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Fall in love with Verona
Published: Tue 16 Jan 2018 at 15:34
Updated: Tue 16 Jan 2018 at 15:48
Continuing the review of our biggest-growing destinations for Summer 18, which kicked off last week with Antalya, today the spotlight falls on the beautiful Italian city of Verona.
With Shakespearean associations, magnificent arches of age-old Roman stone and crimson-coloured medieval rooftops, Verona is a truly evocative city. Set beneath the evergreen hillsides of northern Italy and less than 30km from the breathtaking Lake Garda, whether you stay in the city or venture to the lake, this is a charming destination.
With flights to Verona from Edinburgh, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and London Stansted this summer, alongside a range of fantastic hotels available through Jet2CityBreaks and Jet2holidays, there’s plenty on offer for you to see why this is one of our biggest growing destinations.
Here are a few handpicked hotels in Verona and the surrounding area for you to check out.
Set in the Valpolicella wine growing area, the Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista is an ancient noble residence transformed into a luxurious design hotel. Stunning grounds to explore, a gourmet restaurant and spa make this a perfect choice for a romantic getaway with days out to Verona by hotel run shuttle service.
The Poiano Resort is surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery of palm cypress, olive trees and grape vines making this hotel the perfect place for families and couples to relax whilst still within easy reach of Lake Garda.
Set in a fabulous location on the shores of Lake Garda, the Parc Hotel Gritti is a great choice in Bardolino, one of the best-known resorts around the lake. Offering direct access to Lido Marinella beach and large outdoor and indoor pools, it provides the perfect setting for a relaxing Italian escape. Make the most of the laid back atmosphere with afternoon tea included every day and a choice of bars and restaurants, including a tasty six-course tasting menu in the Gourmet restaurant.
Situated in a peaceful area on the outskirts of Peschiera, this family-friendly rural retreat has everything you need on-site. Offering excellent facilities including numerous pools, sports and activities for the kids, this is a great place for a family holiday in Lake Garda.
The Hotel Antico Borgo is situated on a cobbled street in the romantic old town centre of Riva, surrounded by bars and restaurants and only a short distance from the lake. During the day, relax on the comfortable sun loungers on the roof top sun terrace to admire the dramatic views of this area.
Great fun for all the family, the Gardaland Hotel ticks all the boxes for a short break in Lake Garda. Within easy reach of the fantastic Gardaland themepark and Sea Life Aquarium, the hotel offers regular complimentary shuttle services to the park so you can make the most of your day. For lazier days, there’s also the 3000m2 Blue Lagoon outdoor pool with children’s section and spacious sunbathing areas.
Visit www.Jet2holidays.com or www.Jet2CityBreaks.com for further information.
