I adore Italy- one of my ex mother in laws was Italian so I speak the lingo and cook the food. Been more times than I can count on both hands. I dont recommend Lido de Jesolo or Rimini (their Blackpool) but anywhere else is great. Italians love children and family and make a fuss of children in restaurants. You wont get disapproving looks if your children are out with you after dark.
I am not a 'beach lover' -I believe the charges for beach access are a bit steep - I go to visit the ruins where I don't look out of place
