xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Sometimes you just need to get away. So why not make it a local event? Here in Arizona, we call those “Staycations”. We have such an array of resorts and hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale that it is worth it to just give yourself a break and do a “Staycation AZ”. Recently I had …
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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>There is really nothing quite like it, as I squeal with glee in the back seat of an open-air, 4-wheel drive pink jeep! Just being out on the open road in the desert landscape made all the difference in the world for me, as I am a city-dwelling gal. The smell of dirt and …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> I had never heard of the expression, “a bluebird day”, but I ended up hearing it several times on my recent trip to Yellowstone Country, Montana. I guess bluebirds come out when the sun is shining, even if there is snow on the ground from the night or days before. Regardless, it was …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> A Polar Bear Safari Expedition: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada I knew I could get some great polar bear pictures on my photo safari expedition. Gliding in on the charter plane near Churchill Manitoba, I was in for a treat of nature. The area was full of polar bears and beluga whales during its Arctic …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Balboa Park for Lovers Balboa Park in San Diego, California is considered the Jewel of San Diego – with over 1200 acres of attractions (including a zoo), culture, and things to do for tourists and locals alike. Fortunately for everyone, these lands were reserved for public use in the early 1800s. What a …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The United States is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth. If you go looking, you may discover that some states are even more beautiful than you could ever imagine. Today I am going to be taking a look at five of the most beautiful states in the U.S. and precisely …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>It is no surprise that the Inn of The Five Graces lies squarely in Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as the “Land of Enchantment.” With a clearly magical touch, internationally acclaimed importers, Ira and Sylvia Seret of Seret & Sons have created a living masterpiece for all of us to enjoy. Inn of the …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Have you ever wondered what you can do if you have 48 hours in Las Vegas to walk around and sightsee? Get ready to get a whirlwind of a trip with all the great details here. For me, going to Las Vegas is like going to Disneyland, only for adults and there is …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>5 Places You Must See on a Southwest USA Roadtrip There is a lot to see this summer in the great American Southwest. You can take a road trip to some amazing American attractions in the Southwest and West Coast of the USA with ease. The places I highlight here have a lot of …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Just as I have written about the best Dallas Fort Worth Airport options, I recently found the best LAX hotel with a shuttle airport option: Hyatt Regency LAX. As one of the 777 properties of the Hyatt Hotel Corporation, it is an interesting fact that the first Hyatt House branded motel was a small …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>When we arrived at the Lazy Bear Expedition dock, a dozen kayaks of orange and yellow colors lined the edge of the water. I had been kayaking before on a few of my travels – remember when I kayaked in the river through Riga, Latvia? or the time I was kayaking at The Pearl in …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>If you get a chance, go to Coronado Island for July 4th, it is a lot of fun. Make it a day on the silver strand! Although it is probably the busiest day of the year, you will want to come back when it is not so busy, You can take the ferry ride …