tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340618072024-03-13T17:25:09.005+01:00Accommodation in ItalyInformation, news, feedbacks and travel ideas about Italy. <a href="http://www.italialodging.com">Charming Italy hotels</a> and much more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-77987882629684249482020-06-12T23:01:00.001+02:002020-06-12T23:08:47.066+02:00E' ora di tornareSono passato molti anni, e siamo arrivati alla conclusione che è tempo di tornare.<br />
E' tempo di tornare alla semplice promozione del territorio, delle nostre strutture e del nostro sito.<br />
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Abbiamo lanciato ItaliaLodging nel Febbraio del 2000, e timidamente, passo dopo passo, con le nostre forze, abbiamo fatto crescere il nostro progetto. Tra il 2005 ed il 2008 abbiamo inserito moltissime strutture e siamo diventati uno dei portali indipendenti per piccoli alloggi in Italia più visibili sulle ricerche organiche sui motori di ricerca.<br />
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Dopo il 2008 abbiamo visto la proliferazione dei portali a prenotazione istantanea, le così dette OTA che ci hanno intimorito, e ci siamo fatti convincere del fatto che il nostro fosse un prodotto fuori dai tempi, anacronistico e "vecchio". E sicuramente non in grado di competere con i grandi attori del mercato mondiale che ci avrebbero schiacciato e reso "non necessari".<br />
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Promuovere la qualità, parlare di radicamento sul territorio, di valorizzazione della vera ospitalità da contrapporre al turismo visto come "mordi e fuggi", era diventato un modello "anti-economico" in un mondo dove la rapidità e l'immediatezza diventavano la condizione essenziale per la vendita su internet.<br />
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Oggi, dopo molti anni di esperienza diretta di gestione di una struttura ricettiva, di rapporto con le OTA, e dopo l'esperienza del lock down dovuto al COVID-19, abbiamo capito che tornare ad un modello di sito "calmo", in cui i valori umani abbiano la giusta centralità, non solo ha senso, ma è addirittura essenziale.<br />
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Non sappiamo se ItaliaLodging sia il sito che meglio incarna questi "valori", ma sicuramente è un sito che ha questi valori alla sua base: promozione della piccola ospitalità di qualità in Italia volta al turista "calmo", che si prende il suo tempo per scegliere quello che è giusto per lui. Un turista che vuole interagire con il proprio viaggio e che fa della scoperta e della curiosità l'essenza del proprio spostarsi.<br />
Forse i turisti così sono ancora pochi, e non fanno massa critica per rendere il nostro "ritorno di fiamma" economicamente valido, e forse noi non siamo abbastanza bravi a rintracciare molti di quei viaggiatori. Ma sicuramente pensiamo di dover ri-iniziare tenendo salde queste basi e questa prospettiva.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-54455355276323524882013-11-15T15:47:00.002+01:002013-11-15T15:55:22.004+01:00Casa Martini: a refined and charming guest house in Rome<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A small
refined <a href="http://www.casamartiniroma.com/" target="_blank">guest house in Rome</a> offering bed and breakfast service a few hundred meters
from the Vatican City and St. peter’s Square. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A family atmosphere, a place to call “home”
while you experience the beauties of Rome. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All mod cons to spend a relaxing holiday:
rooms with en-suite private bathrooms, air conditioning, heating system, super-comfortable
beds, mini bar, smart-TV, parquet flooring. This is Casa Martini.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-41557437875286933522013-11-07T18:54:00.002+01:002013-11-07T18:54:59.075+01:00Trastevere: the flag of the Roman authenticity<div class="MsoNormal">
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historical churches and alleys, between the Gianicolo hill and the </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Tiber</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">. It is the place to eat and to
drink: the concentration of restaurants, typical “Trattorias” and “Pizzerias”
is just amazing. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, even if might be a
little bit crowded on the week-ends. In the very heart of the neighbourhood the
</span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-GB">Church</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-GB"> of </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-GB">Santa Maria</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span lang="EN-GB"> in Trastevere, a real treasure, with its nice
and alive Piazza. If you want to have an authentic knowledge of </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Rome</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB"> you cannot miss this neighbourhood,
its controlled mess, its colours and its noise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-77009063769858175482013-11-06T13:30:00.004+01:002013-11-06T13:39:21.534+01:00A hidden treasure in Rome right behind the Pantheon Right behind the <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/patheon-rome-en.html" target="_blank">Pantheon</a>, missed by
the most of distracted tourists, a small tresure is hold in <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/hotels_rome.htm" target="_blank">Rome</a> in a
small square called <strong>Piazza della Minerva</strong>. Cosidered the Bernini's
most original invention, a small elephant (“Elefantino”) serves
as the support of an Egyptian obelisk right in front of the only
Gotic church in Rome called <strong>Santa Maria Sopra Minerva</strong>, a church that,
with its electric blue vaulting, keeps other treasures like the
Michelangelo's <strong>Cristo Risorto</strong> (Christ Bearing the Cross).
