Long Summer Days and Warm Summer Nights
Roast marshmallows around a firepit as dusk falls in the countryside, see the stars come out and enjoy the sounds of crickets chirping. Family travel experts Kid & Coe offer their top locations for family escapes outside the city this summer, where long summer days segue into long summer nights, days are spent on endless beaches and artisanal picnics and organic ice cream are the flavors of the month.
The Dutch Coast, Holland - Holland’s wild and sand-dune backed coast is a bit of a hidden secret. Discover pretty beach towns, watersports, artist villages and delicious fresh seafood, all an hour or two from Amsterdam by car or train.
Normandy, France - Easy to reach from Paris, this coastal département has wide sandy beaches, fairytale castles and fabulous food. We’d eat crepes while sitting on beachfront walls, browse weekly markets for the ripest cheese, and take a trip to Mont St Michel.
Cheltenham, UK - On the edge of the Cotswolds, England’s divine area of thatched cottages, farms and arboretums, Cheltenham is a spa town a short drive from London with leafy lanes, beautiful boutiques and parks perfect for kids.
Hudson Valley, USA - A couple of hour’s drive from New York City, the Hudson Valley is perfect for a city escape, with secret watering holes, cool woods and gardens made for games of hide and seek.
Palm Springs, USA - The desert oasis is a design-lover’s dream weekend trip from Los Angeles, where mid century modern designs mix with family-friendly homes with pools, palm trees and stroller-friendly architecture museums.
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