An indispensable resource for family travel to Italy. Featured destinations are Rome, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Siena hills towns of Tuscany, Naples and Amalfi Coast, Milan and Lake Region. Everything is written from the parents' perspective: are the hotels family-friendly? Which restuarants are appropriate for kids? How do you say " I need a babysitter tonight?" What sre the best gelato shops in each city and town? What books should my kids read before we leave? 'Fun Facts' sidebars are sprinkled throughout for the kids to ponder, and great activites are planned with the kids (and parents too!) especially in mind. There is also a very useful Italian-English glossary of useful phrases and words geared to famil travel. "A great guidebook"-about.com"Bless the authors for their phrase section...." travelwithyourkids.com