A cultural guide to Naples: traditions, festivals & local delicacies
Get the inside scoop on the very best places and traditions that you can experience in this ancient Italian city with our guide to Naples
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12 things to do in Lake Garda for families
Planning a trip to the Italian Lakes? Here’s some things to do in Lake Garda for families including theme parks, beaches and boat trips
Florence with kids – essential guide to sightseeing, eating & accommodation
Everything you need to know about visiting Florence with kids, including things to do, where to eat, places to stay, plus parking
A visit to Tuscany’s Pinocchio Park in Collodi
Like him or not, Pinocchio is an iconic character that you’ll see dangling from market stalls throughout Italy and particularly in the region of Tuscany where the story was written. This is also where you will find a Pinocchio Park – Parco di Pinocchio, in Collodi. This picturesque town is where author of The Adventures …
Family-friendly tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
This summer we revisited an Italian city we first ventured to when the girls were toddlers. We have lots of memories from that trip to Florence with toddlers, but it was great to be able to share the city with them again a few years on. Plus we had the help of a family-friendly tour …
A day trip from Lake Garda to Venice with kids
At the very top of our Italian holiday bucket list the summer was a day trip from Lake Garda to Venice. We knew it was going to be a long day and that there would be difficult moments with a five and three-year-old in one of the world’s most famous cities. But it was too …
Venice tour with kids: Macaco Tour review
Any fan of architecture, history or engineering couldn’t help but be intrigued by Venice. This iconic Italian city founded 1,500 years ago is a marvel and as picture perfect in real life as in the countless films in which is it is featured. Up until the summer this was the only way I’d experienced Venice …
5 things to do in Siena with kids
A visit to Siena is a must when you are in the Tuscan region of Italy. It’s a beautiful city with plenty of walkable sights. In this post I’m sharing my recommended things to do in Siena with kids that you can fit into a day trip or short stay. About Siena or Sienna Siena, …
Markets, gelato and medieval history: essential sights of Florence with LivItaly Tours
I always get nervous about revisiting a place I’ve adored. Will it be the same? Or will I leave disappointed that it did not live up to my memories. This thought crossed my mind when I had the chance to return to Florence during a trip to Tuscany with Bookings for You (AD). I need …
Sicily with kids: 5 things to do in and around Palermo
Things to do in and around Palermo with kids. Wander around this ancient, cultural melting pot or hire a car to explore more of Sicily