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TRAVELING WITH TYKES

These days, airports are catering to families, making it easier than ever to travel with the little ones in tow. The following are a few of the most kid-friendly:

Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport:

Terminals B, C and D all have padded play areas.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

The new McNamara Terminal has seven play areas, spread throughout Concourses A and B.

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport:

Near Concourse C is The Mitchell Gallery of Flight Museum, which houses a collection of model airplanes.

Boston Logan International Airport:

Terminal C’s Kidport is a play area featuring hands-on exhibits designed by the Boston Children’s Museum.

San Francisco International Airport:

Take the kids to the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum or the SFO Kids’ Spot in Terminal 3.

PHILLY FEASTS

Continuing Philly’s culinary ascent, a number of hot new eateries are opening up around town. This month, Chef Michael O’Halloran (owner of the revered Bistro 7) is opening The Waverly in Midtown Village. Dine on dishes that apply French techniques to American ingredients, and sip cocktails at the fireside bar and lounge. Debuting next month, Zahav in Old City will off er authentic Israeli cuisine, courtesy Chef Michael Solomonov, an Israeli native. Follow the ups and downs that Solomonov and Owner Steven Cook are facing until opening day via blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer/makingofzahav

TAVERN TOUR

CHARLESTON, SC

Tap into Charleston’s bizarre history on The Pub Walk, a new offering from The Original Charleston Walks (www.charlestonwalks.com).

Although just a mile long, it covers a lot of ground. You’ll be amazed at the odd tales from the past while imbibing at Charleston’s most historic taverns.

LOS ANGELES HOTEL CALIFORNIA

This month, the Bel Age hotel will complete its transformation, opening its doors as The London West Hollywood (www.thelondonwesthollywood.com

Designed by David Collins Studio and featuring Gordon Ramsay’s first West Coast restaurant, this 223-room boutique hotel will share the refined feel of its Manhattan counterpart, which opened in 2007. A rooftop spa is scheduled to open late this year. Guests can also take advantage of Quintessentially, an elite concierge service, to help them gain access to all that the City of Angels has to offer.

A CHEF CHALLENGE

FT. WORTH, WASHINGTON, DC CHICAGO, MIAMI, SEATTLE, YORK NEW YORK

Is your idea of a good time camping outside and cooking under the stars? If so, you may be up for Redwood Creek Campfire Classic (www.redwoodcreek.com/campfire). Through April 15, submit your best outdoor recipes (paired with a Redwood Creek wine) to www.redwoodcreek.com for a chance to win $10,000 and a $5,000 donation to your favorite national park. Semifinalists will travel to cook-offs in Ft. Worth, Chicago, Miami, Seattle and near Washington, DC; one winner from each region will head to New York to compete for the grand prize.