Italy Blog Posts

One of our favorite things to do in Rome - a family vacation to visit the Colosseum April 24, 2018

Top Things to Do and See in Rome

Rome is a great place to travel with kids. Its history dates back thousands of years, specializes in food that even the most picky eater will enjoy (pasta and pizza anyone?), and it’s incredibly fun. In a city with so much to see and do it can be hard to make a plan. We’ve put…

February 2, 2017

Sicilian Blood Orange and Shrimp Risotto Recipe

One of the best parts about taking a family vacation to Italy is the food, although there are many things to love about Italy. One place that is especially great is Sicily. Sicily is famous for its citrus orchards and their fruit is frequently used in Sicilian cooking.  One fruit that deserves special mention is…

October 20, 2015

Top 4 Islands in Italy for a Family Vacation

Italy is a top destination in the world for people to travel to when going on a family vacation. For centuries Italy has played a major role in shaping the world from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. With this history, many people dream of visiting famous Italian cities like Rome and Florence. Although beautiful,…

July 14, 2015

Explore Italy’s Volcanoes

When you think of Italy what comes to mind? Is it pasta, wine, Shakespeare, the Vatican, pizza, gelato? While these do all shout Italy— you may not think to say volcanoes. Interestingly enough, you should! Southern Italy and especially the islands are a hot bed (no pun intended) for volcanic activity. Italy is home to…

April 24, 2015

Why You Should Travel to Italy

If you haven’t decided where to go on your next family vacation, we can help with that. There are many reasons why you should travel to Italy. There’s a history lesson at every turn, offering new ways to explore centuries-old Etruscan villages; Roman ruins; medieval walled towns; and Renaissance cities that boast some of the…

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