If you're comfortable staying at a hostel, then try Hostelling International San Diego-Downtown. It's about $50 a night for a private room and you'll meet travelers from all over. If you want some a little more upscale, the Americas Best Value Inn in the same area is only a little more a night with nicer rooms and amenities. More

The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne is an unforgettable place to stay in Orlando. It is a very special romantic destination that is perfect for a special occasion. The rooms are elegant and luxurious. More

For a romantic walk for two, try a stroll at the Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio. The beautiful preserve is positively breathtaking in the late evening, making for some very romantic sunsets. More

The Palm Tran is public bus transportation that serves West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. There are thousands of stops along its routes, including Palm Beach International Airport and other major destinations. Fees are $1.50 per ride for adults, but Quik Passes are also available. More

Forest Hills Park on University Dr. has a nice playground with the usual swings, slides and play set. What sets it apart from other parks in the area though, has to be the large grassy fields. When your kids tire of the play set, there's plenty of space to run around. I suggest you bring along a couple of balls and a group of children to really make use of the place. More

I recommend Bay Bouquet Floral Studio on West Platt Street. They are a full service florist specializing in custom bouquets. Their designs are very artistic and they offer excellent customer service. More

The best Italian restaurant in Long Island is almost certainly Vincent's Clam Bar, which is in Nassau. Its pasta is unbelievable. Vincent's sauces are legendary. I recommend the penne ala vodka. More

Franniam is one jewelry store in Miami Beach, Florida that sells handcrafted beach jewelry. You will find barefoot sandals, which are perfect items for bare feet while walking on the beach. More

The Beauty and Wellness Day Spa offers an affordable full body massage. The spa offers a relaxing atmosphere created using music and aromatics. Add spa treatments such as a mineral sugar scrub or a salt glow to make your spa day a memorable one. More

When in Cumming, Georgia, take your kids to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve. The exhibit hall contains exhibits going through the cultural history of the area. There's also a library where kids can look at books about the area's history. More

A dog park is located in the Windermere Park. Your dog may go unleashed into one of two areas depending on the size of your dog. Windermere Park has plenty of space to run and play for both the dog and your children. Your family may also enjoy the nature trail and picnic pavilions. More

A ride-like attraction in Durham that your family will enjoy is the Ellerbee Creek Railway train ride located at the Museum of Life and Science. The train ride is 10 minutes long. More

Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana serves up delicious food in an elegant, romantic setting. Its eclectic dishes mix traditional Mexican ingredients with Mediterranean and French flavors. It even has patio dining that you and your date can enjoy on a nice night. More

The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park has all the nature you could want and it's a great place to bring kids. It's huge (over 5,000 acres) and has many hiking trails, canoe rentals and gorgeous scenery. More

Head on to Denny's along Okeechobee Boulevard. They have $2 meals of Biscuits-and-Gravy or Pancakes. They also have waffles and veggie omelets. They're open 24/7 so you can have breakfast anytime. More

If you have time to do a tour, I highly recommend taking a tour of Aucklands wineries to get a comprehensive overview of the region. If you only have time to visit one winery, I'd go with Villa Maria Estates. Villa Marie is not only a winery, but also a performing arts venue and sculpture gallery, and their award-winning wines do not disappoint. More

The Mercado Central is my favorite market in Santiago. It's filled with the freshest seafood and produce and is housed in a really neat old building. More

Within the city, you can pick up some crafts by the Maasai at one of the several markets they hold throughout the week. I know there's one on Tuesdays in central Nairobi on Slip Rd. It can get really busy but it's a fun place to buy souvenirs for friends and hone your haggling skills. More

While Ted is on the links, I would suggest taking part in one of America's other favorite pastimes-shopping! Carmel has a fantastic shopping district downtown. It has everything from name brands to local, hand-crafted items. More

Not sure if it's the best, but I thought the lamb shank at Boulcott St. Bistro was darn good. They've also got a huge wine list. More

There are plenty of Boston hotels that allow dogs of all sizes. The Onyx Hotel is an upscale choice that allows dogs of all sizes at no additional charge. For more affordable options, check out the Ramada Boston or La Quinta in nearby Somerville. More