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At the base of the elephant statue,
which is definitely too small in relation to the size of the obelisk
which is supporting, a latin inscription says: “<em>Robustae mentis
esse solidam sapientiam sustinere</em>”, saying to everybody that the
elephant is the symbol of the “strong mind”, which is the only
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-88552287369964323732013-11-05T12:25:00.000+01:002013-11-06T13:34:17.692+01:00Borghese Gallery in Rome – Remember to book in advance<div class="MsoNormal">
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everybody knows that a visit to the <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/borghese-gallery-rome-en.html">Borghese Gallery</a>, the nicest museum in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Rome</span></st1:place></st1:city></b><span lang="EN-GB"><b>, has to be booked in advance. In
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and Paintings: absolute masterpieces are kept there. Considered by many the
nicest museum in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Rome</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB">, Galleria Borghese is definitely a must to be visited while in the </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-GB">Eternal</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-GB">City</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">. Despite other museums in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Rome</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB">, the Borghese Gallery visit have to
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the Museum are allowed only to a restricted number of visitors per time, so be
sure to have booked your museum visit in advance, by calling the reservation telephone
number. It is enough to provide them the day of your visit and the preferred
hour: they give you a reservation number and you pay the ticket once you are
there. Very easy. To book your visit call the tel. num. </span><st1:phone o_x003a_ls="trans"><span lang="EN-GB">+39 06
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-73931986458808830382013-11-04T09:56:00.000+01:002013-11-04T10:23:26.841+01:00Bed and breakfast in Rome - QuodLibetA Latin word meaning "whatever pleases", 4 rooms themed with the names of the 4 seasons, a XIX century building, a very good location 600 metres from The Vatican and St. Peter's square and just two blocks from the undergroud line "A", walking ditance to all the major tourist sites of the city, ample and airy rooms all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV, free WI-FI internet connection, mini-bars ... and much more. These are some of the ingredients of <a href="http://www.quodlibetroma.com/">QuodLibet, a bed and breakfast in Rome</a> with a great attention to details.<br />
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Every guest is provided with all the information needed to enjoy the city, its tourist sites as well as all its food and wine pleasures.<br />
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looking for a clean, charming, perfectly and conveniently located <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/bed_and_breakfast_in_rome_eng.htm">bed and
breakfast in </a></span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/bed_and_breakfast_in_rome_eng.htm">Rome</a></span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB">, meeting people who care about the success of their guests’ stay in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-GB">Rome</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB">, then Quodlibet is the perfect
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During the Winter the Alps are the paradise for ski lovers: thousands of kilometres of ski slopes: both the beginner and ace find what they look for. Nordic and Alpine Skiing: just everything to enjoy this sport.<br />
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Travideal presents in this pages many <a href="http://www.travideal.com/ia5-2-hotel-skiing-holiday-on-the-italian-alps.aspx">destinations in the Italian Alps which are a perfect base for a winter holiday</a>: you can choose your ski vacation in Val Di Fassa selecting hotels in Canazei, Moena or Campitello di Fassa, choose a charming chalet style apartment in Val Gardena in famous destinations as Selva di Val Gardena, or stay in a wellness hotel in Cavalese, in the heart of Val di Fiemme. But this is just to mentions a few. <br />
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Many of the hotels listed in the pages of Travideal offers direct access to ski slopes, as it is in Madonna di Campiglio, or they are easily connected in minutes with ski buses.<br />
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Both if you are choosing the Dolomites, Aosta Valley or the Alps of Lombardy or Veneto, you will enjoy your skiing holiday because of the beauty of the setting which will surround you: the magnificence of the Alps.<br />
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Surce: > <a href="http://www.travideal.com/">Travideal</a> > <a href="http://www.travideal.com/ia5-2-hotel-skiing-holiday-on-the-italian-alps.aspx">Skiing holiday on the Italian Alps</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-19162696666708509162010-09-13T09:03:00.000+02:002010-09-13T09:03:13.614+02:00Hotels in Italy for Underwater Diving LoversThe peculiar shape of Italy, (a peninsula completely dipped in the Mediterranean sea) , with 7500 kilometres of coasts, offers to the scuba diving lovers (and in general to the underwater divers) the possibility to choose from an incredibly high number of destinations perfect for the practice of this sport.<br />
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The sea which surrounds Italy is definitely interesting: free-diving, snorkelling, scuba diving. Just a lot to see for lovers of underwater diving.<br />
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Travideal suggests many hotels in Italy which are good accommodation to practice <a href="http://www.travideal.com/ia4-2-hotel-underwater-diving-in-italy.aspx">underwater diving in Italy</a>: hotels in Calabria, Sardinia, Sicily and many other regions including Liguria, Tuscany and Latium.<br />
