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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 The hotel is located 30 minutes from Catania and a few kilometers from Syracuse, on the coast of the Ionian Sea there is a huge park where typical Mediterranean buildings hide among high palm trees and lush subtropical vegetation. This architectural and natural ensemble, framed by the sea, is ideal for dynamic sports recreation. The hotel rooms are completely renovated, bright, cozy, decorated in Mediterranean style. The structure of the hotel consists of a central building and side one or two-story wings.

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 Set within a 19th-century masseria, in the heart of Valle d'Itria, Alberobello, the hotel is immersed in oaks and age-old olive trees among over 104 acres of grassland. The area has been acknowledged as “human heritage of inestimable value” by UNESCO and therefore offers a number of historic and cultural sites in the midst of its vast countryside. After a long day you can relax in the hotel with a drink from the bar or a meal in the restaurant and enjoy the enchanting views of the natural landscape that surrounds the hotel. Check out the new add-on option when booking and guarantee your half-board service in advance.

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 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 One of our top picks in Syracuse. Ortigia is a great choice for travelers interested in ambiance, restaurants and atmosphere.

Hotel description Guests of the Continental Hotel, 200 meters from the beach and the center of Garda, can relax on their private balcony or in the garden with a swimming pool.