New York City is the perfect place to go for a quick summer getaway! The chicest hotels, fabulous shopping and the most delectable meals are all at your finger tips.

If your daughter is an American Girl fan as mine is, she will most likely be thrilled with The New York Palace’s new package. Owned by The Dorchester Collection – some of the swankiest, most luxurious hotels in America- The New York Palace, is the closest hotel to the girl’s haven American Girl Place. Beginning this month, rooms are discounted up to 50% off and include some pretty cool perks!

The Palace’s American Girl™ Place Package includes the following:

• Choice of Deluxe, Executive or Tower accommodations (ranging from floors 9 to 54)
• A complimentary American Girl doll-sized travel bed (your gift to take home)
• A special sweet treat
• Rates start at USD 349*

*Based on availability *Rates fluctuate, depending on stay dates.

For availability, to book or for more information, visit The New York Palace online or you can call (212-734-9100).

Photo Credit: Dorchester Collection for use on Child Mode

Remember that stunning Butterfly dress we featured a couple of months ago? Well, seems as though butterflies are a source of Saurette’s inspiration this season as we came across this stunning tee that displays a gorgeous butterfly print across the front.

Influenced by women’s wear designers like Kenzo and Feretti, this butterfly tee is beautiful with it’s berry purple print with flecks of yellow – super cute for Summer!

Price: Originally $38.00 now $32.00 from Arte Bebe

Sir Paul McCartney certainly has talented children! Following her little sister Stella’s popular baby Gap collection, Mary McCartney has designed two chic tees to raise money for charity.

Lil Sugar reported that Mary, a renowned photographer like her late mother has collaborated with the Danish children’s wear company Mini A Ture and designed two unisex print t-shirts ($31). Made from organic cotton, these loose leaf-looking shirts feature both hand-drawn birds and sweet, uplifting phrases in newborn through big kid sizes in a design that is perfect for back-to-school!

Proceeds from the sales will go to the Sunway Childrens Home, a small orphanage in India which Mini A Ture has supported since 2005.

U.K. residents can purchase both the White Peace and Yellow Peace T-Shirts through Peace & Jam for £21.00. They are sure to sell like hot cakes so hurry on over before they’re gone!

If you are looking for something to do this weekend and you live in the U.K., be sure to check out the Bubble London trade show! This must-visit event debuts the hottest and most exciting brands in the children’s market. Over 200 carefully selected brands attend Bubble London, in fact it has become the international reference on the trade show circuit! You will find everything from gifts and toys to apparel, accessories and footwear debuting their latest Spring/Summer 2011 collections and the most sought after trends this season.

As always, Bubble London will be supporting Kid’s Company, a children’s charity that provides emotional, practical and educational support to inner-city children and young people in need.

The show will be held at the Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London from June 20-21, 2010 between 9.30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For accommodation, exhibitor or contact information, be sure to visit Bubble London.