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 Doing Dublin With the Kids in Tow   Travel & Tourism I officially dub Dublin child-friendly. ‘But Ireland and drinking are synonymous!’ you may very well say. Of course, the Irish definitely love a good Guinness, but there are more than a few activities completely suitable for children. In fact, Dublin is a great destination for families with youngsters because the flight time from England is so short. Once you’ve got your family holiday insurance and booked your flights, all you need is ideas for where to take the little ones – and have I got a list for you. Delightful Dublin •Pirates Cove – Arrrr you ready for the best pirate playground in all of Ireland? Suitable for ages one to ten, the kids will love bouncing around on Palm Island or flying down the giant slide drop, while parents can kick back and relax with a coffee and a cake. Plus it’s all indoors, which means inclement weather won’t put a damper on your family’s fun. Pirates Cove even offers great birthday party...

 Fall Entertaining in Your Backyard   Party Ideas A chill in the air, a cozy fire and colorful leaves falling everywhere — these are among the outdoor pleasures of autumn. With this lovely backdrop, fall is the perfect time for backyard entertaining. Using “warm” and “cozy” as your fall entertaining bywords, a little planning and a few fall decorating ideas are all you need to host wonderful fall dinner parties alfresco. To help you get started, here are ten suggestions: • Let nature provide your theme. The changing colors of trees offer a beautiful setting for your fall dinner party. By scattering natural elements such as berries, leaves,  pinecones and acorns across patio tabletops and into strategically placed mason jars along the window sills of your sunroom, you carry the fall theme throughout your party. Small pots of chrysanthemums on dining tables and around your pool deck are another simple decorative embellishment. • Cloth table linens enliven fall backyard ente...