In June 2027, a very small group of Travec families will have the opportunity to experience life in Ormea—a 1,000-year-old village of just 1,500 people tucked into the Italian Alps in Piedmont’s Val Tanaro.

Created through an exclusive collaboration between Travec and Roots & Future, this family residency offers a quieter, more personal way to experience northern Italy. Instead of moving quickly from one famous landmark to the next, families will settle into the rhythms of village life: wandering stone streets, shopping at local markets, cooking and sharing meals, exploring the surrounding mountains, and learning directly from the people who have called Ormea home for generations.

The itinerary is built around relationships and access that families could not recreate on their own. Through hands-on activities, time outdoors, local traditions and meaningful connections with the community, children and adults will learn naturally simply by participating in everyday Italian life.

It is a chance to slow down, become part of a place and experience the simple joys that make Italy unforgettable: incredible food, beautiful landscapes, warm hospitality and long meals shared around the table.

This is not a trip designed around checking Italy off a list. It is designed to spark curiosity, bring families closer and create the kind of “remember when…” moments that stay with you long after you return home.

Our Partner: Marae Torrelier and Roots & Future

Travec is creating this exclusive experience in partnership with Marae Torrelier, founder of Brave Family Travel and Roots & Future.

Now based in Málaga, Spain, Marae has spent much of her life traveling and living around the world. She shares that life with her partner, Roger, and their two daughters. Her family-travel community reaches more than 500,000 families across platforms, and her work has been featured in Newsweek and on ABC Nightline.

Marae created Roots & Future, a family residency based in Ormea, to give families the opportunity to connect deeply with a place rather than simply pass through it. Its philosophy is rooted in community and cultural immersion: families cook, hike, create and spend time with the people of the village, allowing education to happen naturally through traditions that have been practiced for centuries.

By bringing together Roots & Future’s relationships and residency model with Travec’s approach to culturally immersive family travel, this collaboration opens the door to an experience that cannot be found—or recreated—through an ordinary trip to Italy.

Space will be extraordinarily limited. Join the WAITLIST to receive the complete itinerary and registration opportunity before it is released publicly.

🌎 Why Families Love This Trip

• Authentic Italian culture: From exploring Ormea’s charming streets to discovering local traditions and sharing delicious regional food, your family will experience a side of Italy beyond the typical tourist stops.

• Nature + adventure: Surrounded by the Italian Alps, Ormea offers beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor adventures, and plenty of opportunities to explore together.

• Meaningful family time: Slow down, connect with local people, try something new, and enjoy the simple joys of Italian life together.

  This journey isn’t just about seeing Italy—it’s about experiencing its culture, connecting with its people, and making memories together.

1. We don’t do tourism — we do connection.

Travec trips go beyond sightseeing. We create experiences that help your family belong somewhere new — through shared meals, friendships with locals, and genuine cultural exchange. You’ll return home with more than souvenirs — you’ll return with stories, relationships, and a new perspective on the world.

2. Every detail is handled — but nothing feels generic.
From airport pickup to curated activities, we plan everything with local partners who understand family comfort and authentic adventure. You’ll experience the culture — not the chaos — with flexible pacing, trusted hosts, and an on-the-ground Travec team who feels like extended family.

3. Designed for families, not filtered for them.
We believe travel shouldn’t wait until the kids are grown. Our itineraries are built for shared discovery — with experiences that spark curiosity for every age. Think language practice over soccer games, cooking classes with abuelas, and time to slow down together.

4. Real homes, real people, real memories.
Instead of tourist hotels, you’ll stay in Travec-vetted apartments or local-style accommodations where comfort meets connection. You’ll live in neighborhoods where you can walk to the bakery, greet your City Friend, and feel the pulse of daily life.

5. Meaningful travel made simple.
We take care of logistics, safety, and support — so you can focus on what matters most: being present. Whether you’re joining a Signature Destination trip or customizing your own, we make cultural immersion approachable, organized, and unforgettable.