Italy is chock full of gorgeous ... bars and restaurants that are very accessible to the beaches. So, naturally, that means a lot of people go there to spend some time in the sun.

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

ITALY is one of my favourite countries to visit. So much so, I got married there 17 years ago. I love the people ... we were after – beautiful beaches, affordable restaurants, activities ...