Kuonis latest Italy programme has added a total of six new hotels across Venice, Rome, the Lakes and Puglia for departures until December 2020.
Puglia has been seeing the largest growth for the operator in 2020 with Neapolitan Riviera, Ischia, Capri, the Lakes and Sardinia remaining firm favourites with customers.
Angelo D?Avino, product & purchasing manager for Italy, said: ?We have added some real gems to our Italy programme hand-picking hotels with the best views in prime locations in their region or city. We have added more affordable options in the four-star range and focused on the trending Puglia, which is lesser visited with its deserted beaches, unspoilt villages and Greek and Roman ruins.?
The collection also offers tips for exploring Tuscany independently by car, as well as featuring Small Escorted Group Tours in Sicily, Sardinia and Tuscany for those who prefer to travel with like-minded others.
Set in a beautiful reserve and featuring one of Italy?s largest spas, the Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso Spa by the Ionian Sea, Puglia has over a mile of sandy beach, advanced thalassotherapy facilities including heated seawater pool and skin therapies as well as family-friendly experiences.
An Apulian cooking class and olive oil tasting session are part of the experiences at the Masseria Il Melograno hotel, a 400-year-old converted farmhouse in Monopoli, Puglia. It is in a convenient location for day trips to Monopoli or UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberobello with the famous trulli houses.
Four-star Hotel Art by The Spanish Steps in Rome sits on Via Margutta street, renowned for workshops, galleries and antique shops.
The Ca Maria Adele in Venice is a tiny 12-room historic residence in artsy Dorsoduro ? home to the Peggy Guggenheim collection and a short hop on a Vaporetto to St Mark?s Square.
The four-star Hotel Santa Chiara is a 500-year-former monastery and is located opposite the train station. It is within walking distance of Doge?s Palace and St Mark?s Basilica. Guests can hang out at the hotel?s patio brasserie that overlooks a crystal glass bridge over the Grand Canal.
Originally built for holidaying royals, the Lido Palace at Riva del Garda, Lake Garda is backed by the Dolomite mountains, which provides great views as well as plenty of outdoor adventures from trekking, mountain biking and windsurfing.
