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Bxgell2
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Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
I'm thinking of just taking the plunge, and renting a Villa in Tuscany for a week. Is this crazy thinking with a 2+ year old?
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mtg1970
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
We will be doing this in April  . Going to Italy for 10 days and staying with DH's family. They have an extra apartment in their complex.
I know it doesn't answer your question  but am curious to know also how others have made out.
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| Posted 1/29/08 3:48 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
Its doable...easier than going to a big city I think. Some cities are really child friendly, and others aren't. For instance, Barcelona is great for kids, IMO Paris isn't. I think if you have a base like a house or a villa, its a lot nicer than having just a hotel room as a base.
I think a sight seeing holiday is harder than a proper villa type resting holiday.
Message edited 1/29/2008 3:56:23 PM.
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| Posted 1/29/08 3:55 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
Posted by racheeeee
Its doable...easier than going to a big city I think. Some cities are really child friendly, and others aren't. For instance, Barcelona is great for kids, IMO Paris isn't. I think if you have a base like a house or a villa, its a lot nicer than having just a hotel room as a base.
I think a sight seeing holiday is harder than a proper villa type resting holiday.
That's exactly what I'm thinking. We could travel and do a little sightseeing here and there, but it would certainly be much easier if we had a home base, with a pool and a huge outside area where she can run around.
Hmmmmmm... the wheels are turning 
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| Posted 1/29/08 4:02 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
I think you should GO for IT! Other than the long plane ride, Alex will do beautifully and you'll have such a great time!
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| Posted 1/29/08 5:19 PM |
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
We did Italy/Switzerland with Ella in November (she was 17 months). It was fine, just a pain if restaurants didn't have high chairs.
We're in the midst of planning a fall vacation for 2008 - looking into Greek villas. I think villas are a great way to go with toddlers.
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| Posted 1/29/08 5:33 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
Of course it's doable. People do have children overseas (Paris or country side in Italy!). Your main "issue" will be travelling 8+ hours to go to Europe in an airplane with a toddler.
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Diana1215
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
We will be going to Italy in August with my family - Jack will be 14 months.
Beth - I really know NOTHING about Italy at all - but I know that my family did toss around the idea of getting a house in Tuscany also (not this trip - but the next one) and my mom made a comment that Tuscany is kind of far away from other areas if you were planning on hitting up other cities.
I'm not sure how far - or even if this is what she said -- being that when my mom talks I half listen. I just called her to find out for sure - but got her voicemail.
She is obssessed with Italy and knows every little detail about it.
I think it will be easy to stay in a villa though!
Go for it!
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| Posted 1/29/08 5:57 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
DD turns 2 next week and has been to Europe three times - she will be there again this June. No problems at all ,most of europe is very child friendly.
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| Posted 1/29/08 7:27 PM |
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Juliet
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Re: Has anyone traveled to Europe with a toddler?
Posted by smdl
Of course it's doable. People do have children overseas (Paris or country side in Italy!). Your main "issue" will be travelling 8+ hours to go to Europe in an airplane with a toddler.
This is my main issue. DH wants to visit his family in Poland and that plane trip is 9 1/2 hours and then you have to factor in the time in the airport before and after. I know it is doable but I just dread the trip.
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