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 […]
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One of the best ways to get your kids excited about a Sicily trip – tell them you’re going to walk on a volcano! It’s an exciting experience, even as an adult, especially if there’s active lava flow. Good To Know: Don’t worry – if there’s active lava flow, you won’t be anywhere near it.
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While it’s a large port city, if you know where to go, Palermo is a child-friendly city sure to capture your child’s imagination with its pupi (puppets), putti (winged infants in artwork), and pastries! Older kids can soak up the history and multicultural vibe of the city in its monuments and markets – Palermo has
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Have you added Cefalù to your family’s Sicily itinerary? Maybe you’re already in Sicily and you’ve climbed Mount Etna, explored Greek ruins, seen a puppet show in Palermo, and gorged on chocolate in Modica… and now you’re ready for some beach time! This seaside town on the northern coast of
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If you’re in southeastern Sicily and your children (or you) are craving a day at the beach, Sampieri is your place! Sampieri’s calm, sandy beaches are perfect for small children, and the small fishing village has all of the services you need as a family (stroller-friendly, places to change diapers, small playground, pharmacy, grocery store,
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Are you taking a family vacation to Italy? Or perhaps you’re learning Italian at home and your child wants to learn some too! No matter what – if you’ve got little ones who want to learn some Italian, you’ll want to check out these 10 Basic Italian Phrases for Kids. It can be overwhelming to
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Ciao! It’s Marica, back with more about my home in Italy – Le Marche. Le Marche is a re-MARCHE-ble (see what I did there?) region to visit, and there are plenty of things that are perfect to do with kids! I don’t have children of my own, but I’m an auntie, and I love exploring
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Update on January 14, 2024 Sirmione, on Lake Garda, is a popular stop for visitors of all ages. Step onto the peninsula and you’re sure to be entranced by its charming medieval streets, lakeside castle, Roman ruins, and gorgeous beaches. As lovely as the town is, visiting Sirmione with kids can be challenging, so we’ve
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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
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