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Whether you want to add a thrill to family travel plans already in the works or you’re looking to plan something new, incorporating haunted history is a great idea. It brings your destination’s heritage to life. And even kids and teens who roll their eyes at lessons from the past will be engaged and entertained by these thrilling explorations. Keep reading to see which haunted history tours are right for your family.

October 24, 2023

7 Haunted History Tours to Thrill Your Whole Family

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From the streets and shops that inspired J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series in London to the eclectic bookshops of Buenos Aires and Tokyo, your family will never run out of fantastic spots to excite a lifelong love of reading when you head to the best cities for book lovers. Get ready for plenty of fun (and reading) to be had by all! Here’s our list of top choices.

July 18, 2023

5 Best Cities for Book Lovers and Their Kids

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Family travel is the ideal way to see some of the world’s most extraordinary art, whether it’s the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Italy or Anime and Manga studios in Japan. The vibrant murals of Peru and Argentina will call others, while France remains a solid option, especially for those interested in the masterworks of the Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, and beyond. Keep reading for five kid-friendly vacations for art lovers.

March 21, 2023

5 Kid-Friendly Vacations for Art Lovers

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What’s the recipe for an incredible family vacation? Pairing kid-friendly hotels with amazing activities. Of course, it helps to throw in a hefty dose of picturesque coastline, delectable cuisine, and an enchanting destination featured in a Disney film. That’s where the Italian Riviera, the setting for Disney’s latest movie, “Luca”, comes into play. Here’s the perfect family itinerary.

December 1, 2021

Discover the Italian Riviera with Disney’s “Luca”

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In Italy, your family will never lack for fun activities suited to every age and interest. And the best family vacation to Italy is customized based on your children’s ages and unique needs. With that in mind, let’s explore ways to make your family vacation to Italy both kid-friendly and parent-approved.

September 24, 2021

Family Vacation to Italy: Kid-Friendly, Parent-Approved Adventures

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When it comes to Italy trivia, how much do you and your kids know? There’s more to this country than meets the eye. So, take a few minutes to check out these Italy fun facts and test your knowledge about one of our favorite family travel destinations.

July 15, 2021

Country Spotlight: 5 Kid-Friendly Italy Fun Facts

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When it comes to Italy with kids, family-friendly activities are endless. You’ll also fall in love with the gorgeous scenery, cityscapes steeped in history, and many opportunities for cultural immersion. Are you ready to find out more about Italy for families? Here’s everything you need to know to plan a classic Italy family vacation.

June 17, 2021

Italy With Kids: Planning a Classic Italy Family Vacation

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When we are traveling, one of our kids’ favorite activities is playing at a local playground. I have to admit, I love this too. From a cutlural immersion standpoint, it doesn’t get much better than letting your kids run, play and make friends with local kids. Whether visiting another country or just another town or […]

September 24, 2014

Travel Destination: Playgrounds

Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Erin, the newest mom to the group thanks to my little dude Nico, who turned eight months old yesterday. I want to start out this little get-to-know-you session by confessing some of my expectations for travel as a mom. You see, I joined the Our Whole Village team with […]

July 29, 2014

How Umbria Changed My Travel Outlook