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About P L Byrne
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Traveling with Kids in Italy

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I travel to Europe annually with my school-aged children and their cousins. I am an American and have lived in Italy, Germany and France.

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Italy Discovery Journal www.KidsEurope.com

   

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overnite parking in naples ferry station9/3/2009
  Q: we are renting a car for 2 weeks and would like to go and stay in Capri for 2 nites. Can we park our ...
  A: There is a car park near the ferry terminal in Naples. I don't know how you would guarantee you ...
Touring with a toddler9/1/2009
  Q: We're planning to visit Rome for 4 days and then onto Civitavecchia for a cruise. FirstI noted that ...
  A: You are so right, lots of walking over cobblestones with limited curb cuts. Fun, eh? My suggestions ...
teens travel to Rome alone8/29/2009
  Q: hope you can give me some advice. My daughter and her friend (both just turning 18) are staying at ...
  A: I understand the dilemma, I've got a 19 year old myself. Sometimes he's such an adult, but others, ...
Train tickets8/25/2009
  Q: I will be travelling in Italy from the 30th of August to the 6th of September with friends. We will ...
  A: That's a lot of traveling! Should be fun, but very busy. The fast trains between Venice and ...
travel between Positano and Rome8/18/2009
  Q: We need to leave Positano for Rome Int Airport. Which is the quickest way. Would it be the Ferry ...
  A: You can never get the ferry schedules in advance in my experience, so you have to get that bit while ...
driving in Rome and disabled parking8/9/2009
  Q: Is it difficult to drive in Rome at the end of November and are disabled people well catered for?
  A: It is always difficult to drive in Rome ;-) There are many streets in the center (where tourists ...
baby supplies while in Europe6/27/2009
  Q: We are traveling to Rome-Florence and Paris in Sep with our daughter (will be 20 mo. old then). ...
  A: I never used a bassinet, wasn't on offer when I was traveling with my babies but I think it sounds ...
traveling from rome to positano6/4/2009
  Q: I'm traveling to Rome in aug. what is the best commute to positano from rome and while in rome how ...
  A: If by commuting you mean going back and forth on a daily basis, probably wouldn't work. Otherwise, ...
Is Venice a good place for toddlers?6/3/2009
  Q: Ciao! We are traveling to Piemonte region from USA for a wedding near Turin. We will have 3 days ...
  A: I'm sorry my last answer didn't earn highest marks, but let me try again. I concur with your ...
Is Venice a good place for toddlers?6/1/2009
  Q: Ciao! We are traveling to Piemonte region from USA for a wedding near Turin. We will have 3 days ...
  A: Your plan sounds interesting. Some points of information. You have to walk everywhere in Venice, ...
Traveling to Italy with our teenage granddaughter4/25/2009
  Q: We will be in Italy for 10 days. We have rented an apt in Rome and will base out of there. Our ...
  A: Good preparation! Florence is wonderful for some teens who "get" the art and architecture and for ...
Traveling to Italy with our teenage granddaughter4/25/2009
  Q: We will be in Italy for 10 days. We have rented an apt in Rome and will base out of there. Our ...
  A: What nice grandparents you are! 1. Start with what she is interested in and use that as your ...
travel in italy3/30/2009
  Q: I am heading to Venice, then a week in Tuscany, some time in Rome then over to Nice. I have two ...
  A: Please excuse the slow reply; busy season. I think it takes three days to begin to enjoy Venice, ...
italy3/9/2009
  Q: Ciao, we are coming to italy from australia. my parents are in australia but come from teramo, isola ...
  A: You could consider bed and breakfasts and pensiones, here is a good website for searching: ...
Train travel from Florence to Nice11/13/2008
  Q: We are visiting Florence in December and would like to visit Nice for a day by train, is it possible ...
  A: 1. Florence - Nice is a 7-9 hour train trip each way, requiring a change in Genoa or Milan. 2. You ...
