Frascati: the perfect summer base for Rome
Rome is hot in the summer and I didn’t think I’d ever willingly choose to pay it a visit at the end of July. However, flight prices to our chosen summer holiday destination of Le…
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Top 10 things to do in Syracuse, Sicily, …
Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily, is ideal for a city break, with or without kids. It’s just an hour’s drive south of Catania airport and can be visited for a long weekend or as…
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Reasons to stay at an agriturismo, Italy …
Why stay in an agriturismo Italy, with kids? An “agriturismo” is an Italian farm which offers accommodation to guests. Prices, standards and facilities vary hugely so it pays to do a bit of research. Some are…
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Road tripping through Sicily with kids
Why visit Sicily with kids? One of my favourite regions of Italy, Sicily has all the important elements for a great holiday: amazing food, welcoming people, an epic history, plus, most importantly for families, some fantastic beaches. My husband…
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Holiday inspiration part 4: holidays with teenagers
With your children now in their teenage years, does it feel as if the end of the family holiday is nigh? You might look on this with relief, fear, sadness or a mixture of all…
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My top 5 family friendly holidays in Italy
Italy is a popular family holiday destination; pasta, pizza, sandy beaches, child-adoring locals and favourable weather, what more could you ask for? Well, quite a few of us parents need an injection of culture or…
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