tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post4455753638393544693..comments2024-03-26T04:27:42.031+00:00Comments on North East Family Fun : How to spend a weekend in Genoa with kids Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-45904943137393658392022-08-26T19:44:49.543+01:002022-08-26T19:44:49.543+01:00We just got a taxi from the airport, it's a pr...We just got a taxi from the airport, it's a pretty short trip. If there are 5 of you, they should be able to accommodate or you could pre-book someone for piece of mind (sorry I don't have any recommendations - I just joined the taxi queue) x<br />Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-15235873759245946612022-08-26T19:37:34.863+01:002022-08-26T19:37:34.863+01:00Hi we are planning a trip to Genoa with 3 kids nex...Hi we are planning a trip to Genoa with 3 kids next Spring. I want to ask what your think the best way to get from the airport with 3 kids and one is 2 years old toddler? We are thinking of booking the same hotel you guys stayed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-15132336802104021872018-11-23T15:57:21.577+00:002018-11-23T15:57:21.577+00:00I really enjoyed reading this Sam. I love everywhe...I really enjoyed reading this Sam. I love everywhere in Italy, but haven't spent any time in Genoa, so it's really interesting to read about what it's like there.Gretta - Mums do travelhttps://mumsdotravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-32936987325036286612018-07-04T13:56:09.948+01:002018-07-04T13:56:09.948+01:00Well done mumma on your first solo trip with the k...Well done mumma on your first solo trip with the kids! I'm yet to take on that challenge - so hats off to you. And I need to get to Genoa now - what a fantastic place for families - I'd never thought of it as a weekend destination before reading this post. Jenny - TraveLynn Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103327422940954818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-16190769164225973572018-07-02T11:29:55.780+01:002018-07-02T11:29:55.780+01:00What a fantastic city. I had not thought of visiti...What a fantastic city. I had not thought of visiting here before but this looks like our kind of trip with lots to see and do. The Sea Museum looks great Zena's Suitcasehttp://www.zenas-suitcase.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-51089341996527566342018-07-01T11:07:03.316+01:002018-07-01T11:07:03.316+01:00Italy is top of my travel bucket list, I must admi...Italy is top of my travel bucket list, I must admit though I had never thought of visiting Genoa though and did not know much about it before reading this. It sounds like you packed so much into your weekend and like you all had a brilliant time xxNewcastle Family Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190961318268513796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-24005927479052156652018-06-28T20:27:18.462+01:002018-06-28T20:27:18.462+01:00Genoa is one of the few parts of Italy I've ne...Genoa is one of the few parts of Italy I've never been to and it has been on my list a long time. I might need to start investigating options again Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066949978648051746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-83477882225506687972018-06-28T10:43:43.099+01:002018-06-28T10:43:43.099+01:00Ah thanks Nell - I'm no longer apprehensive ab...Ah thanks Nell - I'm no longer apprehensive about interconnecting flights at all - they open up the world from our local airport. I am definitely with you about going back to try the spa. I'd love to take Steve too xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-74583184120812273052018-06-28T10:42:32.623+01:002018-06-28T10:42:32.623+01:00Honestly, solo trips in the UK with the kids have ...Honestly, solo trips in the UK with the kids have been more stressful! haha! Genoa is such a lovely, welcoming destination for families xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-49182777925658955242018-06-28T10:41:50.562+01:002018-06-28T10:41:50.562+01:00It really should - it's such a fantastic city ...It really should - it's such a fantastic city with absolutely loads to do xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-90471397102741102242018-06-28T10:41:18.656+01:002018-06-28T10:41:18.656+01:00Oh exciting! Wine, Sunshine and Lido is a perfect ...Oh exciting! Wine, Sunshine and Lido is a perfect combination I think xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-36207652293505649832018-06-28T10:40:51.309+01:002018-06-28T10:40:51.309+01:00Great - hope you get to visit them both soon. I...Great - hope you get to visit them both soon. I'd definitely recommend :-) Sam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-68266499331241501662018-06-28T10:27:19.804+01:002018-06-28T10:27:19.804+01:00Your trip looks and sounds amazing, Sam. I really ...Your trip looks and sounds amazing, Sam. I really enjoyed following it. How