Chianti covers some of Tuscany’s most scenic spots, including Florence to the north, Siena to the south, Pisa to the west and Arezzo to the east. So as well as providing world class wine tasting opportunities, the 10 best wine hotels in Chianti also offer incredible views of vineyards, medieval hilltop towns, sunburnt wheat fields, rows of poplars and cypresses and olive groves. And now imagine sitting out with a glass of chianti in your hand and taking all of that in…
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Sicily is a place unto itself, with its own culture, architecture, decor, cuisine, and take on the Mediterranean lifestyle. So Sicily, more than other destinations, is somewhere to opt for a B&B over a larger hotel...
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We sought out the 20 finest hotel swimming pools across all of Europe.
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Puglia, sitting tucked away in the south, is Italy’s hottest region. It’s more like Greece in temperature. So, for many people, the one essential for a holiday in Puglia is a hotel with a pool...
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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 on Lake Como with a swimming pool. From luxurious lakeside retreats, to family-friendly stays and relaxing wellness escapes...
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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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It’s been hard to choose the very best hotels on the beautiful Italian Lakes. To get to the 15 best hotels on the Italian Lakes we had to enjoy sun terraces, test pools floating on the lakes, admire views…and these are also some of the most romantic hotels on the Italian Lakes.
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Beautiful and historic, Tuscany is also Italy’s premiere wine growing region - and a fantastic place to eat! So many of our 18 best wine hotels in Tuscany have great restaurants, and some have great vineyards too. And the best vineyard hotels in Tuscany are on the list too.
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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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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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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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The best hotels on Lake Como for foodies including grand waterfront villas, hotels with Michelin starred restaurants and charming traditional options too...
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The best hotels with pools in Tuscany from family-friendly stays with facilities galore to upscale five star hotels and cute little B&Bs too!
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Our recommendations for 10 of the best hotel views on the Amalfi Coast are favourites from our list of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast, including the most romantic hotels on the Amalfi Coast, the best hotels in Positano and the best hotels in Ravello.
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Our recommendations for great value hotels on the Amalfi Coast are affordable favourites from our list of all the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast, including the best value hotels in Positano, the best value hotels in Ravello and the best value hotels in Amalfi.
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Milan is a magical holiday destination, made even more special if you pick a hotel with a pool. Take your pick from romantic retreats, spoiling spas, and historic gems . . .
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Lake Lugano benefits from the same charms as the Italian lakes. And the 10 best hotels on Lake Lugano are prefect for making the most of the spectacular backdrop, the sunny weather and elegant towns. These are also the most romantic hotels on Lake Lugano.
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Centred around the iconic Rialto Bridge – a Venice selfie rite of passage – San Polo retains an authentic sense of Venetian life, and has a raft of hotel offerings, from opulent palazzos to more intimate boutiques.
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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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The best budget hotels on the Italian Lakes from cheap and cheerful B&Bs to simple but stylish family hotels and restaurants with rooms. They’re inexpensive, but very charming!
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