f you have young children like me, how crucial it is to find some well-deserved “alone time”. We decided to travel to the beautiful Italian region of South Tyrol. Here we found wonderful opportunities to rest, enjoy nature, and take some time to ourselves.
Our first stop in South Tyrol brought us to a breath-taking spot at an altitude of over 1,200m: The South Tyrolean Nature Resort.
This property is an ideal destination for any time of year and is without doubt one of the most family-friendly places we have ever stayed at. My kids fell in love with the wood workshop, the art studio, the indoor mudroom, the play barn and large outdoor space. Most of all they love the unbelievable waterpark with its own 100 m waterslide. What I really loved was that the afternoons from 4 – 6 p.m. were strictly reserved for family time (without supervised child care) and the resort organised activities for families like baking bread together or going on treasure hunts.
The next place we discovered was located very close to Bolzano, where endless vineyards meet the imposing outline of the Dolomites to form a beautiful, unique landscape.
The South Tyrolean Art Nouveau Hotel
This hidden gem, The South Tyrolean Art Nouveau Hotel, has been a family run business for 4 generations now. It has a strong emphasis on being a sustainable, family-friendly haven. The hotel features a great kids club with a varied childcare programme. It’s open 7 days a week (for kids aged 3 and up), state-of-the-art spa facilities, award-winning cuisine and lots of activities at and around the hotel, from tennis lessons to group hikes.
Our third and last family-friendly discovery was located in the beautiful Pustertal Valley, not too far from Brixen. At The South Tyrolean Panorama Retreat there are plenty of activities designed for families and kids. The hotel does not offer childcare on-site as it is all about families making experiences together. This is exactly what we did there. Those who follow us on Instagram might have seen my son on the giant swing, which was for sure a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This year travelling has become more unpredictable and challenging. I will never forget the feeling of freedom I felt once we overcame the fear of travelling. Once again we got to enjoy our holidays in this beautiful part of the world.
I know planning a holiday might feel scary with everything that is going on. However, please know we are here to help and guide you. Booking conditions have changed for all our properties. Cancellation policies are adapted to the current situation to make sure travelling will be carefree and possible in 2021.
Please contact us anytime if you would like to plan on something to look forward to!
Have a lovely autumn time!
Ilonka & The Little Voyager team
