from £14.00 pppn. Single rooms from £33.00 pn. HB supp: £10.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-6yrs stay free, (cot free until 2yrs old). 7yrs and more 30% off.
26/09 - 31/10 £44.00
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storia Park Hotel -
★★★★
Riva
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his modern hotel is set in spacious Mediterranean gardens with olive and pomegranate trees and just an easy 15 minute stroll from the centre of Riva. The friendly staff are always on hand to assist you with your daily plans from hiring one of the hotels bicycles to explaining bus times to explore from the nearby bus station. The hotels facilities are extensive and will ensure a relaxing stay. The outdoor pool with whirlpool and children’s area has a poolside bar with a mountain backdrop, while the Spa offers many beauty treatments along with the use of the steam bath, sauna, ice-fountain, indoor pool and fitness corner. The restaurant overlooks the private gardens where you can dine from the international menu, if you have an appetite after your afternoon tea served every day. All 100 rooms are bright and elegant in natural colours with views to the mountains or gardens. All equipped with air conditioning, Satellite TV, sound proofing, safe, hairdryer, minibar, telephone and internet access
Astoria Park Hotel
- minimum 3 night stay PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay DOUBLE SUPERIOR
01/04 - 15/05 £74.00
16/05 - 26/06 £84.00
27/06 - 17/07 £94.00
18/07 - 21/08 £106.00
22/08 - 04/09 £94.00
05/09 - 18/09 £84.00
19/09 - 31/10 £74.00
REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3-11yrs 50% discount. 12yrs and more 25% off.
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alcesine - Garda Riva Limone
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estling on the eastern shore of the beautiful Lake Garda at the foot of Monte Baldo amidst olive groves and lush pine vegetation, lies the ancient town of Malcesine. Originally a sleepy fishing village, today this picturesque and animated resort centres around the 13th century Scaligero castle. Still maintaining its mediaeval charm with picturesque houses, narrow pedestrianised streets winding down to the quaint harbour where artists sell their paintings to passing tourists, the Saturday market is not to be missed. Enjoy the lovely warm climate and calm clear waters which make swimming from the pebble beach a delight. In the evenings the town has a pleasant and informal atmosphere with many people enjoying the harbour lined with cafe’s and bars. Cooling breezes make this area a haven for sailing and windsurfing enthusiasts and the excellent ferry service makes Limone and Riva easily accessible.
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WALKING There are beautiful strolls along the lakeside and Monte Baldo is reached by cable car and offers extensive walking terrain. Experienced walkers can reach neighbouring Brenzone and for a well earned break along the way there are several mountain restaurants. ACTIVITIES Windsurfing and sailing are available at nearby Val di Sogno and you will also find mini golf and pedaloes. Mountain bikes are available to hire for a pleasant ride around the hills and mountains behind the town. Garden lovers should visit Monte Baldo rich in flora ranging from tropical species on the lower levels to the rare varieties of alpines on the higher slopes.
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Malcesine
VERONA BRESCIA 100km 95km
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BERGAMO 176km
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xcelsior Bay -
★★★★
Malcesine
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n the most perfect location right on the lakeshore with views over the clear waters of the bay and just a ten minute stroll along the pedestrian promenade to the mediaeval town and castle.
The position of the hotel ensures that you can enjoy the lake and sunshine all day. Breakfast is enjoyed at the lake edge “Il Patio” restaurant, while in the evening guests staying in the lake front rooms are invited to dine on the terrace. The swimming pool is located on a high terrace with stunning lake views which could ensure you never quite get to visit the fitness room and sauna. All 70 rooms have a balcony, air conditioning, phone, safe, satellite TV.
Just for You Anniversaries and Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine.
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aximilian -
★★★★
Malcesine
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his intimate family run hotel, set in peaceful gardens leading down to the beach on the Val di Sogno Bay and just 1 mile from the town centre, offers an elegant modern feel.
The beautiful terraced gardens have the most amazing view to enjoy while you lounge by the swimming pool and whirlpool. If you decide to stretch your legs you can use one of the 2 tennis courts (payable locally), explore the fitness room or totally relax in the sauna and Turkish steam room or by the indoor pool. As the lights over the bay start to twinkle watch the sunset from the terrace with an aperitif before dining in the elegant restaurant. All 40 rooms are lake view with balcony or terrace located in the main building or in two annex buildings with air conditioning, phone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, bath robe and beach towel.
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Excelsior Bay -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay 18/04 - 15/05 16/05 - 12/06 13/06 - 24/07 25/07 - 28/08 DOUBLE ROOM £88.00 £109.00 £129.00 £123.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Lake view from £25.00. deluxe rooms from £63.00 pppn. Cot: £17.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs: £17.00 pn. 3-12yrs 50% discount. 13yrs and more 20% off.
29/08 - 18/09 £136.00
19/09 - 17/10 £88.00
Maximilian -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay 08/04 - 22/05 23/05 - 10/07 11/07 - 28/08 DOUBLE ROOM £98.00 £119.00 £134.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Deluxe rooms from £ 14.00 pn. Junior Suites available, please enquire REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs: £46.00 pn. 3yrs and more 20% off.
29/08 - 11/09 £119.00
12/09 - 10/10 £98.00
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his small picture postcard village built between the lake shore and the mountains is an artists paradise, well known for the growth of lemons which inspired the name of town.
The ancient centre of narrow winding streets and alleys hides traditional stonewalled cottages and houses covered in bougainvillaea which show off its early Venetian beginnings. The colourful pavement cafe’s and lively piazzas come alive at night often with live music, while the days are a great time to enjoy the 2 picturesque harbours and shops where leather goods are a bargain.
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WALKING With the mountains behind there are some walks for the experienced while in the foothills there are many more tranquil and easy trails. Where ever you walk you are never far from the original terraced lemon groves and breathtaking scenery.
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ACTIVITIES The ferry service makes exploring the neighbouring villages easy. The hire of bikes, tennis courts, pedalos and windsurfers are available or you can choose just to relax on the town beach.
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VERONA BRESCIA 100km 37km
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otel San Pietro -
BERGAMO 116km
★★★★
Limone
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his hotel complex situated amidst olive groves in Limone sul Garda has the best panoramic views of the whole town. Many rooms offer great views of Limone and the lake from their balconies and terraces, and the luxuriant gardens are ideal for relaxation in scenic surroundings. Indoor and outdoor pools are provided, and mountain bikes are available if you want to really discover your surroundings. The 89 rooms with balconies and terraces, air conditioning, telephone, minibar, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe. Not recommended for children under 10 years.
Hotel San Pietro -
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minimum stay 5 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S ON PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, INCLUDING HALF BOARD by date of stay
DOUBLE
04/04 - 09/04
10/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 24/04
25/04 - 15/05
16/05 - 10/07
11/07 - 21/08
22/08 - 11/09
12/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 31/10
£51.00
£65.00
£51.00
£65.00
£78.00
£98.00
£78.00
£65.00
£51.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £16.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free. 3rd bed 20% off.
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orri del Benaco - Garda
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orri del Benaco, an unspoilt mediaeval village on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, enjoys an ideal location, a lakeside promenade and a delightful harbour. This little town has a maze of narrow traffic-free streets with beautiful shops and boutiques and delightful views through stone arches, past banks of flower filled pots to a glimpse of the waters of the lake. The harbour dates back to Roman times and carvings on the rocks are proof of the former inhabitants. In the evening the harbour is dominated by the floodlit castle WALKING There are pleasant strolls along the lakeside promenade and olive groves behind the village mark the starting point for a series of paths which are well marked on maps available from the tourist office. The hills have many prehistoric carvings and the walks up to Albisano afford excellent views over the resort and the lake.
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ACTIVITIES Narrow shingle beaches with safe bathing are adjacent to the village and a variety of water sports are available including sailing and windsurfing. Mountain bikes can be hired for an exploration of the hills behind the village and the really energetic might make it to the top of Monte Baldo. Tennis is also available and golf is 3km away.
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el Porto -
VERONA BRESCIA 46km 76km
BERGAMO 125km
★★★★
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his charming hotel is situated in a privileged position on the lake front close to the mediaeval harbour. Beautifully renovated inside, the bedrooms and public rooms are split between three buildings. Dinner can be taken at the hotels al fresco restaurant with a wooden dining platform over the lake or at one of their other 3 properties in the town. Above the modern and bright bar is a ffers solarium terrace to relax during the day Special o the 3 % in or enjoy pre dinner drinks. e hotel iscount 10
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- minimum stay apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/01 - 12/01 14/03 - 08/04 09/04 - 14/04 15/04 - 29/04 30/04 - 18/05 19/05 - 17/06 18/06 - 16/07 17/07 - 30/07 31/07 - 12/09 13/09 - 03/10 04/10 - 31/10 19/12 - 31/12
DOUBLE ROOM
£83.00
£63.00
£92.00
£63.00
£83.00
£92.00
£83.00
£92.00
£100.00
£92.00
£63.00
£83.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Junior Suites available from £14.00 pppn. Junior suite from £55.00 pppn. HB: £25.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free, cot free. 3-8yrs 60% discount. 9yrs and more 30% off.
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arda behind the village mark the starting point for a series of paths taking the walker to high vantage points. The energetic might tackle the climb to the remains of the old La Rocca fortress. ACTIVITIES Water activities include safe bathing from the shingle beaches, pedalo hire, water skiing and parascending between Garda and Bardelino. Mountains bikes can be hired, tennis played and there are 2 golf courses an 18 hole and a 9 hole, just 3km away. Gardaland is a theme park with white knuckle rides and Caneva World is a water fun park with many attractions including the highest slide in Europe, both reached by local bus.
Maderno Gardone
This delightful old town has a charm and character that is impossible to resist, cobbled streets are interspersed with quaint old shops elegant boutiques and restaurants. Olive groves and vineyards adorn the mountain side behind and visitors can admire the colourful fishing vessels at their moorings in the little port. Shingle beaches offer safe bathing in the lakes clear waters and lake steamers depart regularly for other villages along the shoreline. WALKING There are pleasant walks along the lake shore promenade and Bardolino is a relaxing 45 minutes’ to one hour stroll away. Olive groves
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arda a popular resort which gave the lake its name and still preserves the characteristics of its historic past, with a wide sheltered bay and a long curved pebble beach lapped by the clear blue waters of the lake. On the lake shore are numerious delightful, colourful cafe’s, open air restaurants and bars and many shops and boutiques including the popular traditional Friday market. The town livens up at night and the promenade is thronged with strollers, pizzerias, restaurants, romantic candlelit bars and ice cream cafe’s become the focus of life.
