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Eileen's Family Vacation in Spain
"Working with Kristen and her on-the-ground partners was a great experience. She listened to what we were looking for in a family vacation and advised us beautifully!"
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Destination
Spain
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Children’s Ages
24, 22, 19
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Memorable Moment
E-Biking through the sunflower fields
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Duration
14 days, 13 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Baix Emporada/Costa Brava
- Landing at El Jardi de Mooma for lunch in the middle of the apple orchards was the icing on the cake!
- Andalusian Villages
- Madrid and Prado Museum
- Ronda
Christina's Family Vacation in Greece
"Charles, Aiden and I want to thank you for all of your patience, insight, and assistance in planning our FANTASTIC Greek adventure, Helen! We had a wonderful trip, and on a personal note, having so many small details taken care of for me was a mom’s dream come true because I was actually able to take a real mental break."
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Destination
Greece
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Children’s Ages
8
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Memorable Moment
Highlight of Crete was definitely snorkeling. It was everything I wanted for my birthday!
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Duration
15 days, 14 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Acropolis Museum – son couldn’t get enough, so they went back
- Great kids playground at Syntagma Square
- Interesting ruins in Delphi and Mycenae
- Hiking on Naxos and visiting a farm
- Renting an ATV to explore other beaches on Naxos
- Knossos Palace as a great foundation for the Archeological Museum
Kim's Multi-Family Vacation in Africa
"WOW, what a trip! It was truly AMAZING, INCREDIBLE and MEMORABLE! From the bottom of our very grateful hearts, thank you for planning such a wonderful family vacation! The trip was flawless, from the fun experiences to the friendly drivers to the personable and engaging guides to the luxurious accommodations and everything in between! Can't wait to think about and start planning our next trip!"
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Destination
Africa
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Children’s Ages
19, 16, 14
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Memorable Moment
Picnic along the beach in Mozambique, turned into playing volleyball with local kids
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Duration
14 days, 13 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Victoria Falls hike and cruise
- Exceptional Safari guides in Zimbabwe
- Luxurious tents on safari in Hwange National Park
- Private spacious Villa in Mozambique with wonderful staff
- Visiting local villages with a private guide
Cara’s Multi-Family Vacation in Switzerland
"Your suggestion to travel to Switzerland was right on! An outdoor adventurer’s paradise with culture, food and history to add color and context to the beautiful scenery. We had a great trip and all of us will have some lifetime memories. We packed a lot of great experiences into those 9 days. Thank you for your help in putting it together!"
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Destination
Switzerland
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Children’s Ages
20, 16, 14, 13, 12, 11
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Memorable Moment
Kayaking on Lake Brienz
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Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Lausanne Food Tasting & History Tour
- Swimming in the lakes in the mountains around Zermatt
- Grindelwald First – mountain scootering and hand gliding
- Traveling throughout Switzerland by train
- Family friendly guides and accommodations
Jennifer's Family Vacation in Germany
"The trip was awesome! We had such a great time in all locations. All the tours were fabulous. Thank you so much for everything you did to create an incredible trip for us!"
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Destination
Berlin, Munich, Rothenburg, Garmisch
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Children’s Ages
13, 10
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Memorable Moment
Hotel stay in an ancient German fortress
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Duration
11 days, 10 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Bavarian chocolate making lesson and tasting with a master chocolatier
- Private guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
- Walking tour of Berlin's arts district
- Hotel stay in an ancient German fortress
- Resort stay in the Bavarian mountains
Kunal's Family Vacation in Cuba
"Overall, the trip was amazing. The on-the-ground partners were top-notch. The villa Mandy booked was the highlight of our trip. It blew our minds — location was perfect, very spacious."
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Destination
Havana
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Children’s Ages
14, 18
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Memorable Moment
Musical drumming lesson
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Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Salsa lessons
- Private tour of Ernest Hemingway-related locations
- Ride in a classic car
- Airport assistance through immigration and customs
- Musical drumming lesson
- Shopping in local market with a guide
Renata's Family Vacation in France
"I couldn't have been happier with Natalie. There is no way I could have pulled everything together like she did. We had a once-in-a-lifetime, memorable experience that we will never forget!"
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Destination
Paris, Normandy, Provence, St. Tropez
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Children’s Ages
10, 12
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Memorable Moment
Day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel
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Duration
16 days, 15 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Guided bike tour through Paris
- Tour of D-Day sites in Normandy
- Portrait painting in Montmartre
- Eiffel Tower tour
- Day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel
Samantha's Family Vacation in the United Kingdom
"We had such a lovely trip! So many good memories and our schedule was perfect for us, just the right balance of downtime and adventure. We won't hesitate to recommend Ciao Bambino's services."
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Destination
Edinburgh, Perthshire, Devon (Scotland and England)
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Children’s Ages
3
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Memorable Moment
Historic steam train ride
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Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Room upgrades at castle hotels
- Historic steam train ride
- Sleeper train reservations
- Countryside exploration advice
- 4x4 vehicle rental
Jim's Family Vacation in Norway
"This trip was a perfect way to experience a first time in Norway. Tour guides were personal, helpful and engaging for the entire family."
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Destination
Oslo, Alesund, Balestrand, Bergen
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Children’s Ages
9, 12
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Memorable Moment
Funicular ride to the top of a mountain
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Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Sea safari boat tour of fjords with private dinner
- Tour of Bergen including lively fish market
- Tour of Viking ship
- Visit to Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Funicular ride to the top of a mountain
- Pre-loaded GPS with interesting stops along the way programmed in
Rebecca's Family Dude Ranch Trip
"I really appreciate you doing research and finding the perfect fit for our family. It was an outstanding, relaxing and gorgeous resort and we had a perfect balance of downtime and activities. "
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Destination
Montana
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Children’s Ages
14, 11, 8
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Memorable Moment
Barbecue dinner on mountain ridge
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Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Horseback trail rides
- Fly fishing lesson
- Private tour and picnic lunch in Yellowstone National Park
- Whitewater rafting
- Cowboy breakfast
- Hiking
- Barbecue dinner on mountain ridge
Dana's Family Vacation in Italy
"Our family had an epic trip. My husband and I heartily agreed that the next time we need to plan a big family vacation, we'll reach out to Cary. Her planning was incredible!"
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Destination
Rome, Tuscany, Venice
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Children’s Ages
12, 10, 8, 4
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Memorable Moment
Introductory tour of Rome on golf carts
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Duration
14 days, 13 nights
Itinerary Highlights
- Private Tour of the Vatican
- Food Tour of Florence
- Kid-Friendly Private Winery Visit
- Walking tour of Venice
- Introductory tour of Rome on golf carts
- City apartment rentals
- Private Tuscan villa booking
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