Family holidays in Italy are synonymous with fascinating history, glorious beaches and delicious food. Everyone from grandparents to children will find something to love, with an amazing range of locations that cover cities, lakes, countryside and beaches.
Louise Boyce, more commonly known today as MamaStillGotIt, has partnered with us to help you get the most from your time away.
Follow in Louise’s footsteps, and visit Sardinia where you can spend your time relaxing on the soft golden beaches, while the kids are kept entertained with specially designed programmes. Forte Village Resort has Kids’ Clubs for toddlers, teens and everyone in between, as well as sports academies and special restaurants just for children.
Alternatively, the Hilton Sorrento Palace is home to a choice of six swimming pools, including one just for kids, as well as offering a programme of activities including treasure hunts and pool games.
Sardinia’s Forte Village Resort is perfect for families, with white-sand beaches, kids’ activities that range from pizza making to dance workshops, and a number of highly rated sports academies. There are also special menus for little ones in most of the restaurants, and a wide variety of accommodation options.
As well as six swimming pools, the Hilton Sorrento Palace boasts a sea-view restaurant with highchairs and a kids’ menu, and a selection of family-size and inter-connecting rooms. The kids’ club organises fun activities such as treasure hunts and football tournaments, too.
Stay at Saline and little ones can splash in the sea-water pool, play on the private stretch of beach, or have fun in the daily kids’ club. Babysitting is also on offer, and the restaurant provides highchairs and special children’s menus.
The Naxos Beach Resort offers families the option of early meal sittings and special children’s menus, as well as activity-filled kids’ clubs and shallow areas within both swimming pools (ideal for younger swimmers).
Kids have plenty to keep them busy here, with activities at the four children’s clubs ranging from tennis matches to beach games. For parents with very young children, there’s a nursery, plus free welcome kits with bottle warmers, a changing mat and a baby bath.
As well as a beautiful location beside a sandy beach, the Hotel Flamingo offers a trio of restaurants, plus a kids’ club, dedicated activities for teens, and a separate pool for children to play in.
Inter-connecting rooms give families the option of having a little more space to spread out in. There’s also a kids’ club and babysitting service, and the hotel can arrange cots and highchairs for babies and toddlers.
Located opposite the renowned National Park of La Maddalena and the island of Corsica, Valle Dell' Erica is a secluded gem on the northern coast of Sardinia. It boasts a large children's club with sporting activities, entertainment, and 4 swimming pools and children's pool.