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Garda
his beautiful 20th century building has been in the same family for many years and today stands tall on the shore of Lake Garda and the lakeside promenade, just a few steps from the bars, shops, restaurants and the ferry jetty. The small front garden and large terrace on the water front offer a relaxing stop to read a book while you enjoy a hot snack from the cafe or afternoon tea (cafe open till until 1800). All 12 guestrooms have double glazing, air conditioning, television, phone, hairdryer and safe.
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La Vittoria PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST, by date of stay
MOUNTAIN VIEW
28/03 - 01/04
02/04 - 13/04
02/05 - 15/05
16/05 - 12/06
13/06 - 14/07
15/07 - 11/09
12/09 - 18/09
19/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 02/11
£49.00
£57.00
£57.00
£70.00
£78.00
£84.00
£82.00
£70.00
£49.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Lake view from £8.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yr stay free. 3-6yrs 60% discount. 7-11yrs 40% discount. 12yrs and more 30% off.
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his charming family run hotel is in a quiet and elevated location on a hill, just a 300m walk from the lake shore at Garda. The swimming pool and whirlpool can be found amongst the well kept gardens with many sunbeds to relax during the warmer summer months. The a la carte restaurant has large picture windows and stretches out to the large portico terrace where guests can enjoy the choice from an attractive menu al fresco. All 21 rooms have a view over the gardens to the lake and are approached by open corridors and are elegantly furnished with antiques collected over the years by the owner. Some rooms have a whirlpool bath, all have air conditioning, balcony or terrace, phone, radio, minibar, safe, satellite TV, hairdryer.
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minimum stay 7 nights, Saturdays start PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
DOUBLE BOUGANVILLE
28/03 - 09/04
10/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 29/04
30/04 - 15/05
16/05 - 29/05
30/05 - 03/07
04/07 - 11/09
12/09 - 18/09
19/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 31/10
£108.00
£122.00
£108.00
£122.00
£138.00
£146.00
£153.00
£146.00
£138.00
£108.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Cot £17 pn. Oleandro and Hibiscus lake view rooms available, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yr: £17.00 pn. 3-6yrs 60% discount. 7-11yrs 40% discount. 12yrs and more 30% off.
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ardolino - Garda Bardolino
VERONA BRESCIA 31km 62km
BERGAMO 110km
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n the south east shore of the lake and surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees this sunny spot and mild climate has a great Mediterranean feel.
The traffic free streets wind their way down through bars, gelaterias, pizzerias and restaurants to the piazza. The town’s shingle beach is great to laze and people watch the strollers walking along the promenade with their ice creams. Many people hop on and off the ferry boats with many attractions just off shore. At night the restaurants take on a romantic air along the waters edge, offering a great choice of fish dishes and delicious local red wines
ACTIVITIES Buses leave from the town frequently to the nearby theme and water parks. Water plays a very important part of the life in Bardolino. Choose to bathe on the towns shingle beach, take a pedalo or ferry out onto the lake. Windsurfing and water skiing are available nearby.
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his friendly family run hotel is located just 200m from the lake shore and the historic town centre and makes a great base to explore the lake.
The bright breakfast room overlooks the pool area with relaxing chairs and umbrellas and small terrace nestling in the crook of this L shape building. Comfort is key with this hotel from the relaxing bar and lounge to the great sized rooms. All 35 rooms have a balcony and are soundproofed. They are all equipped with adjustable heating/air conditioning, phone, ffers Satellite TV, mini bar, safe, hairdryer. Special o and oners Honeymo es receive ri a rs e anniv f sparkling 1 bottle o e win
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ituated right on the promenade beside Lake Garda, this hotel is well situated for a relaxing lake holiday and only about 50 yards from the Lido Mirabello with its sun-beds and bathing huts. It has a great position and offers good service in the resort centre, with many loyal guests.
You’re well catered for with indoor and outdoor pools, and four restaurants with a variety of cuisines. Most guests spend their days around the lake, but you are close to Verona if you fancy a day’s sightseeing. All 260 rooms have bath and shower, satellite TV, minibar, safe and phone. The communal areas are air conditioned; 4 restaurants with different cuisines and menus, 3 bars, swimming pool with sunshades and sunbeds with towels. parking. The beach "Lido Mirabello" is only 50m from the hotel and offers guests sunbeds, bathing huts, snack bar.
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minimum stay 5 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 04/04 - 19/05 £43.00
COMFORT ROOM
20/05 - 14/07 £53.00
15/07 - 04/09 £58.00
05/09 - 18/09 £53.00
19/09 - 17/10 £41.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £6.00 pppn. Cot: £11.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 3-12yrs 50% discount. 13yrs and more 30% off.
Park Hotel Gritti -
minimum stay 5 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
TWIN WITH BALCONY
04/04 - 09/04 £64.00
10/04 - 13/04 £83.00
14/04 - 24/04 £64.00
25/04 - 15/05 £83.00
16/05 - 10/07 £92.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £20.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free. 3yrs and more 20% off.
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11/07 - 21/08 £114.00
22/08 - 11/09 £92.00
12/09 - 09/10 £83.00
10/10 - 31/10 £64.00
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WALKING Take one of the marked hiking trails through the olive trees and vineyards or just stroll along the lakeside walk to Garda.
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ACTIVITIES The paddle steamer regularly departs from the town jetty to many of the lakes towns and villages and boats can be hired from the Nautical centre. Inside the town there are many historic buildings to visit including the Castle and customs house and Wednesday is market day. Complimentary buses leave from the town to the nearby Gardaland, Movieland and Aqua Paradise parks.
Torri del Benaco Garda
Sirmione
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etween Bardolino and Peschiera this mediaeval walled town dates back to the 14th century. The name comes from “Laceses” meaning “place on the lake”. The castle dominates this enchanting town with its small port crowded with fishing boats. The narrow lanes and porticos are home to many shops, restaurants and coffee bars. In the evenings the harbour and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele wake and here you will find many traditional restaurants serving dishes of the local fresh water fish, olive oil and wine.
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VERONA BRESCIA 25km 56km
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he Hotel Benacus is just 50 meters from the lake located right in the heart of the historic centre of Lazise. The public rooms make this the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing holiday and the small garden with comfy chairs is perfect to sit with a book and a cool drink from the bar. For sun worshippers the pool area is equipped with deck chairs and umbrellas. All 27 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, phone, Satellite TV, minibar, hairdryer and safe.
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minimum stay apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE
28/03 - 08/04
09/04 - 13/04
14/04 - 29/04
£38.00
£42.00
£38.00
30/04 - 15/05 16/05 - 29/05
£42.00
£45.00
30/05 - 03/07
04/07 - 11/09
12/09 - 18/09
19/09 - 02/10
03/10 - 17/10
£47.00
£50.00
£47.00
£45.00
£38.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Superior rooms from £9.00 pppn. Single rooms from £14.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs stay free. 3-12yrs 50% discount. 13yrs and more 30% off.
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he enchanting village centre is a maze of narrow cobbled lanes and stepped streets winding up the hills behind. The stylish boutiques and art galleries sit comfortably next to the craft shops selling local silk and olive wood carvings. In the evenings the cafe filled piazzas come alive and have live music in high season. The great ferry service means you are well connected to explore the lake and villages on the western shore.
BRESCIA 160km
BERGAMO 99km
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rand Hotel Villa Serbelloni -
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Bellagio
ust on the door step of the elegant promenade lined with cafe’s, this elegant hotel is on the edge of the lake and surrounded by the rugged wooded hills. As in 1873 when the hotel opened its doors today’s guests are still treated to the service, luxury, tranquillity of this magnificent timeless structure with all the modern comforts and expectations of the 21st century. The lakeside pool offers a large terrace with a panoramic view to relax in the sun if you prefer from the private beach, while the indoor pool, whirlpool and spa offer total relaxation. The sauna, Turkish bath and fitness centre are complimentary while there is a local charge for treatments. Those more energetic guests can find the tennis courts in the tropical gardens. The luxuriously decorated lounges take on a romantic atmosphere in the evenings with live music where you can relax before or after dinner in the Michelin * restaurant Mistral with its large wine cellar or in the lake facing La Terrassa restaurant. NB jackets are required for dinner. All 81 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, phone, satellite TV, safe, minibar and hairdryer.
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
- minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
CLASSIC DOUBLE
01/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 20/09
21/09 - 08/11
£232.00
£301.00
£232.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Deluxe rooms from £60.00 pppn. Executive rooms and senior suite also available, please enquire. Single rooms from £42.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children discounts apply, please
SPECIAL OFFERS: Flowers and fruits in room on arrival.
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MILAN 106km
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n the sunny western shore of the lake this lively town feels protected by the hills behind. The scenic promenade takes you past the small harbour full of pleasure boats. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the riverside lido with the opportunities to windsurf. This little town’s colourful piazza is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, but the beautiful view across to Bellagio will have you soon hopping onto the ferry to explore further.
BRESCIA 185km
BERGAMO 124km
Consiglio di Rumo
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ituated on the lake side with breathtaking views over to Bellagio, this historic hotel is set in splendid gardens with century old trees, dates back to 1890. During recent restoration every effort was made to keep the late 1800's style. The elegant grand staircase decorated with ornate golden friezes and chandeliers shows the splendour of the Liberty style. The restaurant offers lake specialities and regional dishes which can be enjoyed on the terrace. In summer a small orchestra plays in the restaurant's garden. The large open air swimming pool can be found in a corner of the garden where one can relax and enjoy sunny days. Today windsurfing and water-skiing has taken the place of the traditional rowing regattas, but in the Grand Hotel Victoria the atmosphere of one hundred years ago still reigns, thanks to the hospitality and attention to detail. All our rooms have telephone, satellite TV, minibar and air conditioning.
Grand Hotel Victoria
- minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
ATTIC ROOM
07/03 - 30/04
01/05 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/10
£95.00
£113.00
£95.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Garden view rooms from £12.00 pppn. Lake view rooms from £21.00 pppn. Single rooms from £31.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-10yrs stay free (cot free until 3yrs). 11-12yrs 50% discount. 13yrs and more 20% off.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Anniversaries and honeymooners receive a complementary bottle.
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partment on Lake Como -
★★★★
Consiglio di Rumo
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ake Como is a gem of northern Italy and a delight at any time of year, from the warmth and serenity of summer to the winter when snow-capped mountains dominate the view. Our privately owned self-catering apartment at Consiglio Di Rumo on the north-west shore of the lake is perfect for two couples, as it has two double bedrooms with lake views, an open plan living and dining area, bathroom, large balcony and patio with fantastic lake views, and private parking space. Local amenities including shops and restaurants are nearby, but it has a tranquil location to enjoy the scenery and ambience. This 2 bedroom apartment sleeps four people. Its location on a mountainside makes it unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility. There is a no-smoking rule. Full kitchen with hob, oven, dishwasher & washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, safe, stereo system, garden table & chairs, reclining sun loungers and lake views.
