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!

A boutique hotel in Val Gardena, within the walls of a typical mountain home: 4 star Hotel Nives, in the heart of the Italian Dolomites.

Combining the warmth of a traditional Alpine chalet with the technology and amenities of a top class hotel, Hotel Nive has been custom designed with the today’s style-conscious traveler in mind.

Looking for the ultimate in high altitude luxury? Book the  Juniorsuite Nives  complete with designer bathtub with view of the  Dolomites!

Need another reason?
A panoramic restaurant serving gourmet organic cuisine and a wellness center with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and a full range of beauty treatments: it’s only too easy to look and feel fantastic at Hotel Nives!

A house by the sea with a little beach just for you. It’s not a dream, it’s Ischia Blu Resort! Perched on the cliffs directly above the sea, Ischia Blu Resort looks just like a tiny Mediterranean  fishing village. A cluster of little houses, suites and a solarium facing the beach – your beach.

How many times have you dreamed of staying in a place like this? Spacious, comfortable, filled with light and with the Mediterranean sea just outside your door! An idyllic Italian island retreat, Ischia Blu Resort is the perfect choice, whether you’re on your honeymoon, holidaying with the family or travelling with a group of friends.

Sea and silence but luxury too: Ischia Blu Resort apartments and suites have everything you’ll need for a dream holiday, from fully equipped kitchens to Wi-Fi. And if you want to spend a day at one of the island’s spas… all you have to do is ask!

There are places which capture the very essence of Umbria. Places like Locanda del Gallo, a finely restored period residence in the country just outside Gubbio.

The essence of Umbria, with an oriental touch. In the Locanda’s bedrooms, the traditional features of the region’s rural homes combine with items collected by the owners during their journeys in the Far East.

The same combination of East and West can be found in the kitchen, where Chef Jimmy transforms age old Umbrian recipes with a creative, distinctly oriental touch.

Need another reason?
A historical residence in Umbria with chlorine free pool overlooking the woods; a garden spa with sauna and tea room, and a fabulous outdoor Jacuzzi!