Originals

The Durov Animal  

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4, Ulitsa Durova, Moscow, RU Website: www.moscow.info Phone: Founded in 1912 by animal trainer Vladimir Durov, The Durov Animal Theatre has been entertaining Russian audiences for generations. Juggling sea lions, dancing dogs and gravity defying wildcats makes for a fun-filled outing that will undoubtedly delight both parents and adults. Also on the roster is …

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Wythe Hotel

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 80 Wythe Avenue , Brooklyn, US Website: www.wythehotel.com Phone: 718 460 8000 What used to be an abandoned textile factory is now the 72-room Wythe Hotel. While this may sound like standard Brooklyn procedure, the Wythe has all the trimmings of Manhattan’s finest lodgings. It’s just a little bit cooler, with its exposed brick …

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Wonderfool

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 39 , Rome, IT Website: www.wonderfool.it Phone: +39 06 6889 2315 Wonderfool was originally designed as a luxury men’s spa and wellbeing destination, but it has graciously—thankfully—opened its doors to women. In addition to top-of-the-line spa amenities, Wonderfool boasts an acclaimed barbershop, custom tailor, and concept store.  A sleek, handsome …

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Westin Macau

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Macau, , HK Website: www.starwoodhotels.com/westin Phone: +853 2887 1111 Vibrancy abounds at this hotel, which embraces the Chinese and Portugese heritage of surrounding Macau. After a day of exploring, guests will love coming home to the comfortable, brightly colored rooms, many offering easy waterfront access. When hunger strikes, try …

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Maison Moschino

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Viale Monte Grappa, 12b, Milan, IT Website: www.maisonmoschino.com Phone: +39 02 2900 9858 The stylish Maison Moschino hotel immerses its guests in the world of design. Guests sleep in 65 unique fairy-tale inspired spaces, and none of them alike. One boasts a bed of roses and another a luxurious attic, which is an all-white …

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Crazy Bull Café

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Riano, 1, Rome, IT Website: www.crazybullroma.it Phone: +39 06 333 8432 It’s hard to believe that Crazybull is a stone’s throw from the historic Ponte Milvio. The café’s jukebox and red-vinyl booths bring 1950s America—and not the Roman empire—to mind. Kids love the kitschy style, and there’s good comfort food to be had: …

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Bal Harbour Shops

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, US Website: balharbourshops.com Phone: 305.866.0311 With walkways lined with palm trees and luxury shops such as Chanel, Gucci, and Jimmy Choo, the Bal Harbour Shops is quite a different shopping experience from your typical enclosed mall. Since its start in 1965 with 30 retailers including Neiman Marcus, the Bal …

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Couverture & the Garbstore

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 188 Kensington Park Road , London , GB Website: www.couvertureandthegarbstore.com Phone: +44 020 7229 2178 Two floors of Garbstore, a chic concept store in Notting Hill, sandwich that of its sister company, Couverture, which is owned by Emily Dyson Paley. Together, they’ve developed a cult status for carrying a pristinely-tailored selection of quality items …

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Bala Vinyasa Yoga

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1430 South Dixie Highway Suite 116, Coral Gables, US Website: www.bvyoga.com Phone: 786.953.7709 “It is an amazing way to start the weekend attending yoga with my daughter Ava,” raves Anouk Halpern who recommends the renowned Bala Vinyasa Yoga Studio to fellow Miami moms.  The interactive classes promote healthy balance and flow, which is what …

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Villa Glori

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Viale Pilsudski, Rome, IT Website: None Phone: Villa Glori may be smaller than Villa Borghese, to its south, but it has a rich history of its own. Formerly known as Remembrance Park, it was dedicated to the victims of World War I, and then to all Roman war victims. There is also a 3rd …

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