If you love the sea but like the countryside as well; if you’re desperate for a little peace and tranquility, but quite fancy the occasional night out in one of Tuscany’s glamorous seaside resorts too, Villa La Bianca is just the place for you!

Once the elegant retreat of writers and artists, Villa La Bianca has been transformed into a charming country house, complete with traditional Tuscan restaurant, in which to experience the very best of Versilia.

Immersed in the peaceful countryside and yet only minutes away from all the most famous beaches and art cities of Tuscany, Villa La Bianca provides the perfect base from where to explore the natural and manmade treasures of Versilia.

Your dream holiday on the Amalfi Coast starts here, within the ancient walls of Villa Ferida.

The walls may be ancient (they date back to the 17th century) but the interior design in this luxury villa in Italy is anything but! Villa Ferida is, in fact, the classiest contemporary hideaway in the whole of Praiano, complete with boutique bedrooms, a sensational spa, a professional kitchen and hi-tech amenities worthy of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast.

Whether you choose to spend your time swimming in the infinity pool, basking in the sun on the sea view terrace, or floating in the emotional pool, its only too easy to look and feel fantastic at Villa Ferida!

Need another reason?
Love Italian food, but haven’t an idea how to cook it? No problem – your personal chef is just a phone call away!

Part period residence, part country house, Relais Monaci delle Terre Nere is a stunning Sicilian retreat nestled between Mount Etna and the sea.

In the hotel’s suites, a clever combination of antique and contemporary furnishings ensures maximum charm and comfort.

The cuisine served in this Boutique Hotel is exactly how it should be: packed with the flavors of the farm’s organic vegetables and accompanied by an excellent selection of local wines.

Need another reason?
On holiday with the family or a group of friends? Book the entire hotel and get ready for a vacation with a capital V!

Seven champagne producers from Aÿ, a historic residence in Tuscany, fine art, fabulous food and a week devoted to Grand Crû: “Piccoli Borghi e… Grandi Champagne” (image source)

How, when and where
Locanda dell’Amorosa, Sinalunga
26 and 27 May from 12,30 to 23,30
Reservation required

It’s only too easy to fall in love with the 5 star hotel, Le Fontanelle: a beautiful period residence with gourmet restaurant and spa in the countryside between Siena and Chianti.

Floors in Tuscan terracotta, fabulous four poster beds and marvelous views over the countryside: the hotel’s bedrooms and suites have been custom designed for romance. Book early if you want to stay in the much sought-after Suite with private garden.

If you find yourself indulging in a little too much of the delicious Tuscan cuisine served at the hotel’s La Colonna restaurant, you can always work it off in the spa or in one of Le Fontanelle’s panoramic swimming pools overlooking the vine carpeted hills of Chianti!

Need another reason?
You’re in Chianti, meaning that a great glass of wine is only a click of the fingers away!

Is it really possible to turn a luxury mountain lodge into an eco-friendly hotel? Yes it is – and Biohotel Hermitage is the perfect example of how to do it!

In this 4 star hotel in Madonna di Campiglio you’ll find all the ingredients for a dream holiday in the mountains, from suites with breathtaking views of the Dolomites to a spectacular indoor swimming pool.

Add to this a spa with sauna and wellness treatments and cuisine by Paolo Cappuccio and it’s easy to see why, once they’ve found Biohotel Hermitage, guests are so reluctant to leave.

Need another reason?
Trekking, golf, hang-gliding, skiing: Biohotel Hermitage is the perfect location for an active outdoor holiday, winter, spring summer and fall!

Maybe it’s the mixture of traditional island architecture and contemporary Italian interior design; maybe it’s the shimmering blue of the Sicilian sea, visible from every terrace…

…maybe it’s the charm of Favignana, and the Egadi Islands. There’s no end to the reasons why holidaymakers fall in love with Casa Favonio.

Rooms, each of which opens out onto its own private terrace, are equipped with the latest creature comforts and technology, including Wi-Fi.

By the way, the sunset visible from this guest house in Favignana is among the most beautiful in the world!.

The beautiful coastal countryside of Tuscan Maremma, peaceful days by the pool or on the beach: do you need another reason to book a junior suite at Relais Vedetta?

A junior suite decorated with a gorgeous combination of antiques, family heirlooms and contemporary designer pieces and equipped with every modern comfort.

Relais Vedetta’s breakfast of seasonal fruit, homemade cakes and biscuits provides the perfect start to the day at this Tuscan country house. And, after a leisurely breakfast, what can be better than a morning spent bathing in the sun by the pool?

Need another reason?
King size beds, a choice of three types of pillow, your own personal iPod, free Wi-Fi ….

The silence of the Alps, a terrace overlooking the whole of Merano, wellness, and the cuisine of Trentino Alto Adige: high altitude hospitality  courtesy of Miramonti Boutique Hotel.

If you like traditional alpine architecture but like contemporary design too; if you like the idea of spending a holiday savoring good food and wine, enjoying excellent wellness facilities and sleeping in a suite from where to admire the magical mountainscapes of South Tyrol; you’ll love Miramonti Boutique Hotel in Trentino Alto Adige,

Infact, with its amazing terrace overlooking the whole of Merano, it’s impossible not to fall head-over-heels in love with Miramonti. Add a gourmet restaurant and a small spa and it’s easy to see why, once they find it, guests are so reluctant to leave.

A villa built in the 1960’s, which perfectly conserves its vintage appeal whilst, at the same time, offering every contemporary creature comfort: Villa Jacono is the ultimate retro retreat.

With 4 bedrooms and an annex with kitchen and terrace, this villa near Sorrento and close to the Amalfi Coast, is ideal for a holiday with all the family or a vacation with friends.

The place guests love the most? Villa Jacono’s swimming pool: the ideal spot in which to relax on warm summer afternoons.

Need another reason?
For a day you’ll never forget, rent a boat and sail to the beautiful island of Capri!