Town: Loreto Aprutino - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £63 per person, per night on a B&B basis. JUNIOR SUITE - SAVE UP TO £202 PER WEEK

The lovely mediaeval town of Loreto Aprutino perches on a hillside, with Castello Chiola at the very top.

Michael loves Castello Chiola’s quality, its “hugeness” and “the pool with a view” – he just needs to find a football team! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Celano - nearest airport Pescara

Price: From £48 B&B or £57 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £118 FOR STAYS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE

Close to the quaint old town of Celano, which is dominated by a massive castle and mountains, this attractive and comfortable hotel is full of character and typically Abruzzese.

Michael’s abiding memory of Le Gole is the food and especially the enormous steak – no there aren’t dinosaurs left in those mountains, Michael!! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Naples

Price: From £80 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DELUXE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £220 FOR STAYS OF 4 NIGHTS OR MORE

A tasteful and friendly hotel, in a fantastic location - one of our favourites, in the heart of the city and right by the sea.

Annie loves the Santa Lucia’s “Grand” feel, its comfort and especially its superb location – right in the heart of her favourite city. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Naples

Price: From £77 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £216 FOR STAYS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE

Once a 16th century monastery, this hotel towers over Naples and is located in one of its most panoramic areas, with stunning views over the city, the Bay of Naples, and Vesuvius beyond.

Ray & Alison love the San Francesco Al Monte’s elegance, great food and feeling of being a “cool oasis”, with stunning views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, day or night. Laura loves “Vesuvius in the moonlight and Naples from above” – the old romantic! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Near Metaponto - fly to Bari or Brindisi

Price: From £60 B&B or £76 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £106.40 PER WEEK

This impressive and elegant Masseria is close to lovely, sandy beaches, two good golf courses, and is just over the border of Puglia. It is an ideal location for golfers, sightseers or simply for those wanting a relaxing holiday.

Helen loves Masseria Di Tempio’s architecture, the pool, the FOOD! Alison loves the “fab pool”, the huge proportions (even the bathroom sink), the understated elegance and the FOOD (farm to plate). .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Martina Franca - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £37 per person, per night, NOT including car hire

Arguably one of Puglia’s most beautiful Baroque towns, Martina Franca is perfect for the very best experience of Pugliese town life. (Apartments sleep 2)

Ray & Annie adore Martina Franca and that this house is right in the middle of it. Alex & Laura love the incredible Itria Valley views from the terrace. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Conversano - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £48 per person, per night on a B&B basis. TOP JUNIOR SUITE - SAVE UP TO £140 PER WEEK

Right in Conversano’s historic centre, this small, unusual hotel, oozes charm and elegance. We adore it and love its unique and inventive approach to accommodation.

Alison loves the excellent location for exploring without a car and lovely historic Conversano. She thinks it’s really “smart and quirky”. Laura M loves the roof terrace and the fact that the hotel exceeds all clients’ expectations. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Lecce - nearest airports Bari & Brindisi

Price: From £87 B&B or £109 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £228 PER WEEK

In the Baroque centre of Lecce, this is an absolutely charming hotel, right opposite the Basilica di Santa Croce. We think that any itinerary in Puglia should include Lecce, by law!

The two Lauras love that a 5-star hotel can feel so relaxed and friendly and that it’s fantastic value for money. Right in the middle of things, they adore its location. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Castelmola - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £1195 per week, NOT including car hire

In the grounds of the Hotel Villa Sonia, Giuseppe and Maria have restored an old stone cottage and grape press into two apartments, which seem to sit on the edge of the world.

Annie’s had her eye on this for years and loves it so much that she’s tempted to keep it to herself. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £105 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £147 PER WEEK

This small and exclusive “bijou” hotel is in the heart of Taormina and we just love its location, the elegant rooms and its hosts, Pino and Francesca. This is a very special place.

