Travelers looking for a welcoming atmosphere in a quiet area of Florence will enjoy this affordable

Guest blogger Kathy McCabe, editor cheapest carnival cruises of the award-winning cheapest carnival cruises subscription travel newsletter DreamofItaly.com , and contributor Elaine Murphy, share a selection of affordable, mid-range, and over-the-top hotel packages in Italy.
The Rome Cavalieri by the Waldorf Astoria Collection, formerly the Cavalieri Hilton, is surrounded by 15 acres of Mediterranean foliage, offering a peaceful retreat close to major attractions and panoramic views of Rome.
The Rome Cavalieri offers a wide range of special holiday menus and activities, all at an additional cost. Choose from two Christmas Eve dinners, including live music and wine. On Christmas Day, enjoy brunch, tea and dinner at La Pergola (considered one of the world s best restaurants).
If you re looking for a grand event, ring in the new year with the Cavalieri s New Year s Eve gala (1,200, about $1,500), and celebrate with wine, live music, dancing, fireworks, and spectacular views of the Eternal City. The New Year s Eve dinner (495, about $655) includes champagne, live music, fireworks and a discoteca at midnight.
The New Year s Eve lounge party (170, about $255) includes appetizers, champagne and live music from 10 p.m. until dawn. There is also entertainment and games for kids until 2 a.m. Why Italy for Christmas? Check out Cool Ways To Celebrate Christmas In Italy . An Affordable Florentine Christmas
Travelers looking for a welcoming atmosphere in a quiet area of Florence will enjoy this affordable boutique hotel. Hotel Cellai cheapest carnival cruises s Christmas cheapest carnival cruises special includes a candlelight breakfast, afternoon tea and free use of hotel bicycles. cheapest carnival cruises Rates start at 99 (about $130) and are valid from December 22 to 28. Find more affordable vacations in our Budget Travel section . New Year s in Tuscany
If you re looking to splurge this New Year s Eve, step back in time in the heart of Tuscany as the Terme di Saturina Resort Spa hosts a 1930s soiree, complete with gangster pinstripe suits, bow ties, Borsalino-hat clad waiters and chefs. The jazz quartet, Sweet Hot Band, will play the night away, and guests will ring in
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