San Diego and La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad beach towns are famous for white sand beaches and warm sunny weather.
Ideal for families this summer, rent a house at the beach.
San Diego: Rent a beach house this summer
Paris: Stay in the Marais
One of our favorite places to stay in Paris is the Marais neighborhood. All our tips on favorite boulangeries (bakeries) and special spot for hot chocolate, where to find supermarkets, laundromats, parks with playgrounds, family hotels and apartments.
Read more…Day Trip on the Rhine
On our last trip to Europe, from the Frankfurt airport, we wanted a Rhine Valley day trip, including a boat cruise, time to explore two towns and a legendary medieval castle.
Read more…Tips for San Francisco
Tips for visiting San Francisco with kids, how to get around with Clipper card, charming neighborhood parks (most with restrooms), enjoy bounty of farmers markets, best family San Francisco hotels and Marin vacation rentals.
Read more…Sorrento: Where to stay visiting Pompeii
Planning a trip to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Sorrento is our choice for where to stay. It’s convenient from Naples on the Circumvesuiana commuter train, or a speedy boat ride on the Bay of Naples.
Read more…Greece for Spring Break
In spring, Greece has far fewer tourists, trees and flowers bloom in the ruins, days are mild, unlike the heat in summer. Here are highlights and tips for three favorite sites to visit – Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, and Mycenae on the Peloponnese Peninsula.
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