Updated January 8, 2025 If you’re planning a visit to the Dolomites with kids, I highly recommend using the fairytale village of Fiè allo Sciliar (Völs am Schlern, in German) as a base for all or part of your trip. I first visited in 2004 as a cycling guide, and I’ve continue to return (at […]
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Updated on January 15, 2024 One of the things I love most about visiting Taormina is that it’s a compact and easy place to visit with children. There aren’t a lot of kid-focused activities, but in my experience, kids are happy running around the piazzas, checking out the views of Mount Etna, window-shopping, exploring the
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Updated on January 15, 2024 A family beach vacation in Italy is a perfect opportunity for your kids to spend time outside, play in the sand and sea, and meet other children. And, Italy has almost 8,000 kilometers of coastline! My kids love going to the beach here, and I always try to find beaches
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Modica with kids – where to visit in the Val di Noto village with little ones, including kid-friendly activities and restaurants, when to visit, tips on strollers and diaper changes. Thinking about heading to Modica with your children? Don’t think – just go! If you’re in the area with your
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Updated on January 20, 2025 A family-friendly Dolomites itinerary that’s tried and tested by our family; the best things to do with your kids if you’ve got seven days in the area; ideas for itinerary variations and tips for using this Dolomites with kids itinerary Intro – visiting with other families since 2004, with my
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Are you thinking about visiting Italy but wondering if it’s doable with a baby or toddler? Don’t hesitate – book the tickets! Italy is a wonderful place to travel with babies and young children. How do I know? I’ve lived and traveled extensively in Italy with my babies and toddlers. I’ve also guided family cycling,
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Updated on January 15, 2024 The Stibbert Museum (Museo Stibbert) in Florence is often overlooked for its more popular neighbors like the Uffizi Galleries and the Accademia Gallery. But I think it’s one of Florence’s best museums – especially for kids and for knight and armor enthusiasts. Frederick Stibbert (Federico Stibbert) had a passion for
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Updated on November 10, 2023 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
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Updated on January 15, 2024 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
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Updated on January 15, 2024 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
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