Travel planning and tourist information: Bella Vita Italia – travel concierge services Ciao Bambino – family-friendly travel planning in Italy, France, England, and Spain Italiakids.com – a complete resource guide for international families in Italy Welcome Tuscany – Lucca city and tourist information Arte Mare – Versilian coast tourist information Alfea – interactive site on art and culture of Pisa Palazzo Ducale – informational site on Palazzo Ducale and history of Lucca Lucca Province – information on events and sites in the Province of Lucca Cooking classes: Toscaneggiando - typical Lucchese techniques, great with both children and adults! Travel Insurance: Lucca Accommodations: Agriturismo Al Foionco – country estate near Lucca with 8 holiday apartments Lucca Holiday Homes – a variety of accommodations in Lucca and surroundings Lucca Villas – villas in the Lucca countryside Albergo Villa Marta – hotel in Lucca countryside Palazzo Guiscardo – hotel in Pietrasanta Casa Biancalana – just outside Lucca walls, self-catering apartments with pool and garden on the grounds The Hill at Lucca – luxury farmhouse villas in the hills just outside of Lucca, as well as interesting courses and activities Rentvillas.com – a large selection of villas in the region and Tuscany in general Knowital.com – hotels, villas, & apartments in Lucca with useful tourist information Villa Volpi – hotel in Lucca hills Villa La Bianca – charming villa b&b between Lucca and the sea Ligurian coast hotels and apartments: Italian Riviera Rentals – Lovely Cinque Terre apartments Grand Hotel Portovenere – a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the Ligurian coast and Cinque Terre area Hotel Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure |
Hotel Laurin Best Western Santa Margherita – offers self-serving suites with kitchenette Hotel Continental, Santa Margherita Ligure Florence Hotels: Riva Lofts – hotel comprised of independent suites with kitchenettes on the Arno River, across from the Cascine Car and cellphone rental: Reading list and Italian language materials for children: Mario's Angels: A Story About the Artist Giotto Berlitz Italian 1000 Words (Berlitz 1000 Words) Italian for Children (Book & CD) (Language for Children Series) Ancient Rome and Pompeii (Magic Tree House Rsrch Gdes(R)) The Story of Pinocchio (Picture Books) Muzzy Level 1 Italian BBC Language Course Set Early Advantage DVD Kids Go Europe: Treasure Hunt Florence Rome with Kids: An Insider's Guide (Rome With Kids) Ciao, Bambino: A Child’s Tour of Italy |
