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Best Rural Places to visit in Italy with Kids Lake Como

Some of the Best Rural Places to Visit in Italy with Kids in the Summer

Italy is one of our all-time favourite countries for summertime family travel. Apart from kid-pleasing cuisine – pasta with butter & Parmigiano-Reggiano, rainbow-hued gelato, and irresistible Italian pastries – the country’s geography is spectacular. We’ve spent the past decade exploring rural Italy from the Maremma in Southern Tuscany to the Dolomites in the country’s northeast. …

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Ocean kayaking family friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Experience the Magic at Family-Friendly Nimmo Bay Resort

Getting to the family-friendly Nimmo Bay Resort is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure for many guests. With no roads leading to Nimmo Bay, visitors choose a scenic floatplane, helicopter, or private water transfer to reach this luxury waterfront retreat located in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. Regardless of your mode of transportation, be prepared …

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pebbles, tree stump and the ocean at Sandcut Beach

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure

Sandcut Beach – A Local Treasure Raindrops fell on the ancient Douglas fir, cedar, and spruce trees around us, but we weren’t getting wet. One of the wonderful things about walking through a rainforest is that it doesn’t matter if it is raining. The forest canopy, nature’s massive umbrella, provides adequate shelter. This comes in …

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Lake Constance summer vacation in Europe

Planning a Summer Vacation in Europe? (This Place is Fabulous)

If you are planning a summer vacation in Europe that includes culture, architecture, gourmet food, outdoor activities, and boutique hotels, how about a week or longer in Vorarlberg? Abundant in natural beauty, culture, and fun activities – Austria’s westernmost state is an excellent summer destination. Vorarlberg, Austria Location Bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, Austria’s Vorarlberg state is easily accessible …

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Turn prayer wheels things to do in Bhutan with kids

10 Awesome Things to Do in Bhutan with Kids

Recognized by Lonely Planet as the number one country to visit in 2020, Bhutan is also an immersive destination for families with school-age children. After a week-long family vacation in the remote Himalayan kingdom, I compiled a list of ten things to do in Bhutan with kids. I hope these suggestions inspire you to plan …

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Voidomatis River Family Adventure in Zagori Greece

Travel ‘Behind the Mountains’ – Family Adventure in Zagori, Greece

Written by Natalie Holmes Greece gets a lot of attention for its coastline and islands—and rightly so. But there’s another, unknown side to the country that’s equally beautiful, unique, and captivating. Zagori, located in the northwest mainland region of Epirus, is not far from the North Macedonia border. The name Zagori comes from the Slavic …

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Visit the Lanes first visit to Hong Kong

How to Plan Your First Visit to Hong Kong

If you are planning your first visit to Hong Kong – a fascinating mix of East, West, past and future – these suggestions will help you make the most of your time in the city. Where to Eat and Drink in Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan Tim Ho Wan, reported to be the “The world’s …

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Elevate Your Alpine Experience with Breakfast at Frööd Restaurant

While the boys devoured Nutella crepes and hot chocolate prepared with milk from local dairy farmers, my husband and I sipped Prosecco and worked through the substantial Delightful Breakfast for Two. Temporary distractions from the 2,000+ m mountain peaks surrounding our breakfast table at Frööd Restaurant in Austria’s Vorarlberg province. Located at 1680 m, the views and …

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Endless hiking trails Alta Badia region Dolomites Italy

The Best Places for Family Hiking in the Alps

After years of dreaming of a family hiking trip to the Alps, the boys turned six and eight, and we decided to hit the trails. We are from Canada and had already traveled to Europe with the children, so we knew what we in for regarding flights and jet-lag, but hiking as a family was a complete unknown. …

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A Luxury Alpine Escape at Burg Vital Resort Oberlech, Austria

It’s barely November, and I’m planning our annual summer vacation in Europe. Last year, I discovered the luxurious Burg Vital Resort in the exclusive community of Oberlech, Austria – it is one of the first places I will book for summer 2018. Here is why we love the Burg Vital Resort Oberlech and think you …

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Creature Cuddles & Alpine Joy – Family Llama Trekking in Austria

“It’s medicine from the mountains,” declared Horst, our llama trekking guide, as he rushed out of his wooden cabin carrying a hand-crafted tray of full shot glasses. We are in Bartholomäberg near Schruns in the Montafon region of Vorarlberg, Austria, and it’s just shy of 9 a.m. An early start for imbibing, even on vacation. …

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Extend Your Summer at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

Summer slips by so quickly, and once it’s mid-August, I begin to look for ways to extend my favourite season. A few years ago we spent five nights at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale right before the school year started – it was fabulous. We returned last year for close to a week. And we …

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Don’t Straddle an Electric Fence (and Other Helpful Tips for Hiking in Europe)

Summer in the Alps means countless hiking trails, cows grazing in flower-filled pastures, and welcoming alpine huts. We just returned from a month in Europe, stopping in mountain villages in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. We hiked or biked every day and discovered a few things along the way. Beyond the obvious, like wear sunscreen and carry …

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Family hiking in Lech Austria Lake Spullersee

Family hiking in Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Austria

An excellent (and exclusive) ski destination, Lech Zürs am Arlberg in Austria’s westernmost province of Vorarlberg is also world-class during the summer season. Sparkling mountain lakes, glacier-fueled streams, and lush alpine meadows draw tourists from all over the world. And the family hiking in Lech is excellent with family-run hotels, accessible trails, and traditional mountain huts …

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Bregenz Festival Stage Things to do in Bregenz Austria

Fabulous Things to Do in Bregenz, Austria

Even if you haven’t visited Bregenz, you may recognise this city of close to 30,000 in Austria’s spectacular Bodensee-Vorarlberg region. Bregenz is home to the famed Bregenzer Festspiele (Bregenz Festival) where scenes from the Bond movie “Quantum of Solace” take place on and around the lakefront stage during the dramatic opera, Tosca. Located on Lake Constance, …

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