As Assistant Editor of Glamour Magazine, (one of the country’s best-selling glossies), and a founder of the fabulous website Wear & Where, Natasha Poliszczuk is one busy Mama. But when she does get precious time off with her husband and daughter, Claudia, she makes every minute count. She recently took a few minutes out to share her favourite local places, far-flung dream destinations and can’t-live-without products both for home and holidays. What is your favourite way to spend a day in London? Sunshine? Then we’ll stay local in our West London neighbourhood and head to the café at Chiswick House for breakfast … Continued

Sian Gwilliam launched the fantastic website Creative Bus Stop to share her passion for the incredible free (and cheap) cultural, creative and educational activities that are available in London and around the UK. Herewith, she gives kodomo.com her top ten things to do in and around the British capital this summer. 1. See a West End show for Free at Kids Theatre Week, London. These include half price and free tickets for kids’ theatre shows this August (mainly in the West End). One child goes free for every adult ticket bought. There are loads of behind-the-scenes events including workshops with the crew, back … Continued

Brazil isn’t short on press at the moment, what with the obvious World Cup frenzy that is throwing everyone’s attention on to this fabulous South American hotspot. But the launch of a new website dedicated to this beatific country was bound to capture our attention and we’ve been lucky enough to pick the very knowledgeable brains of its founder, Stephane Bouvier. His recently launched site Escapecollection.com features no less than 60 hand-picked hotels scattered across this vibrant Latino nation, with selections having been made solely through first-hand experience and thorough exploration. The EscapeCollection team are true Brazil aficionados, and we’ve … Continued

The Nam Hai Hotel in Vietnam, since opening in 2006. has put Hoi An firmly on the international luxury hotel map. Ok, so Vietnam might not smack as family-friendly but, as you know, we at kodomo.com are not afraid to fly long haul with tots and we assure you, should you brace the short term pain of jet lag, the long term gain will be immense. And this summer there are some amazing activities being arranged by this fabulous hotel with children firmly in mind. You’ll enjoy some heavy duty pampering, and they will enjoy the experience of a lifetime … Continued

Summer family fun at the Viceroy Anguilla. So, want to know my latest travel crush? The Viceroy Anguilla. Family friendly? Tick. Guaranteed heart-melting sunsets? Tick. Luxurious, five-star beachfront property with full kitchens and butler service? Tick. And this summer this fabulous Caribbean property has a slew of summer specials that make it more enticing than ever…. The lesser-known Caribbean island of Anguilla is located in the Eastern Caribbean just 5 miles from the island of St. Martin, accessible by either a small plane or brief boat ride. This might sound like an unbearable trek with children on board but, get … Continued