The Magic of Venice
You may have been to the Venice of East or the Venice of the West but nothing compares to the real Venice, travelers' favorite stop.The distinctiveness of Venice as a city on water makes it...
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Venice, Italy Hotels And Resorts
Can anyone afford to stay in Venice? Read a family's review of various accommodations in this fabulous, but pricey town.Venice is romantic, beguiling, historic and artsy. And often, crowded,...
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The Angels And Demons Family Tour Of Rome
Using a bestselling mystery, a guidebook, and a Hollywood film, this family is determined to discover Italy's rich history. We just completed a marvelous “vacation” in Rome, Italy. I use quotations...
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Eternal Rome Is Fun For Students
Family Travel Forum's Editor in Chief offers her advice on seeing Rome, Italy, with your big bambini, when they're old enough to appreciate a bit of history. "Mom, it's so funky here. Look at all those...
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Grandtravel Tour To Italy
Read La Nonna's account of seeing Italy through the eyes of her grandson, as she describes their experience on a special tour for grandparents and kids. [Editor's Note: Although...
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Out of this World Snowsports
Italy's Sestriere offers skiing families a one-of-kind European experience. Interested in a uniquely European trans-alpino adventure, in skiing or riding 'without borders'? Over 400 kms/240...
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August in Sardegna is Worth the Crowds
The eternal question: is Italy in the summer worth the crowds? On the island of Sardinia, the answer is a resounding YES! Last summer, in the middle of August, we went for 10 days to the northwestern...
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Welcome to Our Chateaux
One mom recalls her family's favorite vacation chateaux, manor houses and villas in Europe and shares exclusive B&B sources. Charles-Henry de Valbray, one of France's youngest chateau...
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Custom Itinerary – Europe with Tiny Travelers in Tow
Q. Steve M. of Irvine, California writes: My wife and I have two daughters (age 2 1/2 and 4 1/2), and are planning a trip to Europe. We'd like to do Paris, but we're open to anything. We want...
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Bologna, Italy Attractions
Here are Family Travel Forum's suggestions for family-friendly sights in this old university town. Bologna is best known for containing the oldest university in Europe, and it is easy for...
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Family Fun on the French Riviera
From parks to plays to pools, amusement for the family on the French Riviera. Here are some amusements to entertain the family throughout the French Riviera, in Cannes, Nice, and St. Tropez: Cannes Parks...
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Three For The Road
As we do every year, we plan to spend two months in Italy visiting family this summer. In the past, we have flown to London so our daughter, Julia, could go to Legoland...
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Le Mezze Lune, Tuscany, Italy
This summer, we spent a week at the seaside on the Costa Selvaggia in Italy. We were staying at a little pension in Vibbona,...
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I’m Moving to Torino for Eataly
That's it, I am moving to Torino. I find myself for the first time in this wonderful place called EATALY, and i wish I had a tent, 'cause I would pitch it right here and...
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