New Family Friendly Hotels in France:

Le Méridien Nice: Nice, France

Le Méridien Nice: Nice, France

Ahhh, Nice! This beautiful hotel is right in the thick of this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city. But have no fear -- it still manages to be kid-friendly with large rooms, a great breakfast buffet and a rooftop pool that is open year round. ...more »


Hilton Lyon: Lyon, France

Hilton Lyon: Lyon, France

Across the street from the Jardin zoologique. Next door to a large cinema (with English language movies!) and several restaurants ...more »


La Bastide des Trémières: St. Antoine de Breuilh, France

La Bastide des Trémières: St. Antoine de Breuilh, France

Traveling in the Bordeaux/Dordogne area of France is enchanting for both children and parents. There are wide, gorgeous valleys ...more »


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Scarcely a week goes by that I don't receive a glossy full-color travel gear catalog in the mail. Do you get these? The ones that sell disposable underwear, dual voltage single cup coffee makers, and electronic translators? ...more »

For The Birds

For The Birds

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