Early to Italy from Dusseldorf in August

Hotel description Set in the Val di Fiemme valley, the Montanara features a restaurant and wellness center. Its simple, spacious rooms come with flat-screen satellite TV, 1 hour's drive from Bolzano. All rooms at Hotel Montanara offer a seating area and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms include a balcony with views of the Dolomites. Wi-Fi is free throughout. A varied breakfast buffet is available daily, and includes fruit juices and fresh pastries. In the evening, the restaurant serves an eclectic mix of local and national dishes. At the spa, guests have free use of the sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath.

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 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.

Hotel description Hotel Federico II is in a 14th century building, in the heart of the historic center of Castiglione di Sicilia. It features elegant and comfortable guest rooms. This small and intimate, family-run hotel is a great base for exploring the the surrounding area. Staff can recommend the best itineraries to enjoy natural beauties of Etna Regional Park and the unspoiled Alcantara Valley. Visit the impressive ravines created by the Alcantara River. Sine Tempore Ristorante is open for lunch and dinner and serves traditional Sicilian dishes and fine wines from the Etna area.