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Fantastic city breaks in Europe
By Junior on 15/08/2011 12:49:30
These captivating European cities with their own unique, individual characters will impress your family
LondonWhat’s the vibe? A busy and buzzing metropolis full of sights and sounds. Mini city slickers will love Seeking out wonders in the city’s museums, such as the giant dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum and the shrivelled mummies
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City Guide: Cologne
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/05/2012 12:02:42
From Roman ruins to howling monkeys and chocolate fountains, Germany’s famous cathedral city offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions
Cologne CathedralWith its twin spires stretching high into the heavens, you’ll have to exercise a good deal of technical agility if you want to snap Cologne’s famous cathedral in one go. Work on the cathedral started in 1248 to provide a home for the relics of the Magi. Over the ...
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Hip hop in Berlin
By Kate Donoughue on 02/11/2011 13:40:42
Germany's capital city offers a cool festive break
Enjoy the many delights of Berlin, one of Europe’s coolest cities. The concierge service at a festive Hotel de Rome can arrange for young fashionistas to make a bag at the workshop of iconic label Milk, and budding Banksys can join a tour
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Cologne – fit for a king
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 14:09:15
Live like royalty in this Rhineland hotel
. Children are greeted with a platter of fruit and chocolate treats, and can enjoy a wealth of activities in the stunning Rhineland setting. From €380 per night for a Junior Suite. Read our City Guide for lots of ideas of how to enjoy yourselves in Cologne
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Christmas markets in Bratislava
By Junior on 24/08/2011 16:30:22
Crammed with stalls laden with speciality foods, crafts and handmade decorations, one of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets occurs in Bratislava
By the end of November, stalls in the central square (Hlavne námestie) are selling Slovak foods and the air is thick with mulled wine. The city has a 10th-century castle, a cathedral and squares lined with buildings dating back to the Hapsburg era
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Make a pit stop at the Hot Wheels room at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris
By Kate Donoughue on 20/07/2011 10:23:54
Your car-mad boys will love this vr-vr-vr-room at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris
Hotel Plaza Athénée always offers its smallest guests a brilliant stay, but now there’s an extra-special reason to stop by this swish Parisian haunt. Following the success of last year’s Barbie room, a new Hot Wheels bedroom – complete with a bespoke bed and custom-made cars, tra...
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Petit Paris
By Kate Donoughue on 18/08/2011 11:12:26
Enjoy a child-friendly visit to the French capital
At the five-star Le Meurice, children are just as well catered for as their luxury-loving parents. Situated in the bustling heart of Paris, this opulent hotel offers a special children’s passport, which maps out a trail of the city’s sights,and a
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Pirouetting in Paris
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 15:29:23
Enjoy an ice-skating session in the French capital
.plaza-athenee-paris.comRead more...Paris: the city guide for parents with childrenBrilliant city breaks
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Fine wine in Portugal
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 12:50:31
Gastronomic delight at a hotel in Oporto
of the Douro River. The city of Oporto is also a World Heritage Centre blessed with warm weather and a hillside location that provides stunning vistas. It’s also close to gorgeous white sand beaches that are packed with activities for children.For another
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Postcard from Croatia
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 14:15:47
Why we love the coast of a thousand islands
Where? Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian coast.Why go there? Famed for its red rooves, the city of Dubrovnik is also just a hop away from the many beautiful islands off the Dalmatian coast.Children will love.. A nature trail in one of the island
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