San Francisco

Even if your time in San Francisco is seriously limited, you can still get a real flavour of this vibrant, cultural city. Here's how to cram maximum action into just one day by the bay...... read more »

Suzie and I were in Brighton when I said: "Will you marry me?" She said, Yes! So I bought her the best ring I could afford, saying: "One day, we’ll go to New York to buy you one from Tiffany’s"... read more »

If you want to avoid the tourist hordes in San Francisco, check out these suggestions for some more unusual activities to try and off-the-beaten-track locations to explore... read more »

Mark Twain famously said: 'The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.' If you hire a bike, you'll stay warm while acquainting yourself with this quirky California city... read more »

My husband and I embarked on that old American institution - the road trip. It turned out to be the most amazing holiday of our lives and San Francisco, our starting point, was a highlight.... read more »

Watch pink grapefruit sunrises, play the slot machines in Las Vegas and camp out under a sky filled with a thousand stars. It's all part of a rough and ready but unforgettable Green Tortoise road trip... read more »

The eight-mile ride from Oakland to San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge is your introduction to a breathtaking city that defies all classifications. Like its inhabitants, it's full of surprises... read more »

If you're anything like me and want a city break where you can have the best of all worlds – and in large portions – San Francisco, California, is the place for you. Here's how to make the most of it... read more »

Spotting the plastic surgery round the pool, knocking back Appletinis and exploring the vineyards - it's all part of the fun on a road trip through California... read more »