Italy

Think ‘wine’ and Italy’s one of the first countries that comes to mind. The area around its northern lakes is dotted with vineyards that make world-famous wines, plus plenty of regional favourites you

There’s a lot to thank the Italians for when it comes to coffee – from introducing it to Europe from the Middle East in the 1600s to inventing ways of making the perfect cup. Nowadays, the average Italian

Enjoy the thrills and spills at some of Europe’s best theme parks on a family holiday to Lake Garda in

Italy’s biggest lake packs in plenty of variety, with over 140km of shoreline to explore. The balmy climate and vineyard-covered hillsides give the place a Mediterranean feel – but visit its northern end,

Nothing beats cold ice-cream on a warm day, and no one does ice-cream like the Italians – or should we say gelato, which was invented by an Italian chef in the 1600s and is made with more milk and is churned

Tucked between the mountains of northern Italy, and stretching across the border into Switzerland, are the beautiful blue waters of Lake Maggiore. Its shores are dotted with historical towns and fishing