Where to Stay? Family-friendly Rome Hotels Near the Spanish Steps If you’re planning a trip to the Eternal City with your children, you’ll want to find a hotel that is both comfortable and convenient, and most importantly, can accommodate a family with 4-5 guests in one room or suite. One of the best places when considering where to stay in Rome with kids is near the Spanish Steps. This iconic landmark is the focus of a central, upscale neighborhood in Rome with memory-making photo opportunities on the famous steps, and legendary shopping and dining. Here are our top three recommendations for ..read more

Exactly when it is too late for breakfast and too early for lunch, you might wonder what the best brunch in Rome with kids is. Here’s a list of a few places where you can enjoy a relaxed meal without feeling guilty for feeding your kids maple syrup or whipped cream next to their waffles. Bakery House Bakery House serves brunch every weekend from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Savory or sweet, they have them both! If you like eggs, this is the place to go crazy. Eggs Benedict, sunny side up, or scrambled – there are options for every palate! For children who might wonder how their Italian peers do without ..read more

No trip to Florence with kids, Italy, is complete without a visit to the Florence Duomo, the signature monument of the Renaissance city. The Duomo’s majestic cream, green, and pink facade is topped off with an awe-inspiring cupola, which was once thought impossible to construct. The breathtaking piazza includes the city’s cathedral, a bell tower, baptistry, museum, and crypt. It all stands out in a city that’s full of wonderful attractions. Let us tell you about the curious history and stories behind the Duomo. Read Next: Things to Do in Florence with Kids The Cathedral Think it takes a long ..read more

Gelato is one of Italy’s most well-known inventions and a delicious treat that most everyone enjoys. Invented by the Italian chef, Procopio Cutò, who sold the sweet treat at his “Café Procope” in the 17th-century Paris, the concoction was successful enough to earn a special license from King Louis XIV. Gelato’s modern-day popularity is clear when strolling through Italian streets, where over 5,000 gelaterie sell their hand-crafted products. With this many places to choose from, where will you start? Here, we will share local Venetian tips on where to find the best gelato in Venice Italy ..read more

Deciding where to stay in Florence with kids is an important step that will set the tone for your overall visit. Family travel season in destinations like Florence can overwhelming in the heart of the city center due to the crowds. But just a few minutes off the beaten path you can stay in charming areas that kids and parents alike will love. Here are a few of our favorite family lodging options in Florence, Italy. Oltrarno The neighborhoods of the Oltrarno area of Florence, across the Arno from the main historical center of Florence, are among the most local areas of the city to stay in, whil ..read more

Kids and parents will get so much more out of their trip to Florence with a little bit of preparation beforehand. Your kids will love Florence, Italy! Here are a few of our top tips for things to do in Florence with kids. Get the kids excited in advance about the sites they will see, by reading books about the heroes of the innovations of the Renaissance, and the feats their inspired minds achieved. Depending on the age, there are a range of great books on the most famous stories of the city, such as the contest for the building of Brunelleschi’s dome, Michelangelo’s mentors, Leonardo DaVinci ..read more

A visit to Rome is a top choice for family travel to Italy. Immediately images of picturesque cobblestone streets, ancient remnants of past civilizations, and pizza and pasta dance through your mind. Yet narrowing down where to stay in Rome with kids can become a daunting task. Rome is full of different neighborhoods, which each have their own flavor and charm. When choosing your lodging, it’s important to consider what you most want to do, your travel style and who you’re traveling with, so that the area you select best suits your needs. Do you want to stay in the city center or do you ..read more

Tips for Traveling in Rome with Kids Kids love the adventure and mystery of the ancient history of Rome. Seeing sites like the Coliseum and the Vatican can astound kids and inspire a lifetime interest in history and culture. However, visiting Rome can be challenging for families because of the crowds. For a more meaningful visit, consider planning for some unique things to do in Rome with kids during your visit. And when visiting the main sites of Rome with children, it is important to plan your visit at off times, such as either the first or the last entrance time of the day, for a chance to ..read more

It is best to select local, off-the-beaten path restaurants when dining out with kids in Venice. For family budgets, Venice has amazing street food options and casual dining, it’s just a matter of finding the right place! Here are parent-proven recommendations on where to eat with kids in Venice. Aciughetta –Aciughetta is good for a kid-friendly option near Piazza San Marco. Just a few minutes walk from the San Zaccaria vaporetto stop, Aciughetta offers parents a chance to taste some Venetian specialties and cicchetti of a typical Venetian wine bar, with simple delicious pizza options fo ..read more

First impressions are so important for families traveling to Venice with kids. Planning your trip in a way that minimizes stress and maximizes exposure to art, architecture, and Venetian culture in a fun and easy way makes for magical memories, and reduces the risk of misguided mayhem. Here are 5 tips for avoiding common mistakes families make when traveling to Venice. 1. Don’t stay at a hotel or holiday apartment in the San Marco area The first time I visited Venice with my kids my youngest daughter was 8 years old. We were staying in a nice holiday apartment in Dorsoduro, and took the first ..read more