Apartment on Lake Como PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER WEEK AND PER APARTMENT, SELF CATERING by date of stay
APARTMENT
Jan, March, Nov
Feb, Dec
April, Oct
May
June, Sept
Jul, Aug
£518.00
£575.00
£633.00
£690.00
£748.00
£805.00
Including final cleaning, electricity and linen.
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Car hire recommended
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Tremezzo
MILAN 102km
ike the neighbouring Cadenabbia which is an easy walk along the lake, this elegant resort is full of restaurants and cafes’ in the piazza’s and along the lake front. Just south is the pretty village of Lenno which has a weekly market in the old town.
BRESCIA 180km
BERGAMO 119km
Consiglio di Rumo
Menaggio
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rand Hotel Tremezzo Palace -
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Tremezzo
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tanding in its imposing position just above the lakeshore in large private gardens, the magnificent views, combined with the facilities, service and stunning decor, make this an all round choice.
The glass lift takes guests from the lake level to the elegant reception on the 2nd floor where the terrace bar offers panoramic lake views during the day. In the evenings live music can be enjoyed four evenings a week. You have a choice of dining options, the main dining room for the half board guests, the a’ la carte grill with amazing lake views towards Bellagio and the intimate and relaxed cellar offering simple dishes of fondu and spaghetti. At the front of the hotel, across the road, you will be able to find a small cafe to enjoy lunch on the sun terrace next to the swimming pool floating over the lake, while at the back of the hotel you can find within the gardens another large pool with pizza snack bar, tennis courts and the fitness centre with spa and beauty rooms. All 93 rooms are equipped with air conditioning (in high season) phone, TV and minibar
Grand Hotel Tremezzo PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE PARK VIEW
01/03 - 24/04
25/04 - 31/05
01/06 - 03/10
04/10 - 22/11
£116.00
£152.00
£157.00
£116.00
SUPPLEMENTS - lake view from £20.00 pppn. Presidential suite available, please enquire. HB: £42.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-1yrs stay free, cot free. 2-11yrs 50% discount.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Stay 7 pay 6: 01/03 - 31/05 and 04/10 - 15/11 • Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. Free entrance to the botanical garden and the museum of Villa Carlotta (1 entry ticket per person per stay)
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tresa - Maggiore MILAN 113km
Stresa
BRESCIA 192km
BERGAMO 130km
he palm lined promenades on the western shore in the sheltered Borromean Bay face the famous Isola Bella. This small colourful town known for its majestic architecture and cosmopolitian atmosphere is not for those seeking nightlife. The cobbled streets are full of restaurants, cafes and shops centred around the Piazza Marconi. Here you will be able to buy local crafts, gastronomic specialities and designer wear.
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ACTIVITIES Trips out on the lake by boat are top of the list including the magnificent palace on the Isola Bella, while mountain bike hire is available in the town. The nearby Belbirate offers motor and sailing boats and by taking the local ferry boats there are many gardens open to the public to explore.
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WALKING The promenade offers gentle walking along the lake shore and to the cable car to ascend Monte Mottarone, while more testing walks can be found in the hills or the 5km walk through the woods to Belbirate. Details and maps can be found at the tourist office.
Baveno Stresa
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his elegant and stylish hotel was built in the turn of the century. With the most impressive architecture, set in well kept gardens and with wonderful views of the Borromean Islands, it is just across the road from the lakeside and beach and 3 minutes' stroll to Stresa centre. Behind the Neo-classical façade the grand high-ceiling public lounge with comfy chairs opens onto the front terrace with delightful views across the lake. The piano bar offers live music 6 evenings a week, perfect to enjoy an aperitif before dinner in a choice of restaurants. During the summer breakfast can be taken on the terrace, and afterwards you can unwind, complete with stunning views of the surrounding hills, amongst the pretty gardens. At the rear of the hotel there are Tennis and squash courts (local charge) and a lovely swimming pool (normally in use May-Sep) with a sunbathing terrace and garden bar with crêperie serving lunchtime snacks. If you still find time indoors you will find another swimming pool, whirlpool, Turkish bath, sauna, small fitness room and table tennis. All 170 elegantly fitted bedrooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar, safe, air conditioning
Regina Palace
- minimum stay 3 nights
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, HALF BOARD by date of stay
DOUBLE
14/03 - 09/05
10/05 - 18/07
19/07 - 11/08
12/08 - 24/09
25/09 - 31/10
£118.00
£125.00
£118.00
£125.00
£118.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Lake view from £21.00 pppn. Junior Suites available from £56.00 pppn. Single rooms from £48.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-3yrs stay free, cot free. 4-10yrs 50% discount. 11yrs and more 20% off.
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rand Hotel Bristol -
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Stresa
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onveniently located just across the road from the lake shore and only a 10 minute stroll along the promenade from the centre of Stresa, the hotel is set amidst beautiful gardens and a view out over the lake to the Borromean Islands and the Alps. The imposing exterior houses the stylishly decorated marbled lobby and public rooms with crystal chandeliers, frescoes and elegant furnishings. After a day's relaxing, or out and about discovering the Lake, return to the hotel and enjoy an aperitif in the bar before making your way to the romantic Baveno restaurant for dinner and the magical view of the lights across the lake There are 2 swimming pools, 1 indoor (heated in spring and autumn) and 1 outdoor (open 15/05 to 15/09) in addition to 2 jacuzzi’s and a children's pool. The pool area is surrounded by comfortable sun loungers for a day of total relaxation. For those who find it hard to relax there is always the small gym and sauna to keep them busy. All 250 bedrooms have satellite TV, phone, minibar, hairdryer and safe (air conditioning is available during the summer)
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Stresa
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otel Astoria is approximately 3 min stroll from the centre of Stresa, and across the road from the lake promenade.
The modern, comfortable lounges and rooftop terrace with wonderful panoramic views over the Borromean islands are perfect for reading and relaxing when you are not beside the heated swimming pool (open Apr-Oct) hidden in the well kept and secluded gardens. The snack bar is on hand to keep you in refreshments. In addition, for those who choose to while away those long afternoons being active discover the small fitness room with Turkish bath, whirlpool, solarium and table tennis. In the evening enjoy dining in the hotel restaurant which has views over it’s garden fountain to the beautiful lake and beyond to the Swiss Alps. The 99 rooms all have a balcony, air conditioning, Satellite TV, minibar, hairdryer and telephone
Grand Hotel Bristol PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 08/04 - 29/04 £74.00
DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW
30/04 - 03/07 £87.00
04/07 - 04/09 £74.00
05/09 - 09/10 £87.00
10/10 - 17/10 £74.00
SUPPLEMENTS - lake view from £18.00 pppn. Single rooms available from £18.00 pn. HB: £24.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd & 4th bed: 0-2yrs 90% discount. 3-7yrs 70% off, 8-10yrs 50% off. 12yrs and more 10% off. CHILDRENS OFFERS: 0-2yrs stay free: 08/04 - 29/04, 04/07 - 04/09, 10/10 - 17/10 • 12 and adult 3rd bed receive 50% off 08/04 - 29/04, 04/07 - 04/09, 10/10 - 17/10
Astoria - minimum stay 3 nights PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE
28/03 - 09/04 £61.00
10/04 - 12/04 £85.00
13/04 - 30/04 £61.00
01/05 - 26/06 £85.00
27/06 - 28/08 £72.00
29/08 - 25/09 £85.00
26/09 - 02/10 £72.00
03/10 - 24/10 £61.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Lake view from £10.00 pppn. HB: £11.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Child in 3rd bed: 0-12yrs stay free. 13-17yrs 50% discount. 18yrs and more 20% off.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book before March 15th 2009 and receive one free lunch per person (excl drinks)
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enice
he word unique has been applied to cities all over the world, but for Venice it really is true. Nowhere on earth compares with this wonderful city of canals and slowly crumbling antiquity, but the phrase “see it now before it disappears” is partly true. Rising water levels threaten the old city, situated on an island and separated from the mainland by a bridge. The only “roads” in the old city are canals, from the broad thoroughfare of the Grand Canal to the many byways that seem for you alone to discover. The excitement starts as you are transferred by water-bus or water-taxi from the airport or railway station, and that excitement never leaves you. The hub of all this activity is St Mark’s Square, with the Basilica and Doge’s Palace, but one of the most memorable sights is Rialto
Bridge, a ten-minute walk away, where you cross the Grand Canal. Venice lives and breathes history and character at every turn, and almost every house is a palace although some are in disrepair. Shop with the locals or in elegant boutiques; discover the many museums and churches; ride on a water-bus; splash out on a meal on St Mark’s Square or find a better value restaurant in a secluded square. Whatever else you do, you must experience a gondola ride – with or without a serenade! Go off-season when the crowds are sparse, even in winter Venice is at its most atmospheric. In summer enjoy the sun at the Lido or nearby resorts, and at any time of year take a cruise to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano, famed for their glassware and handicrafts.
Flights to Venice Marco Polo or Treviso
Option to travel by rail Transfers Marco Polo 12km Taxi’s outside the airport terminal to Piazzale Roma; journey time 30 mins. There are two buses from Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, the Blue Bus (30 mins purchase ticket from driver) or the No 5 (50 mins - ticket from terminal newsagent). Buses leave from outside the airport terminal. Always validate your ticket on the bus by punching it in the machines provided The Alilaguna hydrofoil runs from the airport to Venice or the Lido and Murano, or there are (more expensive) water taxis that can drop you at Piazzetta di San Marco; journey time 40 mins. You may also be charged extras depending on luggage, time of day that you travel and number of people in the party Treviso 30km The easiest--and cheapest--way to get there is to take the connecting ATVO Eurobus service. Bus times coincide with flight arrivals and departures, and the fare is much cheaper than a taxi. You'll need to allow 1 hour 10 minutes for the bus trip.
Things to see and do St Marks square Rialto Bridge Murano glass factory Gondola ride Walking tour
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Hotels chosen for their location and charm
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Venice
his comfortable Best Western hotel is located in the historical city centre, next to the charming "Ponte dei dai" and only a few steps from the famous Piazza San Marco. Thanks to its position, this hotel is the ideal starting point to enjoy all the charm of this unique city. Set in a 19th century building, in a narrow alley, this property is equipped with all modern facilities. All rooms are furnished in the typical Venetian style and the warm service will make you feel at home. The restaurant offers tasty typical Venetian dishes and an international menu. The 56 rooms are all equipped with cable/satellite TV, fax/modem connection, hairdryer, minibar, safe
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Venice
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n a bustling street in a great location in between St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge this hotel has been run by the same family for three generations – which shows in the warmth of the welcome. It is a three-minute walk from Rialto water bus stop and has 32 guest-rooms including singles, doubles and triples. Please note: This hotel has no lift. All furnished in typical Venetian style, with air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safety deposit box
Albergo San Marco -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM M/WEEK DOUBLE ROOM W/END
04/01 - 12/02 £57.00 £68.00
13/02 - 24/02 £147.00 £147.00
25/02 - 19/03 £57.00 £68.00
20/03 - 02/04 £77.00 £84.00
03/04 - 04/07 £108.00 £118.00
05/07 - 27/08 £77.00 £84.00
28/08 - 07/11 £108.00 £118.00
08/11 - 25/12 £57.00 £68.00
26/12 - 02/01/10 £147.00 £147.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £29.00 pn. Extra bed from £55.00 pn.Triple and Quadruple rooms available, please enquire. HB supp from £56.00 pppn Midweek = Sunday - Thursday. During trade fairs and national holidays a supplement may apply.
