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Boys look at desk on right at Precise House Mantegna Rome. Woman walks into bathroom in background. Between woman and boys is a large bed. They are in a light colored, modern hotel room.

PRECISE HOUSE MANTEGNA ROMA – A Perfect Rome Base Between the Airport & City Center

Need a place to rest your head between the Rome airport (Fiumicino, FCO) and the…

OCTOBER IN ITALY WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Advice

I love October in Italy. In fact, along with September and May, it’s one of…

Boys walking up stairs of outdoor Greek Theater in Taormina, Sicily in winter. Sunny day with snow-topped Mt. Etna in backrground.

JANUARY IN ITALY WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Advice

Ciao! Along with summer months, many of us have school breaks around the Christmas and…

Mom and two sons stand in front of digital sign for 'Gorillaz' at their concert in Tuscany, Italy. They light is red. It's nighttime. Other people stand around them.

GOING TO A CONCERT IN ITALY WITH KIDS – Our Experiences + Tips

Last week I went to see the Gorillaz in Tuscany with two of my boys…

Two boys walk on a cobblestone pedestrian street and one points at a shop window full of colorful luminarie. They're in Ceglie Messapica in Puglia, Italy.

CEGLIE MESSAPICA WITH KIDS – How Our Family Spent an Evening in the Small Town in Puglia

While our family adores evenings in Puglia towns like Monopoli, Ostuni, and Locorotondo, we also…

Woman's legs on lounge chair at beach overlooking people at the water's edge. Taken at Torre Lapillo beach in Puglia, Italy.

LIDO STELLA MARIS – How (& Why) to Book This Beach Club in Puglia

I’ve been asked to include more guides on specific places, hotels, and activities (vs general…

People standing in shallow water at Torre Lapillo beach in Puglia. Small wave crashes in the sand.

TORRE LAPILLO BEACH – Our Family’s Quick Guide to the Porto Cesareo Alternative

If you’re planning a family trip to Puglia, it’s likely that beaches are on your…

Three boys walk into a large square in Lecce, Puglia. Church ahead and others are walking in the square but it's not crowded. The sun is setting so part of the square is shaded.

ONE DAY IN LECCE WITH CHILDREN – My Easy-to-Follow Itinerary

Want to go to Lecce with your family but don’t feel like puttin’ in the…

Two boys look over stone railing into the Roman amphitheater below them. They're in Lecce, Puglia. Stone buildings in the background and birds fly in the sky.

LECCE WITH KIDS – In a Land of Beaches, This is a City You Shouldn’t Miss

Like the title says, this part of Italy is all about the clear, turquoise, spectacular…

View of grassy area and in the distance, the beach at the Torre Guaceto nature reserve in Puglia. On the left are umbrellas and the private beach and to the right are sandy areas of the public beach.

TORRE GUACETO BEACH – How to Spend a Day at the Nature Reserve’s Spiaggia

Do you want to visit Torre Guaceto’s spectacular beach but feel a little confused about…

Two boys walk down a stone street in a pedestrian area of Martina Franca, Puglia. Restaurants with outdoor tables lines both sides of the street. Old buildings on either side with balconies with iron railings.

MARTINA FRANCA WITH KIDS – Frankly, It’s Fabulous

Martina Franca has everything you need for a visit with kids – a playground, excellent…

A mom cycles with her three boys on an empty road in Puglia, Italy. Olive trees and low stone walls line either side of the road. Two boys are on their own bikes and the third boy is on a child seat on the mom's bike.

CYCLING IN PUGLIA WITH KIDS – Our Experience

Do you love exploring new places by bicycle as a family? So do we! I…

Two boys wait at the counter of a ceramics shop and the artisan wraps up their purchase of colorful bowls. The walls and shelves are decorated with ceramics.

GROTTAGLIE WITH KIDS – And a Mom Who Wants to Buy Ceramics

Have you heard of Grottaglie and its gorgeous ceramics… but the thought of entering a…

Three boys sit on a stone wall with the port of Trani and the sunset behind them.

TRANI WITH KIDS – How To Plan Your Trip (Based on Our Family’s Visits)

We’ve just finished up a Puglia road trip and Trani was our first stop. We’re…

Boys walk under an archway to enter the historic center of Cisternino in Puglia, Italy. Trees in terracotta pots on either side. Sign for Piazza Mazzini and Porta Piccènne on the right of the arch. Three women walk out of the arch toward the camera.

CISTERNINO WITH KIDS – How to Visit (& Why You Should!)

Cisternino is a town in Puglia I gravitate towards with kids… but not for a…

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

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

Italy is a special place to visit with multiple generations. Bella Italia is overflowing with…

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)

Are you researching family hotels for your trip to the Dolomites? If so, I’ve got…

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

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

If you’re planning a visit to Italy and want to visit the montane più belle…

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

QUICK GUIDE:Emergency – call 118 or 112.Non-Urgent Doctor Visit – ask your accommodation or search…

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

Are you heading to the Dolomites in the winter? Do you need some help brainstorming…

Boys walking the trail toward mountains in the Dolomites.

VISITING THE DOLOMITES WITHOUT A CAR – It’s Possible, & Sometimes Preferable

Are you trying to decide if you should rent a car for your visit to…

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

If you’ve got kids, you’ve likely heard of or read many of the books in…

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

Are you thinking of planning a family trip to the Dolomites in the winter? Wondering…

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

I’m all about visiting Alpe di Siusi during the summer with kids, and that’s when…

Christmas trees surround a statue at the Bolzano Christmas market in the Dolomites, Italy. The cathedral is in the background. It's nighttime.

DOLOMITES IN THE WINTER – 7 Activities For Non-Skiers

Do you want to visit the Dolomites in Italy during the winter but have no…

Boy sits on wooden bench at bus stop in the Dolomites (Castelrotto) in Italy. Mountains and village buildings behind him.

VISITING THE DOLOMITES IN WINTER WITHOUT A CAR – How We Did It

Ciao! Are you wondering if it’s possible to visit the Dolomites in the winter without…

Inside the Bari airport. A high-ceilinged area with car rental desks and people walking around.

CAR RENTAL AT THE BARI AIRPORT – From Pickup to Drop Off

If you’re heading to Puglia and are thinking about renting a car – smart choice! …

Boy in red sweatshirt sits next to window on a train in the Dolomites, Italy. Out the window are low mountains and winter vineyards.

FLORENCE TO BOLZANO BY TRAIN – My Quick Guide

If you’re heading up to Bolzano from Florence, it’s easy to arrive by train. You…

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?

Are you trying to decide if you should visit Bolzano with your kids during the…

Cobblestone street with view of shop entrances under a portico. Bicycle and Christmas tree in front of the portico. Street lit up in evening in Bolzano, Italy.

BOLZANO IN WINTER – Well-Worth a Visit!

Thinking of visiting Bolzano in the inverno (winter)? Stop thinking about it and make it…