Ensuring a good night's sleep away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Rome, the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi is truly an oasis of relaxation that everyone in the family is sure to appreciate. In addition to offering breathtaking views of the dome of St. Peter's and the Eternal City of Rome, the hotel overlooks the magnificent gardens of Villa Borghese, one of the most extensive botanical parks in Italy and is home to a small zoo. Inside, the hotel radiates comfort and charm with beautiful wood paneling, antique furnishings, and classic artwork reminiscent of a 17th-century patrician villa. Guestrooms are spacious and well appointed with every modern day comfort. Service is attentive, and pleasures are many, from a piano bar and three on-site restaurants to a gym, free-form swimming pool – the best place to cool off on a hot summer day – and chamber music in the hotel garden.

Night 4, 5 & 6: Hilton Sorrento Palace
Sorrento, Italy

The Hilton Sorrento Palace is a great place for families, set right in a lemon grove! Your family will feel right at home in guest rooms featuring air conditioning, cable TV, radio and a hair dryer. There’s a Roman-themed outdoor swimming pool, with incredible views across the Bay of Naples of the powerful volcano Mount Vesuvius. The beach is only a 10-minute walk away, and there’s a Fitness Room with step machines and exercise bikes to use. For tennis players there’s a tennis court – and for a different version of tennis there’s a paddle tennis table. The open-air La Pagoda Restaurant has local specialties like Neapolitan pizza, ice cream, and fresh salads if you’re hungry throughout the day, while Sorrento Restaurant boasts views across the Bay of Naples and specialties such smoked swordfish with Parmesan or shrimp risotto.