Most Italian hoteliers will let children 12 and under stay in a room with their parents for free -- with a little negotiation at the reception desk. Italians love bambini but don't offer a lot of special amenities for them. For example, a kids' menu in a restaurant is a rarity. You can, however, order a half portion (mezza porzione) for your little one. At attractions, inquire if a sconto bambino (kids' discount) is available. For European Union kids under 18, admission is free to state-run museums.
The friendliest hotels in Italy are the more than 20 Starwoods (tel. 888/625-5144; www.starwood.com).
Recommended family travel websites include Family Travel Forum (www.familytravelforum.com), a comprehensive site that offers customized trip planning; Family Travel Network (www.familytravelnetwork.com), an online magazine providing travel tips; TravelWithYourKids.com (www.travelwithyourkids.com), a comprehensive site written by parents for parents.
Italy Travel Experiences
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Grazie, Grazie - Prego, Prego
Okay, okay, I know this journal entry is about a 2 and a half months overdue - I'm sorry, please forgive me :)Now, let me take you on a j... Continue reading »
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I am back to civilization!!
The past two weeks were some what of a 21st century experiment. Take the girl out of the city - from the office in Times Squar... Continue reading »
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The land of the Truffle
We arrived in Turin via train from Zurich late in the afternoon, decided (stupidly?) to walk to Hertz from the train stations which turne... Continue reading »
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X marks the spot
Castles, ancient Forts, an entire island coastline of beaches... pirates ;) ...Sardinia, how I adore thee.The ferry docked on a cold and... Continue reading »