Hotel Da Bruno -
minimum stay 2 nights at weekends
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM
12/02- 24/02
25/02 - 02/04
03/04 - 27/06
28/06 - 27/08
28/08 - 02/11
03/11 - 23/12
24/12 - 06/01/10
£86.00
£57.00
£86.00
£74.00
£86.00
£57.00
£86.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £28.00
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otel Villa Igea -
★★★
Venice
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lthough rated only three-star, this hotel has the facilities you would expect from a four-star hotel. It was built in 1875 in Campo San Zaccaria, one of Venice’s loveliest squares, and according to legend Casanova spent many a night frolicking in the adjoining Benedictine Abbey! The 17 rooms are very spacious and bright and they are all elegantly decorated in charming Venetian style, half of which look onto the sunny Campo and imposing facade of the San Zaccaria, offers equipped with air conditioning, satellite Special TV, mini bar, safe, direct dial telephone HTS FREE NIG nday and Su and hairdryer 4 ay p ay 5 -12/02 St 1 rivals 06/0 Monday ar ar Stay 7 pay 6 ye All the ive a oners rece Honeymo of sparkling le bott wine.
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★★★★
Venice
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ne of the few hotels actually facing the Rialto Bridge and on the Grand Canal, the most important waterway in Venice, the hotel is housed within a 16th Century palace that has been recently remodelled while retaining the style and features of a typical Venetian residence. Being very close to Rialto Bridge, its location is a big plus point and you are also right by a water bus stop for all your sightseeing and shopping. The bright main lounge, with its Sansovino ceiling and dramatic windows overlooking Grand Canal, is the perfect place for a romantic moment. All the rooms are spacious and traditionally furnished, and the suites overlook Rialto Bridge. All rooms come with phone, safe, satellite TV, mini bar, air conditioning, Internet connection. The Junior Suites enjoy a gorgeous view over the Grand Canal. Please ask us for a price.
Hotel Villa Igea -
minimum stay may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM M/WEEK TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM W/END
06/01 - 12/02
13/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 19/03
20/03 - 02/04
03/04 - 27/06
28/06 - 27/08
28/08 - 31/10
£53.00 £58.00
£94.00 £102.00
£53.00 £58.00
£80.00 £88.00
£94.00 £102.00
£80.00 £88.00
£94.00 £102.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £35.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free when sharing with 2adults. 3rd bed 3-12yrs 50% discount. Midweek = Sunday - Thursday. During trade fairs and national holidays a supplement may apply.
Al Ponte Antico -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON,ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay CLASSIC DOUBLE
28/12/08 - 06/01
07/01 - 12/02
13/02 - 25/02
26/02 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/06
01/07 - 26/08
27/08 - 05/11
06/11 - 28/12
£137.00
£103.00
£137.00
£114.00
£137.00
£114.00
£137.00
£103.00
SUPPLEMENTS - 3rd bed: £46.00 pn. Deluxe room from £40.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children sharing with 2 parents 0-6yrs stay FREE (no bed)
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otel Casa Verardo -
★★★
Venice
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asa Verardo was formerly a nobleman’s palace of the 16th Century, and has been completely restored according to Venetian tradition. It is only five minutes’ walk from St. Mark’s Square, yet it has its own courtyard garden as well as a rooftop terrace with canal view offering the option of having breakfast outside. ALL the rooms are fitted with: private bathroom, hairdryer, mini bar, satellite TV, air conditioning, safe, telephone.
Just for You Honeymooners receive a bottle of sparkling wine. On Valantines receive a gift of chocolate.
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a Sagredo -
★★★★★ Luxury
Venice
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his new and luxurious hotel overlooking the Grand Canal opened in May 2007, but dates from the 15th Century and is a former palace. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, it truly deserves its 5-star rating with public rooms decorated with grand frescoes, L’Alcova restaurant with canal view, and a bar terrace right on the waterfront. Close to the traditional market, between Ca’ D’Oro and Rialto Bridge, the Ca Sagredo Hotel is only a short walk from St Mark’s Square.
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Hotel Casa Verardo PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/02 - 12/02
13/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 19/03
20/03 - 03/07
04/07 - 27/08
28/08 - 05/11
STANDARD DOUBLE £71.00 £134.00 £71.00 £134.00 £90.00 £134.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Classic double rooms from £12.00 pppn. Deluxe rooms from £36.00 pppn. Canal view £19.00pppn. Junior suites available, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-5yrs stay FREE when sharing with 2 adults (max 1). 3rd bed available for 6yrs+ from £27.00.
Ca Sagredo -
minimum stay apply may apply, please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 29/12 - 01/01/09
02/01 - 18/02
19/02 - 22/02
23/02 - 28/02
01/03 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/06
01/07 - 31/07
01/08 - 31/08
01/09 - 31/10
PREMIER ROOM M/WEEK
£208.00
£126.00
£208.00
£126.00
£151.00
£208.00
£151.00
£126.00
£208.00
PREMIER ROOM W/END
£223.00
£126.00
£223.00
£126.00
£163.00
£223.00
£163.00
£126.00
£223.00
SUPPLEMENTS - 3rd bed: £68.00 pn. Double premier, Junior Suite Premier, Double prestige and Junior Suite prestige rooms available, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-12yrs stay free Midweek = Sunday - Thursday.
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lbergo Cavalletto e doge Orseolo -
★★★★
Venice
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ocation, location, location... overlooking the Orseolo Basin with its famous gondolas and privileged access to St Mark’s Square, this hotel’s location beats all others hands down. One of the oldest hotels in Venice, it has been welcoming guests since 1308. The irresistible charm of this hotel, furnished with style, makes it easy for you to relive the charm of long past ages. Its many illustrious guests included the Duke of Aosta, Richard Strauss and our own Winston Churchill. Each bedroom is elegantly finished in true Venetian style and many face the Bacino Orseolo, with the view that awaits you from the breakfast room you are sure to be out of bed bright and early. 107 rooms, tastefully decorated in Venetian style are equipped with all comforts like safe, satellite TV, radio, air conditioning, minibar, Internet connection, room service, iron and kettle.
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otel Savoia & Jolanda -
★★★★
Venice
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or over a century, this intimate, charming hotel on the waterfront has been part of Venice life. Very close to St Mark’s Square in the heart of the city, it enjoys a privileged location with an unforgettable view of Saint Mark’s Basin and the island of San Giorgio. San Zaccaria water bus stop is adjacent, meaning it is very easy to get around. Each of the 51 guest rooms are decorated with sumptuous fabrics, fine paintings and exquisite Murano glass and are equipped rs with hairdryer, telephone, air ecial offe p S conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and HTS FREE NIG Sunday safe pay 4 The hotel's stunning 14 junior suites and one suite boast a breathtaking lagoon view and all but those on the first floor have panoramic balconies and terraces.
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Albergo Cavalletto e doge Orseolo -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM
04/01 - 12/02
13/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 05/03
06/03 - 14/03
15/03 - 04/07
05/07 - 27/08
28/08 - 31/10
£76.00
£127.00
£76.00
£103.00
£127.00
£103.00
£127.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £34.00 pn. Canal view: £34.00 pppn. Weekend = Fri & Sat £34.00 pppn. HB: £57.00. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free, cot free. 3rd bed 4-12yrs: £17.00 pn
Hotel Savoia & Jolanda -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM M/WEEK TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM W/END
06/01 - 12/02
13/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 19/03
20/03 - 02/04
03/04 - 27/06
28/06 - 27/08
28/08 - 31/10
£66.00 £74.00
£129.00 £135.00
£66.00 £74.00
£103.00 £116.00
£129.00 £135.00
£103.00 £116.00
£129.00 £135.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £34.00 pn. Lagoon view rooms available from £71.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free when sharing with 2 adults. 3rd bed 3-12yrs 50% discount.
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artore Apartments
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Venice
amed after the same family that runs the Bruno Hotel, these apartments have a very homely feel and some have canal view. Located in the heart of Venice among the maze of canals, on the doorstep of the shops and just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge and St Marks Square.
Ca' D'Oro Apartment: 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 4 (+2) guests. Canal view The "Arco del Paradiso" Apartment: 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2 (+2) guests. The "Cà San Lio" Apartment: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4 (+2) guests. Ca' Paradiso Apartment: 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 4. Canal view Corte del Dose Apartment: 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2 (+2) guests. Canal view Corte Malvasia I Studio / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2 (+2) guests. Corte Malvasia II Studio / 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2 (+2) guests. All apartments include: Air conditioning / heating • Washing machine • Hairdryer • Iron and ironing board Fully equipped kitchen and living room • Radio • Television and DVD player Electricity • Hot and cold water • Gas • Weekly house-hold linen End of rental cleaning • Baby-cot free of charge on request Internet wireless connection is available in certain apartments (payable locally).
