Early to Italy from Barcelona in August

Hotel description Hotel Principe delle Nevi is located at the foot of the Breuil-Cervinia ski area. It offers Alpine-style rooms with a private balcony, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and a terrace with panoramic views. It offers rooms with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A sweet and savory breakfast is served every morning. The hotel also has a restaurant serving regional specialties. Principe delle Nevi is 10 km from Valtournenche and a 1-hour drive to Aosta.

Hotel description A converted 18th-century mansion, Torre Artale Hotel offers views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and Sicilian countryside. A sun terrace and loungers surround the Olympic-sized pool, and parking is free. Rooms at Torre Artale have satellite TV and air conditioning. They are decorated in a traditional country style, and most have garden views. La Sfinge restaurant serves Sicilian and international dishes. Breakfast is a sweet and savory buffet. Outdoor activities at Artale Hotel include tennis and horse riding.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Rome – and a guest favorite. Located 400 m from St. Peter's Basilica, 500 m from The Vatican and 500 m from St Peter's Square, Stazione San Pietro 20 Apartment provides accommodations located in Rome. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony. The apartment includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower and a living room with a flat-screen TV Vatican Museums is 0.6 mi from the apartment, while Castel Sant'Angelo is 0.7 mi away.

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.

Hotel description Only few steps from the sandy beach and Tyrrhenian Sea, Hotel Grazia is in central Sperlonga, halfway between Rome and Naples. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. With air conditioning, all rooms include a TV and mini-bar. Each has an private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some also boast a balcony. Traditional Italian specialties and fine wines are served daily at the hotel's restaurant. The Grazia Hotel also has a private beach, which is free of charge for guests booking a half-board or full-board option.