If you’re looking for an impressive house party destination this autumn, then hire a whole Italian hamlet so that guests can sleep in their own houses, but get together for events and parties in the outbuildings, the grounds and by the pool. Borgo

The results of my informal Family Holiday Highlights Survey took me by surprise. Devised and carried out by myself – the mother of three children, aged ten, nine and five – it involved one simple question: what was the best day of your Italian

Injecting a little Italian chic into the Upper East side, luxurious childrenswear label, Il Gufo, has opened its much anticipated flagship store in New York's Madison Avenue. The beautifully minimalist store has been designed with the brand ethos

Courmayeur is a great place to visit and is a resort that is very popular with Italians so there is a great selection of good food restaurants and Pizzerias. Wish i could be there!Wendyhttp://www.parentpages.co.uk

For an effortlessly stylish resort, the pick of some of the best restaurants in the Alps and a little of la dolce vita, head to the famous Italian resort of Courmayeur. Over half of the ski runs in the resort are red, so it’s a great resort

Borgo EgnaziaWith delicious pasta and gelato on offer, not to mention that warm Italian hospitality, the stunning creamy-coloured building of Borgo Egnazia provides chic family accommodation.There’s also a dedicated programme of activities

The Adventure Company has created an eight-day Around The Bay Of Naples holiday visiting the legendary Vesuvius and the fairytale Blue Grotto in Capri.The seven-night trip costs from £1,149 per adult and £1,099 per child, including flights.Tel: 0845 609 0889; www.adventurecompany...

Italy’s heel, Puglia, is home to the villa Trullo Fico – an ideal place for a relaxing family break. The stylish rooms have power showers, plus there’s a private pool, jacuzzi and children’s entertainment – all surrounded by three acres of gardens, meadows and olive groves. Price...

The fact that Hotel Cala di Volpe overlooks Sardinia’s stunning Costa Smeralda should be reason enough to visit, but there are plenty more. As well as being able to walk the private white sand beach whilst looking out onto the beautiful turquoise ocean, you can snorkel in crystal...

There are many reasons to visit Borgo Egnazia on the coast of Puglia (located on the “heel” of Italy), but one of the best is the thing that strikes you first: its appearance. Ten years in development and four years in the making, the 50-acre resort is a modern interpretation of ...