Why Paris in Winter Is Always a Good Idea — and What to Do While You’re There – Travel + Leisure

There’s no such thing as a bad time to visit Paris. The city retains its romantic charm all year long, with winter offering its own unique appeal: trees and Haussmannian boulevards gleam with twinkle lights, cafes glow with red heat lamps, and department stores go all out with lavish holiday displays. While the gray gloom […]

Costa Rica with kids – Lonely Planet Travel News

Costa Rica is one of the most stable countries in Central America, with welcoming Ticos, lodgings to suit every style and budget, as well as long-established operators offering an array of family-friendly activities from easy wildlife encounters with sloths and toucans to adrenaline-fueled adventures.  Its landscapes of smoldering volcanos, palm-fringed beaches and magical rainforests are […]