After many sleepless nights and nappy changes, you deserve a little bit of downtime. While ditching the ?parenting thing? and escaping to a tropical island where you can sleep till noon may seem tempting, a family holiday offers the perfect opportunity to build new memories and bond with your new arrival.
To make booking a luxury baby-friendly holiday easy, we?ve put together some of our favourite destinations, hotels and other travel recommendations. Our guide will help you plan the perfect luxury holiday.
Short Haul: Tuscany, Italy
Only a two-hour flight from London, Tuscany is perhaps one of the best places in Europe for a first family holiday. Italians love little ones and often go out of their way to lend a helping hand. Many restaurants provide high chairs and formula and nappies are easily obtained in local supermarkets.
Things to See/Do
Some of Tuscany?s main tourist attractions, especially in Florence, aren?t fantastic for prams, so we recommend bringing a baby carrier.
Medici Palace – Florence. With its walled garden, extravagant inner courtyard and contemporary art exhibitions, the Medici Palace should be on the top of anyone?s bucket list. This is one attraction where having a baby carrier really comes in handy.
Florence Streets. As most new parents know, a walk in the pram can be a godsend when your little one gets fussy. Thankfully, Florence is a fantastic place to walk and has many beautiful streets packed with quaint cafes for that much-needed jolt ...