This month our #Dolcevitablogger topic is to describe our 'Dolce vita'. What does it mean for each of us?
While the famous film, Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita' shows us a frivolous, carefree life with a dark undercurrent. My version of 'a sweet life' is something much simpler and more transparent.
Read MoreThis week I'm delighted to welcome Emma from the superb travel blog Wanderlust and Wet Wipes! Emma has traveled more and further than most of us and is now an expat in Doha. We're delighted to have her on Mammaprada this week and I hope you enjoy her tips... there isn't much she doesn't know on this subject!
Read MoreIf you are currently in the process of planning your next holiday or you are simply fantasizing about where you should visit next, one place that is certainly worth considering is Louisiana. Lake Charles in Louisiana, in particular, is a stunning spot. Read on to discover some of the different reasons why you should take a trip to this part of the world
Read MoreI wish it was that simple to look in a magic mirror and be told which Italian lake is the most stunning and should be your next holiday destination!
I've been to many of the Northern Italian lakes. Como, Garda, Trasimeno, Lugano. They all have a certain beauty to them. Their own personality.
Read MoreThere are some places you want to keep for yourself. But then you can't believe somewhere so wonderful exists and really want to share!
So I'm going to be sharing a restaurant and hotel. Except it's not just any hotel, to us anyway. As this hotel is where we ended up having our wedding reception.
Read MoreAs most of you know by now, we are huge fans of the Italian lake region. We've been holidaying and visiting family around Lake Como for 12 years. We were married there, our babies were baptised there and we really feel like it's a home from home.
However recently we were persuaded by Jo of Bookings For You to consider a different lake for our next holiday. Lake Maggiore.
Read MoreTravelling pregnant can be a different experience. Here we’ve found five best places where you can put your feet up and relax. A baby moon is well worth it!
Read MoreTurin Epicurean Capital is a 3 day event in Turin, Italy. The year 2018 marks the 5th edition of the festival and it will take place from 20-22nd June. I organize the event to help promote Turin and shed some light on our beautiful royal city that is still pretty much under the radar despite most famous Italian brands and products being born right here.
Read MoreToday we have a fantastic Guest Post from Jo Mackay, founder of Italian Villa rental company Bookings For You. Jo has kindly gathered together 12 beautiful villas which all suit different types of holidays. Have a read and find the perfect break for your family and friends.
Read MoreTravel with kids can be brilliant too! There’s nothing better than seeing your little one’s eyes widen with wonder as they take off on a plane for the first time, or the joy that brightens their faces as they splash about in pools, build sandcastles and search for pretty shells on beaches.
Read MoreThere’s something quite special about Mevagissey. It doesn’t get the unbearable hoardes of visitors of some more famous Cornish towns. Thankfully here you will find a proper working Cornish fishing village. Still filled with locals, artisans and no chain stores or cafes, just independent businesses.
Read MoreIf you're on the look out for some beautiful unique Gifts and preferably Cornish, I may have done all of your hard work for you!
Last week I met with June one of the artists who has founded The Robert's Gallery in Mevagissey, Cornwall. I always like to support small businesses while we're away and this one is quite unusual.
The Roberts Gallery is a gallery shop on Mevagissey, High Street. It's run by a co-operative of 7 artists. They all work one day a week in the shop in-between creating their unique pieces of craftsmanship.
Read MoreOrganizing the whole family to go somewhere, even if it’s just a short trip, can be a real hassle, especially if the kids are still quite small.
Read MoreLuxury Italian Villa Holidays - Try Award Winning 'Bookings For You'
This week we're chatting to Jo Mackay of Italian Villa rental firm Bookings For You. Jo built her business from a love of her own family holidays in Italy to become a holiday specialist with beautiful villas available throughout the country and has now expanded into France.
If you would like your holiday organised by someone who realises how special those precious weeks off are and considers it of upmost importance that your time is memorable, read on!
Read MoreWhen it comes to going on vacation, families will often find themselves at odds. The kids will want to do something which is packed with adventure, preferably with rides and excitement to go along with it.
Read MoreThe USA is such a diverse, vast country that choosing where you should visit next can be a huge undertaking. With so many different areas to explore, narrowing down the overwhelming number of options can be a task so complex that just undertaking it is enough to make you feel like you need a vacation!
Given the amount of choice, you may find it beneficial to make such a decision on a simpler basis. Take, for example, the states that have the prefix “new”. There’s nothing particular to unite these states except for a quirk of naming-- but that nevertheless is enough to give you a decent head-start on narrowing down your options.
Read MoreWhen it comes to travelling with kids, you have to take so many more factors into account. You need to keep their minds occupied at all times, immersing them in fun experiences from dawn till dusk. You also have to be a lot more prepared, packing carefully, choosing where to stay with comfort and ease at the forefront of your mind, and ensuring that you take plenty of supplies out with you on each day out. So when planning your next trip, why not consider Connecticut, the Nutmeg State? It’s home to a brilliant experience for both you and your little ones! Here’s everything you need to know about vacationing there.
Read MoreTravel can be a truly fantastic thing for young children who are still learning about the world. You should definitely look to take them on trips to cities around the globe if you want to expand their horizons and allow them to see how life is in other parts of the world. There are some cities that are better than others for culture and interesting sights. Here are the 5 cities that are must see places for you and your children.
Read MoreFlorida is one of those bucket list places that many have plans to reach, and not just for the Disneyworld feature in Orlando. While Disneyworld is a nice touch for the state, there is so much more to Florida than the home of the original Mickey Mouse. Fort Lauderdale is a place renowned for its many beautiful beaches, events and areas steeped in history.
Read MoreWe have two milestone events in the Prada household this year, one big birthday and one big wedding anniversary! With that in mind we would really like to go away somewhere special and not the usual package holiday!
I've always wanted to go to California, so I've been dreaming of where we can go and what balance we can strike with the adults having a memorable trip but also keeping the little ones occupied. I've been checking out San Diego vacation homes, where the best beaches are, wine tasting at the vineyards! And obviously a few child-friendly places.
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