California has always been to me the classic American family-vacation spot. So many family-friendly cities, and lots to do for all ages. Our first family trip was to Southern California in the Spring of 2016. We wanted to observe natural beauty, and hit up amusement parks, and no better place than Read more…
Our Hawaiian getaway began on the beautiful island of O’ahu. There is so much to be discovered on this island, but we only had four days to explore. About two months before arrival, we reserved a car through Costco Travel (great prices) for pick up at the Honolulu Airport and Read more…
We had a lovely stay at the Sheraton Kona. The hotel is home to both swimming with manta rays and the Island Breeze Luau. Although there is no beach, our kids loved the pool, and we never had a problem finding chairs. We stayed here for four nights as a Read more…
Rise above more than 9,000 feet to stargaze at the Mauna Kea Vistor’s Center. A Stargazing program is conducted few nights a week. Telescopes are on hand for visitors to look into the heavens. A staff member gives a star tour of the sky using a laser pointer on these Read more…
Lunch is served! Siena is about an hour south of Florence. It’s close enough for a car ride that will whisk you through the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany. Do as we did, book a tour through victor.com and visit Siena! Photo taken at: Antica Trattoria Papei, Siena, Italy View in Read more…
Breathtaking medieval cathedral blanketed with white and green marble. It is just as impressive inside in terms of building materials, but also one can find many works of art by renaissance artists just beyond the entrance. This is a must-see for those who love cathedrals. Photo taken at: Siena Cathedral, Read more…
Piazza del Campo is home to the twice annual Palio di Siena. We were fortunate enough to learn all about this historic race while on a tour of the city. Each district of Siena sponsors a jockey to race Il Palio, remarkably bareback, in a race that lasts no more Read more…
A long layover in Zurich, Switzerland gave us an opportunity to experience the charming winding roads of the Old Town of this picturesque city. The Zurich airport is in close proximity to the city center, and can be easily accessed by train. Train ticket machines are located within the airport, Read more…
Whether in Queens for a baseball game, great food, museums, or some spectacular views of Manhattan, a must-do is spending some time at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Home of the 1964 World’s Fair Unisphere, this park is the second largest in NYC. We spent a day at the New York Hall Read more…