The hotel Arnolfo is situated in the charming town of Montecatini Terme, world famous for its spas, springs and thermal baths. The town lies between Florence and Pisa and is surrounded by valleys and lush green vegetation. Over centuries, this town has been a jet set and favorite retreat  for celebrities and tourists. There are elegant boutiques, many café shop  and wonderful views of the countryside can be enjoyed from Montecatini Alto, reached by funicular railway.  The train station is at  200 meters away, so you can easily reach other famous cities in Tuscany.

In the Chianti countryside, close to Reggello, on a terraced hillside, 400 meters above, overlooking the Valley of Valdarno, sits a wonderful fattoria-monastery built by the monks of Vallombrosa in the 14th century. The property sits on 11 spectacular acres overlooking the Florentine valley, amidst olive groves and vineyards and offers splendid panoramic views of the Florentine hills.  Situated in the Chianti area and only 28 km from Florence. Hotel amenities include:  restaurant, pizzeria and bar, 2 swimming pools, tennis, billiard and horse-riding.  Wireless WiFi available at a cost in designated areas, children’s playground and cooking classes.  Sampling of Chianti wine, olive oil, honey and grappa. Free parking.

Sorrento, a magnificent and elegant seaside resort, 50 km from Naples, perched on a cliff, and overlooking the sea. It has two beaches (Marina Grande and Spiaggia dei Cappuccini) connected on both sides by  a colourful harbour. Sorrento has a regular bus and train service to Naples as well as a variety of excursions to Pompeii ,  Vesuvio,  Herculaneum , Amalfi Coast with Positano, Ravello and Amalfi,  Capri and Anacapri,  Island of Ischia, Salerno and the ruins of Paestum.