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Dublin
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/05/2010 16:46:16
Junior's city break guide to Dublin
of year-round events, check out www.visitdublin.com SHOPPING Avoca 11–13 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 is a ‘yummy mummy’ haven and has beautiful clothes for all ages but especially lovely things for children. Tel: 00 353 1 677 4215; www.avoca.ieBrown Thomas
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Vienna
By on 18/04/2010 17:04:51
Junior city break guide to Vienna
budget will allow. Doubles from around £180. Tel: 0043 1 514 560; www.sacher.com ££ Some rooms at the Hotel Mercure Josefshof have kitchenettes which are popular with families. Suites from £135. Tel: 0043 1 2180 0800;www.mercure.com £ Hotel Kärntnerhof
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Venice
By Siobhan Mulholland on 18/04/2010 20:19:22
Junior's city break guide to Venice
preserved Roman stadiums. Its modern-day use is as a venue for concerts and operas, but 2,000 years ago it was an arena for bears, lions, gladiators, fights – activities and characters that are guaranteed to capture a child’s imagination, and you can find
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Prague
By on 18/04/2010 18:00:04
Junior's city break guide to Prague
by metro from the city centre. Doubles from around £150. Tel: 0042 0 2611 91 111; www.corinthia.cz£ Hotel Europa is a beautiful hotel with wonderful art nouveau decor. Triples from around £75. Tel 0042 0 2242 28117; www.evropahotel.cz EATING£££ Nebozizek
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It's carnival time in Paris at Le Meurice
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/03/2011 10:20:26
The mardi gras spirit is in full swing – or rather pirouette – at Paris's chicest hotels
telling the story of the wedding anniversary dinner of Pablo Picasso to Russian ballerina Olga Koklova which took place in 1923 in Le Meurice's ceremonial Salon Pompadour, a stunning ballroom decorated in a lavish style. On Sunday March 13, children
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When in Rome…
By Lizzie Wells on 14/04/2010 16:16:25
From gorgeous gardens to the busy Spanish Steps, there is something for the whole family when in Rome
Italians love children, make the best gelato and love eating al fresco – these facts alone are enough to make Rome the perfect family city break. For a laid-back day with younger children, head to the Villa Borghese Gardens in the city centre
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Six ways to have a greener holiday
By Clayton Johnson on 03/08/2010 17:39:33
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
Finding eco-friendly ways to holiday is easier than you may think. The excellent Clean Breaks by Richard Hammond and Jeremy Smith (Rough Guides, £18.99) is full of fabulous adventures – from horse riding in Scandinavia to birdwatching in the Caribbean
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Barcelona
By Lydia Conway on 26/10/2007 13:54:11
Junior's guide to the city of Barcelona
sweet shop for all the family to enjoy. Barcelona info ArrivingBritish Airways, tel: 0844 493 0 787; www.ba.com and Iberia, tel: 0870 609 0500; www.iberia.es offer flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Newcastle.EasyJet, tel: 0905 821 0905; www
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Ireland's hotspots
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:23:08
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Ireland
and the Merrion concierge will guide you to all the best spots in the city, from the zoo to the ducks at St Stephen’s Green.Visit www.merrionhotel.comFairytale KingdomsCapella Castlemartyr is just a 25-minute drive from Cork Airport, and is a fairytale 17th
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Scottish Breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:12:47
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Scotland
Grand MansionsThe mighty Gleneagles Hotel has just undergone an £18 million redevelopment and now has a redesigned leisure area for children and teens, a world-class destination spa and a Mediterranean food market-style restaurant. It also has
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