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Moreover in the pages of <a href="http://www.travideal.com/">Travideal</a>, underwater diving lovers will be able to find many scuba diving professional centres with highly specialized staff who will be able to guide you to the nicest depths in the Mediterranean Sea along the coasts of Italy. For example on the Aeolian Islands, where it is still possible the discovery of Roman and Greek relicts, you will be able to contact the Diving Center “La Gorgonia”, based in Lipari Island and managed by Giuseppe Vadalà, or Apogon Diving Center, based on the Filicudi Island.<br />
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In Sardinia, destination preferred by many Scuba Divers and underwater diving lovers, we list, among the others, Orosei Diving Center and Blue Service Alghero.<br />
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Practising Underwater Diving in Italy it is the best way to discover the “deep” beauties of the Mediterranean Sea and its wonders made by marvellous depths and (unique in the world) hundreds of Relicts from all the ages: from Ancient Greece to World War 2.<br />
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See: <a href="http://www.travideal.com/">Travideal</a> > <a href="http://www.travideal.com/ia4-2-hotel-underwater-diving-in-italy.aspx">Underwater Diving in Italy</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-69462611011148723162010-08-10T22:42:00.000+02:002010-08-10T22:42:47.756+02:00Nature, relax and good food in TuscanyOdina is a medieval hamlet, that has recently been restored and is situated in the very heart of the Tuscan countryside off the beaten track. At Odina there are no televisions, nor telephones in the bedrooms. But, on the other hand there are thick forests of oak, chestnut and pine, where mushrooms and wild herbs grow. <br />
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The whole area is a heaven for wildlife, hawks can often be seen circling overhead, deer graze on the wooded forest slopes, hare dart along country tracks, you might even be lucky enough to spot a wild boar by night as it strays from its hiding place amongst the trees. Squirrels too make their home in the lush green woods. Odina is an ideal choice for those seeking simple pleasures amidst the peace and tranquillity of this area.<br />
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- <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/en/2518/gabicce_mare/hotel/grand_hotel_michelacci/description.htm">Grand Hotel Michelacci</a>, Gabicce Mare Hotel<br />
- <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/en/3024/reggello/country_inn/podere_casellina/description.htm">Podere Casellina</a>, Reggello Country inn<br />
- <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/en/2534/montopoli_val_darno/villa___apartment/podere_i_gobbi/description.htm">Podere I Gobbi</a>, Montopoli Val D'Arno Villa - Apartment<br />
- <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/en/2898/subbiano/villa___apartment/villa_la_vigna/description.htm">Villa La Vigna</a>, Subbiano Villa - Apartment<br />
- <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/en/1964/castel_del_piano/villa___apartment/il_nido/description.htm">Il Nido</a>, Castel del Piano Villa - Apartment <br />
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Angelo)<br />2 stops and get off at Nazionale/Quirinale;<br />walk 100 meters to the Scuderie del Quirinale<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Italia Lodging - </span><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hotels in Rome</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-3431294001392648182010-03-12T11:14:00.001+01:002010-03-12T11:50:35.823+01:00This blog has moved<br /> This blog is now located at http://italialodging.blogspot.com/.<br /> You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click <a href='http://italialodging.blogspot.com/'>here</a>.<br /><br /> For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to<br /> http://italialodging.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.<br /> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-80025737268331123802008-08-09T13:28:00.000+02:002008-08-09T13:29:16.146+02:00Bed and Breakfast in Italy<div align="center">A new website for those who are looking for <a href="http://www.bed-and-breakfast-italy.com/">bed and breakfast in Italy</a>. 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All of them have been selected with utmost care according to strict criteria: quality, beauty, class, comfort, impeccable service. In a word: luxury.<br /><br />Managing the Italia Lodging website we have been dealing with many different kinds of accommodation over the years, and quality has always been the main keyword in the selection of lodgings to be listed. As the overall level of hotels and country inns grew higher and higher, we soon realised that some of them were somewhat special and tended to stand out both aesthetically and qualitatively: beyond high standards, they had “personality”. They were not simply farm houses or standard hotels, so we thought they deserved particular attention and should be promoted separately in a website that could exalt all their charm and style.<br /><br />“<a href="http://www.luxury-accommodation-italy.com/"><strong>Luxury Accommodation in Italy</strong></a>” was devised following the exalting idea of creating a “luxury only” network, a garland of incomparable pearls all over Italy which are so different form each other yet all so fascinating, so gorgeous, so luxurious. Just a few selected places, all bookable on-line, for the most demanding clients who plan to spend an exclusive stay in Italy filling their eyes with beauty and wrapping themselves in a soft blanket of comfort, treat and class.<br /><br />Take your time, have a look. Choosing your destination is not going to be an easy task.