Best Christmas Events & Activities In Rome for Kids - Part Two

5. Christmas at Cinecittà World: The magic comes on: the Cinema Park becomes a large Christmas Village! Discover the Christmas market full of sweets and gifts, Santa's house and factory, the Path of the Illuminations, the 14 themed attractions: from 8 December to 8 January the magic of Christmas colors Cinecittà World! Upon arrival in the park, after the curtain is lifted, guests enter Cinecittà Street, a festively decorated street in New York. The day begins with the Christmas Show at 11 in a crescendo of shows until the evening, culminating with the Musical Christmas at Cinecittà World, in the large Theater 1. Dust of Stars - The lights festival is an evocative path full of Christmas lights that will walk visitors among fantastic animals, colored trees, decorations and light effects to be enjoyed from the afternoon until evening. For those who love traditions, a visit to Santa Claus's factory house is a must, where you can send the letter and meet Santa Claus himself. When: From December 5th to January 6th Where: Roma, Via di Castel Romano, 00128 RM Tickets: https://www.cinecittaworld.it/en/vendita/biglietti 6. Ice skating and the Christmas village at Foro Italico: In the beautiful location of Foro Italico you will have the opportunity to spend a day ice skating with your family and visit the lovely Christmas Village with lots of fun activities for kids! You will also find a lovely Northern Europe style Christmas market with plenty of choice for your Christmas shopping, from local products to handcrafts! When: from December 2nd to January 8th Where: Ice Park and Christmas village, Foro Italico 7. The Museum of illusions: A fantastic world of illusions in via Merulana, 17. A totally different museum from the usual, which aims to deceive the senses, entertain and at the same time give the opportunity to learn something new about the mind. A place where nothing is as it seems! The Museum of Illusions in Rome is a place recommended for people of all ages to dive into the world of the unexpected. It is an ideal place to make new experiences and have fun with both friends and family. All the family will enjoy it! When: Mondays - Thursdays, 10.00 to 20.30 Fridays - Sundays, 10.00 to 21.00 Where: Museo delle Illusioni, Via Merulana 17, 00185 Roma RM Tickets: https://moiroma.it/biglietti/

Why Hire A Holiday Nanny?

Holidays and vacations are fun, for most of us they are the highlight of our busy lives and a time to make special memories with our families and loved ones! It’s a great time for us all to relax and to enjoy time away from the daily routine and to explore the world. But whilst holidays can be relaxing and a time for enjoyment, they can also be challenging, as every parent knows, sometimes a holiday with your children turns more into childcare management. Away from the conveniences and routines established at home, caring for your kids while on holiday can become exhausting - a number of factors contributing to this, from jet lag, to excitement, changes in climate and many safety factors that make it impossible for us parents to get any time on our sun loungers. Parents often have to compromise their own enjoyment for the safety and wellbeing of their children – this is of course understandable, but now there is now a solution to ensure you and your family have a perfect holiday that many parents are now turning to! Hire a holiday nanny! There are many great advantages to hiring a holiday nanny to care for your kids, not only will you actually be able to finish your novel for the first time in years or enjoy an evening out while your children are tucked up in bed, your children will also enjoy themselves more. Now Tripsitta is offering parents the opportunity to find a wonderful holiday nanny for their children and the ability to book, easily, safely and securely at the click of a button and choose their favourite nanny from our wonderful team of vetted professionals.

