My 8-year-old enjoys some of Florence’s kid-friendly museums, but on a recent afternoon, we decided to spend our few hours in the city doing less-traditional things. It was still kind of a ‘mom-son date,’ so we did pack in a couple of special trips (pastries! more sugar!), and we were flexible (I needed to make
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If you happen to be in the area with your family, the Museum of Volterra’s Saltworks is worth visiting. But it’s not for everyone (more on that below). At the museum, get some background on one of the area’s historic saltworks, and your bambini will be thrilled atthe chance to see the enormous salt mountain
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Volterra doesn’t scream ‘kid-friendly.’ It doesn’t have the towers of San Gimignano, the farm animals of an agriturismo, or the draw of the nearby Tuscan coast. However, it is a fantastic medieval town to wander and explore for a day with your family. Compared to a bigger city like Florence, it’s really ‘chill.’ Compared to
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Have you spent hours searching for the perfect agriturismo for your family’s stay in Tuscany? I may have just the place for you! I’ve just come back from a weekend visit to Agriturismo Biologico Diacceroni with two of my boys (ages 4 and 7). It was a ‘staycation’ for us – just over an hour
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My 4-year-old son and I recently spent a morning exploring the farm at La Palagina on a guided visit. If you’re traveling to Tuscany and seeking ‘touch the land’ experiences for your family, this is a great spot to begin! La Palagina is a small farm located in the hills between Chianti and the Valdarno.
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A visit to Chianti likely brings to mind vineyards, red wine, and rolling hills… not exactly a stellar destination for kids. However, if you’re a wine lover or you want to explore the classic Tuscan scenery, a Chianti visit can be made kid-friendly. I’m a mamma of three living here, and I’ve also guided family
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Is a visit to Pietrasanta on your wish list, but you’re not sure if there’s enough to do in town with kids? Maybe you’re already in Pietrasanta and need a little help finding family-friendly things to do. Either way, don’t worry! There’s plenty to do with kids in Pietransanta. It’s not full of theme parks
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Ciao! Are you planning a trip to Tuscany with your family and feeling a little stumped or overwhelmed trying to find a place to stay? Tuscany is huge and there are so many amazing properties (and some duds too…). I’m a mamma of three living at the edge of Chianti in Tuscany with my family.
See what I did there? If you’re thinking of visiting Bolgheri with kids, my guess is you’re a wine lover and are interested in sampling some of the area’s vini deliziosi. You can! Bolgheri is tiny and filled to the brim with enoteche and restaurants where you can sample wines and purchase them. Or, stroll
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The Tuscan countryside around San Gimignano is a popular base for families exploring Tuscany. And it makes sense – from San Gimignano, you can be in Florence, Siena, and Chianti in less than an hour, and you can be at the beach or in the Val d’Orcia in less than 90 minutes. And, we can’t
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