The family travel coach

12/06/2023

Another reason to visit Paris - its cafe culture and Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood.

30 People Getting Coffee vs. 30 People Enjoying Coffee. See more: themindcircle.com/downsides-modern-development/

11/28/2023

Not sure the French will love this but great for health and travelers!

France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas.

11/13/2023

Probably a little late for this year but ideas for December 24. I second the votes for Puerto Vallarta and Sri Lanka. Would add Thailand and Vietnam to the list as well.

The only ice you’ll see is in your cocktail.

11/10/2023

One of my favorite places to begin exploring Europe.

Whether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.

07/26/2023

New requirement starting 2024: 7 euro and a 10 minute online form.

Mark your calendars: The launch of the ETIAS travel authorization is currently slated for November 2023.

07/06/2023

Need to do some more Spanish and Portuguese exploring? Check out these less discovered spots.

23 of the most beautiful spots everyone should visit in 2023.

07/02/2023

One of my happy places ❤️

07/02/2023

People love or hate Athens - I’m firmly on team love. ❤️

A place where the sun shines and the energy is buzzing.

06/12/2023

All in the second ring of arrondissements, but if willing to walk/metro a little further, these prices can’t be beat!

Our favorite chic Parisian stays from $94 a night.

06/08/2023

Been to 5 and all were fabulous. Adding the rest to the list…

From Brazil to Japan, these communities are sure to charm you.

06/01/2023

Michelin star fancy places aren’t my thing, but this spot looks like a lovely high end seasonal spot in Paris.

05/21/2023

Yes to all, especially the picnics.

A tip not on the list: make copies of passport and credit card w international toll free number, kept separately from your actual passport/credit card, so you’re good in case either lost or stolen.

Avoid the following rookie mistakes with these travel tips for Europe that will minimize the stress of traveling, while also saving you time and money.

05/04/2023

Because Paris is my fave and always more to see and do!

Paris's cobblestone streets are lined with so much to do, we made a list of what you simply can't miss.

05/02/2023

One of my first and favorite international destinations: Crete is dreamy!

Our favourite places to stay on Greece's largest island.

05/02/2023

Ideas…

Ditch your guidebooks and venture to these lesser-known gems.

04/11/2023

So in other words, those of us who love to travel are just generally awesome 😂

Traveling is not just a hobby for some, but a way of life. It’s an unquenchable thirst for adventure, discovery, and personal growth that pushes people to pack their bags […] More

04/10/2023

From quaint Nordic hubs to Canadian cities, these destinations promise a high quality of life.

04/10/2023

Some not surprising, but Charleston, the only US city making the list was interesting. Also interesting no Canadian or Swiss cities, even though 5 made the Condé Nast top 10 last week! 🤪

04/07/2023

Lots of reasons to visit Europe! Some I’ve explored myself, others planned for clients, and a handful now added to my list! Let me know if you need help planning your European adventure!

04/04/2023

Sharing for my own future use! ❤️

04/01/2023

If Paris is on your list, here are some ideas. I’ve been recommending the new Dame Des Arts on the left bank with rooftop restaurant/bar, and it’s reasonably priced (at least it was before the Condé Nast article 😉)

Sensational places to stay in the French capital, from romantic boltholes to stylish converted townhouses.

03/19/2023

The 2023 list includes some of the most beautiful places in the world, including one destination in Oregon.

03/03/2023

Some great options for your US beach vacay.

From coast to coast, these 17 best beach towns in the U.S. offer stunning coastal views, laid-back vibes, and more.

02/09/2023

❤️ ❤️❤️ Check out my cousins’ (MIRTH Caftans) Paris list… and of course their travel-ready styles, especially the block prints from India ❤️❤️❤️

the city of light! the city of love! the city of baked goods so good they will make you cry!...

01/14/2023

2 weeks and a desire to see many of the country’s best parks? This looks amazing!

See the American West in style on this train trip, which visits Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park.

01/01/2023

That’s a wrap for Puerto Vallarta and 2022. Hope 2023 brings you and your travels equal parts joy and rejuvenation!

12/31/2022

After 30 years visiting the Baja peninsula, this year we ventured to mainland Mexico for some holiday sunshine. I’m struck by the mountains surrounding Puerto Vallarta, different for a beach town. It’s lush like Costa Rica, unlike the desert cactus “greenery” of Cabo, although that also had some some risk of crocodiles, so no walking the beach after dark and use caution on the golf course! 😳

12/27/2022

What an interesting place. A city built atop Aztec ruins, CDMX is still rich with the cultures that established here thousands of years ago, but blended with a predominantly Catholic population with 365 churches (so devout Catholics can pray in a different church each day). You can still see remnants of the pyramids in the city center, amidst baroque and colonial architecture. There is friction over how much of the center to unearth in search of sacred artifacts. In the meantime there appears to be appreciation for both indigenous heritage (be sure to see the national anthropological museum) and influences of the past 700 years, since the Spanish invaded. All of it is fascinating and beautiful!

12/26/2022

Yes it’s touristy, but you must see Teotihuacan. You can visit by balloon, but I really loved getting up close on foot (hire a driver guide - it’s about 90 mins from central CDMX). I had no idea the expanse of these 2000+ year-old pyramids (see model).
The first, the pyramid of the feathered serpent, has the most well preserved carvings. The far one is the pyramid of the moon, and the largest is the sun pyramid. And no that’s not a shadow; the Toltecs reflected the shape of the mountains in the pyramid itself.
By chance, our daughter recently learned about the pyramids and the indigenous people of Mexico, but when our guide mentioned that the pyramid is the same size and structure of the Giza pyramids built thousands of years and miles apart, my son became convinced both are the work of aliens. 😳 Amazing no matter who built them!

12/25/2022

One of our two daytrips was to the wonderful Coyoacan arts district, home of the Frida house (pre-book through your hotel), beautiful old church and market full of local goods and food.
The Frida house is a small museum in the house where Frida grew up and later died. The museum exhibits many of her works, as well as those from her partner Diego Rivera. Frida lived a hard life - surviving polio, a crippling car accident, chronic pain and long term grief over not having been able to bear a child. Yet, she was a woman ahead of her time who persevered in her magnificent work.
If you have a full day, follow Coyoacan with a trip to Xochimilco (half hour further) and take one of the colorful boats through the canals and hanging gardens… for us, that’ll be saved for next time.