FOR YOUNG WIZARDS & WITCHES - London
Whisk your children away to the fantastical world of Harry Potter with a private tour of Warner Brothers’ Studios. After a delicious breakfast reception, they’ll discover the magic of the Harry Potter films and see their favourite locations come to life at the iconic sets of Diagon Alley and the Great Hall. They’ll delight in getting up close and personal with props, costumes and the creatures that inhabited the depths of Hogwarts.
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FOR ASPIRING SCIENTISTS - Brussels
Jump-start their passion for learning by visiting the Technopolis – a science museum with fun, interactive displays. They can meet a life-size robot, land a plane with a flight simulator and take a low-gravity moonwalk. After, stimulate their senses with a trip to the Atomium. With hands-on displays and futuristic exhibitions, there’s plenty for young minds to discover.
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FOR FUTURE SPORTING STARS - Sicily
Verduland at Verdura Resort offers junior sporting fanatics the chance to perfect their golfing technique, practice their tennis backhand or simply get stuck into beach games galore. A dynamic space with exceptional sporting facilities, kids can develop their ball skills at the Juventus Training Experience programme on Verdura Resort’s full-sized football pitch.
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FOR BUDDING HISTORIANS - St Petersburg
With centuries of natural history to discover, kids will love making friends with woolly mammoths at St Petersburg’s Museum of Zoology. Afterwards, let them unearth the city’s military past at the Artillery Museum by taking part in a fun workshop, or enjoy a private parent and child tour around the prestigious Hermitage Museum. Here, you can explore their incredible collection of Egyptian mummies and ancient art.
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Along Italy’s dazzling southern coastline, two Rocco Forte Hotel retreats prepare to welcome spring’s arrival. Each destination, from Puglia’s rolling hills to the sugary shores of Sciacca, exudes charm and space to unwind while offering personalised onsite activities and local experiences.
A cornerstone of the Florentine Renaissance, and widely considered one of the most influential artists of all time, Sandro Botticelli's legacy continues to impress over half a millennia since his death. His captivating depictions of mythological themes, characterised by graceful lines and pale hues, have inspired generations of creators across art, film, and fashion. Today, along the walls of the Botticelli rooms within the Uffizi Gallery, crowds queue ten-deep just to catch a glimpse of his most iconic works, The Birth of Venus and La Primavera.
As Christmas comes to Europe, it’s the perfect time for literary-minded families to write their own festive stories. This year, embrace the magic of the written word on a snow-dusted adventure, exploring cobbled city streets and uncovering clues and treasures at every turn. Guided by favourite characters who have inspired generations, embark on a unique excursion with your little ones before returning home to one of our warm hotels to tell Yuletide tales, gathered around a crackling fire.
