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Summary: Don't waste your money on this guide
Review: Just returned from a trip to Rome with two kids and had this book in hand. Most of the ideas listed are things that most people would come up with on their own and some of the things listed were just wrong...for example, we showed up at the Victor Emmanuel monument early to see the big iron gate descend (as noted in the book) and not only was the opening time wrong but it turns out that all they do is open a door in the gate. They also list (in a note) a museum dedicated to nativity sets...turns out it's only open in the evenings, a fact that the authors fail to mention.
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Summary: Don't waste your money on this guide
Review: Just returned from a trip to Rome with two kids and had this book in hand. Most of the ideas listed are things that most people would come up with on their own and some of the things listed were just wrong...for example, we showed up at the Victor Emmanuel monument early to see the big iron gate descend (as noted in the book) and not only was the opening time wrong but it turns out that all they do is open a door in the gate. They also list (in a note) a museum dedicated to nativity sets...turns out it's only open in the evenings, a fact that the authors fail to mention.
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Summary: Useful Info But Not Particularly Appealing for Kids
Review: She has the right idea, linking monuments and museums to people and events that should be of interest to kids. She also lists nearby restaurants and ice cream shops for refreshments. Our kids just weren't very interested in museums and churches. We made it into one each during our trip. The organizaton of the book, counting down from 68, didn't make much sense. Is #68 the most interesting or #1? The red type is hard on the eyes. The little "Hey Kids" call outs indicated that this is really a book for adults to use to guide their kids.
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Summary: This Is Great For All Ages
Review: This is the most concise, interesting and readable tour book I've found on Rome. Whether or not you are travelling with kids in tow, it provides great insight into Italian culture and some hidden gems. Each attraction includes places to eat and ways to get around the crowds. The "Hey Kids" secton of each page will put an end to whining and boredom and will have your children peering through binoculars and keyholes to see hidden Rome. They'll be telling ancient legends and history to all your friends when they return home. A big plus is that it is a small, portable book so you won't be lugging around a whole library.
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Summary: Excellent resource for kid-friendly activities in Rome
Review: We took our 8-year-old son to Rome for 4 days this summer. In that short space we crammed a LOT of things that are in all the guidebooks - the Vatican, the Colisseum and Forum, the Pantheon, etc. "Around Rome with Kids" added SEVERAL kid-friendly sites that we never saw in any other guidebook, including Fodor's big ones. For example: 1) The Archaebus - takes a tour to a park on the outskirts of the city where there are many ruins of Roman acqueducts, and goes right down the oldest stones on the Appian Way--in air-conditioned comfort; 2) The "Plastico di Roma" - enormous scale model of Ancient Rome in the Musselini (sp?) era Museo di Civilta Romana out in the EUR district 3) The Time Elevator - expensive but fun simulator ride near the Piazza Venezia. Cheesy but a good antidote to the seriousness of the ruins. The best part, from the Mom perspective, is that in addition to hours, prices, and directions to each site, the authors point out kid-friendly restaurants and pit stops nearby. You are never more than a few yards from a decent gelato...
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Summary: My single favorite guidebook to Rome (and I'm a grownup!)
Review: We took our 8-year-old son to Rome for 4 days this summer. In that short space we crammed a LOT of things that are in all the guidebooks - the Vatican, the Colisseum and Forum, the Pantheon, etc. "Around Rome with Kids" added SEVERAL kid-friendly sites that we never saw in any other guidebook, including Fodor's big ones. For example: 1) The Archaebus - takes a tour to a park on the outskirts of the city where there are many ruins of Roman acqueducts, and goes right down the oldest stones on the Appian Way--in air-conditioned comfort; 2) The "Plastico di Roma" - enormous scale model of Ancient Rome in the Musselini (sp?) era Museo di Civilta Romana out in the EUR district 3) The Time Elevator - expensive but fun simulator ride near the Piazza Venezia. Cheesy but a good antidote to the seriousness of the ruins. The best part, from the Mom perspective, is that in addition to hours, prices, and directions to each site, the authors point out kid-friendly restaurants and pit stops nearby. You are never more than a few yards from a decent gelato...
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Summary: Excellent resource for kid-friendly activities in Rome
Review: We used this book extensively to find both kid and adult friendly activities in Rome. The highlight of our trip was an excursion to the Terme di Papi, a hot spa pool outside of Rome (not listed in any other guidebook). It was an adventure getting there by train, but was worth the the effort. The phone numbers and websites listed are especially useful for getting more detailed information on a particular sight.
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