Hotel Villa dei Bosconi, Fiesole

Advantages: Fantastic location
Disadvantages: None!

...I stayed at the Parco dei Princip for the second time in July of this year - I had already been there for two nights in 2004 but was desperate to go back and stay again! I sayed ina superior sea view room on the fourth floor, accessed by a decent elevator. I also requested an airport transfer. and even though my flight was delayed, the driver was still waiting at the airport for ,e. He drove the hour or so that it takes to get to Sorrento, pointing out Vesuvius and other attractions on the way. On arrival the reception staff ere very professional - I checked in withou any problem as was taken to my room by both the bellbiy and the receptionist who was very happy to open the blinds to show me my personal balcony with an incredible view over the Bay of Naples. I hada wonderfull time at Parco dei Principi.The food in the restaurant... Read review

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Advantages: very nice sightseeing locations
Disadvantages: none

...you reach the head from where you can have an impressive view of Arona and all Lago Maggiore looking out from the statue eyes. LESA Just few kilometer past Arona you find Lesa, a very small town, famous for its old style villas laying on the lake shore. Lesa was famous since the XVIII century as holiday place for the rich families of Lombardy. STRESA Is the most famous city of Lago Maggiore. A lot of worldwide tourists come here all year around. The "Ile des Borromees" hotel is a masterpiece of Liberty style construction and it lays along the lake shore. Every year in September, Stresa hosts "le Settimane Musicali Internationali (International weeks of classic music). Villa Pallavicno has a magnificent park with a small zoo. ISOLE BORROMEO (Borromeo Islands) In front of Stresa the lakes has 3 small islands: Isola Bella (Beautiful... Read review

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Advantages: Unique
Disadvantages: Many tourists

...Firenze is definitively my favourite city in Italy, amongst the 3 major tourist attractions, Venice, Rome and Florence. Spring and early autumns are to me, the best periods to visit it, while I would discourage going there in the middle of summer, when the city is very hot (and can be nearly suffocating when it gets really scorching in August) and the majority of people there are tourists. There is no need here to describe the monuments in the city, I would give you a couple of places to stay, instead. You can try Campeggio Panoramico, which is not in Florence, but in Fiesole, not far from the City. They rent bungalows there. It may be a good idea to book in advance, their tel is 599069. For less than £30 for a double per night, you can stay at “Hotel La Romagnola”, not far from Santa Maria Novella. Rooms are clean and decent. Their tel... Read review

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