SHERATON GOLF PARCO DE' MEDICI 4*

Blue Course
The Blue Course is the most challenging of the three loops at the resort, and at 3,247 yards, is also the longest. There are a number of lakes that certainly beautify the landscape, but also provide dangerous obstacles. Walking up the closing fairway, you may notice the remains of an ancient Roman settlement.

White Course
The White Course - 3,057 yards - also boasts an impressive historical anecdote; the layout covers land that was the favoured hunting ground of Pope Leo X in the 15^th century. As for the course today, the expanses of water that infringe upon many holes can seriously upset the scorecard.

Red Course
The Red Course is the shortest at Parco de' Medici, measuring a modest 2,805 yards, but it is perhaps the most interesting of the resort's three loops. As with the Blue and White courses, Italian design team consulted American architectural legend Peter Fazio, and have created a great little course that will challenge golfers to use every club in the bag.

Amazingly, the fantastic resort at Sheraton Golf Parco de' Medici is just 8 miles from the centre of Rome and all its attractions. The comprehensive golf, leisure and business destination offers good 4* accommodation courtesy of its 622 guest bedrooms and suites.

The pastel colours throughout are complemented by the best modern facilities, and the décor is simple yet elegant. Notable bedroom features include air-conditioning, satellite television, a spacious bathroom with bathrobes and slippers, a mini-bar and safe, while some upgraded rooms are complete with a private patio overlooking the golf courses.

As is expected of the world renowned Sheraton brand, the quality and comfort at the Golf Parco de' Medici is outstanding, and combined with the excellent proximity to central Rome helps to explain why this is one of the most popular destinations for a golf holiday in Italy.

The hotel's elegant Savoia Restaurant is a highly regarded gourmet experience, while the Club House serves international and regional cuisine in a more relaxed environment.

Uno e Bino is a Rome favourite, serving traditional Italian recipes in the lively student area near the San Lorenzo University.