Whether you're staying in Stresa or elsewhere on Lake Maggiore, there are plenty of diversions to gain your attention. We reveal some of our favorites include La Rocca, the Mottarone cable car, Villa Taranto and more...
Great Local Tour Guides in Rome
These amazing guides will show you around the Eternal City in style - from the Vatican to ancient ruins, from food tours to sketch tours. Find the right Roman guide for you.
Great Local Tour Guides in Florence and Tuscany
Ah bella Florence and Tuscany. If you're ready to go in-depth at Florence's museums or Tuscany's vineyards, we have just the expert guides for you.
Where to Stay in Puglia: Luxury and Golf in Seaside Savelletri
The charming seaside village of Savelletri di Fasano in Puglia is home to some luxurious hotels - this one is one of the best and a dream for golfers.
From Our Rome Travel App: Rome Children’s Museum
Visiting Rome with kids? We've got details on a fun and educational way for them play: a museum just for children. This interactive kids' haven uses the concept of play to introduce fun and innovative educational lessons.
What to See and Where to Eat in Le Marche
If you're taking a rural vacation in Le Marche, don't miss the towns of Fano, Urbino and Urbania and Gubbio in nearby Umbria. Plus don't miss our Le Marche restaurant recommendations.
Forte dei Marmi: Family-Friendly Tuscany Beach Vacation
Family travel expert Amie O'Shaughnessy of CiaoBambino.com explains why Forte dei Marmi makes the best base for a Tuscany beach vacation with kids. She tells us where to stay, where to swim, what to visit and what makes Forte dei Marmi so special.
The Dream Interview: Tuscany and Umbria Insider Barrie Kerper
Kerper is such a thorough researcher she would put any librarian at the Library of Congress to shame. She finds out absolutely everything about a place -- much of it through the eyes of other great travel writers -- and the presents the essential and the fascinating in a compelling way.
Creating a Family-Friendly Italy Itinerary
This is a guest post from Amie O’Shaughnessy of CiaoBambino.com. Updated 2018. Narrowing down the best itinerary is the hardest part of planning a trip to Italy. There are countless amazing places to experience and it’s temping pack an exhausting number of stops into a two-week itinerary. This strategy will backfire when traveling with young children — minimal accommodation changes …
Five Child-Friendly Activities in Rome
Special thanks to J.M. Pasquesi, author of Rome with Kids: An Insider’s Guide, for this wonderful guest post. Updated 2018. Knowledge is power. When visiting a world-class city like Rome, it’s easy to get swept up in the madness of trying to see its plethora of sights, so come to terms right now: it is not possible. Knowing you cannot possibly …