Prepare for the trip well in advance. Talk to travel agents and discuss concerns about traveling with children. Being prepared means that you have lists of every item packed, itineraries that appeal to every age group and that you are thinking a few steps ahead at all times.
Purchase plane tickets for a nighttime flight. This way children can sleep for a large portion of the plane ride. Have plenty of snacks available. Be familiar with current flight regulations about carry-on luggage. Purchase age-appropriate travel books about Italy to stir excitement about the trip.
Choose a hotel that is child-friendly. Albergo Santa Chiara and The Inn and The View at the Spanish Steps are just two of the child-friendly hotels and resorts in Italy. They both have high chairs available and cribs available and they make families feel accommodated.
Albergo Santa Chiara
21 Via Santa Chiara,
00186 Rome, Italy
39 06 68 72 979
The Inn and The View at the Spanish Steps
85 Via Dei Condotti
Rome, Italy 00187
39 06 67 86 470
Feast on all the delicious food. Italy is known for its cuisine and children will be enthusiastic about eating out. Indulge often at Italian restaurants and visit all of the outdoor markets that the different cities have to offer. Plan picnics in parks or beaches and you'll create memories your family will enjoy for years.
Discover the attractions that Italy has to offer. Pack comfortable shoes and visit places that are welcoming to children. Ask if they have any sites they want to visit from the books you purchased. Let them feel proactive in planning the trip. Take your children to the Explora Children's Museum.
Explora Children's Museum
Via Flaminia 82
Rome, Italy
06 36 13 776