Best Christmas Events & Activities In Rome for Kids - Part One

8 Things to Do in Rome with your Children (Christmas edition!) - part 1 Rome is for sure a wonderful city to visit with your children, as it’s always very lively and there are so many things to do; but when is the best time to be in Rome with your little ones? Christmas for sure! In the last few weeks kids have been excited thinking of the presents they’re going to get, games they’re going to do with their friends during Christmas break and letters they’re going to prepare for their beloved Santa. If you happen to be in Rome for a family trip in this period (lucky you), keep reading to find out 4 child friendly things you can do in December. 1. Christmas World. 1.If you’re one of those families who love to expose their children to different cultures since a young age, you can’t miss this International event that this year will be hosted in Villa Borghese, one of the biggest and most beautiful parks in Rome. Your children will have the chance to explore Christmas traditions in different cities including the busy streets of Berlin, the magic elegance of Paris and the London street markets. Your little boys and girls will have the chance to ice skate and to see Santa’s house, recreated by outstanding set designers who will make the experience engaging and original. -When: starting on December 3rd – ending on January 8th. 10am - 8pm (last admission at 6pm) -Where: Villa Borghese – Galoppatoio area -Tickets: 15€ full price; 12€ reduced price for kids and 65+ year old adults [https://www.ticketone.it/artist/christmas-world/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyracBhDoARIsACGFcS4JPlSLmXHLEF48-i7flhsTTMVDXdDjs_tgU1rIIwKng6-mVGxG7WoaAkdxEALw_wcB] 2. Incanto di luci It’s always nice to visit the Botanical Garden in Trastevere, one of the most characteristic areas in Rome; left alone if the garden hosts Christmas lights and a magic atmosphere where you can get lost. Your children will feel like entering an enchanted, fairy tale world while they walk on the sound of Burkhard Fincke’s melodies. Highly recommended if your children love stories of places outside the world, suspended in time, captured in a dreamy atmosphere; I can guarantee that you, parents, will love this place too. -When: starting on November 19th – ending on January 8th. 5.30pm – Admissions from 5.30pm until 9.30pm, closes at 11.30pm. -Where: Orto Botanico di Roma (Largo Cristina di Svezia, 23 A - 24) -Tickets: 19€ full price; 16€ reduced price for groups; 12.50€ reduced price for kids (4-14 years of age). Family packages available for 54€. These prices can vary on public holidays. [https://incantodiluci.mticket.it/acquisto-biglietti/scheda-evento.aspx?ID=841&_gl=1q8puy8_gaMTM1MjI2NTc1Mi4xNjcwMjM0OTk5_ga_PEKRL31CT5*MTY3MDIzNDk5OS4xLjEuMTY3MDIzNjcxMS4wLjAuMA 3. Street Lights 3.If you’re looking for something fun to do which is totally free, you can have a walk and enjoy the Christmas lights which every year accompany us in the streets until the first days of January. In this case, you really will be spoiled of choice on where to go. Here are some examples: In Piazza di Spagna you will love the stars that enlighten Dior; next, you could walk along via Condotti, where the lights are particularly nice, and at the end of which it’s impossible not to notice the Fendi building with its play of light. If you then take Via del Corso and walk along towards piazza Venezia, you will find Piazza san Lorenzo in Lucina on the right, with its wonderful, 16 metres tall Christmas tree! 4.“Japan Days” Market. This market is famous already in Rome among the Japan lovers, but on the 10th and 11th December its Christmas version will be hosted in a new location, Pratibus District. You will be able to thrift clothes, objects hand-made things and to have a drink in the food area. Obviously, there will be a children area with shows and exhibitions that will entertain your little ones. -When: 10th – 11th December from 10am until 7.30pm -Where: Pratibus Discrict (Viale Angelico 52) -Tickets: 5€

Tripsitter of the month!

And this November the Tripsitter of the month is... Ana, from Florence, Italy. Ana is originaly from US and has been a brilliant Tripsitter based in our Florence Team since 2016. Ana is a very commited, professional and easygoing nanny and we are so glad we have her in our Tripsitta Team. She overcame emergency situations in the best way we could ask for. This month, as well as many others Ana has proved to be the best babysitter yet! Thank you Ana for showing in every job you do, your professionality and passion for children and their development. As a thank you from all the Tripsitta Team we are offering you an Amazon voucher of 50 EUR, which will be sent to you on Friday! Congratulations again Ana for being the Tripsitter of the Month!

Best Winter Things to do in London with Children

Are you looking for exciting winter activities to do with your children in London? Trying to get some use out of those winter coats you bought them? Best get some outings in the diary, then! These wonderfully wintery London activities and events are a great way to distract from the chill this season. London has many entertaining activities and events to offer to families with children in winter. From the best kid-friendly museums to the city’s iconic monuments to fun and educative hands-on workshops, we have listed the best things to do in London with kids in the winter.