Kimberley Lovato

2 months ago | ciaobambino.com | Lissa Poirot |Kimberley Lovato

Waking up to distant lion roars and hyena laughs might sound like a dream, but in Tanzania, it’s just another early morning. As the first light rises and the landscape begins to turn gold, families can embark on a thrilling safari, setting off into the bush to spot waking animals starting their days and nocturnal ones heading back to bed. Tanzania immerses you in wildlife at every turn.

Jan 14, 2025 | ciaobambino.com | Amie O’Shaughnessy |Barbara Weindling |Amie O'Shaughnessy |Kimberley Lovato

Activities 7 Min Read Dordogne France Europe If you’re looking for a less familiar area to explore in France beyond the big-name destinations like Paris, Provence and the French Riviera, the Dordogne region is a blast for kids of all ages. One of the reasons I like it so much for families is that the list of things to do in the Dordogne is so varied within a small geographic area. Cultural and historic touring can easily be combined with active days out biking, hiking, swimming and canoeing....

Dec 20, 2024 | traveler.marriott.com | Kimberley Lovato

Los Angeles certainly knows a thing or two about rolling out a red carpet. But when it comes to meals that steal the show, breakfast and brunch are hands-down winners. Along the city’s palm-tree lined boulevards and sandy shores, restaurants and cafés dish out extraordinary eggs, globally inspired bites and innovative flavors to a finicky crowd that will gladly share a round of applause for a distinct point of view.

Dec 6, 2024 | ciaobambino.com | Kimberley Lovato |Lisa Frederick |Amy Andrews |Amie O'Shaughnessy

Lake Como or Lake Garda? It’s as timeless an Italian conundrum as thick crust or thin? Aperol or Campari? The scenery alone draws travelers to these two mythic lakes in northern Italy, both defined by majestic mountains and colorful waterside villages that drip with dreamy dolce vita. So just how do you choose between the two? “It’s important to decide what kind of holiday vibe and style you want,” says Italy-based Ciao Bambino Travel Advisor Linda Considine.

Nov 15, 2024 | afar.com | Kimberley Lovato

New bells were unveiled at Notre-Dame in mid November, and additional restoration work will continue through 2026 in an effort to return the cathedral to its pre-fire state, pictured. Photo: Shutterstock It’s been more than five and a half years since a spark beneath the roof of Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral sent flames tearing through the 860-year-old Gothic icon on April 15, 2019, collapsing its roof and toppling its wooden spire, which had been in place since 1859.