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.luxury-accommodation-italy.com/"><strong>http://www.luxury-accommodation-italy.com/</strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-56777638461684347492007-10-11T14:50:00.000+02:002007-10-11T15:01:18.317+02:00Taormina Hotel between beathtaking views and aristocratic hospitalityFamily owned Villa Schuler was converted from a Sicilian villa into a hotel in 1905. In recent years the hotel has been extensively refurbished emphasizing its original elegance, charm and atmosphere. Superbly situated high above the Ionian Sea, its unique position offers stupendous views of snow-capped Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos. Centrally located next to the delightful Botanical Gardens and just 2 minutes from Taormina's famous traffic free "Corso Umberto". The ancient Greek-Roman theatre and the cable car to the beaches are just a 10 minutes' walk away.<br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelvillaschuler/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelvillaschuler/hotelvillaschuler_galleriafoto1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The hotel is surrounded by its own extensive, subtropical, shady terraced gardens, where the fragrance of jasmine and bougainvillea flowers blend into a heaven for guests seeking comfortable, romantic surroundings.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelvillaschuler/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelvillaschuler/hotelvillaschuler_galleriafoto3.jpg" border="0" /></a> 21 spacious rooms, 5 Junior Suites and 1 Garden Villa Suite, all with individually controlled A/C, full bathroom, hairdryer, orthopaedic beds, telephone, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, radio, alarm clock, electronic safe, sound-proofed doors and double-glazing, most of them with sea view, furnished balcony, terrace or loggia. Junior Suites on our elevated ground floor or on the top (3rd) floor, all with veranda/sitting area and terrace.<br /><br />>> <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelvillaschuler/"><strong>Hotel Villa Schuler Website</strong></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/">Enjoy your charming hotel in Taormina, Sicily, with Italia Lodging, Charming small hotels in Italy</a></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-73413960971069131382007-10-05T14:53:00.000+02:002007-10-05T14:54:21.226+02:00Exclusive Hotel in VeniceFor over a century, this intimate, charming <a href="http://www.italialodgingvenice.com/"><strong>Venice hotel</strong> </a>has been quietly extending its very special brand of hospitality to guests from around the world. Recently renovated to the highest standards of luxury and comfort, it is now confidently poised to take its place alongside Venice's top properties. On the waterfront, literally only seconds away from Saint Mark's Square and the heart of the city, it enjoys one of Venice's most privileged locations and commands a truly unforgettable view of Saint Mark's Basin and the Island of San Giorgio.<br /><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelsavoiaandjolanda/hotelsavoiaandjolanda_galleriafoto1.jpg" border="0" /> <div>Warm and inviting, each guest room has been elegantly appointed with sumptuous fabrics, fine paintings, exquisite Murano glass and all the amenities and comforts a discerning traveller expects. Wooden beams, boiseries, flower-decked terraces with intriguing views add to the enjoyment. The hotel's stunning 14 junior suites and one suite boast a breathtaking lagoon view and all but those on the first floor have panoramic balconies and terraces. It is important to note that the very same high, exacting level of quality and comfort prevails in every room.</div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelsavoiaandjolanda/hotelsavoiaandjolanda_galleriafoto2.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>The Venice Hotel Savoia & Jolanda is located in the <a href="http://www.italialodgingvenice.com/zone_castello_italy_venice.htm">historical centre of Venice</a>, a few minutes away from St. Mark Square, in a splendid position along Riva degli Schiavoni, in front of the Venice lagoon, from there it enjoys the unforgettable view of Saint Mark's Basin and the St. George Island. Its position allows one to reach easily the Mercerie and Via XXII Marzo with some of the world's finest shopping and to visit the Venice palaces, museums and the art galleries, lesser-known Venice like the more fascinating and secluded as the Sestiere Castello.</div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelsavoiaandjolanda/"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WEBSITE</strong></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Italia Lodging - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/"><strong>Charming small hotels in Italy</strong></a><strong> </strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1167496418991297572006-12-30T17:31:00.000+01:002007-04-06T05:35:59.796+02:00Italia Lodging wish you a happy new year<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="215" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/marchio_home.gif" border="0" /> <div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The staff of </span><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Italia</span> Lodging</strong></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong> - Charming Accommodation in Italy</strong></a>, wish you all a happy new year 2007. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.bed-breakfast-florence.com/blog/uploaded_images/skatea-784513.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1166719345338504142006-12-21T17:26:00.000+01:002006-12-28T07:21:27.326+01:00Italy tourist Areas - Newly added<em>In order to make easier to our visitors the way they find accommodation in Italy on our website, we have listed a couple of new tourist areas.<br /><br />Grouping destinations part of the same geographical region, we may help visitors to locate the accommodation which better suites with the specific needs for each one.<br /></em><br /><strong>Here you have the newly addad areas:<br /></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Italian Alps</strong><br /></span><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_italian_alps.htm">http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_italian_alps.