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esidenza Ca’Foscolo -
Apartments
Venice
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erfectly located in the heart of the city and overlooking a quiet square very close to the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square, this former noble residence now houses three spacious apartments each with a slightly different layout of up to 70m2. On the first floor you are welcomed into the elegant reception area leading to the apartments which are located over two floors. Also a water entrance is available for guests arriving by boat. Renovated in 2006 these elegant and modern suites have touches of tradition marble floor and original antique Murano glass. Every suite is equipped with climate control, satellite TV, modern fully equipped kitchen, with hob and oven, washing machine, and dish washer and en-suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Apartments have a non smoking policy Included cleaning and change of towels and linen every 3 days * daily service is also available at an extra charge
Sartore Apartments
- minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT AND PER DAY by date of stay 04/01 - 11/02
12/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 26/03
27/03 - 27/06
28/06 - 27/08
28/08 -02/11
03/11 - 24/12
APARTMENT SLEEPING 2
£107.00
£146.00
£107.00
£146.00
£136.00
£146.00
£107.00
APARTMENT SLEEPING 4
£116.00
£155.00
£116.00
£155.00
£146.00
£155.00
£116.00
APARTMENT SLEEPING 6
£155.00
£223.00
£155.00
£223.00
£204.00
£223.00
£155.00
The apartments are available for less than a week. Please enquire. SPECIAL OFFER - Stay 7 Pay 6 all year round
Residenza Ca’Foscolo
- minimum stay may apply, please enquire PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER APARTMENT AND PER DAY by date of stay 04/01 - 11/02
12/02 - 24/02
25/02 - 26/03
27/03 - 27/06
28/06 - 27/08
28/08 -02/11
03/11 - 24/12
APARTMENT SLEEPING 2
£116.00
£175.00
£116.00
£175.00
£155.00
£175.00
£116.00
APARTMENT SLEEPING 4
£146.00
£243.00
£146.00
£243.00
£213.00
£243.00
£146.00
APARTMENT SLEEPING 6
£194.00
£320.00
£194.00
£320.00
£272.00
£320.00
£194.00
SPECIAL OFFER - Stay 7 Pay 6 all year round
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V
erona Flights to Verona
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ost Italian cities are romantic, but only one can lay claim to be the setting for the greatest love story of all time. When Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet in this wonderful city he could hardly have anticipated that the story would be retold forever, but Verona’s history dates back much further and it was a major centre of arts and commerce in Roman times. Verona’s 1st Century Roman amphitheatre has near-perfect acoustics, and every summer from June to September it stages one of Europe’s best-loved opera festivals providing a magical atmosphere which no theatre could match. City sights include Juliet’s Balcony on the Via Cappello, the cathedral and Castelvecchio fortress. Verona is a city to see and be seen in, and its legendary social life is centred on its many squares, especially the Piazza dei
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Signori. People watching is an art in Verona and there are many places to do it, from the Piazza del Erbe with its daily market to a street of boutiques, the Via Mazzini, where you can really appreciate Italian style. You’d be right in expecting Verona to have more than its fair share of great restaurants of all categories, but you might not expect to find letters of praise from luminaries including Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Kiri Te Kanawa decorating the walls. That’s what you’ll find in the Ristorante Il Cenacolo, but the Ristorante 12 Apostoli is equally famous.
otel Giberti -
Option to travel by rail
Things to see and do Natural History museum Juliets balcony Gallery of Modern Art Opera season 19 June – 30 Aug Ask us about opera tickets
★★★★
Verona
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ocated in a very central area of the city, Hotel Giberti is only 500 metres from the Roman Arena and a five-minute walk from the railway terminus. Very modern in style and atmosphere. The 80 spacious rooms elegantly refurbished in 2001, with private bathroom, air-conditioning, wooden floors, satellite TV, modem, mini bar and mini safe, air conditioning, hairdryer, radio.
Entire property is air conditioned • Currency exchange Room service - full menu • Free parking • Bike rental Reading lounge • Bar • TV room • Baby sitter • Elevator • Safety Deposit Box • Laundry • Car parking • Shuttle Bus to City Centre
Hotel Giberti PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM
01/01-31/03
01/04-31/10
01/11-31/12
£57.00
£77.00
£57.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £32.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Children 0-11yrs stay free when sharing with 2 adults During the opera season supplements apply
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beautiful frescoes of the Carracci brothers. In the evenings the city comes alive in the streets around the grand Piazza Maggiore, full of bars, pastry shops, ice cream parlours and restaurants. Nightlife thrives with theatre, opera and nightclubs, and many of the shops open late too. It’s a wonder students find time to study!
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here must be something special in that famous spaghetti sauce, because Bologna is also one of Italy’s great centres of learning. Situated in the heart of northern Italy and for long a crossroads of ideas, Bologna claims the oldest university in Europe which nurtured talents as diverse as the poets Dante Alighieri and Tasso, and the astronomer Copernicus. Here you can walk in their footsteps to discover many monuments, scholarly halls and leaning towers, special feature of Bologna culture – but remember, learning is hungry work! Bologna’s gastronomic reputation goes far beyond spaghetti bolognaise. Tortellini and Tagliatelle are appreciated worldwide, and some of its restaurants have also achieved global fame. The Via Indipendenza is the heart of Bologna, with some restaurants decorated by the
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Things to see and do Archiginnasio Palace Archeological Museum Bologna Municipal Theatre The leaning towers of Asinelli and Garisenda
nternazionale Hotel -
Flights to Bologna, Marconi or Forli
Option to travel by rail
★★★★
Bologna
his charming first class hotel is housed in a remarkable historic palace in the heart of Bologna’s city centre, located amid the typical porches of Via Indipendenza, within 500m of the Neptune Fountain, train station and Saint Stephens Church. Now completely renovated the hotel offers all modern conveniences and contemporary comforts, without harming the antique personality of the building. The hotel offers an elegant, quiet ambience combining a homely feeling. All 116 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, Sky and pay TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer, internet connection and phone. Rooms for disabled guests are available. Guests may also enjoy free access to the Royal Hotel Carlton Swimming Pool and Fitness Center just 5 minutes walking distance away
Internazionale Hotel -
minimum stay may apply please enquire
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM MID WEEK DOUBLE ROOM WEEKEND
Janunary - February
March - June
July - August
September - November
December
£79.00 £57.00
£108.00 £68.00
£79.00 £57.00
£108.00 £68.00
£79.00 £57.00
Weekend = Friday, Saturday, Sunday. During Trade Fairs supplements may apply. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-12yrs FREE when sharing with 2 adults.
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iena
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s it the best preserved medieval town in Italy? You decide! Siena is the perfect counterpart to Florence. Largely enclosed by ancient walls and with a Gothic cathedral which dates from the 12th Century, this is a city which invites you to explore each square and narrow street. Start at the Piazza del Campo, where the spectacular Palio horse race is held on July 2 and August 16. Age-old rivalries are rekindled as bareback jockeys from Siena’s 17 districts contest the race, and there are hundreds of bars and restaurants. Try ribollita, a vegetable soup or a wild boar stew. Best-known of Siena’s desserts is panforte, a calorific bomb usually made from nougat. Florence is easily reached by train, and the Chianti countryside is waiting to be discovered if you hire a car.
Flights to Pisa/Florence
Option to travel by rail
Things to see and do Siena cathedral National Gallery Antiques market every 3rd Sunday The Sienese Palio
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Siena
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n the heart of age-old parkland with lush private gardens, it may be difficult to believe that you are just a few minutes’ stroll from the historic centre of Siena.
This prestigious 1700s villa with its original frescoes is the perfect place to relax in refined and elegant surroundings. You can breakfast on the terrace (weather permitting), recline by the pool with your favourite book, or lounge in one of the intimate salons with that newly discovered bottle of wine. “La Limonaia” restaurant offers gorgeous views of Siena and serves outstanding cuisine, based y2 Stay 3 p2a/1 - 28/12 on traditional Tuscan styles. /04, 0 1
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The Garden Hotel PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT PER PERSON ON BED & BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01-09/04 10/04 - 12/04 13/04 - 24/04 24/04 - 30/06 01/07 - 02/07 03/07 - 31/07 01/08 - 14/08 15/08 - 16/08 17/08 - 31/08 01/09 - 18/10 19/10 - 01/11 02/11 - 28/12 29/12-01/01
STD ROOM
£46.00
£71.00
£64.00
£71.00
£132.00
£71.00
£64.00
£132.00
£64.00
£71.00
£64.00
£46.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £21.00 pn. Superior rooms from £13.00 pppn. HB: £29.00 pppn. 3rd bed: £41.00 REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs stay free. 4-6yrs 50% discount when sharing with 2 adults
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£71.00
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otel Il Piccolo Castello -
★★★★
Siena
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idden in 2 acres of parkland and just one kilometre from the ancient village of Monteriggioni, this luxury property in the heart of the Sienese valley is an ideal base for exploring Tuscany. Tradition and attention to detail are what this hotel is all about. Escape into total relaxation or liven up in the Enoteca fitness, sauna and beauty centre, and its beautiful focal point the Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Whether you decide to dine in the grand and inviting “La Ducareccia” restaurant or outside on the large covered terrace with a view over the gardens, you are sure to enjoy the wonderful tastes and aromas of traditional dishes created by a highly trained chef.
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Located around the swimming pool with views over the Italian style gardens the individually decorated rooms reflect the Neo-classical period with furnishings crafted by local artisans based on original designs, are equipped with shower and with every modern convenience, airconditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, personal safe, Internet access, room service.
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Hotel Il Piccolo Castello PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
DOUBLE / TWIN SUPERIOR
Jan - April
May - Oct
Nov - Dec
£68.00
£76.00
£68.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Double room for sole use from £24.00 REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs sharing with 2 adults stay FREE. Child in 3rd bed 50% off. Early booking discount 10%. During Trade Fairs a supplement may apply. Wine tatsting and beauty treatments available on request.
Car hire essential
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lorence
ou’ve heard about the art, but did you also know that Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world? Gaze down at the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) from the surrounding hillsides and you know that Florence is somewhere to fall in love with, and to fall in love with. The River Arno winds through a small Renaissance city which has inspired artists throughout the centuries, many of their works are to be found in the Uffizi museum. More than a mere art gallery, it houses some of the world’s most priceless works including Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. Michelangelo and Dante have left their mark on Florence too, and it was also the birthplace
of Leonardo da Vinci. Stroll among the magnificent piazzas, admire the Pitti Palace, Baptistry and the Duomo, one of Europe’s largest churches. But above all soak up the atmosphere of Florence both ancient and modern. Go window shopping among the jewellery shops of the Ponte Vecchio – not renowned for their cheapness! – and soak up Italian style in the home of Gucci. You’ll love the atmosphere, aromas and tastes in endless boutiques, markets, cafes and restaurants in the San Lorenzo and Oltrarno quarters. Come for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, as romantics will never tire of Florence.
Flights to Florence/Pisa Transfers The Airport of Firenze, commonly referred to as Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci, is located 4 km from the centre of Florence. A taxi can make the trip in 15 minutes, and the Bus between the airport and Santa Maria Novella railway station takes 20 minutes. The Volainubus Airport Shuttle connects Vespucci Airport to downtown Florence. Tickets are purchased on board. Pisa Galileo Galilei has direct train services to Florence making the 80 km trip. The bus is timed to coincide with flight arrivals and departures and takes 70 minutes.
Things to see and do Day trips to Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano Cathedral Uffizi gallery Ponte Vecchio
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Hotels chosen for their location and charm
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otel Pitti Palace -
★★★
Florence
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hen staying at the Pitti Palace you actually live history as well as seeing it all around you, as the hotel is built within the walls of the Rossi Tower dating from 1200, and is right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio. The rooftop restaurant (where breakfast is taken) is a romantic dining venue, and art exhibitions are frequently held here. Guest-rooms at the front of the hotel offer a great view from the seven floors. The 87 rooms are classically decorated, and some 3and 4 bedded rooms are available for families or groups of friends. Rooms are soundproofed with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, fridge, phone, safe and hairdryer.
