To each their own Genoa. One of the main Mediterranean seaports, with good connections to Milan and just a short distance from the Alps, the city has surprises in store for every type of traveller. A trip to Genoa is an opportunity to amaze friends, partners and family – and to enter a different world. A romantic Genoa for couples
Genoa is the romantic destination par excellence. One corner not to be missed is Boccadasse, a charming suburban village with a small beach on which fishermen leave out their nets and narrow tiled lanes that rise between pastel-coloured cottages. To get there by promenading along Corso Italia where old buildings are interspersed by delightful views. Then there are the Parks of Nervi, an oasis of boulevards, flowerbeds and headily scented rose gardens in which historic villas house museums and art collections. No less romantic is the Porto Antico, the old port, redesigned by Renzo Piano, where ships dock and the locals like to meet. Another landmark is the Lanterna, the tallest mediaeval lighthouse in the Mediterranean, from which it’s possible to admire a view over the city. For spectacular views of the city centre and the mountains, finally, it’s worth taking the original Art Nouveau lift, installed in 1909, in Piazza Portello and riding up to the Spianata Castelletto terrace. An adventure Genoa with the kids
Any stay in Genoa with children has to start from the Porto Antico and the Acquario di Genova. It’s one of the largest aquariums in Europe and it features tropical and polar environments and both fresh and salt water. Here the kids can stroke rays, watch penguin feeding time and learn to recognise manatees. Booking ahead, it’s even possible to spend a night with the sharks and sleep beside them. The Porto Antico is also home to the Città dei bambini e dei ragazzi, the City of Children and Youngsters, a veritable museum experience dedicated to the “Five Senses” for kids of two to twelve years of age. Older children will also enjoy the Galata Museo del Mare, a maritime museum that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Here they can discover all the secrets of sailing past and present and, outside the building, take a look around the “Nazario Sauro” submarine. More adventures are in store at the Museo di storia naturale G. Doria, a natural history museum with collections of stuffed animals, fossils, plants, minerals and, above all, insects. Among their gardens and historic villas, the Parks of Nervi offer fully-equipped play areas for tiny tots.
Another exciting child-friendly experience is the Zecca–Righi funicular railway ride from which it’s possible to enjoy an aerial view of the city and its imposing defensive walls. In the Parco Urbano delle Mura, the Park
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Settling yourself for a week or a weekend on a car-free island can come with unexpected benefits: the joy of getting around via bicycle, the conversations that happen while walking from one place to another, the hilarity of golfcart transportation. But while we all love a good road trip, sometimes the car is just a means to getting from point a to point b. On these islands, even the getting around is part of the fun. Not to mention its stress-free and incredibly freeing for everyone coming along on the trip.
Moms are always active, but usually their energy goes toward taking care of other people. Whether you have an active beach mom or one who enjoys attending fitness classes or playing a sport, when they’re on vacation, they deserve to take care of themselves. Here are my picks for exercise and wellness gifts that travel well and meet all of mom’s vacation needs.
The Netherlands is a treasure chest of exquisite art-filled cities and towns, canals, windmills and tulip fields, along with shiny-new sustainable urban environments, and glorious natural landscapes, coastlines and islands. While it’s one of Europe’s smaller nations (you can cross the entire country in a handful of hours), choosing where to spend your time takes planning.
Mother’s Day is a good holiday to choose something you know your mom loves yet also get a little adventurous with what you give. If your mom is a frequent traveler who loves perfume, here are some fragrances that may inspire even more trips, and they’ll be well-suited for taking along on planes, trains, and cars. These perfumes all offer something special and unique that make them thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts.
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That hottest club in town is Cookbook Club! And whether mom is in one right now, thinking or starting one or joining one, these gifts will help her prep for the most delicious social gathering of the 2020s. Prepare to be lauded as the best child (or spouse) of this cookbook club member, because these gifts are perfect.
The traditional foods of Indonesia never quite get the credit they deserve. Thousands of islands spread across three time zones ensure a culinary diversity like no other nation.
If mom’s idea of a great getaway is using someone else’s kitchen to prepare lavish feasts, well, celebrate that. Especially if you’re invited on the trip! Rental properties are notorious for having dangerously dull knives, a lack of specialty kitchen equipment and often a selection of essentially much more stark than what was promised. Help mom feel prepared and pampered in any kitchen with these great gifts for cooks who love to chef it up at an Airbnb, VRBO or any rental home away from home.
Packing healthy and nutritious snacks for the road helps travelers to avoid high-sodium and high-fat food often sold in airports. From snacks to supplements, beating jet lag and keeping a wellness routine going on the road are easier with the right diet and exercise. These products make great gifts for the frequent-traveling moms in your life.