Why Visit the Dolomites With Kids? The Dolomites, one of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, is a picturesque area of Italy that has something for everyone in your family: Hiking for all levels on well-marked trails A variety of outdoor sports, including cycling, rock climbing, vie ferrate, skiing Delicious mountain food Three unique cultures (seen …
If you’re visiting the Dolomites with your family, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy in the mountains – family-friendly walks, fun playgrounds at mountain huts, charming villages with pedestrian-only zones, and delicious apple strudel. With all of the incredible mountains around you, you probably don’t think you need to visit a city. But, the …
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Are you trying to decide which Italian castle to visit on your family trip to Italy? Are you overwhelmed by the hundreds of castles you could add to your Italy itinerary? I’ve been helping families visit Italy since 2004 and I now take my three small boys to explore castles on our travels in our …
The Milan Science and Technology Museum is our favorite place to visit with kids when we’re in the city. It’s interactive and there are a ton of things you can’t see in many other places (a submarine! a Russian space suit!). There’s something inside for every kid (and adult!), but if you just wander in …
Italy with teens – all you need to know to plan the perfect family trip to Italy with your teenager! Visiting the Colosseum with a baby in tow is memorable for mom and dad. Kids in a gondola winding down a Venetian canal in the evening makes a great photo for the scrapbook. But visiting …
Milan, in Italy’s Lombardy region, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning your family trip to Italy. After all, it doesn’t have the same draw as famously kid-friendly destinations like Venice, Rome, and Florence. But, Italy’s fashion capital is full of unique neighborhoods, worthwhile sites, incredible museums, and plenty of …
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Ravenna is visited by a few million tourists each year, but many of them only spend a few hours gazing up at its UNESCO World Heritage site Byzantine mosaics. Then, necks sore, they take their train, car, or cruise ship to their next destination. If you’re visiting Italy with your family, it’s worth stopping in …
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Emilia-Romagna is lesser known than some of its famous neighbors (Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy), but we like to think of it as a quiet little stella (star). We love visiting the area with kids because it’s easy to travel around with or without a car, and there’s something for all interests (for kids and adults). This …
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Buongiorno! Are you getting ready for your Italy trip but feeling overwhelmed about packing for your entire family? Don’t worry! I’ve helped families travel to Italy since 2004, and I also travel around the country with my three children. In this article, I’ll tell you what you should bring on a visit to Italy with …
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Bologna is often skipped over for its more-famous neighbors like Florence and Venice, but the ‘fat city’ is a perfectly child-friendly destination in Italy. We love visiting Bologna with kids for many reasons including: There are plenty of rainy-day options, so you don’t need to worry about a day of your vacation being rained out …
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