Paul & Michael love the quality and individuality and the really great location. Alison loves the smallness and Laura loves the amazing breakfasts, the jolly Pino and the “ever-so-kind” Francesca! Annie adores the stylish luxury and the romantic terrace. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Ragusa - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £1195 per week, including car hire

Set in the beautiful Ragusa countryside, once home to the Knights of Malta, this small, converted, fortified monastery, has been renovated with care and attention to detail. This is a very special place. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2)

Unique is the word that Helen & Laura keep using. They love that the Eremo is unlike anything else and it is so friendly – it is special. They love the area and surrounding landscape, too. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Ragusa - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £88 B&B or £130 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM - SAVE UP TO £300 PER WEEK

Set in the beautiful Ragusa countryside, once home to the Knights of Malta, this small, converted, fortified monastery, has been renovated with care and attention to detail. This is a very special place. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2)

Unique is the word that Helen & Laura keep using. They love that the Eremo is unlike anything else and it is so friendly – it is special. They love the area and surrounding landscape, too. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £102 B&B or £122 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £176.40 PER WEEK

In Taormina’s centre and with such glorious views, over the sea, this is a great hotel, in a fabulous location.

Alex loves the location. “Sitting by the poolside bar at lunchtime, looking out to sea, you’d think you were on a small island, far from anywhere, but, walk out the other side and you are just a short stroll from Taormina’s main street. Perfect!” .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Siracusa - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £76 B&B or £86 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW - SAVE UP TO £212 FOR STAYS OF 5 NIGHTS OR MORE

A tasteful and elegant hotel, right by the sea, on Ortygia, with an excellent and well-deserved reputation for its food. This is a great favourite with clients and is another very special hotel.

Laura loves the food served in the restaurant, especially the fresh fish. She enjoys “getting lost” and absorbing the atmosphere in the old streets and piazzas, always ending up at the sea-front. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £92 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £1,104.24 PER WEEK

In an oasis of serenity and calm, this gracious hotel is a haven of elegance and style - a place to pamper yourself.

This is Helen’s favourite. She loves the location, the ambience, the beautiful terraces and views, the crisp bedrooms and the discreet, but attentive, service. In fact, she never stops going on about it!! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Piazza Armerina - fly to Catania or Palermo

Price: From £895 per week, including car hire

Near Piazza Armerina, Il Glicine is a small organic fruit and vegetable farm with two cottages and a pool, in an enchanting setting, in the heart of Sicily. (Sleeps 2)

One of Ray & Annie’s favourite places in the world! They love the tranquillity and peace; the sheer beauty of the location; the amazing landscape; .....Click here for more details   

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £86 per person, per night on a B&B basis. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £187.60 PER WEEK

In a stunning position, clinging to a cliff, and with uninterrupted views of the sea, the location of this hotel cannot be overstated.

Helen loves the incredible building, the stupendous views and the fabulous breakfast. .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Modica - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £58 B&B or £73 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM - SAVE UP TO £102.20 PER WEEK

In the historic centre of the fascinating baroque town of Modica, which is a cultural heritage site, this stylish and modern hotel is not far from the coast, and offers comfortable accommodation, all year round.

Helen loves the crisp and clean hotel, which is such excellent value for money, slap bang in the middle of fabulous Modica, and, of course, she loves the chocolate - chocoholic that she is! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £116 per person, per night on a B&B basis. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH GARDEN & SEA-VIEW - SAVE UP TO £400 PER WEEK

This world-famous hotel, converted from a 15th century convent, offers guests a fantastic half-board idea and a comfortable feeling of exclusivity that makes any stay special.

Annie loves that it’s not slick and perfect. She adores its sense of history, its “personality” and its dining experience – it’s her favourite magical 5- star in Southern Italy! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Comiso - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £750 per week, including car hire

Not far from the picturesque town of Comiso, and only a half hour’s drive from some lovely beaches, Villa Alfredo is a very well preserved example of a grand, farm estate. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 5)

Alex loves the atmosphere, its location in “the heart of Baroque” and the owners, who have “Baroque at heart”. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Castelmola Di Taormina - nearest airport Catania

Price: From £76 B&B or £90 H/B, per person, per night. SUPERIOR ROOM WITH BALCONY/TERRACE WITH ETNA VIEW - SAVE UP TO £196 PER WEEK

This hotel is very special. With the atmosphere of an Italian country house and stunning, unimpeded views of Etna, we just love it.

