A beautiful European country has been named the 'most family-friendly' for summer holidays - and it's not France, Spain or Portugal. Though others may steal the spotlight, Italy has been declared the best place to take children by the Telegraph.

Many hotels have specially designed rooms for those with small children as well as play areas and baby clubs for parents needing a break. And when children get old enough to go exploring, there is something to see anywhere you go in the country, from Venice’s canals to Rome’s Colosseum.