Lucca Accommodations Agriturismo Al Foionco – country estate near Lucca with 8 holiday apartments Relais Vittoria – b&b in the countryside with free shuttle service to Lucca center Lucca Holiday Homes – a variety of accommodations in Lucca and surroundings Albergo Villa Marta – hotel in Lucca countryside The Hill at Lucca – luxury farmhouse villas in the hills just outside of Lucca, as well as interesting courses and activities La Via delle Pievi – villas, apartments, and b&b’s in the near vicinity La Romea Residenza d'Epoca – bed & breakfast in a 14th-century palazzo near the Guinigi Tower in Lucca center Knowital.com– hotels, villas, & apartments in Lucca with useful tourist information Poppies Travel Concierge – Travel consultants with extensive collection of country holiday homes and b&b’s in the Lucca countryside that also offers a range of planning services to assist families. Umbria Accommodations: Stresa Accommodations: La Luna nel Porto – very charming 3-star apartment suite hotel on lakefront promenade in Stresa. Price range 950-1300 euro/week, day rates also available Hotel du Parc – formerly an elegant private villa, small 3-star hotel in Stresa center with lakeview rooms and nice garden. Breakfast included. Price range 134 euro/night, 20 euro supplement for extra child bed, permits up to two additional child beds in a double room Hotel Villa Ruscello – villa restored as B&B with garden and lakeview between Baveno and Stresa, Price range 90-95 euro/night for triple and quad rooms with breakfast. Small private beach with dock, chairs, and chaise lounges Casa Mariuccia – luxury B&B in restored 15th-century villa built by the Visconti family in the nearby charming town of Massino Visconti, about a 15-minute drive to Stresa. Three suites with a shared pool and common areas, or can be rented all together as a villa. Includes breakfast. Price range 700-840 euro/week for suites, nightly rates range 100-120 euro/night Lake View Self-Catering Villa – between Arona and Stresa, 3 bedrooms, pool, lakeview terrace and gardens. Price 1490 Garden Apartment in Stresa Center – self-catering apartment in Stresa center 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Price range 1180-1250 euro/week General Travel Planning and Tourist Information: Italiakids.com – a complete resource guide for international families in Italy Lucca Italian School – Lessons in Italian language and culture for foreigners in Lucca, group or one-to-one lessons for any age and level Bella Vita Italia – travel concierge services specializing in the region Ciao Bambino – family-friendly travel planning in Italy, France, England, and Spain Welcome Tuscany – Lucca city and tourist information Alfea – interactive site on art and culture of Pisa Palazzo Ducale – informational site on Palazzo Ducale and history of Lucca InsureMyTrip – travel insurance portal that offers option to customize your policy according to your family’s specific needs and view multiple available plans Italy Beyond the Obvious – tailored trip planning for independent travelers with particular expertise assisting families Autoeurope – car and cellphone rental Kids Books and Family Guides for Tuscany |