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If you dream of seeing the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants and Cape buffalo) at least once in your lifetime, put South Africa‘s Sabi Sands Game Reserve on your list. Here, game sightings are so common they’re almost guaranteed — it is one of the few places on the continent where you have the…

Italy has always been one of our most popular trip requests from Ciao Bambino clients — the magic of Tuscany and the Italian countryside, paired with spectacular cities like Rome, can make a perfect introduction to Europe with kids. Many families enjoy staying in rural areas or smaller towns with the laid-back atmosphere of an agriturismo (farm…

Once a favorite haunt for legendary artists, poets and writers, Paris‘ newly renovated Hotel Lutetia has a story to tell. This 1910 St. Germain des Pres icon proudly re-opened its doors last June, brought up to date for the 21st century with homage to its historical significance. Beneath all the beauty are whispers of the past…

More than any other spot in southeast Asia, Thailand has become a beloved destination for sun seekers. Beautiful beaches and luxury resorts abound along the country’s extensive coastline, lined with towering karst formations and coral reefs that teem with tropical creatures. Even better, the Thai are known for their love of children, and even the…

Family travel is an evolving art. There is no better travel tool than experience, but as kids grow older, there’s a natural progression in the hows, wheres and whens of traveling as a family. Trouble is, it’s sometimes hard for parents to grasp until they find themselves on a family trip that doesn’t quite go…

Berlin is a city in the midst of change. A blend of classic 19th-century architecture and 20th-century modernism with blocks of communist-era buildings, it is a mass of contradictions in both look and substance. You can focus on a heavy dose of World War II history, on the deep cultural roots or on the SoHo-like…

With its stunning desert and mountain backdrop, arts and culture scene, and a bit of that Wild West aura, Santa Fe has long been a favorite of travelers and retirees — though it’s not usually considered a first choice for families. A recent weeklong trip to the Land of Enchantment dispelled that myth for us.…

Tucked next to a 2,000-acre coastal state park near San Diego, The Lodge at Torrey Pines feels like a secluded Craftsman-style cabin in the woods. Even the name, inspired by the rare pine tree that grows in the adjacent Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, conjures images of wilderness. But then you walk through the stained-glass…