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/italianalps_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/italianalps_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a>The scenic Italian Alps comprise lush valleys and pine forests set against the backdrop of jagged white peaks stretching through the clouds. The Alps are loved by everyone: by sports enthusiasts who wait for the winter months in order to get out onto the downhill slopes or to slide around the upland plains on the cross-country ski circuits; by the mountaineers who go up in summer to almost inaccessible paths that take them to within an inch of infinity; by nature-lovers who can explore the parks. The Italian mountains are for everyone - a marvelous place in all the seasons of the year. Six Italian Regions overlooking the Alps: Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Trentino - Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Don't miss the Dolomites: Le Corbusier called the Dolomites "the most beautiful architecture in the world."<br /><em>Regions forming this area: </em><br /><em></em><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_valle_d"><strong>Valle d'Aosta</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_piemonte.htm"><strong>Piedmont</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_lombardia.htm"><strong>Lombardy</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_trentino_alto_adige.htm"><strong>Trentino Alto Adige</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_veneto.htm"><strong>Veneto</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_friuli_venezia_giulia.htm"><strong>Friuli Venezia Giulia</strong></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Dolomites</strong><br /></span><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_dolomites.htm">http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_dolomites.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/dolomites_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/dolomites_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dolomites. A magic that has been repeating itself for millions of years. When day gives way to evening's first shadows, it casts an enchanting spell. Pink rock faces, like the colour of the legend. Like King Laurin's rose. Vast and varied woods and forests are to be found in the Dolomites. An immense plant kingdom. There are 10 Natural Parks that protect the Dolomites' natural heritage. A multitude of museums within the Dolomites recount the history of this land and its people. An immense patrimony that is to be discovered and respected<br /><em>Regions forming this area:</em><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_trentino_alto_adige.htm"><strong>Trentino Alto Adige</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_veneto.htm"><strong>Veneto</strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Lake Garda<br /></span></strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_lake_garda.htm">http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_lake_garda.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/lakegarda_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/lakegarda_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lake Garda - the entrance to the south, the first tasting of the Italian way of life behind the Alps. The Lake lies beautifully embedded between high mountains, olive groves and vineyards. The region around the Lake is Alpine and Mediterranean at the same time and stupefies by its variety of countryside, vegetation and culture. The places around Lake Garda captivate their visitors with their southern atmosphere, they invite to go for a stroll, to go shopping or to simply enjoy doing nothing at all. At the same time, this region, full of contrasts, is one of the biggest activity playgrounds in Europe. Here you can find climbing rocks immediately next to surfing spots, mountainbike trails which end on a beach and from the top of a 2000m mountain you can watch the sailing boats on the Lake<br /><em>Regions forming this area:</em><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_trentino_alto_adige.htm"><strong>Trentino Alto Adige</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_veneto.htm"><strong>Veneto</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_lombardia.htm"><strong>Lombardy</strong></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Salento</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_salento.htm">http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_salento.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/salento_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/salento_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a>Salento (Salentu in dialect) is the south-eastern extremity of the Apulia region of Italy. It is a sub-peninsula of the main Italian peninsula, sometimes described as the "heel" of the Italian "boot". It encompasses the administrative areas of Brindisi, Lecce and Taranto provinces. The peninsula is also known as Terra d'Otranto, and in ancient times was called variously Messapia, Calabria, and Salentina. Salento is a peaceful land full of history and traditions whose strong points are its natural and architectural beauties, its hospitality, its magic atmosphere, its several wonders to discover, its warm sun, its blue sky, its crystal sea and its dreamlike coast<br /><em>Regions forming this area:</em><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/italy_accommodation_puglia.htm"><strong>Apulia</strong></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Enjoy surfing Italia Lodging - </span></strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Charming accommodation in Italy</span></strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1165421495711166672006-12-06T17:08:00.000+01:002006-12-06T17:11:35.713+01:00Siena independent apartmentNewly added accommodation in Siena<br /><br /><strong>A peace and relax oasis with a marvellous view on Siena</strong><br /><br />Holiday House “Fontebenedetta” is located in Siena, in a very strategic area for those who want to have the city at hand’s reach while enjoying some relaxing and peaceful moments in an enchanting park. “Fontebenedetta” was built in the XIX Century nearby an ancient source of natural water from which it probably derives its name. The house is located on the top of a hill overlooking Siena and Basilica dell’Osservanza.