Bay Area deal alert: Fly nonstop to San Francisco and Oakland from $119

Bay Area deal alert: Fly nonstop to San Francisco and Oakland from $119

There are many reasons to visit the San Francisco Bay Area in early summer. The weather is nice and typically dry, and the food is incredible. Plus, if you’re a sports fan, you have your choice of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s or the NBA’s Golden State Warriors to watch. Thanks to its splendid…

My latest river cruise adventure included kayaking, biking and hiking — here’s how yours can, too

My latest river cruise adventure included kayaking, biking and hiking — here’s how yours can, too

I am at the back of an inflatable kayak on Portugal’s famously scenic Douro River, paddling wildly against the current, when it hits me: River cruising sure has changed. I have found myself in this kayak — looking ridiculous in a full-body wetsuit and getting soaked by passing rains, but having a blast — as…

The 7 Best Hotels in Madrid

The 7 Best Hotels in Madrid

Posted: 4/1/24 | April 1st, 2024 Madrid has it all: incredible food, world-class museums, stunning architecture, non-stop nightlife, and picturesque winding streets. The vibrant capital of Spain, here you can spend your days exploring iconic landmarks like the Prado Museum and your evenings luxuriating over glasses of wine in bustling tapas bars. While my first…