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The most family-friendly destinations in Europe for a summer holiday

Written by Sarah Mansour, Founder at Luxury Travel Agency: The Travel Edit by Sarah

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from planning family holidays over the years, it’s that the best trips are rarely about ticking off landmarks. They’re about finding places where everyone relaxes a little more easily. Where parents can genuinely unwind, children are entertained without constant planning, and...

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