Pic by Sandro Bedessi, from Fototeca ENIT[/caption]As the kids get older, city breaks seem like a great idea for a short holiday. The problem is which city to choose? I'd love to go to Scandinavia (Oslo or Stockholm, for example) and I know that my daughter is desperate to go to Rome. My son, however, does not appear to be particularly in favour of a trip to Italy's capital. But a new offering could change his mind....
I was fascinated to hear about the new Gladiator Weekends at the Rome Cavalieri hotel. Aimed squarely at families (parents in search of culture and kids in search of fun), it includes a Gladiator lesson where you will learn ancient combat techniques along with details about the life and times of the gladiators. You even get the right kit, plus a guided tour of the Coliseum (where, of course the gladiators fought for their lives).
The hotel itself looks super luxurious, and families booking a deluxe room get another for half-price. The kids are even offered pizza making sessions (someone has done their homework on what children enjoy doing.....)
Prices start from 1960 Euros per family for two nights, which is around £1,550, so it's not cheap. However, it does sound terrific fun and it is part of the Waldorf Astoria group so you'll be enjoying luxury!
How fun does that sound!? I know so many of my friends who would love this kind of holiday too!
ReplyDeleteCity breaks sound fab- always a bit expensive for us but I hope to one day.
ReplyDeleteI love Rome and would really like to take the children there, it's a great city!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been for decades (ahem). It would be great fun to go!
ReplyDeleteMy family would adore this kind of holiday. Out of my price range though!
ReplyDeleteYes, we all need to start saving.....!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your nomination!
ReplyDeleteBreak sounds great but a bit too pricy for us atm... maybe next year :-)
That sounds brilliant. Maybe it could also cover how to deal with the hawkers hassling you at the colosseum too lol. Seriously Rome is a lovely city and who wouldn't want to be a Roman gladiator?
ReplyDeleteMy hubby is also desperate to go to Rome, I don't mind either way, Reykjavik is the top of my hit list x
ReplyDeleteRome is in my top 5 places to visit, I would quite like to go this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSounds like loads of fun! I bet my son would love to play gladiator and bake pizza!
ReplyDeleteRome is a definite on my 'to visit' list. Like you say, the children have to be a little bit older for city breaks though.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go to Rome. The Gladiator and pizza activities sound great-my children would love them!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think they'd be mad not to!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Rome but it's on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds lovely - my kids would love a gladiator lesson!
ReplyDeleteThis would be an awesome experience for a child!
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