Early to Italy from Cologne in August

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 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 Top sales in the city of Borgo San Lorenzo! Agriturismo La Topaia is located in Borgo San Lorenzo. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a garden with an outdoor pool. Some rooms have a kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. An Italian breakfast is served each morning. Florence and Prato are 26 km from Agriturismo La Topaia. Florence Airport is 25 km away.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Pianoro.Offering a large garden with pool, eco-friendly Agriturismo Il Cavicchio is 15 minutes' drive from the center of Bologna. Surrounded by vineyards, it features country-style rooms and free Wi-Fi. This rustic farmhouse with fireplace features rooms with wooden floors, wrought iron beds and satellite TV. They all overlook the garden or swimming pool, while the private bathroom includes a hairdryer. The daily breakfast includes both sweet and savory products, such as homemade jams, tarts, Parma ham and Parmisan cheese. Il Cavicchio is a 50-minute drive from the walled city of Ferrara, and offers free parking.

Hotel description Offering panoramic views of the Eolian Islands, Hotel Esperia is just a few steps away from the beach, and a 5-minute drive from Milazzo town center. It provides free parking and free internet access. A buffet breakfast, including hot and cold items, is served out in the garden. Rooms and apartments at the Esperia Hotel all have private balconies. They are all individually designed.

Hotel description Offering free Wi-Fi plus parking in Brisighella, Albergo La Rocca features spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. It provides a free shuttle service to the train station, 1.2 mi away. Albergo La Rocca's restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine and specialties from the Emilia Romagna region. A sweet and savory buffet breakfast, including homemade cakes, jams and freshly baked bread as well as cheese and eggs, is provided daily. The hotel is well located for exploring the medieval town of Brisighella.

Hotel description Surrounded by greenery and just 500 m from Lake Trasimeno, Villa Paradiso Village is a beautiful converted farmhouse. Its large gardens include a large outdoor pool with deckchairs and parasols. The gardens also feature fields suitable for all sports. In the summer, there is organized entertainment and a fun kids’ club. WiFi is free in the public areas. All rooms at the Villa Paradiso Village offer air conditioning and a private bathroom. Breakfast is buffet style. The property has an elegant bar where you can enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail, and a refined restaurant offering a buffet service including drinks for those booking half-board and full-board options. The piano bar hosts live music 3 times a week. Villa Paradiso Village, part of the Blu Hotels chain, is 19 mi from Perugia and 28 mi from Assisi.

Hotel description The Borgo Conde wine resort is located in a 110-hectare vineyard. An outdoor pool and a wellness center with 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room and gym are available. It also offers elegant suites, restaurants and free Wi-Fi. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Borgo Conde feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and an electric kettle. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. A sweet and savory buffet breakfast is served every morning. The organization of wine tours is possible.

Hotel description Ruhl Beach Hotel & Suites is located in Lido di Jesolo, 7.2 km from Aqualandia Water Park. Around 3.7 km from Bus Station, the property is also 4.5 km away from Congress and Convention Bureau and offers free WiFi. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with air conditioning, and some rooms at Ruhl Beach Hotel & Suites have a terrace. All guest rooms have a closet. A continental or buffet breakfast is served at the property.