Tips around Italy11/5/2008
  Q: I'm planning a trip to Europe for myself and my husband in May 2009 and I will be in Italy for 1 ...
  A: I'd suggest you travel by train. Keep in mind that each move between cities will consume half to a ...
Tuscany travel10/5/2008
  Q: One last question. Thanks for your help last time I rated you great as you were: I am driving from ...
  A: Jeff. I'm afraid I don't have a route suggestion for you. I like the idea of noodling through the ...
Train and car travel10/4/2008
  Q: I am travelling with my wife in May 09 Rome to Florence and want to go by train. I would like to ...
  A: May's a super time to visit Italy. Here are my choices for the train and car services based on ...
Florence/Villa9/22/2008
  Q: I am a 1st time traveler to Italy. I want to go in may for 10-12 days. I would prefer a Villa in ...
  A: Congratulations on your anniversary. When you say villa that implies a countryside location. It ...
Florence with a Baby!8/20/2008
  Q: I am travelling to Florence with my 3 month old baby (my husband will be working). I would like to ...
  A: I'm sure you should get a second seat for her. Babies travel free, but I honestly don't know if that ...
Florence with a Baby!8/20/2008
  Q: I am travelling to Florence with my 3 month old baby (my husband will be working). I would like to ...
  A: Rachel. How fun for you! I'm sure you can manage the trains with a stroller, but you need to be ...
Tuscany with kids7/25/2008
  Q: What places do you recommend for children under 10? We have done the Grotto Del Vento, Forte del ...
  A: What about the Tarot park, Bomarzo, the Chianti sculpture park, hot springs, Etruscan sites, ...
Lake garda to venice by train or by car?7/21/2008
  Q: Is it better to visit venice with our rent car or by train from lake garda district(castellaro ...
  A: You can leave your car in the car park in Piazzale Roma in Venice. Probably costs e25/day or so. You ...
driving in Florence6/12/2008
  Q: I realise this is possibly not your area of expertise, but I have made two attempts already to Lisa ...
  A: Yes you can drive to the train station in Florence. Most of the car rental companies are located ...
agritourism6/4/2008
  Q: I'm going to have a rural travel to Italy, maybe in Tuscany. I just know these sites: - ...
  A: Staying in the countryside is a wonderful way to go. The two sites you found are some of the ...
Rome hotels for families5/30/2008
  Q: Plan to spend 2 days in Rome - will be there on a Wed. in August & hoping to make it the the Mass at ...
  A: I think your plan of the Hop On/Off bus is a good idea for you, easy and max flexibility for your ...
Transport for reaching Florence from Rome and going to Venice from Florence4/3/2008
  Q: I am planning a trip to Italy in May with 3 adults and my 14 months old daughter. I will be reaching ...
  A: May is a beautiful month for visiting Italy. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful trip. It would make ...
rome to florence train tickets4/1/2008
  Q: I am a bit confused about traveling to Florence from Rome via train. My 2 sons (ages 4 and 1) and my ...
  A: If you are traveling on the train between April and October, it is a good idea to book ahead. You ...
reggio calabria3/24/2008
  Q: i am wanting to travel to seratta in calabria can i get there by train
  A: You can reach the nearby town of Rosarno by train from Naples, then by taxi to Serrata, about 18 ...
Rome to Sorrento3/9/2008
  Q: My family and I will be traveling from Rome to Sorrento on June 7, 2008 w/ our 2 children (6 & 8 ...
  A: I forgot one possible step on the arrival, see below. Thank you for your question. What a great ...
train fare on Trenitalia2/23/2008
  Q: Trenitalia website calls out for a type of train fare as "Amica" which is less then the 'Standard' ...
  A: It is true, there are all kinds of discount fares available on trenitalia.com. I have only ...
getting to Rome from Barcelona2/22/2008
  Q: I'm traveling in August to Spain and want to get from Barcelona to Rome. What is the easiest & most ...
  A: Your best bet is by air. Go to wwww.kayak.com for all your options. If my answer has been helpful, ...
