Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2054 Mountain Blvd, Piedmont`, US Website: www.hatchecolifestyle.com Phone: 510.339.7346 Hatch is an eco-friendly lifestyle boutique that the chicest items, many of which are handmade or fair trade. From jewelry and home accessories, to gifts and toys, this store is a virtual wonderland of choice items that need not be relegated solely to the eco-conscious. […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1002 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, US Website: www.albanysauna.com Phone: 510.525.6262 “At Albany Sauna & Hot Tubs, you can rent your own redwood tub by the hour. Each tub is in its own separate, fenced in, open-air space and is completely private. They are open late making it a great date night alternative by relaxing in

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2900 Navy Way, Alameda , US Website: www.alamedapointantiquesfaire.com Phone: 510.522.7500 Held on the first Sunday of every month, the Alameda Antique Faire has become the largest antique show in Northern California. “I’ve bought everything from vintage French posters and fine antique jewelry, to a child sized musical rocking chair from the 1940’s, which also

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 242 Arden Street, Coogee, Randwick, Sydney, AU Website: www.ihg.com/crowneplaza Phone: 1 877 859 5095 With beachfront views and a laidback atmosphere, the Crown Plaza Coogee Beach has become a favorite of parents traveling to Sydney. “The hotel has family-friendly rooms, a nice big pool, and great views of Coogee Beach,” says Kate Pascoe Squires.

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, US Website: www.gjelina.com Phone: 310 450 1429 Communal tables, shared plates, and a lively atmosphere have made this Venice Beach eatery one of the most competitive spots on Abbot Kinney. It might also have something to do with the wholesome, unique, and somewat addictive Mediterranean cuisine—including stuffed pasilla chiles,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 Harbour Road, , HK Website: hongkong.grand.hyatt.com Phone: +852 2588 1234 Aspiring sightseers, beware: Guests of the Grand Hyatt might be tempted to never leave the hotel premises! If the outdoor pool, squash courts, and driving range aren’t sufficient, you even take a ride out on the hotel’s private yacht. We also love the in-house Thai cooking

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Richmond Park, TW10 5HS, London, GB Website: royalparks.gov.uk/Richmond-Park.aspx Phone: +44 30 0061 2200 This massive 2,500-acre park is the largest of the Royal Parks and is both a Site of Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve. In addition to daily cyclers and footballers, there are several organized sports activities in the park, including

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Södra Blasieholmshamnen 2, 103 24, Stockholm, SE Website: www.lydmar.com Phone: +46 8 22 31 60 Considered to be one of the best hotels in Stockholm, expectations often ride high for the Lydmar Hotel. And according to the many reviews that it has garnered, these expectations are often exceeded. From the elegant decor to the

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Mariatorget 3, 118 91, Stockholm, SE Website: www.rival.se Phone: +46 8 545 789 00 With a setting that mirrors a Hollywood film from the 1940s, feeling like a movie star at Hotel Rival just comes with the territory. The bar, especially, feels like one of those swinging nightclubs where the likes of Joan Crawford

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Ringvägen 98, 118 60, Stockholm, SE Website: www.clarionstockholm.com Phone: +46 8 462 10 00 “In Södermalm, trendy meets traditional and concrete meets greenery, with the Clarion Hotel Stockholm at its center,” says Rosita Lincoln. “Its a vibrant and lively meeting place and at the same time, very welcoming for families with children.” They offer