Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 6000 Cypress Bowl Road, Vancouver, CA Website: www.cypressmountain.com/ Phone: +1 604 926-5612 A short 30-minute drive north from downtown Vancouver takes you to the winter wonderland that is Cypress Mountain. With 53 alpine ski runs and 19km of cross-country trails, Cypress Mountain is ideal for skiers and snowboarders of any level of experience. RECOMMENDED […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4740 California Ave SW, Seattle, US Website: http://www.curiouskidstuff.com Phone: 206.937.8788 Voted ‘most awesome toy store’ by The Red Tricycle website, Curious Kidstuff has evolved into a Seattle favorite since 1998. With a recent addition known as the birthday party room, children are offered art classes, supplies, and cake to ensure a fun-filled, creative adventure

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4556 California Avenue SW, Seattle, US Website: www.cupcakeroyale.com Phone: 206.883.7656 Situated between Oregon Street and Alaska Street, Cupcake Royale serves up just what its name suggests. This go-to pastry destination recently opened in the area and has already attracted a loyal base of cupcake devotees. With creations like the salted caramel and the peppermint

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2319 E Madison Street, Seattle, US Website: http://chefjasonwilson.com Phone: 206.302.7874 Chef Jason Wilson has truly outdone himself with his restaurant, Crush in Seattle.  “The food is amazing and the interior is beautiful and artfully designed,” praises Tracy Martinez who fequents the tasteful treasure on date nights. Using a combiniation of sensible, classic recipes, Crush

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Between Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Riyadh Street, Dubai, AE Website: plus.google.com Phone: +971 4 336 7633 Though Dubai is mostly comprised of deserts, there are a few green spaces throughout the city that families can enjoy. One in particular is Creekside Park. Designed in a modern style, this lush destination has

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, US Website: thetrustees.org Phone: 978.356.4354 “For me, the magic is not on the Cape; it’s on the powdery white sand of this five-mile, dune-saturated North Shore beach. You can ride horses, walk your dog (at select times), and body surf with piping plovers. Gnarly!” raves Lisa Pierpont of Crane Beach,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 49 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, US Website: cotognasf.com Phone: 415.775.8508 Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of pasta and a glass of vino, right? Cotogna Italian restaurant, located in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, boasts a casual atmosphere and a wide range of Italian dishes that have the moms of San Fran

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 253 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, US Website: coppaboston.com Phone: 617.391.0902 “Coppa, located in Boston’s South End, is my favorite restaurant in the city,” raves Robin Anderson. “The food is the best around, and the space is small and warm. This is my go-to for both a night out with the girls or a date with

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4447 California Avenue SW, Seattle, US Website: www.clementines.com Phone: 206.935.9400 Carrying unique brands like Chie Mihara, Miz Mooz and Mia Fiorvanti, Clementines’ great selection of apparel and accessories is undoubtedly cool, edgy and wearable. The boutique is noted for feeling more like a friend’s house where the staff is always accommodating, even on a

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 41 Tunnel Road, Oakland, US Website: www.claremontresort.com Phone: 800.551.7266 “The Claremont is a historic resort with beautiful spas, tennis courts, pool and two restaurants. It is paragon for after-work drinks and comfort food on the deck, and their fine dining restaurant called Meritage,” says Catherine Lo. RECOMMENDED BY: MOM OF THE MOMENT: CATHERINE LO