Monthly Archives: April 2012
Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands
Strewn like three bright, emerald colored jewels in the Caribbean Sea, the three U.S. Virgin Islands St. John, St. Croix and St.Thomas provide a variety of activities for the tourists who stream off the cruise ships daily. Watersports, shopping for duty-free items, or just lounging around on the beautiful beaches are all possibilities. But we … Continue reading
Pin ItLow Country, High Country and Beach: On The Road Again
It all started with lovely, Spanish moss-draped Savannah, Georgia. I read somewhere that the Tall Ships Challenge – a series of races and cruises up the Atlantic coast by huge and beautiful wooden rigged sailing ships – was going to be in Savannah. I don’t know much of anything about ships. I have no idea … Continue reading
Pin ItUsing the Voice Memo App on your iPhone For Travel Writing
One of the worst things possible for a travel writer to experience happened to me recently when my computer somehow, even through my virus protection software, picked up a virus that virulently took over the machine. We tried and tried to get it wiped off but finally had to admit defeat and format the hard … Continue reading
Pin ItHotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona
We stepped into the lobby of the Hotel Valley Ho with trepidation. A hotel that was cool back in 1956? Just how cool was it going to be today? Answer? Pretty darn cool. As soon as we heard the 50’s and 60’s music in the lobby, we knew we were going to love it there. … Continue reading
Pin ItPerdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sugar-white sand beaches, emerald green water that is so clear you can see the sandy bottom, freshly-caught and delicious seafood, and a great location only a short distance from the big city of Mobile, Alabama – all of these are reasons to stay at the Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Alabama on your … Continue reading
Pin ItWine Me, Dine Me at the Southwest Bistro at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
I popped the tiny appetizer of barbecued beef on a tostado chip into my mouth and nearly swooned with delight. The meat was tender, the chip was fresh and crunchy and please can I have another? Or possibly a dozen more? We were seated at the bar overlooking the busy demonstration kitchen area for Wine … Continue reading
Pin ItPink Jeep Tours, Sedona, Arizona
I gripped the armrest of my seat in the open jeep from Pink Jeep Tours, gazed at the tumbled red boulders in front of us and thought they are going to go around those right? They aren’t going to go right over them. Right? Right? Riiiiiight? As our hot pink jeep climbed the trademark red … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona
I lounged back on the comfy loveseat and popped a chocolate brownie in my mouth. I was lazily relaxed with a sumptuous spread of food on the table before me and someone was strolling around taking drink orders. I could not be more comfortable. This is the way to travel. On a train. No tiny … Continue reading
Pin ItBlues, Barbecue and Elvis Presley – A Girls Getaway to Memphis, Tennessee
We stepped out of the car, stretching and ready to experience Memphis in all its glory and then we all gasped aloud at the humid heat that slapped us in the face like a wet washcloth. We had chosen Memphis on a whim for our Girlfriend Getaway since it was fairly close to our home … Continue reading
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