Hotel near FCO, Leonardo da Vinci airport2/17/2008
  Q: At rhe end of our trip inAmalfi, we are flying out of FCO and want to stay as close to the airport ...
  A: Airport hotel in Rome is the Marriott ...
travelling italy with 1 year old1/27/2008
  Q: we are flying into Milan, spending 5 days in a villa in Arkansan(near Lucca) then hoping to make way ...
  A: Sounds lovely! You might want to choose an interesting city that isn't too far off the A1 highway, ...
bologna airport1/18/2008
  Q: what is the cheapest and quickest way from Bologna airport to sienna and from sienna to Figline ...
  A: I don't think the trains work very well for you, I think you have to change in Florence. You can ...
traveling in Italy with kids10/16/2007
  Q: We(myself, husband, two sons 15 and 11) are going to Rome in April 2008. I plan on three nights in ...
  A: Sorry for the slow response. You'll have so much fun! I'm not a hotel guru, I specialize in vacation ...
Travelling FRom Rome to Sorrento10/15/2007
  Q: We are gonna be travelling from Rome airport to Sorrento, anyone know the best and cheapest way? We ...
  A: Some questions you should answer for yourselves. 1. Will you need a car in Sorrento? 2. If so, can ...
3 to 4 days free after Florence9/14/2007
  Q: We are a family of 4 with a 15 and 17 year old(not kids so much)finishing a bike tour in Florence ...
  A: I haven't been to Elba yet so can't really give you my personal feedback, but it sounds like a great ...
Car vs trains for family travel9/13/2007
  Q: My wife and 2 kids (10/13) are planning a visit next July to Europe. Switzerland (to see her ...
  A: Sounds like fun and I don't see why you shouldn't drive, it sounds like you enjoy it and it is ...
Italy trip with kids8/29/2007
  Q: I am early stages (only booked flight) for June 2008 trip to Italy with two children 8& 10 by then. ...
  A: The hotels in the cities don't have swimming pools. You could find a hotel on the outskirts of Rome ...
Train travel in Italy8/26/2007
  Q: I will be traveling in Italy with my wife in dec. Will be glad if you can help me with questions. I ...
  A: I often do the Eurail pass vs point-to-point tickets for my clients and point-to-point tickets win ...
RAIL TRAVEL FROM PARIS TO VENICE8/15/2007
  Q: A friend and I would like to travel to Venice from Paris by rail next May, mainly because we would ...
  A: It is a great way to travel. You can check the schedules and fares at www.raileurope.com. Use a ...
Drive from Venice to Tuscany8/14/2007
  Q: There are four of us ladies coming from a cruise that will dock in Venice. We would like to spend 5 ...
  A: 1. Not in my experience, more like five. Try www.viamichelin.com that puts driving at 4 hours and ...
Drive from Venice to Tuscany8/12/2007
  Q: There are four of us ladies coming from a cruise that will dock in Venice. We would like to spend 5 ...
  A: My opinions are: 1. Yes, rent a car in Venice. You can pick it up in the parking garage in Piazzale ...
Italy and Europe8/4/2007
  Q: We are considering a trip to Europe next summer, sometime between June and mid August. I have two ...
  A: The trains are relatively economical and easy to use, so use them for good, fast transportation ...
elderly people8/1/2007
  Q: I am 70 years old and my wife is 67, we both have some difficulty in walking. We plan on taking a ...
  A: Italy is not great for people who are mobility impaired. There are steps everywhere that cannot be ...
Italy and Europe7/30/2007
  Q: We are considering a trip to Europe next summer, sometime between June and mid August. I have two ...
  A: Here are some thoughts based on my experience. My teenage boys are less interested in the ...
Vatican museum7/23/2007
  Q: is the fast pass option worth it to visit the Vatican museum? It cost about twice as much as the ...
