Essential Italy

We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Lantana Apartments Pula

Situated between the beach and the little town of Pula, Lantana Apartments (and Hotel Lantana) is in a great position for touring the area or just enjoying the great facilities on offer. The hotel and residence are exceptionally well kept and you could almost think that they were brand new – it’s regular clientele will tell you that it has infact been here for a few years and that they have no intention of going elsewhere!

The reception, restaurant and bar are located in the main part of the building which overlooks the large, inviting pool. Lantana is very well suited for families as the pool has a shallow end that is perfect for children of all ages to cool off in, there is a super park play area with swings and slides plus a 9 hole putting green for great entertainment. Should Mum be so lucky as to get a an hour on her own then she may like to head for the gazebo where she can indulge in one of the many health and beauty treatments on offer. As you can see, the management have thought of everyone!

The apartments are home to 32 apartments that have been prettily furnished and practically designed. On two floors, you may choose from accommodation with a balcony or with a terrace – some with pool view and some with garden view. All the apartments have well equipped kitchens with 2 or 4 ring hob, fridge freezer, microwave with grill and a dishwasher. There are 3 types of apartments – one bedroom, two bedroom (both with 1 shower room) and then a slightly larger two bedroom option (with 2 bathrooms – one with shower and one with bath).

All have a double sofa bed in the lounge area and telephone, internet connection point, safe, satellite/Sky TV and air conditioning are standard items in all apartments. The hotel restaurant is open every day in the evening should you like to take a break from the cooking and sandwiches, snacks and drinks are on tap from the bar all day every day.

Set in its own little green oasis, this residence offers great value, comfort and service and we can strongly recommend it for a truly memorable holiday. Look for some of the great special offers applicable on the price panel below for some fantastic deals!

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