Next Wednesday we’ll be off flying to Rome. Yeay! We haven’t been out of the country for almost two years!
We did planned to go last October, but we were let down by Monarch Air bankruptcy. What great timing that was? We got our flight money back in voucher form but we’ve lost our insurance money of-course which was rather expensive as we bought it as a package with lastminute.com. Next time, I think I’ll need to do a bit more research on flight shopping for sure.
Anyhow, we couldn’t wait til October, so we’ve chosen to go to Rome this Spring instead. Spring seem to be the perfect time, as the kids’s Spring break seem to also fall on my birthday as well. Yes, please I’m dream for a real Italian coffee to accompanied my birthday breakfast please.
ACCOMODATION
We decided to book an Airbnb apartment. We are a newbie to this, and is rather excited to explore, traveling out this way as it is way cheaper than the usual hotel. With renting out an apartment, we feel more at ease and rather more like home. After going through so many reviews, I’ve chosen the one that is close to the main train station: Roma Termini, and that the sound of our host was the best amongst available at the time. If you are a newbie to Airbnb too, you can receive a £25 off your first adventure as well! Happy Days! Happy Holidays! I say! ✈️ 🚢
ROME WEATHER IN SPRING
According to me friends, they’ve said that the average daytime temperatures in Spring in April is around 20° C, but it can get a little chilly at night as it can drop to about 8°C. I’m praying for a some sunshine more than rain when we are there.
THE ITINERARY
Wed 11 – Our flight leavings late in the afternoon, this will mean we’ll be arriving at late at night. This flight will be a little rough as it’s our kids’ bedtime. So hopefully, they will get some sleep on the plane and don’t moan too much when we touch down. We decided to book a Private Night Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome. I’ve tried working out every pennies, and I think it is worth it. In hindsight, even though it is just a little bit higher than the speed train into the city, and then we’ll either have to get a taxi there, or a metro or a bus in order to get to our accommodation, getting there straight from the airport seem to be less of a headache when you are travelling with kids.
Thurs 12 – We’d like to thank Overome Tour for inviting us to review two of their tours. So do keep an eye open for these reviews in the coming weeks. We are so extremely excited about these two tours!
For the rest of the week we decided to explore a little bit more of Italy whilst we are there.
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*Update! Here’s our reviews so far!
What a fantastic adventure you have waiting for you! I can’t offer any advice as i’ve never been to Rome…have the best time and share it all with us on your return! #ExplorerKids
Thank you very much Zoe. I will definitely be sharing about our trip. x
Oh wow Su, this is fantastic, I have never been to Italy beofre. You will have the most amazing time x #ExplorerKids
Thank you so much Sarah. I’m so looking forward to it. x
Rome. What an amazing holiday! Enjoy it! Safe travels. #explorerkids
Thank you very much Tracy! xx
Oh that sounds AMAZING! My kids are fascinated by Pompeii too and I am so jealous that you get to see so many things I’ve only ever read about. I can not wait to hear/ see all about your trip so I can live vicariously through you. #ExplorerKids
lol! Aww… that’s so sweet of you Joanne. I also live vicariously through you over the State too. You’ve been to so many places and done so many things that I’m dream of doing too with out kids too. 🙂 xx
What an itinerary! You’ve got a great adventure planned, can’t wait to hear about it as I’ve not done Air B n B either and it would definitely be a money-saver for families with kids. Pompeii is wonderful, I was there about 20 years ago, you’ll love it. And have a great birthday too. Thanks for hosting your great linky again. (I’ll be getting my badges sorted in the next couple of weeks.) #ExplorerKids
Thank you so much! Our itinerary is quite full on, I’m a bit nervous I might tired the kids out too quickly. Actually, I think I will tire myself out too quickly. lol! We are so looking forward to this trip. We hope it will be a blast. Thank you again for your lovely comments. Looking forward to Pompeii soon! 😀 x
I’m quite envious, I’ve never been to Rome, it sounds like you’re going to have a fantastic time! #explorerkids
We are so very much looking forward to it Ruth. We haven’t been out of the country for almost 2 years, so this will be a treat! x
Would love to go to Rome, love your ideas 🙂
Thank you Sian. Stick around and read on how we get on. Blog post coming soon! x
There is so much that Rome has to offer isn’t there? I think it is never too early to introduce children to new cultures, and to hear new languages.
Yes! I’m with you on that one. Kids just absorbs everything like sponges don’t they.
Brings back so many happy memories
Loving your itinery – must make it a mission to return SOON
Have fun
Aww… Thank you so much. We had such a great time there. Do stick around and read on how we get on. Blog post coming soon! x
Wow what a fun filled, packed trip!! There is so much to go and see in Rome that the itinerary seemed like a very good idea! Lovely memories made by you all x
I know! I think I was a little too optimistic! Do stick around and read on how we get on. Blog post coming soon! x
This looks fantastic! On my wish list
You won’t regret it. x
i have never been to Italy, but my youngest grandson lives about 20 miles from Monaco, he loves it, but misses the UK, he comes over here every school holiday
Wow! That is quite a commitment! Italy sure is a beautiful country. x
I hope the trip goes well, you are braver than I – with four I’m not brave enough to go abroad yet!
It’s great fun! Yes, the kids can be a little moany, but it is so worth it. 🙂 x
Looks great I have never been abroad but I’d love to one day
Rome is a MUST SEE! x
We went to Rome in August last year and although it was hot we were careful and went out early in the morning or late in the afternoon which is perfect especially late afternoon as the sites were not so busy.
That’s a great idea. I think being an early bird helps a lot, we found our tour at the COLOSSEUM was less busy bright early in the morning and gradually it got a little more busy later. With this tour, I think it was better for us to have waited otherwise we could have become lost in the mass crowds.
looks a lovely place to visit
Rome is amazing!
Your photos are beautiful! 🙂
Thank you very much. Please take a look at our reviews so far for the real deal photo! Links are at the bottom of the post. x
Your making me jealous, I’d love to go
I’m back now, It was Amazing! Please take a look at our reviews so far for the real deal photo! Links are at the bottom of the post. x
I want to go
I’m back now, It was Amazing! Please take a look at our reviews so far for the real deal photo! Links are at the bottom of the post. x