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otel Machiavelli Palace -
★★★ Superior
Florence
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ormerly a convent and later a noble’s home, the Machiavelli Palace enjoys an enviable position in the heart of Florence while retaining the charm of its heritage and the care of its owning family. Frescoes from the old convent can still be seen in the refectory where a buffet breakfast is taken, and many of the rooms have antique furniture alongside modern conveniences. The building was completely renovated in 1990 while retaining features such as the heraldic emblem on the frontage. Here you are at the very heart of tradition and within a few hundred yards of some of the major landmarks, with great views of the famous skyline from some of 3 Stay 4 pa3y0/12, the 90 rooms. 8-
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Hotel Pitti Palace -
minimum stay may apply PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01 - 09/04
10/04 - 30/06
TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM £41.00 £73.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single £23.00pn. During Trade Fairs and National Holidays a supplement may apply. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-6yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free
01/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 31/10
£53.00
£73.00
Hotel Machiavelli Palace -
minimum stay 3 nights may apply. A supplement apply during fairs / congresses PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE
09/11/08 - 30/12
31/12 - 03/01
04/01 - 20/01
21/01 - 23/01
24/01 - 30/03
31/03 - 04/07
05/07 -26/08
27/08 - 01/09
02/09 - 03/09
04/09 - 07/11
£41.00
£72.00
£41.00
£72.00
£41.00
£72.00
£48.00
£72.00
£48.00
£72.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £35.00 pn REDUCTIONS - Child: 0-6yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. 3rd bed for 7-12yrs 50% discount.
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otel Paris -
★★★ Superior
Florence
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his is one of the true jewels in Florentine style and a charming and historical delight from top to bottom. Originally known as the Venturi Mansion, it was built by the architect Buontalenti in the 16th Century, and was completely renovated in 2000. The lavishly illustrated ceilings of the public rooms and the historic fixtures and furniture tell tales of an elegant age, and through its frescoes and stained-glass windows guests can still experience that elegance today. The Loggiata Terrace offers splendid views of the old city. All the most important historic and artistic attractions can be reached ffers in just a few minutes’ walk. Special o All 67 rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, mini-bar, satellite TV, hairdryer and telephone.
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★★★
Florence
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n a great location overlooking the Piazza della Republica but soundproofed from city noise, the Pendini is a historic family-run hotel typical of the small but elegant hotels of Florence. It is located on the fourth floor of a building dating from 1879, with public rooms characterised by antique fixtures and furnishings. Plenty of thought has gone into the guest-rooms too, which have been renovated with features that may include brass bedsteads and pastel shades. This is a stylish home from home in the heart of the city. The hotel has 42 rooms and Family Suites all with private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, internet connection, hairdryer, heating / air conditioning, minibar and safe.
Hotel Paris -
minimum stay 3 nights may apply. A supplement apply during fairs / congresses PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 09/11/08 - 30/12
31/12 - 03/01
04/01 - 20/01
21/01 - 23/01
24/01 - 30/03
31/03 - 04/07
05/07 -26/08
27/08 - 01/09
02/09 - 03/09
04/09 - 07/11
£43.00
£74.00
£43.00
£74.00
£43.00
£74.00
£50.00
£74.00
£50.00
£74.00
DOUBLE
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £29.00 on. Superior rooms available from £10.00 pppn REDUCTIONS - 0-6yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. 3rd bed for 7-12yrs 50% discount. 2 adults & 2 children sharing = triple room rates
Hotel Pendini PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM
01/01 - 12/01
13/01 - 16/01
17/01 - 15/03
16/03 - 09/04
10/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 14/06
15/06 - 19/06
20/06 - 04/07
05/07 - 06/09
07/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 29/12
30/12 - 31/12
£40.00
£80.00
£40.00
£53.00
£71.00
£53.00
£71.00
£80.00
£71.00
£40.00
£71.00
£40.00
£71.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £24.00 pn. Cot: £23.00 pn Triple, quadr and family rooms sleeping up to 7 available, please enquire.
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otel Basilea -
★★★
Florence
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nother hotel which is close to the train station and major attractions of the city, the Basilea has 38 rooms including some suites and 3 or 4 bedded rooms suitable for families or groups of friends. Room sizes vary and it has a bright and spacious breakfast room, and terrace with sitting area on the second floor. Guests bringing their own cars can use a valet parking service costing EURO25 a day. All rooms have a bathtub or shower, air conditioning, telephone, mini bar, TV, safe, hairdryer.
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otel Kraft -
★★★★
Florence
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his is a perfect base for discovering the delights of Florence, and the roof terrace and swimming pool are so inviting that you could be forgiven for not spending all the time sightseeing. Named after the family which has run this charming hotel for two centuries, the Kraft is in a residential area close to the river Arno, and within walking distance of the opera house and main historical sights. Some of the 79 spacious rooms have balconies, and all include period furnishing and wireless Internet connection if you need to stay in touch. The American Bar and restaurant are complemented by the rooftop terrace Terrazza Rossini, with swimming pool and wonderful Special views over Florence. Traditional yet offers contemporary, the Kraft is your home from HTS home – and a great place for a sundowner! FREE NIG except Rooms are equipped with private bathroom, satellite TV, Internet, telephone, air conditioning.
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Hotel Basilea PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay TWIN
01/01-21/01
22/01 - 24/01
25/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 09/04
10/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 30/04
01/05 - 04/07
05/07 - 06/09
07/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 29/12
30/12 - 31/12
£37.00
£53.00
£37.00
£53.00
£57.00
£53.00
£57.00
£37.00
£57.00
£37.00
£57.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £18.00 pn. Cot £23.00. Triple, quadr and family suites sleeping up to 5 available, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free.
Hotel Kraft -
minimum stay may apply please enquire.
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED & BREAKFAST by date of stay 30/12 - 03/01
04/01 - 22/03
23/03 - 30/04
STANDARD ROOM £97.00 £51.00 £86.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £29.00 pn. A supplement may apply during fairs / congresses REDUCTIONS - Child 0-6yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free, cot free
01/05 - 04/07
05/07 - 06/09
07/09 - 02/11
£97.00
£80.00
£97.00
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laza Hotel Lucchesi -
★★★★
Florence
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ituated a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio, this grand hotel on the banks of the Arno River has been part of Florence’s tradition of hospitality for nearly 150 years. It has been a haunt for the rich and famous including actors and politicians, and its restaurant La Serra offers Tuscan cuisine and a choice of international dishes. In the vicinity of the hotel are renowned restaurants such as the Michelin starred Enoteca Pinchiorri, and the famous ice-cream shop of Vivoli. The spacious public areas are complemented by generously sized guestrooms, 87 double or single rooms and 10 Duplex Suites, many of which overlook the River Arno or the Santa Croce church. All of the rooms have a private bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe, minibar and air conditioning. Some have their own small private balconies.
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Plaza Hotel Lucchesi PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM
01/01 - 03/01
04/01 - 30/03
31/03 - 15/07
16/07 - 07/09
08/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 29/12
30/12 - 31/12
£108.00
£73.00
£108.00
£84.00
£108.00
£73.00
£108.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £31.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-12yrs FREE when sharing with 2 adults (max 1) Hotel Closed: 12 - 15 Jan / 4 - 6 and 16 - 18 June / 29 - 31 Aug / 12 - 14 Sep
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otel Berchielli -
★★★★
Florence
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f you have a sense of style you will love the Berchielli, which enjoys an excellent location in the heart of the city. The public areas are characterised by stained glass windows, wrought iron pillars, marble floors and greenery, and as it is only a few hundred yards from the Ponte Vecchio, some rooms have great views of this and the Arno river. The roof garden is a lovely place to relax, soak up the sun or sit in the shade. Rooms are furnished elegantly with thick-pile carpets and neutral colours, but with every modern facility. The 76 rooms of which 3 are Junior Suites and 4 are apartments are all sound proofed with air conditioning, Satellite TV, radio, minibar, telephone, internet access, safe, private bathroom with hairdryer.
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otel Degli Orafi -
★★★★
Florence
This beautiful hotel definitely has the Wow! factor being right by the arches of the Ponte Vecchio, and with amazing rooftop views over the bridge and the Duomo. It occupies a listed building dating from the 13th Century and boasts the famous balcony seen in the film classic A Room with a View starring Helena Bonham Carter – what more can we say? The roof garden and bar offer romantic views over the city, and you’ll be more than comfortable in any of the 42 stylish guest-rooms with marble-lined bathrooms, satellite TV, air conditioning / heater, fridge, hairdryer. This is a very special hotel which is a great choice for a romantic break or special occasion, following in the footsteps of the stars. A new wing of the hotel has the Apartments Orafi Tower, where 17 beautiful apartments of various sizes are ideal for larger groups or longer stays.
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Hotel Berchielli PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED & BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/01 - 31/03 EXC Fairs
01/04 - 10/07
11/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 06/11
06/11 - 29/12
DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM £58.00 £97.00 £58.00 £97.00 £58.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £32.00 pn. Deluxe rooms from £39.00 pppn. Trade fairs will command a supplement. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-3yrs sharing with 2adults stay free. 4-12yrs in 3rd bed 50% discount.
30/12 - 31/12
£71.00
Hotel Degli Orafi -
minimum stay apply may apply during Easter and fair periods PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay
STANDARD ROOM
04/01 - 22/03
23/03 - 04/07
05/07 - 31/08
01/09-31/10
£86.00
£132.00
£97.00
£132.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £28.00. Executive double room available from £12.00. ORAFI TOWER - Suite apartments available. Apartments from 1 to 4 people – 7 nights – from £929.00. Please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay FREE when sharing with 2 adults. Child 3-12yrs 50% off when sharing with 2 adults (max 1)
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tlantic Palace Hotel -
★★★★
Florence
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n the centre of Florence and near the train station, this hotel is part of a 13th Century building which used to be a monastery. It has absorbed many influences over the centuries and has elegant public areas characterised by terracotta flooring, thick wooden beams, Romanesque columns and antique vases. The hotel’s 62 rooms are large, with many unusual features. The refurbishment programme currently under way includes new bathrooms and restful neutral colours. All of the rooms offer: satellite/pay TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe and air conditioning, hairdryer.
