Family Travel Program 2010

Linguistic & Cultural Adventures for Children

Children participate in a week-long program abroad exploring language, culture, architecture and art. Each day, trained teachers and tour guides take our children on unique excursions and customized adventures.

Parents are free to join their children or to explore the city on their own during program hours, 10-2pm. Upon arrival, each child will be given a gift bag containing items and souvenirs to accompany them on their journey!

Exclusive packages in Starwood Luxury Collection Five-Star Hotels. Since 2004, families have been enjoying our Family Travel Programs in Taormina, Venice and Florence.

Family Package Rates Starting At:
2 Adults & 1 Child: eur 3175
2 Adults & 2 Children: eur 4635
Includes:
7 Nights / Deluxe Rooms
Breakfast & Lunch
Children’s Program:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm

Spring Break 2010

Rome at The Westin Excelsior
March 20th - 27th 2010
Since 1906, The Westin Excelsior, Rome is known for outstanding service in an exceptional setting. The hotel enjoys a prime location in the celebrated
Via Veneto district.

Florence at The Westin Excelsior
March 27th - April 3rd 2010
Neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, The Westin Excelsior, Florence, combines contemporary accommodations with seven centuries of Florentine history.

Summer 2010

Paris at The Westin
June 19th - 26th 2010
The Westin Paris offers magnificent views of the Tuileries gardens and Eiffel Tower. Overlooking the Tuileries garden and the Louvre Museum – the perfect balance between Parisian influence and the latest contemporary design.

Barcelona at W Hotel
June 26th - July 3rd 2010
Where Miró meets the Mediterranean and medieval quarters showcase modernist masterpieces, W Barcelona is an avant-garde icon created by the world-famous Ricardo Bofill, rising above the spectacular beach front in one of Europe’s most stylish cities.

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A Typical Day of Exploration...

Children’s Program Itinerary

9 - 10am: Breakfast at Hotel

10am: Meet in lobby with group, certified teacher and tour-guide

10:30am: Assortment of Activities & Workshops may include:
• Mask Making
• Cooking Class
• Walking Tour
• Explore Local Food Markets
• Bike Tour
• Marionette Theater
• Art & Architecture Discovery
• Museum Highlights
• Local Artisan Workshops

1:30pm: Lunch at Hotel - Learn how to order food in a new language while sampling local specialties

2pm: Parent pick-up

7pm: Group dinner at selected restaurant (Optional)

Benvenuti!

The idea of an early childhood foreign language program began over ten years ago. As the daughter of Italian parents, I was raised and educated both in the United States and Italy. I recognized the immense personal and professional value of being bilingual, and as a mother, I wanted the same for my son.

As I began to immerse myself in this new venture, I was supported by enthusiastic families and educators alike. What started as Italian for Toddlers has blossomed into The Carousel of Languages, providing preschoolers with an extensive foreign language experience offering Italian, French, Spanish and Mandarin.

As new research continues to unfold, we now know that children have the greatest potential to develop multiple languages at an early age, highest between birth and six years, then undergoes a steady decline. Studies on brain development indicate that early exposure to more than one language builds a more powerful brain with faster and more efficient synaptic connections.

My greatest joy is instilling in children the knowledge and skills to embrace culture and language. Through collaboration with early childhood specialists, foreign language educators and parents, I strive to find and create beautiful, engaging and inspiring educational materials.

I would like to personally invite you to discover our world of languages.

Cordiali saluti,
Patrizia Saraceni Corman
Founder and Director