I’ve never met a traveler who doesn’t love Hawaii. Yes, it can be touristy but like all destinations that are popular — it is that way for a reason. Each Hawaiian island has it’s own brand of beauty and appeal. This magic is captured perfectly in these wonderful Hawaii photos from bloggers around the country.

One of our readers on Best Family Travel Advice asked a question about where to eat with kids in Paris. One of my suggestions for kid-friendly dining is to stop by La Grand Epicerie de Paris. Talk about a wide selection of fixings for a picnic, the array of wonderful, foods is staggering … and fun to peruse.

In honor of Photo Friday, I’m doing something new — a slideshow! We showcase so many wonderful photos on Ciao Bambino, I thought it would be fun to have the experience of viewing them be more interactive.

The first slideshow topic? My favorite subject, Italy! I asked a few of my fellow Italophiles to submit a favorite photo or two. I love …

This is an interview with Nicolas de Rochambeau, the founder of Switzermatt, a company offering travel services in Zermatt including accommodation booking, ski instruction, shopping, and babysitting. Nicolas is that resource we wish we had in every destination—an insider with impeccable tips and advice.

We found him during an emergency calling frenzy a few weeks ago when we realized we had to unexpectedly bring our dog skiing with us and needed to find a dog sitter. After about 30 calls …

Four days left to donate to Passports with Purpose and have a chance to win a 5-night-stay at the Riviera Palm Springs! This hip hotel works well for the entire family—even the kids thought they were movie stars striking a pose with the retro décor. Tweens and teens will be entertained with the gorgeous pool and enormous (and very popular) pool floats and the Liberace-inspired pool table.

Not sure what to do for five days in Palm Springs? Check out some ideas …

This is my first Christmas in Central Europe and I have to admit, I’m excited! We live near all the wonderful European Christmas markets—it doesn’t get more festive than that. We checked out the one closest to our house in Montreux last weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect … with 146 “chalets” featuring local crafts and food, I knew it was going to be big and busy.

An “I’m grateful for …” Photo Friday is in order on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

I’m grateful for those magic moments when we experience a wonderful destination as a family. Those times when we are all present and savoring a locale together will be much-loved memories forever.

When we were in Italy last month, we had one of those moments biking on top of the walls in Lucca. We did this on our last visit too—it’s an activity that does not get old.

I wrote about my then-favorite fall travel leaf peeping spots in early October. At the time, Napa and Tuscany got the shout out.

I’ve been spending the fall in and around Lake Geneva with my mouth wide open. The colors came later than expected—mid to late October—but did not disappoint.

We’ve had a glorious week in Tuscany. We took advantage of our crisp and clear day in Florence and climbed the 460+ steps to the top of the Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) in Florence. What a view (and workout)!

This is a fantastic activity with school-age+ kids and was the highlight of this trip to Florence.

Given that we’re announcing our Italy vacation contest winner tomorrow on the blog, I’m posting Photo Friday a bit early.

Although we love living in Europe, we are homesick this month for Halloween festivities and traditions. I went in search of pumpkin patches around where we live outside of Lausanne and found this …