Step out of The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin into the lively and historical Potsdamer Platz, an urban plaza near the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Pick up a Berliner, the city’s eponymous jelly doughnuts, and go way back in time at the Museum für Naturkunde (Museum of Natural History), which has a massive collection of more than 25 million specimens to explore. On sunny days, there’s no better spot in the city than Tiergarten, a massive 630-acre park that features a zoo, tree-lined trails, lakes with row boats and family-friendly beer gardens.

Alpine peaks, culture galore, a lively city center and a jewel of a lake: Geneva holds plenty of intrigue for little ones and adults alike. Take in the city from the gentle waters of Lake Geneva by cruising on a classic steam-engine paddle boat, or stroll the lovely green spaces and medieval buildings that dot the city's Left Bank. Be sure to take a tour of the United Nations' Palace of Nations and to wander the halls of the city's fine museums.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul children are treated to special check-in and turndown experiences, while organic children's menu options are offered at each restaurant. The hotel's Ritz Kids program, meanwhile, captures imaginations with tailored excursions to Istanbul’s most colorful attractions. For an immersive crash course in Ottoman history, families can embark on a guided tour through the city's impressive array of imperial palaces, mosques and bazaars, or charter a yacht for a day to take in the sights as you sail along the Bosphorus Strait.