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When you are contemplating a vacation in Austria for the whole family, the easiest way to describe what you’ll encounter is that the country is like a big dessert. The landscape with the snow covered peaks looks like a sundae with plenty of whipped… read full article

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The capital of the Alsace region of France, Strasbourg is situated along the banks of the Rhine River along the German border. The French and Germans have swapped the city a couple of times.

From the German border and into the glorious… read full article

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Located two hours south of Rome is the romantic city of Naples, southern Italy’s largest city as well.

The city is oftentimes referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum in that there is an abundance of historical structures, monuments, opera houses, and theaters. Whatever your… read full article

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Marseille, France is a bustling metropolis of over a million inhabitants. Not only is it France’s second largest city now, having passed Lyon in the mid-1990’s for second place, but it is also the country’s busiest port of entry. It is considered the… read full article

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Today check out our 5 most popular family travel articles since the Venere Travel Blog has been online:

• Dublin for kids

Planning a family trip to Ireland? In this travel blog post, Beth lists the 5 best kids attractions in Dublin including Imaginosity, The Ark, Phoenix Park, the… read full article

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Despite the fact that Istanbul is not overly kid-friendly in terms of parks and/or playgrounds, most children love the exotic hecticness and strangeness of the city.

The city center of Istanbul is usually very crowded, with erratic traffic that cause you to exercise great caution when crossing the roads… read full article

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Planning a romantic break in Venice, Italy? About.com gives useful tips on gondola rides. Visiting Paris, France, and looking for authentic French entertainment?  Gridskipper lists six great cabarets in the French capital. Planning a trip to Thailand or Indonesia with your young child? On Delicious… read full article

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Genoa, Italy, is an ideal location to spend a day as a family.

While the small shadowed streets house many quaint and reasonably priced restaurants (because of its history as a port town, many restaurants offer delicious, local seafood dishes) and shops, it is not this that is… read full article

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There are numerous activities on offer if you head to Barcelona with your kids this winter. The city is not all about sun, sea and sand, and you will be able to find plenty of indoor attractions to keep you busy.

1. Port Aventura

Check out the biggest roller coaster in… read full article

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1. Artis Zoo

Artis is the perfect solution for the age old traveler's dilemma - is there a place to explore for hours on end, each twist and turn ending in an adventure? Curious travelers seeking an answer to this dilemma might also add, "And I don't mean 2 hours… read full article

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Situated on the plains surrounding the Guadalquivir River is the capital of Andalusia and known to all as the province of Seville.

Suffice it to say, Seville is southern Spain’s artistic, cultural, and financial hub (or capital). With nearly 700,000 residents and a metropolitan population… read full article

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The capital and largest city in Greece is the city of Athens, one of the oldest of the world’s more famous cities.

Rich in culture and steeped in history, the city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Additionally, the city is a… read full article

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No holiday or vacation to the UK can ever be called complete without a walking tour or more specifically, a family walking tour of Scotland.

If you ever wanted an ideal way to introduce your children to the outdoors (as well as Scottish culture), this is definitely worth investigating… read full article

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Located in Scandinavia and Northern Europe is the country of Denmark, a beautiful nation to behold and an excellent tourist destination as well. Long-ago home of the Vikings, much of the culture is still intact from that era. However, it has become very modernized and prosperous… read full article

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Looking for a place to relax, stroll, and enjoy Lyon?

Welcome to the largest urban park in all of France. The Parc de la Tête d'Or is a popular destination for the Lyonnais people, but if you venture there at the right time… you… read full article

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