Travel
A trip to Turin during Covid-19
Traveling in the COVID-19 ERA means keeping your distances, wearing a mask always except when sitting/ eating, checking your temperature, 100% sanitized rooms and let us not forget washing your hands. In this new way of life I refuse to stop seeing, breathing, eating, and living new experiences. Of course, all within reason and safety is at my top of mind. I personally I do not travel alone, I travel in a pack with one husband and three small children under the age of seven. I wanted to share my travel experiences to maybe alleviate fears, offer my thoughts on what I experienced and let us not forget the destination, Turin, Italy.
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We decided last minute so basically in the week for the week to travel to Turin, Italy via Car with myself, my husband, three children and in-laws during the Autumn holiday. At first, I wanted to stay in my country, Switzerland due to the pandemic and then someone mentioned the magic word Italy. It is one country that has always put a spell over me, and I can never say no to. I cannot say no to the food, the people, the culture, the language, the sites, and the shopping. You had me at Italy…
We went through three countries in one day, through the Mont blanc Tunnel. A long weekend in Italy is always a good idea and even during this difficult time. During our time there we stayed at the Hotel PRINCIPI DI PIEMONTE it is a five-star hotel located in the centre of Turin. Our stay included breakfast, spacious guest rooms and was incredibly sanitary following the new COVID-19 procedures. Upon arrival you needed to offer your temperature, sanitize your hands, always keep your distance, and wear a mask. The mask rule was always required except when you were in your guest room or sitting to eat starting at the age of 6 years old.
Piazza San Carlo credit Lori Castelnuovo
The first evening we ended up at the Piazza San Carlo and it was full of life. Street performers, singers, fire jugglers and musicians filled the air with an infectious joy that I had not felt in quite some time. Most performers have masks, people stood at a distance and it provided a great start to a weekend of travel during the Covid era.
What to do, we went to the following and I would recommend all three with or without children. First, we went to the Egyptian museum Museo Egizio within walking distance of the Hotel. Here you can discover ancient Egyptian artifacts and the museum itself was founded in 1824. From the exhibits to the building all was worth the visit.
Second, we went to the National Automobile Museum Museo Nazionale dell`Automobile which we took a taxi to get to. The building on the outside was discrete but upon entering the building I found it to be an architectural diamond in the rough: designed by architect Cino Zucchi. It was empty, we saw one other family and it is the largest museum dedicated to the car industry. It has three floors and is an interesting journey of the inceptions of automobiles into today’s world for all ages.
Credit Lori Castelnuovo
Third, finally as any family with young children we had to visit the Valentino Park and we took a taxi as it is outside the centre as well. The park has playgrounds, botanical gardens, the Baroque Castle (Castello del Valentino), a Medieval Castle and Village. It was nice to be outside, see some green landscapes and all while wearing a mask.
All in all, the weekend getaway was a nice change of scenery, educational, good food (not mentioned in the article) and a well needed respite from the daily rigors of life.
About the author:
Lori Castelnuovo, has been in the travel and tourism industry over 15 years with experience in luxury hotels and meeting planning companies. As an experienced traveller herself, she knows how to take an experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Her goal is creating experiences that stay with people so they may travel with ease, efficiency and enjoyment! Please follow her on
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