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Tuscany while pregnant (and with toddler?)
My BFF and I are going to Europe this fall for our 30th birthdays. Originally it was supposed to just be the two of us but my husband got his deployment orders so I will have to bring DD along for the ride (she has travelled throughout the US & Europe so that part doesn't worry me). I will also be just entering my 3rd trimester.
While I've travelled through a good deal of Europe my BFF has never been. She wants to see Paris so we are going there for 5 nights. We have 5 more nights for another city and she has told me to choose where we go...
I love Italy (though I've only been to Rome). I was thinking the Amalfi Coast...but the steep hills don't sound like fun with a belly & a toddler! I've always wanted to spend some time in Tuscany but I wonder if that is a stupid idea since I can't really enjoy the wine (I feel safe taking a sip here & there that late in pregnancy but I couldn't really enjoy the wine aspect of the area!).
Would you go to Tuscany in my situation? Is there more than just wine to occupy 5 nights? Another area that you think would be better with a pregnant woman & toddler?
While I've travelled through a good deal of Europe my BFF has never been. She wants to see Paris so we are going there for 5 nights. We have 5 more nights for another city and she has told me to choose where we go...
I love Italy (though I've only been to Rome). I was thinking the Amalfi Coast...but the steep hills don't sound like fun with a belly & a toddler! I've always wanted to spend some time in Tuscany but I wonder if that is a stupid idea since I can't really enjoy the wine (I feel safe taking a sip here & there that late in pregnancy but I couldn't really enjoy the wine aspect of the area!).
Would you go to Tuscany in my situation? Is there more than just wine to occupy 5 nights? Another area that you think would be better with a pregnant woman & toddler?
Re: Tuscany while pregnant (and with toddler?)
Tuscany is beautiful, esp in the spring and fall. The food is awesome (even wo wine). I would suggest staying in Florence (bigger, more modern hotel options and of course, larger hospitals jic). Plenty to see and do in Florence-- beyond the museums (obviously impressive), the food market, lots of cooking classes, etc. if you want to visit the countryside, pretty easy to do a day trip. I like Radda which is abt an hour south. Luca, to the west, is also pretty.
Eta: I would not suggest Amalfi w a LO and 6mos+ along.Much as I encourage people to give the south a chance, it is harder to navigate and deal with especially if you don't speak Italian. It's not impossible, obviously I live here
. However, IMO, Tuscany would be more relaxing in your position.