Sani Resort, Greece
Sani Resort’s largest hotel looks out upon the azure waters of Cape Sani from its beachfront location, surrounded by 7km white-sand beaches. From watersports and mountain biking to being pampered in the spa, Sani Beach’s lavish environment ensures uncompromising experiences for all the family.
While away the hours on secluded beaches, Ammos beach and Sani Hill beach, ripe for exploration by children and adults alike. As too is the pine fringed Bousoulas beach, open for all. Or take a restful dip in the infinity pool — breathe in the Mediterranean spirit as you gaze out over azure waters.
From double rooms to family-friendly suites, sun-drenched balconies, private gardens and floor to ceiling windows, our wide variety of rooms means there’s something to suit everyone’s wants and wishes. A large-scale hotel experience, the thoughtful touches of each room, from the Bose SoundDock to Anne Semonin products, remain luxurious and ever personal.
Bella Italia, Lake Garda, Italy
Big hearted Bella Italia is alive with possibilities, brimming with facilities and dedicated to bring the fun
Bella Italia lies on the south eastern tip of Lake Garda, at the start of the ‘Olive Tree Riviera’, and offers a beautiful holiday location for active families.
You couldn’t pick a place more perfect for kids who love fun and anyone who loves sightseeing. There is direct access to the lakeside beach, although the fabulous pool complex with its four pools (including children’s pool, lagoon pools and waterslides) offers loads of fun for all ages. At weekends throughout June, July and August, the ‘animatore’ provides a variety of entertainment too! Off parc, the cycling path between Mantova and Peschiera (also within walking distance) runs past the entrance. Then, after a busy day, you can feed your hunger in the superb restaurant, which offers wonderful views of the lake.
Arion Athens Hotel, Athens, Greece
You will experience a warm Greek hospitality in a truly convenient location in Athens’s city center. The lively area of Psiri – Monastiraki, is easily accessible with a direct connection from Athens International Airport (ATH) and Piraeus port. Within walking distance of Athens’ top attractions such as the Acropolis, Plaka and ancient archeological sites, the 3-star hotel is yet hidden away from the bustling center and welcomes its guests in a cozy atmosphere.
Travelers are fascinated by Athens, one of the most attractive and charming capitals of Europe with a long history and iconic monuments. Ancient and modern co-exist in perfect harmony with each other and the historic center is a truly open-air museum. The emblematic metropolis offers a unique experience, a journey in its thousand years of history, including the chance to see renowned monuments and experience the lively city all within walking distance from Arion Athens Hotel. You will get an inspiring feeling, which cannot be described, watching the Attic blue sky, surrounded by the coastline and mountainous landscapes, while enjoying the unique spirit of the Greek life and Greek “philoxenia”.
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