Trip Planning Guide

We adore Paris. Who doesn’t? And the great thing about going often is that once you’ve crossed all the major attractions off your must-see list, you can relax and discover all sorts of wonderful...

The Rhine is one of the most important – and historic – European waterways. Flowing more than 800 miles from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea in the Netherlands, the river’s banks are...

Few places on earth pack as much into such a small space as the island of Kauai. With some of the most ravishing scenery anywhere, friendly locals, and a wide variety of accommodations and...

Years ago, we went to New Orleans and stayed outside the French Quarter. We’re not big partiers, so we thought we’d prefer staying some place less frantic. But we were wrong. Having to take...

If you read Mark Twain as a kid – and who didn’t – you probably were captivated by the romance of the Mississippi River. The greatest of American rivers, she winds 2,320 miles from...

Most people who are planning a trip to Paris look forward to taking in the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying the Impressionist paintings in the Musee d’Orsay, or cruising down...

As someone who grew up in South Florida, I can say that Miami Beach was anything but glamorous in the 1970s. The Art Deco apartment buildings facing the beach were tired and sad. And...

One of the Lesser Antilles, the island of Aruba lies just 17 miles off the coast of Venzuela.   A popular cruise ship port, it offers travelers beautiful beaches, glitzy casinos, Dutch architecture, and good...

In many ways, Adriatic cruises are the most enjoyable European cruises. First of all, the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and Montenegro offers spectacular scenery. The ports are some of the most interesting in Europe....

There are two dishes we always order when we’re in Rome. The first is bucatini al’amatriciana, a robust combination of tomatoes, onions, and bacon. The second is tagliatelle carbonara or tagliatelle alla carbonara –...

Who hasn’t dreamed of vacationing in Tahiti, surrounded by turquoise lagoons, sugar sand beaches, and swaying palms. French Polynesia has beckoned travelers since Captain Cook and his crew first returned with tales of an...

Perhaps no other state offers travelers as many diverse regions and experiences as California. There truly is something for everyone – whether you’re into exploring the great outdoors, tasting world-class wines, or hanging on...

There are nine major London train stations and your destination will determine which one you use. Be sure to confirm which station your train leaves from — you’re sure to miss it if you...

The Lake District of England is a great spot for a relaxing week or weekend communing with nature. The scenery is smashing, the food is first-rate, and the Lake District luxury hotels specialize in...

With towering red-rock buttes, cool pine forests, and brilliant blue skies, Sedona Arizona is gorgeous. If it looks familiar perhaps it’s because the stark landscape formed the backdrop for dozens of Hollywood westerns. There’s...