<br /><br />The property is about five hectares large and its park extends over the side of the hill east of Siena.<br /><br />Fontebenedetta is composed of six self-catering apartments with breathtaking views on Siena and Tuscany landscapes. The apartments, located in the villa and in the adjoining rural buildings, are furnished according to the traditional style of the ancient country houses and are equipped with satellite TV and independent heating for winter stays.<br /><br />The small holm oak wood, nicely cool also during summer and equipped with table and chairs, is the perfect place to have a pleasant moment in complete relax enjoying the sounds and perfumes of nature. A really enchanting place where, with a little luck, you will have the chance to meet wild animals such as squirrels, hares, pheasants, turtles, swallows, hoopoes, finches…<br /><br />The garden is equipped with tables and chairs at guests’ disposal for open air meals.<br /><br />The swimming pool, placed on a natural terrace, overlooks valleys, vineyards and centuries-old cypresses: open all day long, it is complete with high board, ladder and open air shower. A solarium area with beach chairs and beds surrounds the swimming pool.<br /><br />The private parking, which is protected by two electronic gates, is just a few minutes away from the apartments.<br /><br />The busses to the city centre stop just a few metres away from Fontebenedetta. The train station can be easily reached on foot.<br /><br />Fontebenedetta is an enchanting accommodation to enjoy a relaxing stay the Siena countryside immersed in nature and just a few minutes away from the centre of this fabulous art city.<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/fontebenedetta/">http://www.italialodging.com/est/fontebenedetta/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com">Italia Lodging - Italy charming hotels</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1165308322097838552006-12-05T09:40:00.000+01:002006-12-06T17:06:33.320+01:00Bormio: charming hotelsNewly added accommodation<br /><br /><strong>In Bormio, warmth and tradition directly in front of the ski pistes</strong><br /><br />In Bormio, Valtellina, Italian Alps: tradition and warmth, combined with 3 generations of passion for hospitality: this is Hotel La Genzianella. A house decorated with warm wood and precious materials, directly in front of the ski pistes and a short walk from the town centre. The World ski cup Stelvio piste and the ski lifts are right in front of the Genzianella (about 50M ), and Bormio’s historic centre is only 3 minutes away.<br /><br />Wood and loving touches create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, one that invites you to take on the day with calm and tranquillity. A non smoking hotel that always allows you to breath fresh air!<br /><br />All the 40 rooms have been refurbished in the past two years. Classic: tastefully decorated, each of these bedrooms has parquet, telephone, TV, bathroom, safe, hairdryer and balcony. Panorama: from the sunny front balcony of these rooms you have a fabulous view of the Stelvio ski slope.<br />Individually decorated and with wooden floor they are equipped with telephone, TV, safe and hairdryer. Charme: unique, special and cosy, they offer a relaxing hydro massage shower or tub. All with sat-tv, safe, hairdryer and mini bar. Family Room: Made up of two connected bed rooms and one bathroom, these bed rooms have been especially designed for families. Junior Suite: Full of traditional flair, beautiful décor, these bedrooms offer a comfortable living room and a romantic atmosphere. Equipped of all comforts, including a hydro massage tub/shower, can host up to four persons.<br /><br />Spoil yourself with our cuisine… The menu consists of an hors d’oeuvres, vegetable and salad buffet, a choice from four first courses, a choice from four second courses, a selection of local cheeses and last but not least ,one of the many tempting sweets, all prepared by the chef who is always seeking out traditional and modern flavours.<br /><br />For breakfast …. the smell of French toast, the sizzle of bacon, the wonderful coffee aroma,<br />the local farmer’s fresh butter that in the summer has a delicate mountain herb scent... are enough to perk up almost any morning grouch after an early rising! Simply the perfect introduction to conquer the Alta Valtellina’s highest peaks!<br /><br />Relax after a mountain expedition in the Stelvio National Park. Feel regenerated after a day’s skiing on Valtellina’s slopes. The day hasn’t finished yet……. A session in the finish sauna, a powerful shower like a waterfall and a peaceful moment in the relax room will bring you back to life before dinner!<br /><br />It will be a pleasure to host you in our hotel and to let you enjoy Bormio, Valtellina both for winter sports and for summer holidays. Looking forward to meeting you soon!<br /><br /><strong>Web site: </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotellagenzianella/"><strong>http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotellagenzianella/</strong></a><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com">Italia Lodging - Charming accommodation in Italy</a></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1164660702183280162006-11-27T21:41:00.000+01:002006-11-27T21:51:42.193+01:00Dolomites. Val Gardena Hotels<a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/valgardena_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/valgardena_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a> When talking about Val Gardena one usually refers to the Val Gardena Valley [(Gröden (ger) - Val Gardena (ita) - Gherdëina (lad)] which is one of the five ladin valleys in South Tyrol. This valley is nearly 30 km long and forks off close to the south of chiusa (near bridge Gardena / Waidbruck) east of the Eisack / valle Isarco Valley. The most significant towns of the valley are Ortisei, S. Cristina, and Selva Gardena. Val Gardena is the quintessence of the scenic beauty of the Dolomites defined by the mighty Langkofel (3.181 m) and the monumental Sella mountain range; hence it is a destination for hiking and mountaineering. The valley continues at its end as roads lead over the Val Gardena Joch and also past the Sellajoch and take you further into the fascinating center of the Dolomites where one finds oneself among most unusual and intriguing rock formations, walls, niches, and towers.