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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been there 3x, but never with kids.  As for best time to go, *not* August, as that is when the Italians (and a lot of Western Europe) take their vacations.

Rome is an obvious with all the ruins.
Venice is "interesting", but two days may suffice.  
Personally, I love the Tuscan area, but not sure kids would.  
Mountains/lakes - northern Italy has the Dolomites, which I hear is spectacular (never been myself, but friends have).    The lake area is so beautiful.
Beaches - Almafi coast.  I've heard Naples is nice, too.
Pompeii - absolute must for older kids, younger will enjoy running around the outdoors.  This can be a day trip from Pompeii

Most of the big towns/cities have direct train access, but warning, you are in Italy, and trains can be slow/late.  I guess you could try vrbo for rentals.  Never used it in Italy, but I have in the UK.  Have fun. I'm jealous.  We'll probably take our kids in a few years.

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Thanks! I studied in Florence in college, but it feels like a million years ago...and obviously, I had a different set of interests in those days.  
I never did Pompeii but my kids (especially the older 2) are dying to see it.  
I am curious about any posters who have rented a house - it certainly looks to be an affordable way to stay in Italy (lots of houses under $100/nt./) 
Do people rent a house for the whole time and then use it as a home base for day and overnight trips to other cities (leaving the house empty overnight sometimes)? Or do you tack it on at the start or end of a trip as a place to relax a bit?
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