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rand Hotel Minerva -
★★★★
Florence
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n the Piazza Santa Maria Novella in the heart of historic Florence, you will find a warm and welcoming atmosphere awaiting you in one of its oldest and most prestigious hotels. Now completely restored, the hotel has been elegantly decorated and furnished throughout, with antique pieces adorning all the public areas. After a long day visiting the many sights of the city you can return to view the dramatic skyline from the rooftop pool with bar and sun terrace, and then taste some of the best Tuscan delicacies in the “I Chiostri” restaurant. All 102 rooms have a view of either the Piazza or Santa Maria Novella’s church cloister and are equipped with a private bathroom, internet point, free Wi-fi, minibar, hairdryer, satellite/pay TV, heating/air conditioning, telephone, safe. Parking area. Rooftop pool (Open May-September)
Atlantic Palace Hotel -
minimum stay of 3 nights may apply
PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE
09/11/08 - 30/12
31/12 - 03/01
04/01 - 20/01
21/01 - 23/01
24/01 - 30/03
31/03 - 04/07
05/07 -26/08
27/08 - 01/09
02/09 - 03/09
04/09 - 07/11
£49.00
£84.00
£49.00
£84.00
£49.00
£84.00
£58.00
£84.00
£58.00
£84.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms available from £29.00 pn. Superior rooms from £14.00 pppn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-6yrs sharing with 2 adults stay free. 7-12yrs in 3rd bed 50% discount. 2 adults & 2 children sharing = triple room rate
Grand Hotel Minerva PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT, PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay CLASSIC DOUBLE
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16/11 - 28/12
29/12 - 02/01
03/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 07/04
08/04 - 12/04
13/04 - 31/04
01/05 - 05/07
06/07 - 05/09
06/09 - 31/10
01/11 - 15/11
£74.00
£114.00
£74.00
£80.00
£114.00
£80.00
£114.00
£80.00
£114.00
£80.00
R
ome
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ow do you begin to describe the Eternal City? Rome is a world-class capital by any standard, and unique as it takes in the Vatican City, a self-governing state and the heart of the Roman Catholic church. Wherever you look there are reminders of a glorious and sometimes scandalous past. The magnificent ancient monuments, the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the forums are still part of everyday life and make Rome a living museum. Climb the 137 Spanish Steps to gaze over the narrow, cobbled streets crammed with Renaissance and Baroque buildings, fine palaces, countless churches and famous fountains. Visit one of the many
pavement trattoria and watch the world go by or scour the elegant boutiques with Rome’s most avid shoppers. There’s so much to see that you need to pace yourself and not try to cram too much in, but you must cross the River Tiber to enter the Vatican state, home to the Pope, to see St Peter’s. The Vatican complex houses 10 museums and masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel and St Paul’s Basilica. If you feel like taking a risk try putting your hand in the Mouth of Truth to test your sincerity, or throw a coin into the Trevi fountain. Either way you are sure to make a return visit to this wonderful city.
Flights to Rome Ciampino or Fiumicino
Option to travel by rail Transfers Ciampino 15km. By Taxi: To the city centre 40 mins. There is a bus operated by Terravision to Rome Termini railway station. It departs Ciampino every 15-45 mins 0840-0020. Departures from Termini are 0430-1930. Fiumicino 33km By taxi 35-50 mins. The train leaves from Roma Termini station every 30 mins 0552-2252. and makes no en-route stops taking 35 mins
Things to see and do Vatican museums Papal audience or blessing Trevi Fountain Colosseum Spanish Steps
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otel Valadier -
★★★★ Luxury
Rome
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he Hotel Valadier boasts one of the most beautiful and advantageous positions in the heart of Rome, situated between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza Del Popolo. It’s in the heart of the historical centre, interwoven with the most exclusive shopping streets and the main historical and artistic sights of the city, dominated by the lush green of Villa Borghese. This beautiful family-run hotel will charm you immediately with its intimate and refined character. A former palace, it has a curious history being first a convent and then a brothel before finally becoming a hotel in the early 1950s! Modern marble and expensive fabrics join in harmony with traditional warm wooden furnishings, paintings and sculptures by famous artists. During the summer, the roof garden of the Valentino restaurant offers a cool alternative – a small, cosy and elegant retreat among rooftops, domes and balconies. Rooms are equipped with private bathroom, a plasma TV with satellite channels, telephone, safe, minibar, air conditioning / heating, WiFi internet access.
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otel Raffaello -
★★★
Rome
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ithin easy walking distance of Rome’s main railway station, the Colosseum, Forum and Piazza Della Repubblica, this comfortable hotel offers large rooms in an elegant 19th Century building on quiet Via Urbana. Here you can enjoy some peace and quiet after a busy day, but you’re within easy reach of all Rome has to offer. Behind the front desk stands a large printing press to remind visitors of the building’s original use, but now you will find modern comforts and elegance. The 50 rooms have quality furnishings not often found in a hotel of threestar rating. All 41 rooms have a private bathroom, telephone, air conditioning, mini bar, radio and satellite TV. In addition, a number of rooms have Jacuzzi shower and most of those on the top floor have a balcony from which it is possible to enjoy the view.
Hotel Valadier PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT, PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 02/01 - 31/03
01/04 - 30/06
01/07 - 11/07
12/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 31/10
£86.00
£131.00
TWIN ROOM £63.00 £113.00 £131.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Superior / Bamboo / Junior Suite / Suite and Single Rooms available, please enquire. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free. 3rd bed 2-12yrs 50% discount
Hotel Raffaello PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 04/01 - 06/03
07/03 - 03/04
04/04 - 27/06
28/06 - 18/07
19/07 - 04/09
05/09 - 11/09
12/09 - 31/10
DOUBLE / TWIN £62.00 £78.00 £99.00 £78.00 £62.00 £78.00 £99.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single rooms from £33.00 pn. REDUCTIONS - Children 0-2yrs stay free when sharing with 2 adults.Triple and Quad rooms available, please enquire.
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01/11 - 21/11
22/11 - 27/12
28/12 - 02/01/10
£78.00
£62.00
£99.00
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otel Giardino -
★★ Bed & Breakfast
Rome
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his friendly hotel is used to welcoming British guests as the owner herself is English. The lobby is on the first floor of a building in Via XXIV Maggio in Rome’s historic centre, close to the Trevi Fountain, Forum and Piazza Venezia. Well equipped rooms with floral décor and soundproofing ensure your comfort, with a light and airy breakfast room to get the day off to a good start. All rooms have private bathroom, TV, phone and air conditioning.
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nder the same ownership as the Hotel Giardino, these superior bed-and-breakfast rooms are ideal for the independent traveller. The rooms are of a high standard and have private facilities. In a 19th Century building four blocks south of the Termini station between Santa Maria Maggiore and Piazza Vittorio. Your host Tom is an Anglo-Italian “eternal” college student, who has had experience running a small hotel and can provide you with information, maps, bus and metro tickets, recommendations for restaurants and other information. Rooms face onto an open courtyard and have double paned windows, so it’s hard to believe you’re in the busy centre of Rome. All rooms have private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air-conditioning.
Hotel Giardino PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT, PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay DOUBLE ROOM
01/01 - 28/02
01/03 - 15/07
16/07 - 31/08
01/09 - 15/11
16/11 - 20/12
21/12 - 06/01
£67.00
£74.00
£67.00
£74.00
£67.00
£74.00
01/09 - 15/11
16/11 - 20/12
21/12 - 06/01
SUPPLEMENTS - 3rd bed from £21.00 pn. Single rooms from £15.00 pn.
Roman Rooms PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT, PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 01/01 - 28/02
01/03 - 15/07
16/07 - 31/08
TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM £41.00 £51.00 £41.00 £51.00 £41.00 SUPPLEMENTS - 3rd bed available from £15.00 per day. During bank holidays and religious celebrations supplement may apply
£51.00
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otel Concordia -
★★★
Rome
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his is a great, family-run, independent hotel in the heart of the Eternal City, close to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. The 18th Century building gives it great character and means each one of the recently renovated 24 rooms are different. In a small hotel you are a guest rather than a customer, and you’ll feel welcome as you enjoy breakfast on the leafy rooftop terrace (spring and summer) with a panoramic view of the Dome of St Peter’s. It’s in an area with lots going on including many shops, bars and restaurants, and close to the Underground system for reaching any part of Rome. All the rooms are all equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, safe, fridge and a fax and computer connection.
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otel Adriano -
★★★
Rome
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art of an elegant 17th Century building in the historic centre of Rome, Hotel Adriano is close to the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the most elegant shopping streets. Managed by the Ricci family since its establishment more than 40 years ago, it has been renovated with a blend of design, tradition, and attention to detail. The 80 bedrooms include standard rooms, some with small terraces overlooking the Rome’s famous rooftops: and deluxe, with internet connection, whirlpool bath and bathrobes.
Hotel Concordia PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST by date of stay 12/01 - 15/03
16/03 - 21/06
22/06 - 26/07
27/07 - 30/08
TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM £86.00 £114.00 £108.00 £88.00 SUPPLEMENTS - Single room from £40.00 pppn. Family rooms available. Please enquire.
31/08 - 08/11
09/11 - 20/12
21/12 - 10/01/10
£114.00
£91.00
£114.00
Hotel Adriano PRICES ARE BASED IN £’S PER NIGHT AND PER PERSON, ON BED AND BREAKFAST
SUPERIOR ROOM
SAME PRICE ALL SEASON
£123.00
SUPPLEMENTS - Deluxe rooms available: £8.00 pppn. Single room £43.00 pn. Junior Suite and Suites Deluxe available, please enquire.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotel Photographs
Airport Hotels
Many of our hotels have individually decorated and styled rooms, therefore the hotel room photographs are set as an example only.
We have details of hotels close to departure airports and would be happy to give you a quote and make a booking for you.
Infants
Airport Parking
Cots and highchairs are available in many hotels please request at the time of booking. In some cases a small local charge may be made for hire and linen.
We have details of car parks at all our departure airports and would be happy to give you a quote for the duration of your holiday and make a booking for you.
Insurance
Baggage
It is our company policy that clients traveling with us are required to insure against all holiday risks.
On many flights the baggage allowance has now been reduced to 15 kilos per person in the hold and between 5-10 kilos for hand luggage. Some low cost carriers now charge for taking luggage, priority boarding and check-in. Please check the restrictions of your chosen carrier at the time of booking. There is no allowance for infants – always check if you are unsure.
For a quote please call
01733 313939
We recommend that you take with you an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) which can be obtained through the Post Office or online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers as this can help to lower excesses.
Banking The Euro is the currency in Italy. Banks are open Monday to Friday 0900-1200 and 1400-1600. Cash machines are not widely available, but many hotels offer an exchange facility.
Languages
Beds
Passports & Visas
Beds and cots in accommodations do vary in size and comparison to the UK. Some doubles may be two adjoining single beds or Austrian twins. Child beds may be pull out or put you up beds, smaller than an average single bed.
