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Slide 1: TOP 5: BEST HOTELS FOR KIDS Indulge your child’s every wish and stay at one of these luxurious hotels that specialize in making the little ones feel like big shots The next time you're planning a vacation with the whole family, consider these five luxury hotels around the world that aren't just great for adults, but also offer a host of activities and services to keep your kids entertained and happy while you enjoy some extra relaxation time. Ritz-Carlton, Berlin Very Important Kids, or viks as the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin likes to call them - have their own dedicated check-in area and are served a complimentary fruit juice cocktail and given their own welcome kit upon arrival. The hotel offers a range of fun activities such as Kids' Afternoon Tea, a hotel-wide treasure hunt, French crêpe-making classes and a chance to explore the hotel and the Potsdamer Platz city square with mini Mercedes-Benz pedal cars. The first International Ritz-Carlton Kids Festival was held at the Berlin property in early September. www.ritzcarlton.com Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Besides showering children with gifts, The Hôtel Plaza Athénée has a Very Important Children (vic) website, where young ones can peruse a Paris travel blog, exchange photos and videos with other vics, and read up on fashionable boutiques and cool events happening in the area. www.plaza-athenee-paris.com Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort, Crete This resort has more than 40,000sqft of space dedicated entirely to children. Porto Elounda's Children's World features playgrounds, pools and vegetable gardens. Also on offer are lessons in tennis, golf, and swimming, as well as complimentary gift bags and a nanny service when the adults want some time alone. www.portoelounda.com The Athenæum Hotel, London
Slide 2: The award-winning Athenæum hotel in Mayfair boasts London's first-of-its-kind kid's concierge service. Staff will do everything from preparing each room specifically to your little ones' tastes, to tailoring vacation itineraries, including booking tickets and making reservations, all to make sure every family member is comfortable and makes the most of their stay in the British capital. www.athenaeumhotel.com Villa San Michele, Florence Part of the Orient-Express collection of luxury hotels, Villa San Michele offers an array of Very Important Kid amenities and activities. This includes treasure hunts in Florence's famous museums, classes at the renowned Vivoli ice-cream factory, and lessons at the in-house cookery school. Private cooking lessons for the entire family can also be arranged. www.villasanmichele.com The luxury lifestyles of Singapore's high society. Asia Tatler Singapore reports all the latest news on luxury brands - from the hottest products and latest luxury trends, Luxury Events to bigger investments such as wine collections, cars, watches and more. http://www.asiatatler.com/singapore/main.php