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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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Playtime at The Athenaeum in London
By Catherine O'Dolan on 03/08/2011 12:40:55
Join Winnie-the-Pooh and friends for summer in the city at the new playroom in London's swish family-friendly hotel
STILL BASKING IN the glory of winning a Junior Design Award as the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the UK, The Athenaeum in London's Piccadilly is not resting on its laurels. No, no, no. Ever keen to improve their family offering, the Athenaeum has just opened a delightful Winnie-t...
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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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A Cute Rising Star For 2011: Claude
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2010 17:32:18
Always on the look-out for new and exciting literary talent, Junior LOVES the cute little doggy, with a hint of Snoopy. Here, author illlustrator Alex T Smith gives us the inside story on his brilliant new book
walking, talking, beret - wearing dog! What's the thinking behind limited colour palette you use? The black, white, grey, red and pink colour just arrived in my sketchbook with Claude! He lives in a slightly retro sort of a world - quite 1950s/60s
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Five of our favourite festive Advent Calendars
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/11/2010 11:29:30
It's nearly time to start the countdown to the big day. Here are our favourite advent calenders this season
Lego fans will love to build up a scene of busy city life with this brilliant Lego City Advent Calendar, £24.99, which has a little gift for every day up til Chrismtas eve.
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Paris: Where to stay
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/05/2010 13:45:43
Where to stay that's chic and cheeerful in the French capital
Paris – city of love, fashion, art and culture – has something for everyone and a wide range of accommodation to match. There's glamour and glitz at the city's most famous hotels – Le Meurice, the Ritz, Le Crillon, Georges V – if you really want
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Junior reviews A Monster in Paris
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/06/2012 16:34:02
Frankenstein meets Moulin Rouge in this glamorous Gallic caper
romantic city. A Monster In Paris (Cert U) is released on DVD on June 4 www.amonsterinparis.co.ukDon't miss... Junior rounds up of five of the best family filmsPlus The insider's guide to Paris for families
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London Life
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/05/2011 21:32:25
Take up residence in swish Mayfair for a truly enjoyable experience – The Athenaeum deservedly wins our Best UK Family Hotel Award
your own version of splendour in the grass νThe Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ. Tel: 020 7499 3464; www.athenaeumhotel.com
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Bangalore Express
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:21:45
Dizzying heights of Indian delights
we save a little space for kulfi ice cream on a stick. Hours: Open daily from 11am until midnight.Contact: tel: 020 7021 0886; www.bangalorexpress.co.ukAddress: 103–105 Waterloo Road SE1 8UU; nearest tube station, Waterloo.
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Restaurant review: Wahaca, Westfield
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2012 15:45:32
A fiesta of fresh, authentic flavours from Masterchef's Thomasina Miers
by ice creams all round – vanilla with caramel sauce for the children, and a delicious salted caramel with shavings of dark Valrhona chocolate for me. All swiftly delivered and downed leaving plenty of time to shop nWahaca White City, 1074 Westfield
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