Mexico’s had a really hard time lately. In fact let’s be honest; this poor country’s gotten a really bum rap. Crime wave? It was limited …

There are all kinds of trips, and sometimes what you most need is a getaway in the deepest sense of that word. To get away …

I’m all for honoring unions, but the name given to the long weekend in September that marks the end of summer and return to school-year …

Three days in Portland can be summed up like this: 2 Thai restaurants, 2 eclectic fusion cafes, 1 waffle shop, 2 organic fruit markets, 5 …

I pride myself on knowing the best purveyors of various delicacies throughout the northern San Francisco Bay Area; it’s a natural outgrowth of my combined …

In my opinion, absolutely the best vacation for a family with teenagers is an adventure-soaked trip full of unexpected challenges. Nothing helps parents and teens …

The contrast between the high-rise resorts of Puerto Vallarta and your first glimpse of Yelapa couldn’t be greater. Accessible only by water taxi or private …

When I was in Costa Rica a few weeks ago, I continually found myself running into Americans who were in the country for a combination …

I live in Marin County, California, so there’s really no reason for me to “vacation” here. There’s only one place exceptional enough to tempt me, …

Here on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, where I’m spending a blissful few days, the health of the ocean is key. I just heard …