Italy named best European destination
05 Dec 2008
Italy has been named the best European destination in the Daily Telegraph's annual travel awards.
Voted for by readers, the country was ranked in the top spot for the second year running.
Rome's Hotel Cavalieri was also named the best city hotel, with the newspaper praising its "clever combination of luxurious interiors and innovation".
The hotel has recently been offering its guests running tours around Rome along with the chance to take part in gladiator training schools.