Oliver the black Labrador, must have the best job in the canine world. He is the hotel dog at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. That’s Hampshire in the UK, about an hour southwest of London.

Oliver’s job description involves being stroked and cuddled all day long, breaking only to be walked or jogged around the hotel’s beautiful grounds or to take the occasional nap amidst the cosy luxury of the hotel’s interior. Only the hotel’s guests are more spoilt …

Acqualina Resort & Spa is a luxury kid-friendly beach resort in North Miami. The elegant Mediterranean villa-style property takes full advantage of its ideal oceanfront position with multiple swimming pools and a wonderfully-appointed beach. This location, plus exceptional rooms, amenities, and services, makes Acqualina one of the best family hotels in Miami.

In a jet set resort town like Zermatt, finding luxury hotels is not an issue. Uncovering the very select few properties that cater to families in a meaningful way, however, is much more challenging. After experiencing the 165-room Hotel Mont Cervin Palace this winter, I’ll be adding it to our Ciao Bambino’s Switzerland kid-friendly accommodations portfolio in the next few weeks. This old-school hotel icon is an exceptional place for families.

Part of the prestigious Seiler Hotels Group, the Mont Cervin Palace has been hosting guests for over 150 years …

There are many family hotels to choose from on the Fort Lauderdale beach but as I found out on a recent stay, the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale stands out for its exceptional service. Fort Lauderdale is all about fun and sun, and at the Ritz-Carlton you get all that plus a bit of pampering.

I had the opportunity for a quick trip to New York City for the 1st annual Family Travel Conference recently, a gathering of select family travel writers. Plus, it was the perfect trip to bring just my daughter, creating some mother-daughter getaway time, always a special treat. Family fun in New York City is easy and as kids get older, the attractions become even more interesting to kids as they are so varied.

My 13-year-old daughter has always loved New York, particularly the fashion, theatre, arts, and food — all the best New York City has to offer!

If you’re dreaming of spending the summer in the South of France with kids there are two very important things to know before planning your trip:

Traffic on the main coastal highway that stretches from Monaco to St. Tropez can be an absolute and utter nightmare. I would avoid any plan that involves a daily coastal commute in and around the main tourist zones to get to the beach.

Aix-en-Provence, one of the main urban attractions in the Provence region, is 2 hours via car from Nice on a good day. This is too …

St. Moritz is one of the world’s iconic ski destinations for glitz and luxury. Although it can be entertaining check out all the glam shops, hotels, and restaurants for a stroll or dinner, with young kids, it can be more relaxing to be in a lower key atmosphere where you aren’t consistently aware of how everyone is behaving.

I actually found St. Moritz, the destination, …

Poggio Al Casone is visually amazing. The setting is exactly how I think of Tuscany with rolling hills of grapes. It’s beautiful and completely gated, so it feels really safe for kids to run around and play outside.

The guest experience is very relaxing. We stayed 10 days and our apartment (La Torre) was very large, comfortable and deluxe! The apartments have views of the hills and the rooms are furnished with fantastic Italian furniture and amazing linens. Our apartment had a full kitchen so we could go grocery shopping …

Miami has always been on of our favorite family vacation destinations with a fun international vibe, beautiful white beaches, and loads to do. We love that it’s warm year-round and easy to access from practically anywhere.

Say Miami and people often just think of South Beach, yet that is a small fraction of what makes Miami “The Magic City.” Miami is large and diverse, offering plenty of neighborhoods, each with it’s own appeal.We’ve always stayed in Coconut Grove or South Beach …

A week-long visit to Tuscany is a big part of the most popular family itinerary in Italy for Ciao Bambino readers and clients. This is the best opportunity for families to really dig into their experience together in Italy as settling into a single location for seven or more days engages parents and children alike in the experience.

An essential part of a successful trip to Tuscany with kids is selecting the right accommodations.