Closest Castle Stays to London When thinking of England, castles come to mind almost immediately, perhaps because of the country’s long association with the monarchy. Which is why, if you’re planning a visit to Great Britain, the question may arise: can...
Where to Stay by Valensole’s Lavender FieldsWe’re coming into that time of year when the weather’s getting warmer ~ signaling that lavender season is just around the corner. The country most associated with this fragrant flower is France: & more...
Best Hotels for Families in Palm Springs I can’t even count how many times my family visited Palm Springs when we were kids. We’d make the two-hour drive from Orange County, often going the “back way” ~ & making a pit-stop at Aguanga, for...
Best Ireland Castle Stays for Families So you want to stay in an Irish castle, eh?! The better question is: who wouldn’t want to stay in an Irish castle? And particularly if you have children, there could be few more “Bucket List” adventures to...
Where to Stay in Queretaro’s Centro Historico There are many reasons you may find yourself in Queretaro ~ such as, you’re using it as a stopover on the way to popular San Miguel de Allende, which I recently did. Or you’ve flown in from Dallas, which...
Where to Stay in Roma Norte in Mexico City A good friend of mine just came back from a business trip to Mexico City, & unfortunately she stayed in one of the less *charming* parts of town: the 7-11 & fast food-filled Zone Rosa. Because the convention had...
