The best things to do in Galveston Island, Texas, appeal to both kids and adults, like riding the 100-foot-high ferris wheel and squishing your toes in the beach sand.
With exquisite art, antiques and gardens with fountains and statues, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a welcome retreat from Miami's hustle and bustle.
The Christian Dior, Couturier du Reve exhibition at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris is attracting huge crowds -- even those who aren't necessarily fans of fashion.
They say leave the traffic behind and take the train. So we did, riding Amtrak Cascades in business class through Washington state to Bellingham. Relaxing and scenic views!
Rich in history (the gold rush, logging, ghost towns), Mendocino County is conveniently located in wine country on the Pacific Coast, and within driving distance of San Francisco.