NORTH AMERICA
Best romantic spots in San Francisco to steal a kiss
From sunsets on the beach to expansive views of the city by the bay, here’s some local expertise on great romantic places to kiss around San Francisco. Here are a few of my favorites. 1. The Marin Headlands is open space above the Golden Gate Bridge and a perfect place to watch the sunset with (….Read more)
The best of Napa when you abandon your diet.
“The Gourmet Mile” in Yountville, a small town with a big reputation for exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wine. Located in the heart of Napa, about an hour drive from San Francisco, the dining tables of some of America’s most celebrated chefs are within walk distance of one another. In fact, Yountville boasts more Michelin-starred (….Read more)
Adventure Hiking and Climbing the Comfortable Way
TIP: Unless you both love roughing it, select a trip with comfort, great food and activities you both love. During the peak of the wildflower season, we joined a group of hikers with Canadian Mountain Holiday (CMH). Our group ranged in age from 5 to 75 and the majority of us were women. Naturally we (….Read more)
New York’s Neighborhoods: Soho, Noho, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and Tribeca
I visit New York about three times a year, usually alone, on business. I’m going back to speak at the New York Times Travel Show and will report on new neighborhoods and “finds” soon. On a recently trip with my twenty-two-year-old daughter we explored new neighborhoods recommended by her friends who live in the Big (….Read more)
California Wines From Napa to Santa Barbara.
Visitors to San Francisco and locals head to the Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Carneros, or Santa Barbara to taste and discover new varietals at the many of the wineries and wine country towns. Consider these California wine pairings: Sauvignon Blanc & Oysters. A romantic, sensual classic: the bright, crisp liveliness of a California Sauvignon Blanc (….Read more)
Kick up Your Heels in Canada’s Festival City – Edmonton
I put down my blanket and settled into the grassy hillside of the ski resort in Edmonton Canada with fellow folk music lovers. We were old and young, mellow and magnanimous. My spirit soared to the music of Arlo Guthrie and Dougie MacLean – one of Scotland’s biggest stars and creator of the music for (….Read more)
Yellowstone Country in Wyoming Boasts Lots of Low Budget or Free Experiences.
When we traveled on a family vacation to Yellowstone and onward to Cody, Wyoming we spotted bear along the road, caught fish in lakes, hiked, and attended our first Western Rodeo with riders, ropers, bull riders and bronc busters from all over the country. We discovered lots of free and moderately priced things to do. (….Read more)
Girls Adventuring in Navajo Country
“Campfire smoke rising up the canyon walls, stars overhead, and a full belly, what more could you want?” our Navajo guide asked us? I glanced at my two daughters, huddled close to the blazing fire, and nodded. Maybe it was the aspirin I had taken to soothe my screaming muscles, or the endorphins surging through (….Read more)
Best Places to View the Golden Gate Bridge
I drive across the bridge several times a week and never tire of its moods, magnificence and changing faces. Here are some of the best viewing spots. Those listed below are all free and open to the public. Note for out-of-towners: San Francisco can be very windy, particularly in the summer. Remember to wear layers, (….Read more)
The America’s Cup Races in San Francisco Bay. Explore its Maritime Past and Kayak, Sail, Rocket Boat, or Cruise in the Bay.
Ever since majestic clipper ships transported hordes of gold-seeking “49ers” to her shores, San Francisco has been a legendary port-of-call. From rousing sea chanteys to historical walking tours, the tale of San Francisco’s coming-of-age is most eloquently told in the history of its waterfront. Today, visitors have more opportunities than ever before to explore and (….Read more)