  A: If you are going any month other than November, January or February. And if you absolutely have to ...
luggage storage at train stations7/12/2007
  Q: Can we store luggage at the train stations in Rome, Florence and Venice? Is there somewhere on-line ...
  A: Yes, there is luggage storage in all of those train stations. Look up for a large sign BAGGAGLI. ...
Transfer between Positano & Rome7/9/2007
  Q: I am wondering what is the best way to see Positano and the surrounding areas, bus trips or hire a ...
  A: The Amalfi coast road is narrow and winding. It is fun for some to drive and scary for others. There ...
Directions Needed6/28/2007
  Q: I am arriving by RailEurope in Siena, Italy and need directions from the train station to my rental ...
  A: Use www.viamichelin.com, choose italy and then siena and it will default to the train station that ...
Rome and Naples6/25/2007
  Q: I have 1 day off ship in Naples and a day and a half in Rome, Me and my husband with 2 daughters age ...
  A: I have done some research on this before and have found that there are operators who aren't allied ...
Italy Schedule4/12/2007
  Q: My active mother and I will be traveling to Italy during the last week of June to early July (10 ...
  A: I think that you could visit San Gimignano and Siena in one day and Cortona and Orvieto in another. ...
Itinerary June 2007 trip to Italy4/8/2007
  Q: 3 teens) to Italy between June 1st 2007 and June 16th. We start out in Venice and stay there till ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory I would appreciate a good review on AllExperts; our only reward is the ...
travelling to rome4/7/2007
  Q: I will be travelling to Rome on April 30, 2007 with my 20 year old daughter. I have found a bed and ...
  A: If this answer is satisfactory I'd appreciate a good review on AllExperts. The points we earn are ...
Marzano Appio4/6/2007
  Q: I will be visiting Naples this July traveling from Rome and on my way to Calabria. I hope to go to ...
  A: If my answer is helpful I would appreciate a good review on AllExperts. I love a little challenge. ...
Italy Schedule4/4/2007
  Q: My active mother and I will be traveling to Italy during the last week of June to early July (10 ...
  A: If my answer is helpful, I would appreciate a good "grade" with AllExperts, the points we earn in ...
Teen In Italy4/2/2007
  Q: I am a 15 year old girl traveling this summer to Italy for 6 weeks on a foreign exchange. I will be ...
  A: If my answer is helpful I would appreciate a good "grade" on AllExperts. Our only reward is the ...
In Rome4/2/2007
  Q: My family and i are traveling to Rome. I have two kids. What should we wear to fit in and not look ...
  A: If my answer is helpful, I'd appreciate a good "grade" on AllExperts, our reward is getting points. ...
Celebrating Sweet Sixteen3/25/2007
  Q: What would you recommend? We do not mind moving around and traveling to other cities Thanks in ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory, I would appreciate a good "grade" with AllExperts. That is our only ...
10 Year Old in Italy3/21/2007
  Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy in September. We are planning to bring our 10 year old ...
  A: If my answer is helpful, I'd appreciate a good "grade" with All Experts; our reward is in winning ...
Advice: Rome in August with a 13 yr old3/20/2007
  Q: I'm planning 5-7 days in Rome and environs with my son the second half of August. His first trip to ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory, I'd appreciate a good "grade" with All Experts. We "Experts" compete ...
Travelling through Italy3/16/2007
  Q: My sister and I are planning our first sister trip in a long time and we plan on visting the ...
  A: It sounds like a wonderful trip. To answer your questions, you really should have a dialog with an ...
Italy with 13 year old2/24/2007
  Q: traveling to Italy in early June with elderly mother (she's in great shape) and 13 year old son, ...
  A: If you find this answer helpful, I would appreciate a good "grade" on All Experts; that's our ...
cruising and have low budget2/21/2007
  Q: there is 8 people taking a cruise in june 07.we are finding the tour are very high. we would like to ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory, I would appreciate a good "grade" on All Experts, that is our only ...
