Hotel villa Mater is situated near the center of Catania. From this affordable Catania hotel you can enjoy a beautiful view of both Etna, on one side, and the sea and the little harbour of Ognina.

30 rooms: 15 doubles (one bed), 10 singles, and 5 double (two beds), all the rooms are equipped with bathroom, shower, air condition, tv color, direct line telephone, room service.

Restaurant “Bellini” offers typical dishes of the sicilian tradition (lunch and dinner on request only for groups of minimum 10 persons).
The buffet breakfast is served every day.

Our Catania Hotel “Villa Mater” offers a warm atmosphere in the heart of Catania ata good price.

Conference Hall
The hall “Guglielmo Giaquinta” is available for meetings and conferences up to 150 persons.

Transfer
On request is possible to book a transfer from airport to Hotel . the cost for 2 or 3 persons is Eur 35 per transfer total ; for 4/5 persons is 45 Eur per transfer total. For 1 person only the cost is Eur 27 per transfer . This service has to be requested directly to the hotel.

Excursions
It is possible to organize tours for the city of Catania,The Etna,Taormina,Siracusa, Acitrezza and Ortigia.Pick up from the Hotel, you can book it directly from the hotel after your reservation or few days before your checkin.

Services
- Breakfast
- Private bathroom
- Sight over the Etna or over the sea
- Cable tv
- Heating
- Aircondition
- Hair dryer(on request)

Facilities
- Reception 24h
- Free parking
- Terrace
- Garden
- Internet access (extra payment)
- fax and xerox;
- Car hire (with or without driver)
- Laundry service
- Room service (on request from 07:00 til 10:00 a.m. 3 euro)
- Tv hall
- disabled people access
- Transfer to/from the airport on request (20 euro per person)
- Excursions on request

Hotel Carignano is a affordable 3 star hotel in Lucca, located in Via per S.Alessio 3680

The Hotel Carignano, is located about 3,5 Km from the center of Lucca and 4,5 km from the A11 highway exit; close to the city, but at the same time in the tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside.
A well maintained hotel (completely renovated June 2006) situated near the main art cities like, Pisa,Firenze, Siena, San Gimignano, etc.ideal for your Tuscan vacation, as well as for business travel. You can relax after a long day in our spacious rooms, on the terrace or by the pool in the hotel’s gardens (ready July 07)….and perhaps dine with some good Tuscan cuisine!

Bedrooms
The Hotel has 26 spacious rooms, all air-conditioned, with shower or bathtub, telephone, in-room safe, air-conditioning and TV. The 16 Superior rooms, are larger and can accommodate families of 4 people.

Services
- The hotel has a large reception hall, a TV room, a coffee bar.
- A car park for over 70 cars is available to our clients free of charge.
- An a Internet point free for our clients, a Wi-fi connection is available for an extra charge. - Our swimming pool is under construction and it will be ready at the beginning of July 07.
- Our English speaking staff will be at your disposal for any requests you may have, to make your stay with us a memorable experience.

Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! We think it’s important to offer our costumers a rich and complete breakfast: Ham, cheese, yoghurt, preserved and fresh fruit, 2 types of croissants, 3 types of cakes, cookies, biscuits, cracottes and swedish crispbread, 3 types of fresh bread, 4 cereals, 4 fruit juices, as well as all hot drinks. Naturally also butter, jams, honey and Nutella.

Conference Rooms
Our 3 Conference Rooms from 50 to 250 seats and natural light, are furnished with standard equipment. On demand we can order equipment as required. We also organize coffee-breaks e business lunches as well as dinners.

Activities
Our Hotel is particularly suited for sports tourism, Trekking in Garfagnana and the appennines mountains, cycling on Lucca hills, by the river or in the mountains. A few steps away from the hotel there is the river natural park with its cycling path which can be enjoyed on foot or on horseback too.

RESTAURANT
The “Cantina di Carignano” was an old “mail station” where horses and carriages stopped during their journeys along the dusty roads between tuscan towns.
For 4 generations, the same family has managed this restaurant and proposes typical dishes from the Lucca tradition such as the “Farro soup”, home-made “Lucca ravioli”, locally grown olives, “lardo di Colonnata”, the famous “fiorentina” beefsteak cooked over charcoal and the traditional Lucca vegetables pies “con i becchi” which are some of the specialities.
In the summer it is possible to dine on the terrace by candlelight.

Other than Hotel Carignano, you can browse our offers for other accommodations in Lucca, from cheap to luxury, togheter with Tours all over Italy; tourist information about Italy can be found on World 66

Sharm el Skeikh, or just Sharm, is one of the hottest travel destinations in the Arab world, and for good reason. It’s quickly being recognized as one of the finest diving destinations in the world, and the variety of activities available to the visitor is mind boggling.

Forty years ago, Sharm Egypt wasn’t much more than a small fishing village. But during Israel’s occupation, Sharm began to transform into a tourist destination as the area was developed. It now contains most of the amenities that you would expect in a travel destination, except that it’s been able to maintain its historic roots.

Sharm and nearby Hurghada are located on the Red Sea coast, and just offshore there is a wide spectrum of aquatic life and beautiful coral, including sharks and dolphins, if that’s your cup of tea! Sharm caters to scuba divers of all levels, so even if you’re new to the activity, you’ll find a reputable dive operator who can accommodate you.

If scuba diving is not for you, there are plenty of other beach activities that you can participate in. Sharm and Hurghada beaches have luxuriouos white sand and the water is crystal clear. It’s virtually impossible to take a bad picture here!

While some areas in Egypt are known more for their historic value, Sharm has a reputation as more of a resort or beach destination. Here you’ll find hotels in all price ranges, including some world-class properties, and you’ll also find an active nightlife, which is not particularly common in Egypt. But do expect to pay a hefty price for adult beverages, even in this more liberal area.

Egypt entertains over 5 million travelers each year, and in recent years, over one fourth of them have visited Sharm. The locals are very accommodating and friendly with travelers, but there are still some taboo customs that you should be aware of if you’re planning a vacation. To get the most out of your holiday, look into Egypt packages, which will help you plan your travel.

For the most part, most of Egypt is generally safe. There is very little violent crime, with the most common infraction being petty pick pocketing, but security is stationed in most public areas to protect the travelers’ interests. 

Sharm is a beautiful city in a wonderfully historical city. If you plan a trip to Sharm, whether on its on or as part of one of the available Egypt packages, you will not be disappointed, and you will be left with some fantastic memories (and hopefully photographs) that will last a lifetime.