We’ve visited Italy 3 times in the last decade. It’s one our favorite countries, and even though we have spent more weeks in Italy than other any other European country, we still want to go back and explore more.
From Rome to the Dolomites, here’s our tips for visiting Italy as a family.
If you are planning a trip to Italy (or anywhere in Rome) then you will want to download a few apps before your travels to help you navigate the country.
The Eternal city is a wonderful place to spend 3-5 days. You will never run out of things to do, and checking things off your Rome bucket list is easy.
Here’s our list with all the costs for a few days in Rome in 2026.
A review of Palm Suite, Rome, an SLH hotel near the Colosseum.
This boutique hotel will spoil you with their beautiful rooms, epic breakfast, and friendly service.
You cannot find a better location in Rome than this.
Traveling during Christmas can be expensive. Here’s how we visited Rome and Milan on a budget using our points and miles.
Read on to learn how we flew from the east coast to Italy and back and used points to cover 5 nights of hotels in Rome and Milan.
If you need a place that checks off boxes for both adventure-loving adults and fun-loving children, that will not 100 degrees in the summer, then the Dolomites is it. South Tyrol, this area of Northern Italy is one of the most beautiful places we have visited and features Germanic influence and a confluence of Austrian and Italian culture.
If you loved hiking before you had kids, but can never motivate your little one to hike, then you need to spend a week or two in the Dolomites in summer.
In July of 2023, we spent a week in the Dolomites, exploring the towns of Ortisei (Urtijëi), Santa Cristina, and Selva di Val Gardena. On our last full day, we discovered what may be the perfect area for families with children to have a memorable adventure.
Our 4-year-old is a reluctant hiker, but on this day, she hiked over 1.5 miles without being carried. If you’re looking for a kid-friendly hike, then read on.
