Maribeth Mellin: 5 books

Los Angeles and San Diego, the two major cities of southern California, are radically different from most others in America, and thus fascinating to visit. Los Angeles harbors Hollywood, and all its associated film-making studios and sites, as well as giant museums, countless nightspots with live entertainment,...

Cancun is the single most heavily-visited vacation destination in Mexico today. And with reason. Magnificent beaches of fine white sand, superb restaurants and lodgings, crafts-and- clothing-shops, history-and-nature-featuring theme parks, and nearby Mayan sites (especially Tulum and Chichen-Itza) of...

San Diego is a touristic magnet, attracting an estimated 40 million tourists a year. That’s not surprising: the city boasts some of the most fascinating museum and historic sights in the nation, plus a vibrant nightlife scene (including cutting-edge restaurants), eye-candy nature sights and postcard-perfect...

San Diego, California’s second largest city with 70 miles of beaches and a mild Mediterranean climate, is popular for visitors—temporary or permanent. Insiders’ Guide to San Diego is the quintessential and comprehensive source for travel and relocation information about this sprawling, spectacular...

San Diego, California's second largest city with 70 miles of beaches and a mild Mediterranean climate, is popular for visitors—temporary or permanent. Insiders' Guide to San Diego is the quintessential and comprehensive source for travel and relocation information about this sprawling, spectacular...