Antica Torre Di Via Tornabuoni

One of the best forms of education you can give your child - anyone for that matter - is travel experience. Florence, Italy is undoubtedly a great place to start. Known for its historic setting, amazing works of art and breathtaking architecture, it is sure to get young minds excited about the world. A stay at Antica Torre Di Via Tornabuoni n.1 will put you and your family at the city's cultural center. This 13th-century building accommodated many important historical figures, and now houses families within its spacious and streamlined rooms decked with thoughtful amenities. There's no need to rush off in the morning in search of a quick bite to satisfy your brood's hunger - relax and enjoy the complimentary daily Tuscan buffet instead. Served either in the solarium on the sixth floor or on the heated outdoor terrace, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the city's terracotta rooftops over breakfast.

Stepping outside the hotel door places you on one of Florence's most remarkable avenues, flanked with designer boutiques and some of the city's best trattorias. Enjoy a walking tour or carriage ride through aged piazzas, then scour the many museums to admire the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci or Raphael. Stumble upon an outdoor bazaar to shop for handmade leather goods, let your kids nosh on enormous calzones at a local ristorante, or make a visit to the corner gelateria. Get to know Florence from atop a double-decker bus that grants "hop on, hop off" privileges and stops at 15 destinations and landmarks, including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Boboli Gardens. A day trip to the Tuscan countryside to check out how olives are pressed into oil in the beautiful countryside is merely icing on the cake of this lovely family getaway.