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3 weeks ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Amy Andrews |Amie O'Shaughnessy
Known for centuries as the fashion capital of the world, Milan is also famous for art and, of course, football (soccer). Although it isn’t often counted among the most kid-friendly of Italian destinations, it has all of the makings of a memorable family city break during your Italy trip, with a lively combination of history and culture plus easy access to nearby airports.
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3 weeks ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda |Lisa Frederick |Amy Andrews
A melting pot of cultures and neighborhoods, New Orleans is multilayered and fascinating. From the grand homes of the Lower Garden District to jazz along Frenchmen Street, there’s much to enjoy and appreciate. Though it will never shed its party town reputation (Mardi Gras!), the Big Easy has grown up quite a bit in recent years, with lots of art museums, inventive fine dining and luxe digs to rest your head.
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1 month ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Amy Andrews |Lissa Poirot |Brendan Considine |Adria Perez
It is a rarity to find a place where time seems to stand still. Where the streets look much as they always have, where artisans ply their trades and continue to pass them down through the generations, and where families are known by their villages. Portugal’s Alentejo is one of those places — ready to charm and welcome guests and invite them to slow down.
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1 month ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Lissa Poirot |Megan Norris |Amy Andrews |Barbara Weindling
Perched on the edge of a perfectly groomed run, I paused, taking in the expansive view that stretched before me. The snow-capped peak of Breckenridge, Colorado, off to the distance pierced the clear blue sky on a day that was meant to be gray and filled with snow. The soft whoosh of snowboards and skis carving paths down the mountain blended with the hum of voices, this being spring break, and the mountain was filled with families.
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1 month ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Amy Andrews |Kristi Marcelle |Lisa Frederick |Tanvi Chheda
Barcelona and Andalucia often monopolize the travel planning limelight when it comes to Spain. But consider casting your sights slightly farther north to the coastal beauty of the Costa Brava with an active, immersive holiday on the Camino de Ronda.
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1 month ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda |Amy Andrews |Jody Robbins
A port city along the Burrard Peninsula in Canada’s western province of British Columbia, Vancouver has been home to First Nation communities for thousands of years. Today, the dynamic metropolis — Canada’s third-largest — is celebrated for its multicultural diversity, its stunning natural setting (mountains surround the city) and its thriving arts and culinary scenes. And thanks to the mild weather, Vancouver is a year-round destination.
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2 months ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Emily Hochberg |Amy Andrews |Cary Walker |Lisa Frederick
The best summer vacations often involve relaxed mornings and sand-covered toes, followed by languid afternoons licking drippy ice cream cones and evenings outside by the grill. That’s the ideal, anyway. Often, those rosy-colored scenes omit drenching heatwaves and oppressive humidity.
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2 months ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Kimberley Lovato |Nicole Wiltrout |Lisa Frederick |Amy Andrews
If you think tennis is just perfecting your topspin and finessing your volleys, think again: It’s also your passport to adventure. The sport is enjoyed and watched by millions around the world, and according to the United States Tennis Association, nearly 24 million Americans hit the courts in 2023 (4.8 million of them for very first time).
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2 months ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda |Amy Andrews
Tucked within the Topa Topa Mountains just 90 miles north of Los Angeles, sleepy Ojai has long been a favorite city break, thanks to its bucolic setting and charming downtown lined with art galleries and cafes. Parents especially will appreciate the laidback vibe that allows them to recharge and reconnect away from the daily duties of work and family.
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2 months ago | 
ciaobambino.com | Lissa Poirot |Amie O'Shaughnessy |Amy Andrews |Nancy Solomon
Cruising with kids isn’t just about the amenities and fun to be had onboard a ship. While cruise lines continuously push for bigger, better, more innovative and more luxurious experiences, the real beauty of a cruise is the ability to show your kids multiple destinations in a single trip. Treating a vessel like a floating hotel room with access to a succession of different stops means introducing them to a variety of cultures, foods, people and sights in one go.
