Early to Italy from Istanbul in October

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 The Alpine-style Chalet S Dolomites is located 500 meters from the Ciampinoi cable car. It features a spa.

Hotel description Borgo Rio Favara Resort is a 10-minute walk from the sandy Santa Maria del Focallo Beach.

Hotel description Hotel Genziana offers a free wellness center with indoor swimming pool and sauna. Set in Ortisei, it is 300 m from the Alpe di Siusi ski slopes and offers free heated ski storage. Rooms here have a classic mountain design with wooden furniture and parquet or carpeted floors. Each one features a mini-bar and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Most offer a balcony, some with mountain views. Homemade cakes are served each morning as part of the sweet and savory breakfast buffet. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner, also to the public.

Hotel description Paradise Resort Sardegna is set inside the Tavolara Marine Reserve, just north of San Teodoro. It offers a free shuttle to a private beach, 3 swimming pools, and elegant rooms furnished in a Sardinian style. Parking is free. The rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, and all feature a furnished balcony or terrace with views of the park or the sea. Each offers a flat-screen TV. A sweet and savory breakfast is served daily at Paradise Resort Sardegna. The restaurant specializes in traditional local cuisine and international favorites. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the property's public areas.

Hotel description Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel is located in the Matera Sassi area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers free Wi-Fi, unique rooms with stone bathrooms, and free access to the property's spa. The elegant décor of Palazzo Gattini makes use of the renowned stones of the region, preserving the original architecture of the building. The spa is set in the former cisterns. All rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area with sofa, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast is made with local ingredients, and special dietary options can be requested. The hotel's Le Bubbole Restaurant offers 3 different ambiances and a selection of regional dishes from Basilicata.

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.