Best time to be there
Coastal areas and the islands are great year round, although July and August can be very hot. The arts and opera seasons are generally at their peak outside these months. August is very much a shut down month as Italians take their annual break.
Fly to
Bari, Cagliari, Catania, Milan, Pisa, Rome and Verona (British Airways), Naples and Venice (British Airways or bmi)
flying time
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
time difference
GMT +1 hour
Itineraries
Monte Carlo to Monte Carlo
Highlights - Royal Monaco; Crete - the largest of the greek islands; Fascinating and diverse treasures of Bodrum; Santorini - the most extraordinary island in the Aegean. Read more ...
Super Skills Travel, Forte Village, Sardinia
Forte Village, Sardinia. We are delighted to be partnering with Super Skills Travel to offer the perfect holiday for families with sports mad children... Read more ...
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When it comes to islands, Italy has refined and civilised the concept to transform natural beauty to a new level of sophistication and style. Elba, Capri, Ischia, Sicily and Sardinia, individual islands, with villas, monasteries and castles transcending the ages with a timeless sense of style with comprehensive modern spas and plentiful watersports facilities.
Suggested Italian Islands Accommodation
Grand Hotel Timeo
As with many Orient-Express hotels, this heritage building is a landmark within its destination. Rooms and suites are stylishly decorated with Italian flair. Most have beautiful terraces or balconies...
Hotel Castello
Widely recognized as one of Europe’ s finest resorts, Forte Village has achieved that rare combination of first-class accommodations, service, dining and facilities with a relaxed, casual friendliness...
Hotel Le Dune
Le Dune is a collection of elegant bungalows and suites occupying a privileged position close to the sea. An idyllic blend of tropical nature, silence and luxury, Le Dune’s charm lies in its sumptuous gardens...
Il Borgo
Four star-plus Il Borgo offers 56 spacious bungalows, some of which have panoramic views. Il Borgo guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the seafront Bellavista restaurant...
Verdura Golf and Spa Resort
The island of Sicily is the perfect setting for this brand new luxurious resort, as it is an island of incredible beauty, with a wonderful climate including mild winter months.
Villa del Parco & Spa
Villa del Parco & Spa is set back amongst the greenery of the manicured gardens in a quiet part of the resort. With 25 double rooms boasting balconies or patios and 22 double or triple bungalows...
Villa Sant’ Andrea, Sicily
Set on its own exclusive beach, beside one of the most beautiful coastlines in all of Italy, Villa Sant’ Andrea overlooks the aquamarine sea. Built by an aristocratic family in 1830 among lush, subtropical gardens...
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Guest Testimonial
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with A&K. There was a fascinating mix of location and camp styles and the particular sequence worked very well for us. 
- KB, Surrey
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