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.
Read more…Last weekend at Point Reyes
Plan a weekend at Point Reyes National Seashore, one hour north of San Francisco. Start at Bear Valley Visitor Center, hike down Tomales Point Trail on panoramic headlands, watch elephant seals snoozing on Drakes Beach, tips for picnic lunches, best beaches, and more.
Read more…Day-use Reservations for National Parks – Summer 2024
This summer, some national parks require a day-use or timed entry reservation. Other national parks require reservations for car parking, driving on certain roads through the park, or hiking on popular trails. Tips to plan your visit.
Read more…Where to Stay in Yosemite
Find Travel for Kids best recommendations for where to stay when you visit to Yosemite – hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, and tips for visiting this summer.
Read more…San Francisco Fun Holiday Sweets
A delight for families visiting San Francisco in the Christmas season – throughout the city, shops and bakeries are filled with fun holiday treats.
Here’s some favorite shops in different neighborhoods – Ferry Building, Japantown, North Beach and Ghirardelli Square.