I’ll admit, we didn’t plan on spending much time at the coast during our week in Tuscany but I’m a sucker for the seaside so when we discovered a gorgeous stretch of sand just an hour from where we were staying in Lucca, I knew we had to spend a day there. So here’s everything … Read more
When deciding where to go in Italy with kids I implore you to consider Bologna for at least part of your visit. For some reason it’s so much quieter than many of the more obvious Italian cities but it still has plenty of the culture, fun and beauty that makes Italy such a popular family … Read more
How to have an amazing adventure in Tuscany with kids Italy makes a wonderful place for a family holiday. The food is amazing, it’s only a short flight from the UK and the Italian people are about as family friendly as they get. My favourite area of Italy is Tuscany; it has a little bit … Read more
A country hotel in the heart of Tuscany. The Demidoff Country Hotel is a typically Italian resort set deep in the Tuscun Countryside just 16km outside of Florence. We spent a six day break here, using it as a base to explore the rest of Tuscany. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking … Read more
How to visit San Gimignano with kids. San Gimignano is the most famous hilltop town in the Tuscany region of Italy for good reason. It’s super pretty, the views are breathtaking and the people are friendly. The walled town is so quintessentially Tuscan you can understand why thousands of tourists visit each year. A visit … Read more
Tuscany is one of the most beautiful parts of Italy, full of charming towns, vast countryside and breath-taking cities. You could easily spend months exploring the region but if you only have seven days then follow this one week in Tuscany itinerary to make the most of your Italian adventure. This post was last updated … Read more
I’m ashamed to call myself a family travel blogger but yes, I’ll admit it, I always thought the leaning tower of Pisa was the tallest and leaniest tower in Italy. Now I know I’m wrong, on both counts! The actual award should go to the two towers – GARISENDA AND ASINELLI in the beautiful city … Read more