Monthly Archives: February 2012
#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Inns at El Rancho Merlita
If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain, at the Hotel Valley Ho, and at the Westin Kierland. I’m going to write a whole post about our stay at this lovely, lovely B … Continue reading
Pin It#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona
If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain, at the Hotel Valley Ho. I was a little disappointed when I saw the amenities on the counter of the bathroom in our deluxe and … Continue reading
Pin It#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona
If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain. We have stepped back in time to approximately 1960 and we adore it. The decorations, the food, the music – it is all totally … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Inn at Eagle Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
Check out my review of this location on Examiner.com as well HERE. I stretched out my legs so my toes could get even closer to the fire in the fireplace which was crackling merrily and busily warming up my frigid toes. As warmth spread through my icy feet, I looked around at the large and … Continue reading
Pin It#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Inn at Eagle Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post. I am so IN LOVE with Arizona. The desert, the mountains, the canyons, the saguaro cactus…wait. I must show you a picture I took of a saguaro cactus we saw in Scottsdale. Seriously? Someone was having too much … Continue reading
Pin ItIn Which I Prove Myself to be a Bold and Intrepid Traveler
The last time we went on a trip, I unpacked my suitcase and lifted out the very large baggie stuffed with my shampoo, conditioner, bath gel and lotion and said no more. This is ridiculous. Because I’m normally traveling for a good chunk of days, I need a large container of shampoo, etc. and those … Continue reading
Pin ItTiny Luxembourg = Big Vacation
I was a little amused by the fact that the capital of Luxembourg was also named Luxembourg – who does that? – until my husband gently reminded me of New York, New York. Oh. OK. Not that strange after all. Luxembourg is truly a lovely little country and I don’t use the word “little” lightly. … Continue reading
Pin ItWestward Ho! Arizona, Here We Come!
I feel like a juggler, balancing all those plates in the air – and then he starts adding items until he is just a whirl of motion keeping everything going. I also understand now why Gary Arndt has an assistant because planning a two-week trip with innumerable stays, tours, and restaurant visits to a place … Continue reading
Pin ItRiver Inn at Harbor Town in Memphis, Tennessee
Overlooking the lazy Mississippi River and with a quiet air of sophistication, the River Inn at Harbor Town on Mud Island is the perfect place to stay when you visit Memphis, Tennessee. Just a few minutes from downtown across a connecting bridge, but far enough away from the wonderful craziness of Beale Street to be … Continue reading
Pin ItRoad Trip! South Walton Girlfriends Getaway
Bemused, I gazed at my bright pink, freshly pedicured toes. The pedicure was lovely but what was truly, truly lovely was the view I had over my toes, resting on the end of a lounge chair on a blindingly white sand beach in South Walton, Florida. Clear water shading from dark turquoise to the clear … Continue reading
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