<br /><br />Val Gardena accommodation page:<br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_val_gardena.htm">http://www.italialodging.com/accommodation_val_gardena.htm</a><br /><br /><em>In Selva di Val Gardena, one of the best known resorts in the Valley, we suggest Villa Augusta, a nice bed and breakfast offering independent units in a shalet style accommodation.</em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/villaaugusta/"><strong>Villa Augusta - Selva di Val Gardena bed and breakfast</strong> </a><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/villaaugusta/villaaugusta_galleriafoto10.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Clear-cut lines, fine local materials, pleasant shapes and colours, sweet scents, and carefully selected decorations all unite to create an atmosphere in which you will find peace and quiet, well-being, and relaxation. The lounge is the heart of the Villa Augusta. Breakfast, 5 o'clock tea, a glass of fine wine in the company of others … any occasion is right to draw up a seat by a warm crackling fire and soak up the atmosphere. "Break-slow" is the philosophy for our breakfast. Start your day well choosing from the rich and varied buffet offering mouth-watering local produce and a vast selection of fine teas. </p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/villaaugusta/"><strong>http://www.italialodging.com/est/villaaugusta/</strong></a></p><p><em>Enjoy your winter holidays or your summer vacation in the Dolomtes area, in Val Gardena, South Tyrol</em></p><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1164531592976702942006-11-26T09:52:00.000+01:002006-11-26T09:59:52.990+01:00Bed and breakfast Rome Trastevere<em>An extremely elegant bed and breakfast in Rome. A very refined accommodation with garden, and themed furnishing.</em><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/ilboom/ilboom_galleriafoto3.jpg" border="0" />Our elegant, quiet and unique Bed and Breakfast is situated on the hill of Gianicolo, along a eautiful tree-lined road, that from 'the terraces of Rome' of Gianicolo and Fontanone comes down towards Trastevere, one of the most ancient and authentic district of Rome. The historic center is at your feet! Crossing the Tiber you are at Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori; or on Campidoglio, to the Foro Romano, to the Coliseum, to Fontana di Trevi, and then to Trinità dei Monti, and to the most famous streets for the exclusive shopping; coming down from the other side of Gianicolo you are at San Pietro and Vatican.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/ilboom/ilboom_galleriafoto4.jpg" border="0" /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/ilboom/">http://www.italialodging.com/est/ilboom/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong>Italia Lodging: charming bed and breakfast in Rome</strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1164497184496140792006-11-26T00:17:00.000+01:002006-11-26T00:27:54.920+01:00Dolomites accommodation: Val di Fassa, Italy<a href="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/valdifassa_immagine_e.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 227px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px" height="192" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/dati/aree/valdifassa_immagine_e.jpg" border="0" /></a><em>Comprising seven individual villages and located amid some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, Val Di Fassa has it all. Linked to the vast Dolomiti Super Ski Pass area and flanked by the awesome Dolomites, Val Di Fassa has access to the largest ski area in the world, with a choice of 1,200kms of ski slopes on the one pass. The Val Di Fassa resort combines seven resorts into one unforgettable ski experience set among majestic backdrops. The majority of visitors stay at the residences in Campitello and Canazei, making these places the busiest at the resort. Although typically Italian in atmosphere and character, Val Di Fassa has retained links to its roots and the ancient Ladin language is still spoken here.<br /></em><br />Here you have two nice charming chalet style <strong>hotels in Val di Fassa</strong>: one in Moena and one in Vigo di Fassa:<br /><br /><strong>Hotel Cristallo , <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/selected_accommodation_in_vigo_di_fassa.htm">Vigo di Fassa</a><br /></strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelcristallo/hotelcristallo_foto1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotelcristallo/hotelcristallo_foto1.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Hotel Cristallo is located in a privileged and quiet position in Vigo di Fassa, a picturesque village in Val di Fassa, 150 m from the town centre and 300 m from Ski Area Catinaccio/Rosengarten, the ideal region for skiing in the Dolomites, away. Relax and enjoy a well-deserved rest on the sunny terrace, in the rustic taverna, in the TV-room or at the bar of our beautiful three stars Hotel in Trentino South Tyrol - the perfect ambience for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Let yourself be enchanted by the pleasant atmosphere awaiting you at the Hotel Cristallo during your holidays in Trentino South Tyrol.<br />Website: <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelcristallo/">http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotelcristallo/</a><br /><br /><strong>Hotel L'Ideale, </strong><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/selected_accommodation_in_moena.htm"><strong>Moena</strong><br /><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/hotellideale/hotellideale_galleriafoto1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hotel L'Ideale in Moena is a nice, comfortable and well located family run hotel. In this accommodation guests will find a pleasant friendly atmosphere. Located in a quiet and sunny position, this hotel is the ideal solution for your winter holiday or a wonderful and relaxing summer vacation in the heart of Dolomites. A fable like setting for your stay in Moena, of the nicest mountain resorts of Italian Alps.