Discover the perfect meeting of luxury, comfort, location, and, surprisingly, value, at Paris’s 5-star boutique Hotel Vernet in the 8th arrondissement.

The Palace Hotel in San Francisco is indeed San Francisco’s first luxury hotel, iconic, with gorgeous architectural details. But iconic luxury can come at the sacrifice of comfort. We stayed here and can share the good and the not-so-good about staying here.

We recommend San Diego’s Marriott Marquis. It provides a resort-type experience in a downtown convention center hotel, and we’ve found it’s a great choice as a vacation home base for families. It’s also an easy place to bring your spouse and kids if you’ve got an event at the convention center to sneak in some family time while you’re not working.

Explore the waters of the Biscayne Bay on a private yacht cruise on your next Miami area vacation

The Flavors of San Juan Food Tour is a fascinating mix of food, history, and culture that provides a tasty and provocative glimpse into what Puerto Ricans, as a culture, like to eat and how their culinary traditions started. Plus, it’s delicious.

Angelina’s gorgeous Belle Epoque setting is the backdrop for the richest hot chocolate you’ll ever taste.

Experience the lap of luxury and deep relaxation during your trip to Paris with a day at Les Bain de Léa spa in the Golden Triangle.

Qua Baths and Spa in Caesar’s Place is one of the most interesting wet spa offerings in Las Vegas. There’s a special “snow room” in addition to a variety of tubs and rooms. You don’t even have to get a treatment or be a hotel guest to take advantage of this unique space.

A roundup of the best family-friendly activities downtown San Diego has to offer. Balance out the lines and crowds at Sea World, the Zoo, and Legoland with our tried and recommended suggestions, from biking to kite flying.