An Italian Christmas gift

The Italian Connection has announced a 15% reduction on a selection of 60 Italian villas in Italy for the season 2009. This gift is valid if you book your accommodation between the 5th and the 25th December 2008. To whet your appetite here is a sample of what is on offer.

Villa Paradiso, sleeps 10 persons.
A very beautiful villa overhanging the sea and in a dominating position over the beautiful Gulf of Aspra, a renowned area near Palermo. With extensive views of the sea and the bay. The villa is built on 2,000 m2 of fenced-in grounds and is made up of the main building, which is 10m straight above the sea, and the outbuilding linked by a staircase carved into the rock. Both the villa and the grounds are developed over several levels which slope down towards the sea (rocks with platform). From the 2nd May to the 30th May the villa is £ 3,186.00 per week and with your 15% discount, the villa can be yours for only £ 2708.00.

Portobello, sleeps 6 to 7 persons.
An independent villa (110 m2) situated just 250m from the sea, and set inside a residential park on the northern coast of Sardinia. The stretch of coast where the park is located is characterised by small sandy beaches with intervals of rocky shorelines. The park is completely fenced in and guarded with porter service, night and daytime surveillance and directly faces the sea. Very peaceful position. Panoramic views of the sea. The house is situated on a small hill that slopes down toward the sea and is surrounded by approx. 1000 m2 of private grounds with Mediterranean shrubbery, juniper and olive trees. From the 2nd May to the 30th May the villa is £ 1,562.00 per week and with your 15% discount, the villa can be yours for only £ 1327.00

Pozze, sleeps 12.
A beautiful farmhouse which has been completely renovated and transformed into a comfortable country residence in the hills rising above the Chiana Valley. The equipment and furnishings are characteristic and elegant and give the house the typical flavour of country Tuscan houses. The house faces a green valley and is surrounded by a property of 35 hectares with large grassy areas, woods, olive tree groves and vineyards. A natural meadow frames the swimming pool. The house's position allows you to easily and quickly reach the main tourist destinations of southern Tuscany. From the 2nd May to the 30th May the villa is £ 3,442.00 per week and with your 15% discount, the villa can be yours for only £ 2925.70.

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