<br /><br />Website: <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotellideale/">http://www.italialodging.com/est/hotellideale/</a><br /><br />Have a wonderful fable like summer or winter holiday in Val di Fassa, Trentino, Dolomites!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><em>Italia Lodging Staff - Charming accommodation in Italy</em></span></strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1158654108889571432006-09-19T10:17:00.000+02:002006-09-19T10:21:48.900+02:00Umbria. Exclusive stay in Spoleto<a href="http://www.italialodging.com/st/palazzoleti/palazzoleti_galleriafoto2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/palazzoleti/palazzoleti_galleriafoto2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Palazzo Leti is an historical residence brought back to life and to its original ancient beauty after a long and careful restoration. Our dream is to provide people with a place to stay that is not just an hotel but also a lovely peaceful location in the historical heart of Spoleto and middle of nature. The Historical Residence consists of 12 rooms, all of which are decorated with warm lightly coloured fabrics and organza. Each room, with its unique architecture, colour and decor is reminiscent of a noble room of the past. All rooms have a view of the sacred mountain of the Spoleto valley "Monteluco", which evokes the peace and the harmony of the hermits that once lived there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com/st/palazzoleti/palazzoleti_galleriafoto1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/palazzoleti/palazzoleti_galleriafoto1.jpg" border="0" /></a>The beautiful residence of the noble Leti family is located in the historic centre of Spoleto. The Residence was built shortly after the medieval city walls were constructed (1292) using, in part, a pre existent Roman structure which you can still see walking along Via delle Felici. Recent restoration has revealed an important architectural, environmental and historic heritage not to mention a garden that has been restored in classic "Italian garden" style. It is notable for containing many kinds of marble from different eras including a Sansi coat of arms. From the garden one can admire the beautiful view of Monteluco and some of Spoleto's most important monuments including the Rocca Albornoziana, and St. Peter's Church.<br /><br />web site: <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/est/palazzoleti/">http://www.italialodging.com/est/palazzoleti/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com"><strong>Italia Lodging - Charming Accommodation in Italy</strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34061807.post-1158353654375402122006-09-15T22:47:00.000+02:002006-09-15T22:54:14.473+02:00Pisa Surroundings Villas<a href="http://www.italialodging.com/st/relaisdellussero/relaisdellussero_galleriafoto1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/relaisdellussero/relaisdellussero_galleriafoto1.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Relais dell' Ussero at the Villa della Seta di Corliano is on the road which runs along the foot of the hills from Pisa to Lucca, passing through the small town of San Giuliano Terme. The Villa is a historical fifteenth century mansion surrounded by a centuries old park. It is a property of great charm in which the owners offer, in 12 rooms, a relaxing stay immersed in the beauties of the local countryside. Guests, if they like, can join in the day to day activities of the villa. They can have relaxing strolls in the park, potter around in the gardens, chat or have dinner with the owners in the farmhouse of the villa - today a high class restaurant - and attend any of the events arranged at the villa (parties - meetings etc.).<br /><br />The Villa della Seta at Corliano is a "Palazzo of Gentlemen, with a staircase out front, with a gallery at the main door, with a spring and surrounding land for the use of the aforesaid palazzo" which the Florentine Vincenzo Pitti described as "the most beautiful mansion that there is near Pisa" in the first half of the seventeenth century. The Villa has hosted many illustrious guests such as Gustavus III of Sweden, Christian II of Denmark, the Royal Family of Great Britain, Benedict Stuart Cardinal of York, General Murat, Luigi Buonaparte, Paolina Borghese, Carlo Alberto of Savoy, the poets Byron and Shelley, and various other personages from the history books.<br /><br />Legend has it that in the Villa della Seta at Corliano along the road running at the foot of the mount between Pisa and Lucca, there still moves the apparition of Teresa della Seta Bocca Gaetani, of famed beauty, descendant of an ancient Pisan family and given in marriage, in 1755, <a href="http://www.italialodging.com/st/relaisdellussero/relaisdellussero_galleriafoto3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.italialodging.com/st/relaisdellussero/relaisdellussero_galleriafoto3.jpg" border="0" /></a>to the Count Cosimo Baldassarre Agostini.It seems that the noblewoman appears every now and then in the rooms of the mansion, moving tapestries and ornaments. Other times she has been known to slam doors and open windows. Some of the local peasants recall her arriving on certain nights by the light of the full moon. She appears on the drive of the park leading a coach and six, and then stops on the bend of the Ragnaia (“Cobweb corner”, so-called from the old name for the nets that hunters formerly used in the woods to capture small birds) to cast a glance towards the home where she once lived happily.The ghost, obviously of good nature, has been heard other times hurrying along and giggling in the underground passages of the villa, beneath the large wine cellars. The years go by and stories are told and retold, and there are still those who recall the evening in which there was the sound of an almighty clatter as one of the crystal chandeliers of the hall crashed to the floor. Those present dashed to the hall, only to discover on arriving there, that the chandelier was very much in its place. And still today odd episodes occur …<br /><br />Enjoy ....,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.italialodging.com">Italia Lodging - Charming accommodation in Italy</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0