Updated on January 15, 2024 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, […]
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Updated on December 21, 2023 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.
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Updated by Candice on January 14, 2024 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
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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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Updated January 14, 2024 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
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Milan’s National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci (whew – long name!) 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
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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Updated on January 11, 2024 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
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Updated on November 28, 2023 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 Emilia-Romagna with kids because it’s easy to travel around with or without a car, and there’s something for all interests (for
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