5 weeks in Italy with young childern2/20/2007
  Q: We are in the process of to planning a 5 week trip to Italy in June and July with our two children ...
  A: It sounds marvelous. I would suggest that you nail down the week (or two) in Tuscany/Umbria because ...
festivals2/1/2007
  Q: i am going to Italy on june 18 till july 2 and I am a traveling with teenagers and my daughter who ...
  A: If my reply is satisfactory, I would appreciate a good "grade" on all experts, we "experts" compete ...
travel from naples to positano1/1/2007
  Q: What are the options for traveling from naples to positano?This appears to be a great service for ...
  A: If this answer is satisfactory, I would appreciate a good "grade" with AllExperts; our reward is in ...
summer trip to Italy with kids12/30/2006
  Q: We have a family wedding in London in August and would like to travel to Italy before (mid-August). ...
  A: Okay, so now for my recommendation: 1. A villa or a cottage at a villa in Tuscany (often the places ...
where to go for 3-4 days after 7days in Tuscanny?12/21/2006
  Q: We have 4 children, 15,13,10,and 7, and are traveling to Tuscanny in June with 17 family members. ...
  A: What a nice event for you! If my reply is helpful, I'd appreciate a good grade with All Experts, ...
Italy with Children11/29/2006
  Q: We are travelling to Italy in December 2007 with our four children and another family who also have ...
  A: If my reply is satisfactory, I would really appreciate a good "grade" with AllExperts. Our only ...
Travel Italy; Italian/Swiss Alps end in Paris11/28/2006
  Q: My 15 year old daughter and I are travelling July to Europe. We love Paris and plan to spend 3 -4 ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory, I'd appreciate a good "grade" with All Experts, we "experts" compete ...
travel w/ a baby11/26/2006
  Q: We are planning a trip to Rome in February with our baby who will be 6 months. We are trying to ...
  A: Annalisa. If my answer is appropriate and helpful, I would appreciate a good "grade" on AllExperts, ...
teenager myself10/15/2006
  Q: hey there im an average 14 yr old Australian teenager who has travelled alot to places like america, ...
  A: You are quite a traveler and I'm sure you will love Italy. If this answer is helpful, I would love ...
travelling with kids in Italy9/30/2006
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Europe for the end of August 2007. We'll have 3 weeks. We ...
  A: Fun trip! I think I have some useful ideas for you. If my answer is helpful, I'd appreciate a good ...
train reservations to florence?8/21/2006
  Q: my famiy of three will be flying into rome on friday, october 30. we will arrive in rome in the ...
  A: You are right, there are frequent departures to Florence, you can find the schedules at ...
Teen daughter7/14/2006
  Q: I'm a single mum taking my 15 yr old daughter to Marina di Pietrasanta. She's a fun loving teen into ...
  A: If my answer is satisfactory in some way, I'd appreciate a good "grade" when All Experts asks. ...
Kids and Hotels7/7/2006
  Q: Please help!! We will be travelling with our three children (ages 4, 6, and 10)through northern ...
  A: If the answer is satisfactory, I'd appreciate a good "grade" with all experts. Our reward is winning ...
Italy with teens in december7/4/2006
  Q: We are considering a trip to Italy over the 2006 Christmas break. We will be four adults, one ...
  A: If my reply is satisfactory, I'd appreciate a good "grade" on All Experts; that is our reward - ...
Driving from Rome through Tuscanny5/1/2006
  Q: We are going to be in Rome and want to drive from Rome into the Tuscanny area. Wht is the best route ...
  A: It this answer is helpful, please give me a good "grade," that is the only reward, beating the other ...
Rome, Florence, Venice1/17/2006
  Q: I will be traveling to Italy with my two teenagers for nine nights/10 days in mid March, driving ...
  A: If you think I've done a good job, I'd appreciate a good "grade" which is what us "experts" compete ...
i am travelling to rome on...11/16/2005
  Q: i am travelling to rome on the 19th of this month (november) and would like to know what clothes to ...
