Feb 15 2010

Guest Post: 10 Reasons Italy is Great with Kids

I’m delighted to publish this guest post from Amie O’Shaughnessy of Ciao Bambino! on taking kids to Italy - especially since I loved Italy so much during my travels as a single gal. I can’t wait to one day share it with my children.

beautiful-italia

Beautiful Italia

Expense aside and despite what I do for a living, many of my friends think it’s crazy to travel to Europe with kids under 12. “Why bother, they won’t get anything out of it” and, “What in the world will I do with them once I’m there?” are the most frequent concerns.

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Jan 12 2010

A Day Trip To Cuba’s Beautiful Playa Pilar

Before I booked I didn’t realize that Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are essentially just hotel strips. No town, no shops, and no Cubans - except, of course, for those working at the resort. There were plenty of excursions, but with a baby in tow, I prefer to do our own thing on our own time, and not have the worry of throwing a busload of people off schedule. Plus, it’s enough to stay put in a resort for a week, we want to do at least a little exploring by ourselves. So I’m glad I read about Playa Pilar, or Pilar Beach, before we went.
Playa Pilar
Playa Pilar

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Dec 23 2009

Travel With Your Baby, Toddler or Preschooler: Here’s How!

I wasn’t sure what to expect when we first started traveling with our daughter. I didn’t have any illusions that our travels would stay the same, but I didn’t know if I’d actually still enjoy getting away. My family thought we were nuts and most friends did too, except for the few that were such seasoned parents and travelers that they just treated our concerns with smug disdain.

A Pre-Dinner Walk In Varadero...
A Pre-Dinner Walk In Varadero…

If you think that traveling with your baby, toddler or young child is going to be a piece of cake, you’ll be disappointed.  If you think you can still laze on the beach and linger over leisurely meals, you’ll be disappointed.  If you’re hoping for a break from your everyday routine and a chance to spend some real quality time together as  a family, well you’re in luck!  Read more »

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