Okay, Italophiles - I know that Italy isn’t exactly the cheapest place to take a vacation, and it’s always great to find a bargain or twelve when you’re planning a trip there. This is especially true if you’ll be spending time in the fashion capital of Milan. The city is an international business hub for Italy, so cheap hotels are few and very far between - and with trade fairs and other business events taking place almost year-round, there’s not even much of a slow season when ordinarily high-priced hotels routinely drop their rates. So this hotel deal for Milan made me sit up and take notice.

The UNA Hotel Century in Milan is a four-star hotel, and it’s located in the city center just a short walk from the main train station - which means it’s a few minutes by tram, bus, or Metro into the tourist heart of the city (or a few more minutes if you’re in the mood for a walk). And if you’re going to be in Milan anytime from now until January, or on any weekend from February through mid-April of 2009, you can save up to 60% off the regular hotel rates with this deal.

For as little as $66, you’ll get a double upgrade to an Executive Junior Suite at the hotel - plus free high-speed internet and free breakfast thrown in for good measure. Again, this deal is available on any day of the week (weekdays and weekends) between now and the end of January 2009, and then on weekends only from February 1-April 13, 2009 - but if you want to stay there during the week after January you’ll pay just $44 more per night. All in all, it’s an excellent deal. You’ll just need to book by December 24th. So read all the deal details and get your plans made subito!