  A: If my response is timely and helpful I would like a good "grade" with All Experts. That is our only ...
Italy11/10/2005
  Q: I will be travelling to Italy and need some help in getting around to all places. I will be taking ...
  A: I'm not sure a bus tour would work for a two year old who probably still has nap times and early bed ...
sea-side villa3/5/2005
  Q: I would love to visit Italy soon with my two kids, 5 and 8. I specifically would like a sea-side ...
  A: It sounds like a wonderful trip with your children. I have to say that I like to give advice only on ...
Italy1/25/2005
  Q: What is italy's money? Meanimng what do they see as a dollar or call it.
  A: If you are happy with this answer, please give me a good "grade" when All Experts gives you a chance ...
Sandy beaches and culture1/8/2005
  Q: we want to take our boy of three and seven-year-old daughter to Italy. Ideally we would like to rent ...
  A: A friend of mine raves about Lerici and I trust her opinion. Here the places I can find there: Go ...
Italy with teenagers10/22/2004
  Q: Can you suggest anywhere suitable to take two 14 yr old girls who are not into sightseeing much but ...
  A: I apologize for being so long in responding. I have just returned from Italy where I was inspecting ...
Traveling Soon8/30/2004
  Q: How far is Paestum from Pompeii? Charlie PS: Tell me more about the Italians that speak Greek. I ...
  A: I'm sending you to this site because it is so useful: www.viamichelin.com. It says it is about 1 and ...
Guide for Paris7/30/2004
  Q: I was looking at your guide for Italy which looks fantastic except I am going to Paris with 2 teen ...
  A: I'm sorry to say that the Paris Journal is on the shelf right now...for a while anyway. I need to ...
Florence and the Uffizi Gallaria7/19/2004
  Q: I will be in Florence for three days at the end of July 2004,with my children (daughter 10yrs and ...
  A: You'll find some good suggestions in there. There is a page about figuring out if the artists used ...
Family bike tours in Tuscany6/17/2004
  Q: We're leaving for Italy on June 25th for 15 days. We are traveling with our three children ages 9, ...
  A: I'll do a little research for you, AR. I know of a nice vacation/farm that has all kinds of ...
Rome in July with kids5/9/2004
  Q: I am heading to Rome with my husband and two girls, ages 11 and 8 for 10 days in July. Ironically, I ...
  A: Not in Rome now, as nice as that would be. I'll be there later this year. I'm in the Boston area. ...
Rome in July with kids5/9/2004
  Q: I am heading to Rome with my husband and two girls, ages 11 and 8 for 10 days in July. Ironically, I ...
  A: You sound like quite a traveling family. And Beijing, too. Wow. I studied Mandarin in grad school ...
How to have fun with my children for 3 weeks in Tuscanny4/20/2004
  Q: My mother is renting a house near Cortona and Camucia for 3 weeks in July. I will be there with my ...
  A: If this answer is helpful, I'd appreciate a good "grade" in the AllExperts evaluation. It's a little ...
Interview4/17/2004
  Q: I'm a senior in highschool from Idaho and I'm taking an independent study course on Italian. I need ...
  A: Good luck with your independent study. It takes real dedication to pursue a course on your own. What ...
Italy with 14 month old4/8/2004
  Q: My wife and I travelled to Italy in the fall of 2002 and knew we would be coming back as often as we ...
  A: If you are satisfied, please respond to the AllExperts survey with a good "grade." It is a sort of ...
italy with 4 young children3/13/2004
  Q: we are mad because we will be going to Italy next Feb with children ages 2, 4, 6, & 10. There'll be ...
  A: If this answer is helpful, I would appreciate a good "grade" when All Experts asks for your opinion. ...
travelling Italy with my 2 year old3/12/2004
  Q: My husband and I are planning a 6 or 7 month trip to the UK and Europe starting in August. I'm from ...
  A: If this is helpful, I'd appreciate a good "grade" when AllExperts asks for your feedback. Its a ...

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