No matter where you are in the world, there are some wonderful options for family-friendly eateries.  NEW YORK The Standard Grill Spliced beneath the High Line in the Meatpacking District and a moments walk from Chelsea market, this eatery at the Standard hotel is a sanctum for glamorous diners and their little ones.  The Standard Grill doesn’t shout out as being family-friendly, but it very much is. High chairs materialize at a moment’s notice and, although there’s not a kid’s menu, we’ve never known the likes of buttermilk pancakes with Nutella and cheeseburgers with fries to get a thumb’s down. … Continued

We have had the pleasure of recently speaking to the fabulous shopping and retail site Intu to offer our top tips for travelling with the family and why having children should absolutely not prevent you from enjoying gorgeous holidays and fantastic accommodation: not a buffet or all-inclusive in site, unless that’s what you’re after.   If you think it’s all just about restless toddlers running through the airport and screaming newborns strapped into airplane seats for hours on end, you’re wrong (though, of course, how your little ones behave is beyond our control).   Kodomo.com founder Cass Chapman chats to Intu … Continued

Ok, so a romantic family break with kids in tow doesn’t smack of fun, but if you’re after a last minute break away with the children (and it doesn’t have to be over Valentine’s weekend) that also nourishes an itching for a bit of romance, consider our top picks for luxurious, family-friendly hotels in the most romantic of spots. Le Bristol, Paris One of the most famous luxury hotels in Paris, you may recognise its lavish interiors from Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. But here, even the youngest guests get the star treatment with an array of family-friendly goodies available. In … Continued

We spend a lot of time hauling little ones around with us, determined not to make leisure pursuits 100% ‘kid-friendly’ and lose all pre-kid identity. But, sometimes, the most relaxing thing to do is to just give over and head somewhere that caters for your family’s every need. Cue New Park Manor in the New Forest. The phrases ‘family friendly’ and ‘luxury hotel’ aren’t instantly harmonious in my mind. It’s hard to appreciate the finer things in life when your (or, worst still, someone else’s) toddler is having a melt down or singing Frozen songs at maximum volume. However, once … Continued

It’s only round the corner but there are some fabulous hotels, both near and far from home, that offer lashings of luxury for both you and your children that are still available. So, if you’re in need of some last minute half-term ideas, look no further… The Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco Why Go? Made by and fit for a King, this stunning hotel is welcoming families this half-term to ‘holiday like royalty’ for less. Experience an authentic way of Moroccan living by staying with your family in a spacious and opulent riad in the heart of one of the world’s most exotic cities. … Continued