A full British passport, (valid for at least 6 months from return date) is required for all holidays in this brochure. At the time of going to press UK passport holders do not require a visa for our destinations. Holders of non UK passports should check with their travel agent or the relevant embassy or consulate. We cannot accept responsibility for passports and visas. We advise you to take with you the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) obtainable through the Post Office or online at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers.
Disabled Passengers If you are disabled, please contact our reservations staff who will be able to suggest the most suitable accommodation according to your requirements and mobility. Collapsible wheelchairs are accepted on the flights, provided we receive notification.
Driving Abroad You are required to drive on the right hand side. When travelling in your own car you must be in possession of a full valid driving license, vehicle registration document, proof of insurance, reflective jacket, warning triangle and GB sticker. When hiring a car you will be required to produce a valid driving license and credit card as a guarantee.
Electricity 220v a/c. 2 pin plugs, so you may need an adaptor.
Financial Protection Your financial protection is ensured with ATOL Bonding no 6872. Our ABTA number is W6934.
Italians prefer their mother tongue, although English is widely spoken and understood everywhere.
Pets If you are travelling with a pet this must be advised at the time of booking and well in advance of travel. It is your responsibility to provide all the necessary documents and make all the arrangements to satisfy all legal requirements. Failure to do so will prevent your pet from being permitted to travel.
Public Holidays Jan 1 2008 New Year’s Day Jan 6 Epiphany Apr 13 Easter Monday Apr 25 Liberation Day May 1 Labour Day Jun 2 Anniversary of the Republic
Aug 15 Assumption Nov 1 All Saints’ Day Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Dec 25 Christmas Day Dec 26 St Stephen’s Day
Note: In addition, local feast days are held in honor of town Patron Saints, generally without closure of shops and offices.These include:
Flight Delays and Timings At the time of booking, the flight details are as instructed by the airlines, but could be subject to change by the CAA when the official time slots are issued. If changes do occur we will inform you straight away. Flight delays may occur for various reasons and are beyond our control.
Foreign Office Advice The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issue updated information about your holiday destination. Should we be given any advice from FCO that could affect your holiday, we will inform you immediately. However you are advised to check this information on BBC2 Ceefax, on the internet at www.fco.goc.uk or by telephoning 020 7008 0232.
Health and Safety All hoteliers are required to meet local health and safety standards and fire regulations. You should be aware that standards and regulations vary in different countries and may not compare to the generally higher standards set in UK establishments. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the emergency fire procedures within your chosen accommodation. Doctors and chemists are available locally and are advertised in daily newspapers or at the reception. We do recommend that clients obtain a DoH leaflet on Health of travellers and those under medication should ensure they take a plentiful supply and if possible, with a letter of confirmation from the doctor. Pregnancy Note: Air regulations state that women 28 weeks or more into pregnancy, at the time of return travel, must have a certificate of fitness to travel. Normally, after 32 weeks permission to travel is refused (check with insurers too).
Florence: Jun 24 (St John the Baptist) Venice: Apr 25 (St Mark) Bologna: Oct 4 (St Petronius). Naples: Sep 19 (St Gennaro). Rome: Jun 29 (St Peter). Siena: 2 July & 16 August (Palio Horse Race) Palermo: 15 July (St Rosalia)
Special Requests Special requests must be made at the time of booking for cots, highchairs, ground floors. These can only be requested and are not guaranteed.
Swimming Pools Please note that there are strict rules for some accommodation and municipal swimming pools. Most pools do not have a life guard, adult supervision is required. In Italy many hotels close their pool between 1300 and 1500 hours.
Travel Documents Your travel documents will be dispatched between 7-14 days before your departure. Please check through these on receipt and notify us immediately if any of the details are incorrect. We reserve the right to pass on any financial penalties imposed by the carriers and accommodations if corrections need to be made after documents are issued.
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YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH Britaly Travel Limited, a member of ABTA. Trading as Typically Italian Holidays 1. Your Holiday Contract You can make a booking with us through your travel agent or by contacting us direct. Once we know your requirements and have checked the availability, we will tell you the up to date price of your chosen holiday. Before the booking is confirmed we reserve the right to increase or decrease the cost. If you choose to make the booking you will be guaranteeing that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. At this point we will issue you with a confirmation number and a contract will exist.This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. We will then send you a confirmation invoice verifying the details and prices of the holiday booked. Please check the details of the invoices carefully and contact us immediately if there is any discrepancy. ALL HOLIDAYS AND OFFERS ADVERTISED IN THIS BROCHURE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. 5. I f You Change Your Booking If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible.Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £20, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note:
2. Your Financial Protection The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency.We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 6872 and a bond held by ABTA. 3. ABTA We are a member of ABTA, membership number W6934.We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct.We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration can be found at www.abta.com The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person.There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA / Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead.The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request or from www.abta.com. 4. Your Holiday Price 1) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. 2) When you make your booking you must pay a deposit of £180 per person. Should the travel arrangements be on a low cost carrier or on a restricted saver ticket the payment for this part of your booking will be due for payment in full at the time of booking (any cancellation or changes to ticketed flights will result in a full loss) and will alter the deposit due. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 12 weeks before your departure date. If the deposit and/or balance is not paid on time, we shall cancel your travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid on time we shall retain your deposit. All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on our behalf at all times. Payments made directly to Britaly Travel Limited may be made by Access, American Express,Visa, Mastercard but an additional processing charge of 2% will apply. The price of your travel arrangements was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the “Financial Times Guide to World Currencies” on the 30th October 2008 in relation to the following currencies Euro 1.2 The Price Policy The price of your travel arrangements may vary due to changes in transport costs, including the cost of fuel, scheduled airlines and other cost changes which are part of the contract between the airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates, Government action, such as VAT and other changes mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. In the case of a small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.
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Cert ain tra vel arrangements (e.g. flight tickets purchased from low cost carriers or restricted tickets) may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
6. I f You Cancel Your Holiday You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown in clause 7. Note:
I f the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges
7. I f We Change or Cancel Your Holiday It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date.We also reserve the right to cancel your holiday in the event of a major change and will inform the travel agent as soon as reasonably possible However, we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 10 weeks before your departure date, except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). In accordance with EU regulations we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. We do this by providing you with written confirmation as soon as the booking is confirmed. Any change to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. Period before departure within which notice of Cancellation or major change is received by us or notified to you
IF WE MAKE A MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR HOLIDAY
Amount you will receive from us
IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Amount you will receive from us
IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Amount of cancellation charge
More than 84 days
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Amount paid
Deposit Only
83-43 days
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100% of holiday cost
40% of holiday cost
42-29 days
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100% of holiday cost
60% of holiday cost
28-10 days
£30
100% of holiday cost
80% of holiday cost
Less than 9 days
£40
100% of holiday cost
100% of holiday cost
The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. Force Majeure: This means that we will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your tra vel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adve rse weather conditions. 8. I f You Have A Complaint If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your airlines, hotelier, car hire etc) and if any further assistance is required please contact our office, who will endeavour to put things right. Matters can most easily be resolved for you on the spot, when the supplier can see and understand the exact nature of any problems you have. It is unreasonable to not take any action whilst on holiday and then complain. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at Britaly Travel Limited, Britaly House 8-10 London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AR giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you.
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elcome It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report form whilst in resort. Or call our UK office for assistance.
Welcome to Typically Italian Holidays Benvenuti and welcome to Typically Italian Holidays 2009. Following on from our successful 2008 brochure I am glad to bring you an even bigger and better programme with some fabulous new resorts and accommodation. My team and I have spent a lot of time travelling through Italy this year finding exciting new properties and regions that I am sure you will fall in love with just as we have. My personal favourite regions are Romangna and Umbria in the heart of Italy. With our brochure we leave you in charge. Most of our hotels allow you to stay as long as you like and you can travel with which ever airline you choose from low cost services to scheduled flights or you may prefer to take the train or your own car, the choice is yours. With your Travel Agent we will put together and advise you on what would be the best package for you.
If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in resort and this may affect your rights under this contract. 9. Our Liability to You
With over 24 years experience of selling holidays to Italy, we have not lost any of our values and continue to sell and do business the traditional way. Every one of our hotels is visited personally. We speak to every hotel owner or manger and negotiate the best room rates possible. For me when I choose a hotel the most important thing I say to myself is “would I bring my own family here for a holiday” if the answer is yes and after doing our checks the hotel will be considered for the brochure. We try to know each of our hotels from top to toe and they know us and the level of service we expect for our clients.
(b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for copies of the transport companies' contractual terms, or the international conventions, from our offices Britaly Travel Limited, Britaly House 8-10 London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AR.
Italy is not just our job...
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with passport, visa or immigration requirements. NAMES GIVEN TO US SHOULD MATCH THOSE ON YOUR PASSPORTS 12. Your responsibility
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of twice the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to (a) The contractual terms of the companies which provide the transportation for your travel arrangements.These terms are incorporated into this contract; and
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If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. 11. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements
If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.
No need to spend hours on the internet guessing if the hotel is good quality or cheaper elsewhere. Just pop into your local travel agent and let them take the strain of booking your Italian holiday.
I look forward to booking your next holiday
10. Personal Injury unconnected with your booked travel arrangements
Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us.Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 6. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk
We want all our customers to have an enjoyable holiday. Please remember that all clients are responsible for their own actions and the effect they may have on others. If we (other persons in authority) reasonably believe a customer’s behaviour is disruptive or affects others, is threatening or abusive or is likely to damage property, we may end that customers holiday.This could mean that the customer will be prevented from using the accommodation or transport arranged. If this happens we will not pay compensation or meet expenses incurred as a result. This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any airline whose services are used in the course of your travel arrangements. Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of its return flight. 13. The brochure Description of the facilities provided at the hotels and all information are in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy. However it is possible that hotels, restaurants and spas (over whom we have no control) may wish to change their facilities (eg pools may close for maintenance). In some cases the operation of air conditioning or central heating is at the discretion of the management. Public holidays or religious festivals may also effect the operation of resort or hotel facilities.
Daniele Broccoli
...it’s our way of life!
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Tailor your holiday - Please ask us to quote on the cost of return flights from your local airport or for train travel Let’s fly Typically Italian is pleased to work with every airline that flies to Italy from national carriers to low cost airlines. With over 300 flights a week from the UK to Italy this means we can offer you more choice and even better value with total flexibility.
Lets drive With today’s many options to cross the channel and Europe’s modern road system, taking your own car to Italy has never been easier. In no time you will be touring those Italian roads and filling up your boot with wine and goodies for when you get back home.
Great train adventure Many of our holiday destinations can be reached by rail. Sit back and relax on board a highspeed train through some amazing countryside. Rather than making an immediate connection, you may prefer to break your journey in Paris for a night or two. Italy’s efficient rail network means we can offer you multi-centre holidays.
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