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KID FRIENDLY: Address: Piazza degli Strozzi 1, Florence, IT Website: www.caffegiacosa.it Phone: 055 2302913 “There is nothing more relaxing then a cup of good coffee in this elegant and timeless location,” says Rachele Cavalli of her family-owned café. “With an offering of Tuscan products, pastries and exclusive wines, this is one of the best places in town […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Monalda, 8, Florence, IT Website: www.bonpoint.com Phone: +39 055 265 8114 Since its start as a single children’s shop in Paris, Bonpoint has expanded to become a global standard-bearer for kiddie couture, with outposts in fashionable cities across the world. From a hand-stiched party dress to a pair of jeans, Bonpoint’s classic pieces

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