Early to Italy from Nantes in December

Hotel description Hotel Loredana offers rooms with a balcony overlooking the surrounding Alps. The hotel is located 2 km from the duty-free city of Livigno. The Mottolino ski lift is just 50 meters away. Rooms at the hotel feature an LCD TV with satellite channels, carpeted floors and light wood furniture. All private bathrooms have a hairdryer and toiletries. During dinner, the Alpine-style restaurant with a terrace is open at Hotel Loredana. It serves classic Italian dishes and traditional local dishes. At the hotel, guests can rent ski equipment and also buy ski passes.

Hotel description Situated in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Pisa, is the Villa Le Magnolie, dating from the beginning of the last century. Four rooms and two suites, a lounge and a dining room ensure you a delightful stay in style and comfort, accompanied by genuine hospitality and warmth in the finest Tuscan tradition. In addition to enjoying all the spa services, the town is a perfect departure point for discovering the region's artistic traditions (the art historical cities of Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa can all be reached by car or train in an hour at most), as well as natural wonders and gourmet secrets. The hotel's restaurant serves Tuscan specialties and international dishes (from April - November). The hotel features a massage center, a gym and a beauty center.

Hotel description Central Park Hotel is located in Massa Lubrense, 2 km from rocky beaches.

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.