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The “medi-spa” concept on display at Cavallo Point is relatively new. But over the past ten years, the approach has been catching on as spas work to cater to clients who are seeking a more comprehensive path to wellness. And who can dispute the fact that being ushered into the calming ambiance of a spa is more enjoyable than a sterile old doctor’s office?
There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in March…
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Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons lets the cat out of the bag about what makes San Francisco magical at this time of year.
Travels on the Run: San Francisco Bay
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on September 13, 2012 
For National Geographic Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places — and what to see along the way.
The Radar: San Fran Street Food, Beautiful Burma, Dangerous Destinations
Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on August 17, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by RobVSF, Flickr.
My friend told me about a monster drawing rally that was going down at the Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission District while I was in town, and I couldn’t believe my good luck. Artists competing to draw the most fantastical monsters imaginable? Sign me up.
Vagrants, hookers, and drugs. That’s what used to come to mind when I heard people mention San Francisco’s “Tenderloin” district. But when I came across The Phoenix Hotel when I was looking for a place to stay in town, I found myself lured in by what its website promised — an “irreverent, mid-century motor lodge in San Francisco’s Tenderloin with a rock ‘n’ roll soul and more than a little edge” — and decided to put it (and its neighborhood) to the test.
The Radar: Hidden Tuscany, Walking with Giants, MLB Travel Favorites
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on May 2, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by Ramesh Prabhu, My Shot.
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 3, 2012 
Our Facebook friends are always on the go. Here’s a taste of the places you and your fellow travelers have visited lately. If you haven’t found National Geographic Traveler on Facebook yet, please join us. Be sure to let us know where you’re off to each Friday, or just poke around for inspiration as you plan your next trip.
The Awe-Enlightening Di Rosa Preserve
Posted by James Conaway on March 14, 2012 
The sheep on that hillside off Highway 28, just north of San Francisco Bay, remind me that this place, called Carneros, is named for rams. It was once considered useless for anything but pasture, but today extensive vineyards indicate a different reality — primo chardonnay and pinot noir and, indirectly, art. Those sheep aren’t moving…
The Radar: Skating Home From School, 10 Most Visited Countries in 2011, Pre-Flight Yoga in San Francisco
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on February 24, 2012 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
I Heart My City: Spencer’s San Francisco
Posted by I Heart My City on November 23, 2011 
Hello again to another edition of I Heart My City. This week’s questionnaire is courtesy of travel writer Spencer Spellman of the Traveling Philosopher blog. Spencer has traveled all over the world, but he calls San Francisco, California, home. A mosaic of colorful, distinctive neighborhoods, San Francisco is a city of trend-setting high fashion and…
Free to See: 10 U.S. Arts and Culture Events
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 21, 2011 
Looking to add a dash of culture to your life? We’ve rounded up a great list of 10 free arts and culture events across the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 10 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about another free arts and culture event in the comments section below.
Free to See: U.S. Architecture
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 7, 2011 
Architecture and design buffs are in luck: We found 10 free tours, open houses, and guides across the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 10 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a free architecture tour in the comments section below. San Francisco City Guides San…
The Radar: Great San Fran Museums, Airbnb Adds Concierge Service, Dream Travel Apps
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on September 16, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Sneak Peak: SFO’s Terminal 2 Goes Green
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 7, 2011 Friend of IT Alison Brick checks out the renovation at SFO’s Terminal 2. It’s been a long time coming, but San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 2 is just about cleared for take-off. The $383-million renovation project to modernize and green the terminal started back in 2008, but T2 has been closed even longer– it shut…
A Cultural Touchstone on a City Wall
Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 11, 2011 One of the small delights of travel is the discovery of oddball items that escape most of the guidebooks and travel stories. I’m reminded of how an old London friend liked to show his American visitors a bit of their own history just off St. James Street: A small brass plate next to a door…
A Photo Gallery of Your Own in San Francisco
Posted by Janelle Nanos on January 27, 2011 On my recent visit to San Francisco, I visited the gorgeous new contemporary photography museum at Pier 24. Described on its website as “a place to view and think about photography,” the museum is contemplative and quiet by design, allowing 20 visitors in at a time by appointment only. This, coupled with the fact that…
Bouncing Around San Francisco
Posted by Intelligent Travel on December 15, 2010 Kristin Luna jumped at the chance to try out San Francisco’s new trampoline park. I grew up in the South on a large plot of land with both a playground and a trampoline decorating my yard. Even with no real training, I could tumble and flip, bounce and twirl as if I were an aspiring…
California Spring Break
Posted by Rainer Jenss on April 16, 2010 Last year, Rainer Jenss traveled around the world with his wife and two sons, and blogged about his experience here on Intelligent Travel. This year, he’s back with a new column that focuses on traveling with kids. What is it about prisons that so intrigue us? Is it how just the thought of being incarcerated…
My City Celebrates: Nancy’s San Francisco
Posted by I Heart My City on December 2, 2009 This year, inspired by our ever-popular “I Heart My City” series on Intelligent Travel, we’re kicking off the holiday season by asking our readers to share their favorite ways to celebrate in their cities. Today’s city-lover is Nancy D. Brown of the What a Trip blog, offering her picks for San Francisco. What to share…
10 Must Eats in San Francisco
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 21, 2009 Traveler alumnus and Intelligent Travel blog founder Emily King is mildly obsessed with two things: San Francisco and food. Here, she shares her passions for both. Life has pulled me to the Bay Area twice this past summer. As friends can attest, I left my heart there the first go round, and when I returned…
Cut Your Carbon in the Check-in Line
Posted by Janelle Nanos on September 21, 2009 Airlines have been tacking on fees for almost everything these days, and we’re as tired of being nickel-and-dimed as the next guy. But we were glad to hear that San Francisco’s SFO airport is the first in the nation to provide on-site kiosks that will enable travelers to help cover the cost of their carbon…
ArtScope Gets You Into SFMOMA (Without a Ticket)
Posted by Janelle Nanos on March 20, 2009 This afternoon, I feel like I could easily spend several hours wandering through the galleries of SFMOMA. But alas, I live in Washington D.C. But wait! Late last year, they launched the ArtScope project, which allows you to search through the 3,500 items in their collection. It’s a beautiful tool, and presents the works in…
I Heart My City: Nancy’s San Francisco
Posted by I Heart My City on March 16, 2009 Hey there, city fans! Today’s city comes to us from Nancy Brown, who tells us why we should leave our hearts in San Francisco! Want to see your city on IT? Complete our list of fill-in-the-blank questions, copy and paste the list into an e-mail, fill in your answers, and send your responses to IntelligentTravel@ngs.org.…
