My husband and I are interested in visiting Sardinia next summer. Any suggestions for places to stay? Is it possible to stay in a nice beachfront resort for less than $300 a night? Also, what would be a nice inland spot to visit and possibly spend a few days? Please leave replys on the message board. Thanks.

I stayed at Grand Hotel Porto Cervo and loved it!!! Great location right on very elite Costa Smerelda, but very affordable. It was around 100 per person, per night including 2 meals a day. If you would like to know more, feel free to e-mail me directly or post here. They do have a website.

Here are a couple of recommendations (all within your stated budget):<BR><BR>1. Hotel Villa Las Tronas in Alghero (sporadic summer residence of King Vittorio Emanuele III during the early part of the 20th Century). Very elegant, refined and intimate. Charming town.<BR><BR>2. Grand Hotel Chia Laguna at Chia Beach (south of Santa Margherita di Pula, southwest coast of Cagliari). Wonderful beach and sea.<BR><BR>3. Hotel Riviera in Castelsardo (lovely view of the Castelsardo Castle)

Hi Marie,<BR><BR>I have just returned from spending 6 days in Alghero, Sardinia and thought it was beautiful.<BR><BR>It is a small town situated on the North West coast with great beaches and interesting scenery.<BR><BR>We stayed in a private villa which was lovely and affordable. The lady who actually owned it lived above us and she was wonderful. Very helpful and friendly and I would definitely recommend her.<BR><BR>The centre is small, but has some lovely shops and the restaurants were very good. I don't think I have a bad word to say about it. We managed to get a flight from London for &pound;21 (US$32) return, so it would have been a crime not to go!!<BR><BR>Regards.<BR><BR><BR>Natalie

For GBP 21 return, it would be a crime not to go to Alghero once a month! Where did you find such an air fare?