Early to Italy

Hotel description De Curtis Palace is 500 m from Massimo Bellini Theater and 10 minutes’ walk from Catania Cathedral. It offers colorful rooms with flat-screen TV and a shower with hydro-massage and sauna. Set on the 2nd floor of a private block of flats, rooms combine modern and pop-style décor. They are air conditioned and offer free wired internet, and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobes and a hairdryer. As a welcome, on arrival you will receive 2 bottles of water and soft drinks. Catania Train Station and the main bus terminus are less than a 10-minute walk from Curtis Palace.

Hotel description Albergo Alpino Al Cavalletto is located in Alba di Canazei, just 2 km from the center of this resort village. The hotel offers Alpine-style rooms just 300 meters from the Champak cable car. On skis you can go down directly to the hotel. It features a spa, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The spacious, elegant rooms at Al Cavalletto have parquet floors. Some rooms have a balcony with mountain views. Each room has a safe and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Hotel description Only 751 m from central Pinzolo, Chalet Fiocco Di Neve offers free parking and free bike rental. It features a sauna in winter and a panoramic terrace with a 5-seater hot tub during summer. Local and national dishes are served at the restaurant. Rooms at the 3-star Fiocco Di Neve are fitted with wooden furnishings and come with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. The bus stop located 200 m away links with Trento and Madonna di Campiglio.

Hotel description Set on a cliff in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, Villa Treville features luxurious rooms and suites overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This luxurious property includes a free private beach and gym, plus free Wi-Fi. Uniquely decorated, rooms with private bathrooms are air-conditioned and come with a balcony, a sitting area, a free minibar and flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a small private pool and terrace. Bar and club lounge access is free with each room. Your full breakfast provides a wide choice of sweet and savory products.

Hotel description Located between central Ragusa and the Mediterranean Sea, Poggio del Sole is an impressive 19th-century country manor. It features an outdoor swimming pool, and a modern wellness center. Each room is spacious and elegantly furnished, and comes with a flat-screen TV and mini-bar. The interiors are modern, with a stylish design. Poggio del Sole Resort serves a large buffet breakfast that includes fresh cakes and pastries. There are 2 restaurants: the informal Hosteria for grilled meat and fish, and the elegant Ristorante dell’Angelo, set in the former stables. Set in Val di Noto, Poggio del Sole is surrounded by the hills and charming villages of the Iblean Plateau.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Assisi.Set in the Medieval quarter of Assisi, Hotel Giotto lies just 200 m from the Basilica of Saint Francis. It offers an elegant restaurant with wellness center and panoramic views across to Spoleto and Perugia. Hotel Giotto's air-conditioned rooms come with satellite TV and fully equipped bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the valley. A breakfast buffet is served daily in the dining room. The L'Estasi restaurant specializes in Umbrian cuisine and offers an extensive wine list. At the spa, guests can book beauty treatments and massages.

Hotel description Perched on a sea-view cliff on the Amalfi Coast, Belmond Hotel Caruso is set in a renovated building of the 11th century. The property includes an infinity pool, terraced gardens, and historic interiors with frescoed ceilings. The rooms and suites offer views of the garden or the sea. The rooms are located in the main building or in the annex in the garden. All accommodations is complete with an LCD TV with CD and DVD player, air conditioning, and free internet. Some rooms and suites offer a private balcony. A generous American breakfast is served daily at the Belmond Hotel Caruso.

Hotel description Rivazzurra is a great choice for travelers interested in nightlife, entertainment and sandy beaches.

Hotel description Just a 10-minute walk from yards from Alassio Train Station for links to Savona, Milan and Turin, Hotel Alfieri is 150 m from the beach. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The rooms come with elegant parquet floors and wooden furniture, and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast includes homemade cakes, crispbread, honey, fruit juices, cold cuts and cheese. The restaurant with terrace is open for lunch and dinner, and serves Mediterranean and regional cuisine.