Lesser-visited Puglia has some stunning luxury hotels that have, until recently, been a secret known just to the few. Puglia has luxury hotels in palazzi, castles and ancient masseria. Expect to be spoilt with treats such as marble bathrooms, rooftop pools and gourmet restaurants...
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The best hotels in Castello include a fine range of palazzos, catering to families, couples and history buffs...
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Our Gurus promise their collection of Venice’s best guesthouses are charming, intimate offerings, imbued with the atmosphere of Venice. And Venice brims with guesthouses and B&Bs, often called locandas...
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One of the things our Gurus love most about Umbria is also one of the things they love most about the best luxury hotels in Umbria: the incredible views...
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The hotels we recommend as 10 of the best luxury hotels on the Amalfi Coast are favourites from our list of all the best places to stay on the Amalfi Coast, including the best hotels in Positano, the best hotels in Ravello and the most romantic hotels in Amalfi.
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Beautiful Lake Garda is known for glamour, but you certainly don’t need to pay premium prices. The 10 best value hotels on Lake Garda offer some of the same facilities as the best hotels on Lake Garda, and are priced as well as some of Lake Garda’s best B&Bs.
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Our recommendations for Lake Como’s best B&Bs are favourites from our list of all the best places to stay on Lake Como, including the best B&Bs in Como and the best B&Bs in Lezzeno, plus some of the best budget hotels on Lake Como.
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The Amalfi Coast is arguably one of Europe's most scenic corners. The best beach hotels in Sorrento boast private beach access, breathtaking views, and bags of classic Italian elegance.
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The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but we do agree that the list should include some of our recommendations for the 10 best off-centre hotels in Florence. We’ve included some of the best hotels in the hills of Florence here too.
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For somewhere convenient for travel yet not too far from the city’s sights, choose one of the best Venice hotels near the train station.
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In Sorrento there are some charming and good-value b&bs which offer you access to all the attractions of the area but without a hefty price-tag...
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Not just for the kids to splash about in, Umbria’s best hotels pools offer not just an opportunity to cool down and relax after a day of hot, sunny sightseeing, they’re also some of the best lookout spots in Umbria...
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The best hotels in Florence are hard to agree upon, but we do agree that the list should include some of our recommendations for the 5 best hotels near the Piazza della Signoria. You’ll find some of the best value hotels in Florence on the list too. And best positioned.
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Beautiful, serene Lake Garda is known for its glamour, but you certainly don’t need to pay premium prices to stay here. Lake Garda’s 10 best B&Bs offer some of the same facilities as the best hotels on Lake Garda, and priced as well as some of the best value hotels on Lake Garda.
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Summer may be drawing to a close but there are still some fantastic places to visit in September with very pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds and plenty to see and do. Take your pick from sunny Cyprus, Portugal and Sicily or charming Ireland and Copenhagen . . .
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With its serene lakeside setting and breathtaking mountain views, Lake Garda is home to some of the finest spa hotels in Italy.
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Central Milan hotels offer something for everyone. From all-out glamour and cutting edge design to romantic boutiques and fairytale escapes . . .
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The best hotels on Lake Como with a swimming pool. From luxurious lakeside retreats, to family-friendly stays and relaxing wellness escapes...
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Choosing the best bed and breakfasts on the Italian Lakes isn’t an easy job. There’s plenty of excellent service, fantastic views and comfortable rooms. But the 16 best B&Bs in the Italian Lakes offer all three of these things and great facilities as well.
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Lake Garda’s beauty has long made it the perfect backdrop for the perfect villa, and now many of those perfect villas have been converted into the best luxury hotels on Lake Garda. The 14 best luxury hotels on Lake Garda include these villas and more modern hotels.
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It is many people’s dream to visit Venice - La Serenissima - and stay in a Venetian palazzo. We have picked the best palazzo hotels in Venice....
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