interesting that the interconnecting flight went so well - I'd never have considered going for that unless I had to. I reckon you need to go back, to try out that spa!Nell (Pigeon Pair and Me)https://pigeonpairandme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-40839615166394295022018-06-27T19:49:22.322+01:002018-06-27T19:49:22.322+01:00Oh gosh it looks beautiful! You certainly packed ...Oh gosh it looks beautiful! You certainly packed a lot in. We're heading to the Italian lakes this summer and I'm even more excited about it now. I want to do a solo trip with my girls at some point - I think maybe Italy could be the perfect destination.Chloe: Picture Taker Memory Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967704009584595248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-76546087142906795582018-06-27T15:31:13.270+01:002018-06-27T15:31:13.270+01:00I just love the photos with the brightly colored u...I just love the photos with the brightly colored umbrellas!! They seem so cheerful to me. That room set up is fantastic for families! I've never seen that but kudos to Best Western!! I had no idea there was so much to do in Genoa. I've always looked at it as an option to get to the Cinque Terre region but Pisa has always worked out better for our flights. Looks like Genoa should receive serious consideration, too! #Citytrippingsara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-30041172928327084562018-06-26T21:31:03.624+01:002018-06-26T21:31:03.624+01:00You have definitely tempted me! And thanks for lin...You have definitely tempted me! And thanks for linking up with #citytripping tooMummyTravelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627178134463451452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-48231827701066682262018-06-26T21:21:48.757+01:002018-06-26T21:21:48.757+01:00What a brilliant destination for a family city bre...What a brilliant destination for a family city break. I love the look of all the activities - especially sipping a glass of wine while the kids play in the natural lido! ;) Your post and photos have got me looking at flights for Genoa. globetottinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06556728413610134800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-27980047469396100762018-06-26T20:30:40.161+01:002018-06-26T20:30:40.161+01:00I have travelled extensively through Italy, but ha...I have travelled extensively through Italy, but have yet to make it to Genoa!! It looks wonderful, what a great place for a first trip there (and solo with kids, brilliant!)... Also loved the look of Nervi - very pretty! Both now on my list! :) xBavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-79217217493617325202018-06-26T20:17:06.674+01:002018-06-26T20:17:06.674+01:00Genoa has to be top of the list for families - we ...Genoa has to be top of the list for families - we had a fabulous time xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-78091490137957615562018-06-26T20:16:43.047+01:002018-06-26T20:16:43.047+01:00I think you would both love Genoa xI think you would both love Genoa xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-31534078400484606992018-06-26T20:16:12.261+01:002018-06-26T20:16:12.261+01:00Thanks Claire - we had the best time xThanks Claire - we had the best time xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-61915217406728245312018-06-26T20:15:57.831+01:002018-06-26T20:15:57.831+01:00Oh I bet you can - they'd love it xOh I bet you can - they'd love it xSam Rickelton | Family Travel Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821185022874201776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-68790828923731706302018-06-26T13:50:32.791+01:002018-06-26T13:50:32.791+01:00Looks like there is so much to do in Genoa. i'...Looks like there is so much to do in Genoa. i'd love to take kids to italy but as never been before always been unsure of the best places to gocatherine hooperhttp://herecomethehoopers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-4164205921317650102018-06-25T17:33:24.271+01:002018-06-25T17:33:24.271+01:00I wouldn't immediately have thought of Genoa a...I wouldn't immediately have thought of Genoa as a short break but this is perfect- loads to do, my daughter would adore the aquarium and the swimming, plus our favourite food and chances to sit in the sun with wine for me. I definirely fancy designing my own fish, learning to sail and the anchovies too!MummyTravelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627178134463451452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3340560222446184520.post-30569917522920125832018-06-25T15:45:29.464+01:002018-06-25T15:45:29.464+01:00What a wonderful place for a mini-break! I love th...What a wonderful place for a mini-break! I love the sound of the aquarium and boat trip. Great tips on travel to and from GenoaClaire Hall - Tin Box Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944797880645969007noreply@blogger.com