Italy truly is a traveller's dream destination. Some of the most fascinating and perfectly preserved ancient monuments existing today are just begging to be explored. There is something for everyone from the gourmet food to the wealth of museums to some of the most elegant resorts in the world. This fabulous guide sets out to describe the most romantic hotels throughout Italy and to tie these together with itineraries that will enable you to make the most of an unforgettable experience. Travellers have trusted Karen Browns' Guides for 20 years for their warm, engaging and up to date reviews of the finest inns and small hotels in Europe and North America. Only the most charming places to stay make it onto the pages of these guides - no inn can buy its way in and those not maintaining their standards every year are dropped. These guides are so reliable that travellers have come to plan their whole holidays around Karen Brown's recommendations.