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Grandfather hugs his grandson and smiles in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

ITALY WITH KIDS & GRANDPARENTS – How to Plan Your Multigenerational Trip

Kids In Italy, Traveling In Italy / Candice Criscione

Italy is a special place to visit with multiple generations. Bella Italia is overflowing with history, culture, and food and there really is something here for all ages and interests. If you’re contemplating visiting Italy with grandparents (and your kids), it’s time to stop contemplating, and begin planning! I’m a mamma of three and I’ve […]

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Boys drive go-karts and scooter toys down a path at Das Grafenstein Family Suites near Merano in the Dolomites, Italy.

DAS GRAFENSTEIN FAMILY HOTEL REVIEW – A Kid’s Paradise Near Merano (Dolomites)

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

Are you researching family hotels for your trip to the Dolomites? If so, I’ve got a good one for you! I’m a mamma of three here in Italy, and we love exploring the Dolomites as a family. I’ve been working and playing in the Dolomites since 2004, and I’m always on the hunt for family-friendly

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The Sciliar mountain range as seen from Fie allo Sciliar in July

3-DAY DOLOMITES ITINERARY – Using Fiè allo Sciliar as a Base

Kids In Italy, Traveling In Italy / Candice Criscione

If you’re planning a visit to Italy and want to visit the montane più belle del mondo (the most beautiful mountains in the world) – do it! The Dolomites (aka le dolomiti) are incredible, and worth at least a week’s visit. But, what if you can only manage to squeeze a few days into your

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Entrance to the pharmacy inside the Pisa airport in Itlay. Displays of baby products, bandaids, and medicines. Ads on either side of the large doorway.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD GETS SICK ON VACATION IN ITALY

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

QUICK GUIDE:Emergency – call 118 or 112.Non-Urgent Doctor Visit – ask your accommodation or search online for guardia medica turistica.Basic Medications – head to the farmacia. You’re enjoying Italy – swimming at your agriturismo, exploring medieval villages like San Gimignano, and eating gelato as you stroll by the Colosseum in Rome. But, we all know

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A child runs through the snow on a large alpine plateau. Large mountains in the background. This is Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites, Italy.

FAMILY PACKING LIST for the Dolomites in the Winter

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

Are you heading to the Dolomites in the winter? Do you need some help brainstorming what to pack for your trip? I’m a mamma of three living in central Italy and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites since 2004 – in the summer and the winter. I’ve helped families visit the area since then as well

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Two children read books from the Who Was? series - Who Was Galileo? and Who Was Leonardo da Vinci. Their faces are hidden behind the books and they're sitting against a white wall.

‘WHO WAS?’ BOOKS FOR A FAMILY TRIP TO ITALY

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

If you’ve got kids, you’ve likely heard of or read many of the books in the Who Was? series. I’m a mom of three (ages 4, 7, 10), and we’ve been reading books from the series for years. They’re great because they satisfy many ages. For example, older kids can read them on their own,

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Boy makes a snow angel in snow on Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites, Italy. Trees and mountains in the background.

A WINTER VISIT TO THE DOLOMITES WITH KIDS – All You Need to Know

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

Are you thinking of planning a family trip to the Dolomites in the winter? Wondering if there’s enough to keep every member of your family satisfied? Maybe you’ve already got your tickets and are trying to figure out where to stay. No matter what, I’ve got you covered! I’m a mamma of three living in

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Small children take ski lessons with instructors on a gentle slope on Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites. The Alpe is covered in snow and there are large mountains in the background.

ALPE DI SIUSI WITH KIDS – Winter Edition

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

I’m all about visiting Alpe di Siusi during the summer with kids, and that’s when we usually visit. But, if you have the chance to play in the snow with your family in the winter – go for it! Alpe di Siusi (aka Seiser Alm in German) is an amazing all-around snow wonderland for kids

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Boy in brown coat walks down via dei Portici in Bolzano. It's a cobblestone street with porticoes on either side. Small Christmas trees line the street and people are walking in either direction.

A WINTER VISIT TO BOLZANO WITH KIDS – Yay or Nay?

Kids In Italy / Candice Criscione

Are you trying to decide if you should visit Bolzano with your kids during the winter months? Bolzano is fun for families year-round, and our family tends to visit in the summer. However, I get a lot of questions about visiting in the winter. My answer – absolutely! Bozano has something for all ages and

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Boy in brown coat runs in the Bolzano Christmas market, passing wooden stalls on the left and lit Christmas trees on the right. He's heading toward a large Christmas tree up ahead.

BOLZANO’S CHRISTMAS MARKET – Our Family’s Favorite Mercatino di Natale

Kids In Italy, Traveling In Italy / Candice Criscione

Whether you’re trying to decide if you should hit up Bolzano’s Christmas Market on your upcoming trip, or you’re already in the Dolomites and just need some help figuring out logistics of the market… I’ve got you covered! I’m a mamma of three living in Tuscany and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites every year since

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