Italy truly deserves its reputation as one of the most genuinely family-friendly destinations in the world. From pizza and gelato to sunshine and beaches, you’d be hard-pressed to dream up a more popular holiday menu if you tried. 

Throw in the famous Italian hospitality and a whole host of fun activities and you’ve got yourselves a family adventure to remember!

From the mighty Dolomites in the north to the spectacular coastline at the tip of its ‘toe’, Italy celebrates regional cuisine with unwavering respect for simple recipes and local ingredients.   

Come join us on a scintillating journey through Italy’s mouth-watering menu. Spoiler: it’s not all pizza and pasta.

Head to Croatia and you’ll see flourishing vineyards, citrus and olive orchards; and on the sea, you’re never too far from a fishing boat bringing in a fresh catch for dinner.

When it comes to food and drink, few can top Italy's stellar reputation. Ask anyone to name their favourite dishes and you can guarantee things like pizza, pasta and gelato soon come tripping off the tongue.

Imagine a sun drenched, pristine coastline with colourful landscapes and ancient architecture - and you’ve got Calabria. Lying to the extreme south of Italy, located on the ‘toe’ of the country’s boot-shaped peninsula, Calabria is a region of hidden gems.

Paklenica National Park should be on the itinerary of any adventure traveller heading to Croatia this summer, and if you’ve never tried climbing, it’s the perfect beginner’s playground.  

Neilson have been operating holidays to Greece for decades now and it’s safe to say we think it’s a wonderful destination for families!

Alana Beachclub in Croatia is situated on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia between the Adriatic Sea and the Paklenica National Park

Baia dei Mori Beachclub, is situated on the north east coast of Sardinia, with fine, golden sand and crystal clear water it’s the perfect spot for family holidays.

If you love the water, you're going to love Italy. With a long coastline lapped by the Mediterranean, Ionian and Adriatic seas, Italy is a brilliant destination for epic watersports.