Tag: advice
6 Santa Barbara, California Secrets
This wonderful guest post was contributed by Lauren Bray, Managing Editor of edhat.com, Santa Barbara’s #1 website for all things local. Santa Barbara is known for its red tile roofs, relaxing beaches, fine dining, and a burgeoning wine industry. It’s the laid-back vibe and natural beauty that brings many visitors to our American Riviera. State […]
Samantha Brown, Don Wildman, Leon Logothetis & Friends
I just spent the weekend with Samantha Brown, Don Wildman, Leon Logothetis, Patricia Schultz and Jorge Meraz – and what a fun weekend it was. As the emcee on the Travel Channel Stage at The San Diego Travel and Adventure Show, my job was to introduce each of the speakers. When I wasn’t doing that, […]
5 Best Destination Travel Companies
Authentic Luxury Travel has just named the five best destination travel companies in the world. The selection was based on the companies’ insider knowledge, local connections, and expertise in creating custom itineraries focused on authentic travel experiences. These travel planners will be awarded Authentic Luxury Travel’s “World’s Best Travel Awards 2014” badges for inclusion on […]
Best India Travel Planner
Only a great India travel planner could have organized the walk in the foothills of the Himalayas that my husband and I did last year. I mean, think about it: the logistics of getting to the starting point, plus dealing with vagaries in the weather and the effects of altitude. Only the best India travel […]
Vietnam Alive
Vietnam Alive is easily the best travel company in Vietnam. They excel at planning customized trips for families, couples, individuals and small groups of friends or colleagues. Van Nguyen, founder of Vietnam Alive, works with guests to create an itinerary based on their interests, available time, and budget. He and his staff of travel specialists […]
Florence – 6 Insider Tips
This guest post was written by Marlane Miriello, owner of Il Campo Cucina – a unique cooking school in Radicondoli – 30 minutes south of Florence. You can Win a Food and Wine Adventure in Tuscany at Il Campo Cucina if you enter the contest before midnight PST on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Visiting Florence, one of the […]
Chicago – 12 Insider Travel Tips
Who says you can’t go home again? I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went back to visit family just recently. What I found was a beautiful city with flowers blooming along litter-free sidewalks – in stark contrast to the “Windy City” I remember. I was happy to re-visit my favorite landmarks – the […]
New Zealand North Island Trip Report
This “New Zealand North Island” Trip Report was written by Maya & Mark from San Diego, California. They asked for my help with trip planning last spring when they were headed to New Zealand for the first time. I was happy to oblige, since this is an area I know quite well. They traveled during the […]
The Best Food In Paris
Yummy food in Paris: the Mazet sweet shop in the Marais District. This guest post was contributed by Jane Bertch. Soon after I moved to this incredible city in 2005, I noticed that nearly every American I met asked me where to find the best food in Paris – specifically pastries, chocolates, and cheeses. […]
San Diego Trip Planning
Some people are ho-hum about their home town, but not me. I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life and appreciate it more every day. When I’m in Balboa Park, I gape at the truly elegant Spanish Colonial architecture as if I was seeing it for the first time. I never tire of watching […]
Planning a Trip to New York
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple’s options. That was before I learned to rely on the advice of friends and family who live there. Now planning a trip to New York is a piece of cake. I send out emails, make a few phone calls and – voila […]
BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat
Tired of lugging a child’s car seat with you when you travel? If your young one weighs between 40-100 pounds (18-45 kgs) and is 40-57 inches (101-145 cm), you might want to take a good look at the lightweight inflatable BubbleBum Child Booster Car Seat ($39.99). This seat works for most kids ages 4 to 11 […]
Driving in India with Manjeet Singh
Driving in India – We’ve been on the road in Rajasthan for over two weeks, during which I’ve patted myself on the back for the things I remembered to pack (layers of clothing and hiking poles, which made it possible to enjoy our days of walking in the foothills of the Himalayas) and kicked myself […]
101 Tips for Women Travelers
This little book is chockablock with great travel suggestions I made a cup of tea about an hour ago and sat down to look at 101 TIPS FOR WOMEN TRAVELERS, edited by Harriet R. Lewis, Vice Chairman, Grand Circle Corporation. Frankly I wasn’t expecting to learn very much. I’ve been writing travel articles, guidebooks, and blog […]
