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Central Park is sometimes referred to as "the lungs of New York" and it is hard to imagine how the city would be habitable without the large green expanse at its heart. Parks and playgrounds provide an escape from the pavement and noise of big cities, a place where harried urbanites can take a breath and unwind. Be it Hyde Park in London, the Jardin de Luxemburg in Paris, or Boboli Gardens in Florence, city parks are an essential part of big cities across the globe.
If parks provide an oasis in the urban jungle, a stop in a park can also act as a breather in the middle of a busy family vacation. After a hectic day of sightseeing or taking in museums, a stroll in a park, or some time pushing your toddler on a swing, can be a nice way to recharge your batteries and unwind after a long day of travel.
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Explore Florence’s Parks and Gardens
Florence, Italy September 19, 2008 by Barbara Radcliffe RogersFind playgrounds, grottos, a maze, swimming pools, a fort, rowboats and more kid-pleasers in the city’s parks.
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Lose Yourself in the Garden Maze of Villa Pisani
Venice, Italy September 16, 2008 by Barbara Radcliffe RogersIl Labirinto, The Maze, is only part of the gardens that stretch splendidly behind the grand façade that Villa Pisani turns toward the Brenta Canal.
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Family-Friendly Neighborhoods of San Francisco
San Francisco September 9, 2008 by Amy Weaver DorningA local mom shares her favorite neighborhoods and joints for where to eat, shop and play like a native while on your San Francisco family vacation.
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San Francisco Green Spaces
San Francisco September 9, 2008 by Jill K. RobinsonEscape the urban jungle and find plenty of places to relax and get back to nature in the City by the Bay.
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