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Sydney: an ideal city break
By Junior on 25/08/2011 14:34:54
With its laid-back beach lifestyle, abundant natural attractions and friendly locals, Sydney is the ultimate family-friendly city break
Harbour’s foreshore – in November, the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition is a family favourite – and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains are only 90 minutes away. Austravel has a range of packages, including a ten-night October half-term Active
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Dublin
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/05/2010 16:46:16
Junior's city break guide to Dublin
Dublin may be known as a party city but it's also fabulously fun with children, whether it's a visit to an interactive museum or a family-friendly festival.Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Tel: 00 353 1 474 8900; www.dublinzoo.ie. Set in the vast
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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
Ah, Paris in springtime… Is there a city more perfect for this time of the year. And, if you need any further reason to visit, this Sunday, for the third consecutive year, Le Meurice is hosting a Children’s Carnival. The famed Le Meurice on the Rue
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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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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
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Seattle...a city break with a difference
By Junior on 01/08/2011 11:39:52
The home of Boeing, Nirvana and Frasier. Seattle is a fantastic city for a short break
coastline.The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is very child-friendly with milk and cookies served at bedtime to little guests.Prices start from $299 per night for a family of four in a deluxe executive suite. Tel: 00 800 0441 1414.Find more great ideas in our Cities
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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
and sweet treats, with under-threes eating for free, and four-to-12-year-olds for half price. Prices for seven nights for a family of four start from £1,246. You'll find more brilliant city breaks in our Travel section.
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Brilliant Bath
By Junior on 10/08/2011 16:54:38
There is never a dull moment in the city of Bath...
’s finest crescent”). It is a splendid setting from which to explore the city, and the elegant hotel offers events throughout the summer months.For details, visit www.royal crescent.co.ukLook at Junior's guide to Brilliant city breaks in our Travel section.
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In The Know In New York
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:18:07
Wake up in the city that never sleeps
and quiet in the private Gramercy Park. A stay also includes B&B and admission to top attractions such Central Park Zoo. Four nights in a deluxe double room costs from $2,220 for a family of four until September 5.For more great city breaks, visit our Travel
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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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