Florence for Families

A lot of people think of Florence as a place for romance (which it most definitely is, wink wink) but they may not realize that it is actually very family-friendly town with plenty to do for the whole family. There are festivals for children and activities for kids and teenagers throughout the year. There are ways for youngsters to get involved in the creative scene or to relax and hang out at one of the beautiful city pools or parks. You can find great apartments that are family friendly in the city center and keep those tots engaged and entertained during your memorable stay in Firenze. 

Thanksgiving in Florence

THANKSGIVING IN FLORENCE! WOOHOO!


What an opportunity to share some American culture with Italians for a change! I have a love-hate relationship with the way that Italians do many things. But at the end of the day, I tend to settle with the idea that "Italians do it better." However, there is one thing that they just can't compete with - no matter how good the gnocchi is, or how fresh the cinghiale ragu is, they just can't touch grandma's Thanksgiving dressing.

The good news is that most Italians I've met LOVE Thanksgiving. They wait for their invitation to an American dinner much like Charlie Brown awaiting the Great Pumpkin. And as much as I would like to make all of their Thanksgiving dreams come true, I would much rather keep Thanksgiving dinner an elite event and hand-select the few Italians I want to invite. (It's purely a control thing.) 


If you're going to be in Florence during Thanksgiving, let us know and we can help you find a great apartment and even introduce you to some Italians who would love to be YOUR guest for dinner. 

Lampredotto - The ultimate Florentine panino

I'll tell you what I know - it's made with the third stomach of the cow and it's the classic poor man's sandwich in Florence. The best place to get it is from one of the street carts found throughout the city center. I'll tell you what I don't know - what it tastes like. I'm fascinated by the thing, and honestly it smells pretty good, but I haven't had the guts to stomach it yet.