On our first morning in Paris, I stood outside our hotel near Grands Boulevards watching my kids bounce with excitement. We’d chosen the 2nd arrondissement, and within 10 minutes we’d found a brilliant bakery and worked out the metro. The right neighbourhood makes all the difference in Paris. Whether you’re …
Planning a family trip to Lisbon? You’ve picked a brilliant destination. Portugal’s capital is wonderfully welcoming to families, with its mix of history, beaches, custard tarts, and enough hills to tire out even the most energetic toddler. But here’s the thing about Lisbon hotels: Not all are created equal when …
It’s not every day I get the opportunity to fly off into the sunset and have a whole six days to myself. No early wake-up calls, no nap times or lugging around a bagful of snacks and toys. All I had to do was amuse myself (and my best friend) …