Blue Paradise resort

Location. The Blue Paradise Resort is located in Parghelia, Italy, 50 metres from the beach and two kilometres from the town centre and train station. The medieval town of Tropea is three kilometres away.

Hotel Features. The resort is a modern, two- storey property of rustic, Mediterranean design featuring smooth river stone and natural wood. There are two swimming pools with a poolside bar, a children's pool, and two spa tubs, and also beauty services, a gift shop and a grocery. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception can exchange currency and offer safe-deposit boxes. Room service is also provided, and secure parking is available (surcharge).

The hotel offers a full-board and half-board room rate. The main restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, and lunch and dinner menus. Regional produce and Italian specialities are featured, while drinks and light snacks are available at the poolside bar throughout the day and evening.

Business amenities include conference rooms with audio-visual equipment and translation services.

Guests of the resort can participate in a variety of water sports, including canoeing, snorkelling windsurfing and fishing. Scuba diving, boating and surfing are also offered in the vicinity. Facilities for tennis, yoga and aerobics are provided on site, and a golf course can be found nearby. Horses and bicycles can be hired to explore the area, and sightseeing flights can be arranged. The resort also offers a daily programme of entertainment, including a kids' club with supervised activities.

Guestrooms. The 149 air-conditioned guestrooms have simple Mediterranean decor. All include climate control, televisions, safes and refrigerators. Bathrooms have bidets, showers and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. For a day out, hire bikes from the resort and explore the quiet nooks and crannies along the coast.