Hotel Il Palazzo, Assisi

Advantages: everything....beautiful scenery, gorgeous food + lovely people!
Disadvantages: not much...Assisi can get very busy especially during Easter and mid-july

...Umbria is the most beautiful and varied region of Italy and each town is crammed with treasures and historical backgrounds (eg. St Benedict and St. Francis). Hill-towns feature quite prominently in Umbria- pinky-stoned, fascinating Assisi, the dark medieval streets of Perugia and the steep, delightful towns of Gubbio, Spello and Urbino. The unspoilt, gentle, lush countryside of Umbria is part of its charm. For example, the Piano Grande - a vast upland plain stretching for 40sqkm! My review will be focused on the lovely medieval town of Assisi as this is my favourite Umbrian town and im constantly drawn back to it! Assisi: A series of earthquakes over the last few decades have severely damaged this medieval town and Assisi had to cope without its premiere sight - the Basilica di San Francesco! The Basilica's walls are covered... Read review

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Advantages: Food, kids club, family orientated, quiet resort, beach.
Disadvantages: Off the beaten track, nothing else around

...We stayed at the Louis Palazzo di zante for 2 weeks in August 2007 as a family of 4. It is in the resort of Vasilikos in south eastern zante and is situated together with its 2 sister hotels the Imperial and Royal overlooking the local beach with a lift from the Imperial down to the beach which is a godsend for those with kids. The Louis Palazzo di zante is a family orientated hotel with a venetian style canal within the complex with all the rroms overlooking it. We thought you could swim in it as others did we spoke to. When we got there we found it was a design ornamental feature only about 9 inches deep but very attractive. The room we stayed in was a family room consisting of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and balcony. The bathroom is clean with toilet shower over the bath and basin. The 2 bedrooms have twin beds in each and the main... Read review

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Advantages: Impecable service, stylish, great location
Disadvantages: Some might prefer to be in the hustle and bustle of St Mark's Square

...Staying at the Cipriani is just brilliant. The fact that this peaceful oasis is just 5 minutes by boat from St Mark's Square is amongst its best qualities but there are so many others. The launch service to and from the hotel is well run and the drivers knowledgeable. The staff of the hotel itself are equally wonderful and whilst discrete are so incredibly helpful. The swimming pool is a great place to spend time when taking a break from exploring this excellent city. Lunch at the poolside bar is not to be missed and nor is a dinner at Cips Club. The food cannot be faulted. For service second to none and a truly relaxing time in Venice, stay at the Cipriani. It is an experience you will remember for life.... Read review

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