This article, written by Nicola Williams, appears on Independent.

Travel guide to… Family holidays in Italy

In the final instalment of our three-part Italy series, produced in association with Lonely Planet, Nicola Williams highlights the country’s child-friendly attractions, both man-made and natural

It is not just the gelato bursting with sweet flavour. Or the al dente pasta smothered in Nonna’s tomato sauce. Or the chariot-grooved Roman streets, gladiator battlefields and other “Horrible Histories” relics. It is the graceful warmth and gentle humour showered on young visitors that makes Italy so appealing for families with bambini in tow.

Read about the options at Independent…

Like us on Facebook for more travel, recipes and wine.