Can anyone suggest which towns to visit on the Italian Riviera. Hotels/restaurant recommendation is also appreciated. <BR> <BR>

Erica, Check out Cinque Terre in the text search.

I'm not sure how you are defining the Italian Riviera, but our favorites on the Ligurian/Tuscan coast are Camogli (just south of Genoa), Portofino,Rapallo, the Cinque Terre towns, Forte dei Marmi, and Viareggio. Each is slightly different. Viareggio probably comes closest to "riviera like" as it has the old hotels and the big beach. Farther north the towns are pretty small sandwiched between the water and the hilly coast. Portofino is quite posh. If you want to be farther north, San Remo is best known and very similar to the French Riviera. Lots of hotel recommendation on this forum for Cinque Terre. I recommend Cenobio dei Doge in Camogli, The Splendido in Portofino and the Palace in Viareggio.

I stayed 2 nights in Santa Margherita Liguria which I found to be a perfect base to explore both Cinque Terre and Portofino. The place I stayed was Hotel Jolanda which I can completely recommend!

Can someone please help me with the name(s) of luxury type hotels with pool and amenities etc. in Santa Margherita. Also, do you have a number or email so I can contact them directly. I will be travelling soon and need to find something ASAP. <BR> <BR>Thank You.

Michele, <BR> <BR>I have not stayed in Santa Margherita but I know of two hotels in which you be interested: <BR> <BR>Imperiale Palace Hotel <BR>011 39 0185 288991 (tel <BR>011 39 0185 284223 (fax <BR> <BR>Grand Hotel Miramare <BR>011 39 0185 297013 (tel <BR>011 39 0185 284651 (fax <BR> <BR>If you look them up on the internet, they may even have websites... <BR> <BR>Good luck <BR>

Michele, <BR> <BR>I have not stayed in Santa Margherita but I know of two hotels in which you be interested: <BR> <BR>Imperiale Palace Hotel <BR>011 39 0185 288991 (tel <BR>011 39 0185 284223 (fax <BR> <BR>Grand Hotel Miramare <BR>011 39 0185 297013 (tel <BR>011 39 0185 284651 (fax <BR> <BR>If you look them up on the internet, they may even have websites... <BR> <BR>Good luck <BR>

Dear Erica, <BR>Don't miss Sanremo the flowers capital on Italian Riviera. <BR>If is a famous seaside resort famous for the old medioeval town, the sandy beaches, the casiṇ and its night life, the delightful parks and gardens. <BR>You can take a look to our web site: <BR>http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/pages/doc00463.htm <BR>We are at your full disposal for any additional information you may need. <BR>Holiday Homes in Liguria <BR>Clara Randone <BR>e-mail [email protected] <BR> <BR>

<BR>Thanks for all the helpful advice. I can hardly wait!