Summer in Italy spoils us for choice over the best Italian beaches from the north to the south, including some beautiful secluded spots on Italy’s islands. While August often seems like a bum’s rush to get your spot on the sand, nothing bad can be said about azure waters, sun or snorkelling opportunities.

TripAdvisor has put together a list of Italy’s top ten seaside locations for 2011 starting with San Vito Lo Capo and passing through some more famous names, too. Here is the list:

1. San Vito lo Capo, Sicily - a quiet spot on the North Coast of Sicily, not far from Trapani
2. Villasimius, Sardinia - on the south point of Sardinia, not far from Cagliari in an area famous for its VIP locations and night clubs
3. Lampedusa Island (although we recommend avoiding this right now given the boatloads of African immigrants arriving and the presence of the Italian military)
4. Vieste, Puglia - in the middle of the Gargano national park, this is one for nature lovers who want private spots for swimming
5. Alghero, Sardinia - another spot on Italy’s famous island of Sardinia, Alghero has an old town and a few beaches to offer on the west coast

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Situated on Vulcano, one of the most beautiful islands off the coast of Sicily, the Theresia hotel is second to none when it comes to luxury accommodations and high quality service (it’s a great favourite with the rich and famous and as you can easily imagine, they want only the best!). The place is a true corner of paradise which will weave its spell on you as soon as you set your foot there. Surrounded by a beautiful garden, the hotel has two superb restaurants and an amazing view over the Mediterranean sea. For more information click here.

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Located in the beautiful town of Taormina, the luxury Grand Hotel Mazzarò overlooks the sea (it’s one of its major attractions); from its windows guests can in fact enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean sea and breathe in its invigorating air. Every room is richly decorated and elegantly furnished as you can see from the pics; the hotel also features a state of the art spa where one can chill out and enjoy a series of rejuvenating treatments. For more information click here!

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Last July not far from the beautiful city of Ragusa and near the major tourist attractions in the area (i.e. the necropolis of Camarina and the enchanting cathedral of Noto) they inaugurated a luxury spa hotel which features a private beach, two golf courses and an amazing spa 900 square metres in size where you can relax and get back in shape in no time.

The Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa, this is the name of the place, also has a gym especially designed for golf players. Prices range from 250 to 500 euros per night. For more information click here.

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In Sicily is still high summer, so if you feel like soaking up the sun, the Plage resort in Taormina is the place to be; surrounded by huge pine trees and with a spectacular view over the enchanting Isola Bella, the hotel, which has more than 60 rooms, offers luxury facilities and a superb service; guests can enjoy both local and international dishes. For further information click here.

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According to some rumours Leonardo Dicaprio wants to buy a villa in the Aeolian archipelago. After spending his summer holidays there, the actor can’t forget the enchanting beauty of the landscape and hopes to get back to that corner of paradise as soon as possible.

Source | Gds.it

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A strong buzz is making rounds that supermodel Naomi Campbell and her Russian billionaire lover Vladimir Doronin are making preparations to get married in Sicily. There are rumours afoot that the wedding will take place on one of the Aeolian islands, just off the coast of Sicily, but nobody knows for sure if the event will actually take place there! Date and venue of the wedding ceremony are still a mystery!

Source | Gds.it

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Italian fashion designers seem to have a soft spot for the Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily; after Roberto Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana who spent part of their summer holidays in the archipelago, it’s now the turn of Giorgio Armani to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the islands aboard his luxurious yacht Main. The famous designer has just been spotted in Stromboli - the island with the only active volcano in the area.

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Summer in Italy, at least the vacation part, is drawing to a close meaning we’ll see our Italian celebrities and VIPs come back to their home cities for work. Call it the financial crisis or a rediscovery of the beauty of Italy’s seaside destinations, but many of the stars of Italian fashion, entertainment and even overseas visitors chose to holiday on home shores this year.

After a spot of summer holidaying in Italy at the Aeolian Islands at their Stromboli villa, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of Dolce&Gabbana fame will be back to their fashion duties. The beautiful islands were also the scene of a holiday for Italy’s president, Giorgio Napolitano, who was visiting relatives. Less of a luxury holiday than the fashion duo, Napolitano arrived on a ferry with his wife and they spent their time in a more simple style.

The popular spot was also the chosen destination of actress Sharon Stone who arrived on her luxury yacht, while other international stars chose Positano, along Italy’s Amalfi Coast as their preferred holiday spot. That includes Tina Turner, who seems to have a soft spot for the area, having holidayed there last year, too, and Naomi Campbell who arrived on the yacht of millionaire boyfriend Vladislav Dorinin.

Not that we’re jealous or anything, but isn’t it time everyone went back to work…? Meanwhile, if you can’t get to these places, they’re great spots for a mid-season holiday as well, or to enjoy some milder winter weather, so don’t hesitate to check out Italy’s islands in the off-season, too.

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Every year the amazing Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily attract thousands of tourists - especially the rich and famous who arrive in the archipelago in droves; from former English Prime Minister Tony Blair and American designer Tom Ford to the beautiful Queen of Jordan and Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.

Source | Tgcom.it

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