USA

A visit to New York City at Christmastime far surpassed even my high expectations. This vibrant city knows how to celebrate, adding lights and colorful displays to heighten the charm…

Touring the lobbies of iconic hotels in San Francisco may not be on a visitor’s itinerary, but I accidentally discovered this is fun and free and makes for a memorable…

Touring Alcatraz should be top of your list of what to do in San Francisco, even though it may seem strange to plan a visit to a former maximum security…

Julian, a small mountain town in Southern California, sprang to life when gold was discovered here in the 1860s. Known for its pioneer storefronts, wooden sidewalks, and historic sites, Julian…

Don’t you love it when you discover something in your travels that’s generally known only to locals? We enjoyed that experience during our latest trip to Lake Tahoe. For years,…

Farmers Market in downtown Los Angeles is not only a permanent food market, but it’s also a must-see attraction. Open every day, Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax is the…

On a trip to Lake Tahoe in Nevada at the beginning of summer, we found a secluded trail new to us called Skunk Harbor. This trail starts just off the…

Picture a balmy summer evening in the park on Coronado, a delightful island connected to San Diego, California by a curving bridge. People arrive with baskets of food and bright-colored…

Santa Barbara is the perfect small beach town for relaxing and soaking up California history. It’s on the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, so it makes a good…

Santa Barbara is known for its harbor full of bobbing boats, its clean sand beaches, and dining for all tastes. Called the “American Riviera,” Santa Barbara is the perfect place…