I recently retired and having planned many trips over the years for friends and family, I decided to start a website to continue that planning for others. I plan trips and recommend transportation, hotels and apartments, restaurants, entertainment and things to see and do. I have traveled to Paris and throughout France and Italy numerous times since 1989 and lived and visited all through California my entire life.
France: Debit card for a teen in France
I'm guessing you are in the US, because you said your son was flying abroad. If not, you should probably disregard my answer. I think it's great your son is traveling by himself to Bordeaux. It's a beautiful city, and I'm sure he will have... See More
As Mary noted, Lake Como is a very convenient choice and you don't need a car. You can ferry around the lake to the various towns, and it is a very relaxing stay. We stayed in Bologna two years ago,... See More
San Francisco: Restaurant for anniversary dinner
Two of our favorites for apecial occassions are Acquerello and Boulevard. Have a Happy Anniversary. See More
Milan to Como: How to do a train trip from Milan
Trains from Milano Centrale Railway Station leave every hour or two to Varenna and take just over an hour. They cost about 7 euros for 2nd class and about 11 euros for second class. I have found trainline.com to be a very... See More
Naples: Need specific itinerary with 2 year old - we still want to have fun
I can't really help you in the Amalfi coast, but I would look at non-stop trains from Naples to Florence . There are quite a few each day and the take just under 3 hours for about 40 euros per adult. You can take wine tours from Florence... See More
Portofino: need hotel and sight suggestions for Portofino and Paris
You might want to take the train from Milan to either Santa Margherita Ligure or Rapallo, and then take a ferry, bus or taxi to Portofino. It takes about 15 minutes... See More
Oakland: Oakland airport to downtown San Fran
BART and then a cab when you get to San Francisco. See More
France: Self drive itinerary Lyon - Menton
I would add Villefranche-sur-Mer as a base to see the towns and cities between Antibes and Menton. It sits on a magnificent bay and waterfront, and the Welcome Hotel is a great small hotel... See More
Paris: A question about Left Bank Neighborhoods
I think Christopher hit it on the head. The area around Shakespeare and Company is more central and closer to the major tourist attractions, but it has something of a party feel, especially as you get over to the Place Saint-Michel ... See More
Las Vegas is one of the worst places to take kids. The US has so many better places to visit. See More