Family Holidays in Italy

Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea is a charming villa-style hotel situated on a beautiful bay close to Mount Etna. Featuring its stretch of private beach, it’s no surprise that water-based activities feature heavily on the agenda here.

The hotel’s main restaurant, Oliviero, serves the freshest seafood and enjoys a stunning location on a panoramic terrace with lovely views of the crystal clear water in the bay. The rooms and suites overlook the courtyard or the Bay of Mazzarò and have calm Mediterranean colours, often with a splash of colour.

Classic Rooms overlook the pretty gardens or courtyard, some with a French balcony or terrace. Superior Rooms have fabulous views of Mazzaró Bay, again some with a French balcony. Deluxe Rooms have bay views, with some featuring a terrace or balcony. For a guaranteed balcony with sea views, opt for a Superior or Deluxe Junior Suite.

Best For: Beach, Families, Water Sports, Spa & Wellness

Hotel Village is the perfect place for a family holiday to introduce the sea and nature to your little ones. In the heart of the resort, embraced by the colours of the Mediterranean gardens, and experience unforgettable moments together.

There’s a wide choice of accommodation options, with simply-designed cottage-style rooms available. Or for those travelling with children are the Family Garden and Family Superior Cottages. These spacious cottages feature a mezzanine level with a further bedroom, the perfect haven for your children.

Best For: Beach, Families, Spa and Wellness

• Explore underground Naples and the Catacombe di San Gennaro

• Visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli where you'll find some of the most important artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

• Spend a few days exploring the stunning Amalfi coast

• Drive the winding coastal roads to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

• Visit the UNESCO world heritage excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

• Enjoy wine tasting and lunch in the foothills of Mt.Vesuvius.

• Head to the beautiful Island of Capri for an overnight stay away from the daytime crowds; the islands of Ischia, Procida, Ventontene and Ponza offer a quieter alternative.

• In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, skip the queues on a private tour of the Uffizi, Accademia art galleries and Michaelangelo's David.

• Take a private walking tour of Florence with an expert guide visiting its most famous sites, including Bruneschelli's iconic Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the stunning Boboli gardens.

• Visit Siena and the historic, medieval centre, a UNESCO world heritage site.

• Explore the Chianti region with its beautiful vineyards and hilltop towns, including a stroll through the medieval streets of San Gimignano.

• Enjoy a private wine tasting experience and local cuisine in the Tuscan countryside.

• Visit the famous Piazza Dei Miracoli, including the famous leaning tower, on your way to the historical city of Lucca.

• Explore the Cinque Terre and walk the "Sentiero Azzurro", spanning all five villages.

• Stop off at Rapallo for a private boat tour to Portofino and some R&R before heading home.