Destinations

Where did the Allied Codebreakers of WWII carry on their secretive, vital work? It was at an unassuming place outside London called Bletchley Park, a Victorian mansion and its grounds…

The charm of San Francisco climbs to new heights when Christmas comes to town. Last week we enjoyed a quick get-away to this city — one of my favorite places.…

Impressionist painter Claude Monet chose a little town near Vernon, a small village in the country outside of Paris, as his residence in 1883. Here at his home in Giverny,…

Westminster Abbey, located in the heart of London, England, is one of the most iconic and historically significant religious buildings in the United Kingdom. This magnificent Gothic abbey has played…

Luxembourg Gardens definitely ranks as a highlight of a visit to Paris. If you go early in the day you’ll find yourself among joggers and rollerbladers and local families. If…

What is the London Eye? Although it’s similar to a Ferris wheel, it’s unlike any other similar ride in the world. The uniqueness of experiencing it, along with the spectacular…

What do you think of when you hear “The Tower of London?” Here’s an overview of this place with its structures dating back for centuries. Contrary to what you may…

What do you think of when you see the iconic Hollywood sign? The nine-letter symbol of Tinseltown has perched high on a hill since 1923. It conjures up all that…

Summer Sunday afternoons in Coronado, California offer a free concert in the park for all ages to enjoy. A different band is on tap every week. Last week the San…

One of our favorite hikes in the Lake Tahoe area is the Rubicon Trail. You’ll find the entry to it in D. L. Bliss State Park on Highway 89, about…