I’m typically a been-there-done-that traveler, but there’s one city that keeps me coming back any chance I get. It’s not only the nostalgia of my family’s chosen vacation spot growing up; it’s the vibrant culture, welcoming locals, sensational cuisine, a maze of waterfront wonders — and did I mention margaritas to-go at practically every restaurant?! …

Whether it be Marseille, Nice, or St. Tropez, there’s no shortage of paradises along the French Riviera. None of the 3 destinations just mentioned are tight-lipped secrets, drawing a crowd to timeless plazas, pristine shores, and world-class stays. Dotting France’s southern coastline are numerous towns yet to be discovered by many travelers who often opt …

California and savings don’t often belong in the same sentence. Take it from me, a San Diego resident who bought an electric car to avoid California’s notoriously high fuel prices, only to double my electric bill, which costs more than my previous gas expenses from the clunker I traded in. Go figure. For travelers, though, …