Ray & Annie love the Etna views – “the best firework display ever!!” – and their favourite Sicilian wines. They adore Giuseppe and his ideas for “slow tourism” (even though he’s the most hyperactive person they know!) .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Castelbuono - nearest airport Catania or Palermo

Price: From £100 per night, NOT including car hire, or from £875 per week including car hire

On the outskirts of Castelbuono, near Cefalu and only 13km from the sea, these apartments in a castle are surrounded by beautiful countryside. Diego is a wonderful host. (Apartments of various sizes sleeping from 2 to 4)

Michael really enjoys the company of Villa Tommaso’s congenial hosts and the “quality, slow food experience” of Castelbuono. .....Click here for more details   

Town: San Marco di Castellabate - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £740 per week, including car hire. ALL APARTMENTS - SAVE UP TO £50 PER WEEK

This is a fabulous hotel, with rooms and self-catering apartments, as well as its own glorious, sandy beach, nestling into a cove - a fantastic spot, and just a stone’s throw from the village of San Marco. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 5)

Laura loves Il Cilentano’s delightful spot, close to the harbour, perfect for boat trips – she likes boats – and shops – she likes shoes, too! .....Click here for more details   

Town: San Marco di Castellabate - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £48 B&B or £60 H/B, per person, per night. FAMILY SUITE - SAVE UP TO £518 PER WEEK

This is a fabulous hotel, with rooms and self-catering apartments, as well as its own glorious, sandy beach, nestling into a cove - a fantastic spot, and just a stone’s throw from the village of San Marco. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 5)

Laura loves Il Cilentano’s delightful spot, close to the harbour, perfect for boat trips – she likes boats – and shops – she likes shoes, too! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers

Town: Marina Di Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £48 B&B or £61 H/B, per person, per night.

Only about 3km from the sea, and on the very edge of the Cilento, this small farm is surrounded by young olive trees. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)

Laura M loves La Donatella’s taste of rural life and Donatella’s cooking. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Marina Di Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £795 per week, including car hire

Only about 3km from the sea, and on the very edge of the Cilento, this small farm is surrounded by young olive trees. (Rooms and apartments which sleep from 2 to 7)

Laura M loves La Donatella’s taste of rural life and Donatella’s cooking. .....Click here for more details   

Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £725 per week, including car hire

In the heart of the Cilento national park, close to the little town of Casalvelino, this property is set amidst the most lovely countryside, and is only a short drive from the coast. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2 to 5)

Alex & Laura love La Fattoria’s location, the hills (big ones!) and the variety of activities. Alison, Annie & Ray agree and they ALL love the animals, the tranquillity, the superb food, genuine hospitality, and the kind family (especially Mum)! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Casalvelino - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £46 B&B or £55 H/B, per person, per night.

In the heart of the Cilento national park, close to the little town of Casalvelino, this property is set amidst the most lovely countryside, and is only a short drive from the coast. (Rooms and apartments which sleep 2 to 5)

Alex & Laura love La Fattoria’s location, the hills (big ones!) and the variety of activities. Alison, Annie & Ray agree and they ALL love the animals, the tranquillity, the superb food, genuine hospitality, and the kind family (especially Mum)! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Paestum - nearest airport Naples

Price: From £45 B&B or £59 H/B, per person, per night.

An agritourist hotel, like no other, this working country estate has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

Annie & Ray love Tenuta Seliano’s TOTALLY laid-back atmosphere, the superb honest food, the family – and Nicolas and the buffalo, of course! .....Click here for more details   

Town: Santa Maria Di Castellabate - fly to Naples

Price: From £70 B&B or £85 H/B, per person, per night. DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA-VIEW & BALCONY - SAVE UP TO £148.40 PER WEEK

Right on the sea front, this small and elegant hotel gives its guests a very special experience and is an absolute jewel. The charm is in the detail and, not just the sea-view, but also the perfume and music of the sea.

Annie loves the Villa Sirio and Helen fell in love with it before she even went there…then fell for it all over again, when she did! .....Click here for more details   Click here special offers