KID FRIENDLY: Address: Albany Road, Central, Hong Kong, CN Website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks Phone: +852 2530 0154 A zoo or garden is one of the best ways to pass an afternoon with kids in tow, and Hong Kong’s makes a great escape from the city’s bustling streets. The 13-acre park is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk Phone: +852 2180 8188 Regardless of your personal legacy, you’ll find something to relate to at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Exhibitions include the T.T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art (think jade and bronze figurines, and Chinese ceramics), the Cantonese Opera Hall, and …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 188 Wong Chuk Gang Road, Deep Water Bay, , HK Website: www.countryclub.hk Phone: +852 2870 6500 Regarded as the first local club to encourage members of various nationalities following WWII, this multi-cultural haven also contains several acres’ worth of golf courses, tennis courts, and outdoor play spaces. Rainy days are equally fun, thanks to …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Porta Rosa 56, Florence, IT Website: www.baroni-firenze.com Phone: +39 055 280953 What began as a passion shared between three sisters has blossomed into a booming business. Baroni, founded in 1912, specializes in Florentine embroidery on linen and nightgowns, however owner Emanuela has also mastered the art of children’s fashion. With an entire line …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via della Ninna, 5 , Florence, IT Website: www.polomuseale.firenze.it Phone: +39 055 23885 Home to remarkable sculptures and works of art, the Bargello Museum in Florence has been a showcase to artists since 1865. With an elaborate display of Renaissance pieces from the likes of Michaelangelo and Cellini, the museum is beeming with intricate …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 88 Songshan Road, Luwan, Shanghai, CN Website: www.shanghai.andaz.hyatt.com Phone: +86 21 2310 1234 This restaurant in the Andaz Hotel serves French and Chinese cuisine, and acts as a meeting place for Mou Ling and her husband: “We’ll convene at HaiPai for lunch,” she says. “It has a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable space, satisfying food, and …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Lee Gardens Two, Shop 104-105, Central, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.gucci.com Phone: +852 2576 6918 The gilded teddy bear logo says it all—Gucci Kids offers clothes that are both cuddly and refined. In summer 2010, Gucci expanded its empire to include a sophisticated children’s line under the direction of Frida Giannini. In addition to …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Hamngatan 18-20, 111 47, Stockholm, SE Website: www.nk.se Phone: +46 8 762 80 00 NK Stockholm (née Nordiska Kompaniet) is one the largest a best-known shopping center, beloved by fashionistas looking for the best fashion from around the world. And with a reputed twelve million visitors annually, it is safe to say that this …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Nytorgsgatan 36, 116 40, Stockholm, SE Website: www.minirodini.com Phone: +46 8 641 77 88 Since the early days of Elizabeth Street, we have been enamored by Mini Rodini, a childrenswear brand with Swedish origins. From it whimsical prints fashioned on classic silhouettes to the outstanding accessories that has us adults wishing for larger sizes, …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: Biblioteksgatan 2, Stockholm, SE Website: www.filippa-k.com Phone: +46 8 611 88 03 Walking around the streets of Stockholm, it is evident that the residents prefer a relaxed-yet-chic way of dressing. That said, brands like Filippa K are highly sought after by the fashionable set, including Lisa Sandefeldt. “I always find the perfect jean or …
