Acacia Palace, Marina di Ragusa, Italy

• Leisurely living: Moments from the sparkling shores of Ragusa Marina Beach, the delightful Acacia Palace is a textbook Sicily beach retreat. Framed by beautiful gardens teeming with lush Mediterranean vegetation, the hotel exudes an air of total tranquillity, while inside airy, spacious guest rooms boast elegant modern designs, soothing maritime hues, and large windows to let in that sea breeze.

• Sun-soaked stay: Get your vitamin D fix from the lovely outdoor pool, where you can while away balmy afternoons under a parasol before cooling off beneath the terracotta fountain. You'll also be walking-distance from a spectacular sandy beach with both public and private areas, while the hotel's sauna, Jacuzzi and Technogym fitness centre are the perfect place to pamper yourself between sunbathing stints.

• Sicilian savouring: Start each day with a hearty buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, and return later on for colourful Sicilian cuisine, Mediterranean favourites and mouthwatering sweet treats. Elsewhere, the poolside bar is perfect for morning coffees over a newspaper, stylish aperitifs and laid-back nightcaps, and should you wish to venture out, the hotel is on-hand to share their favourite local eateries.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.