Arizona

They Don’t Just Eat Tacos in Arizona

To those of us who travel for a living, culinary delights become crucial to enjoying the whole travel experience. We might just possibly start planning the next meal before we have completed the one in front of us. Okay, we do. Often. But those culinary delights, be they freshly baked éclairs from a storefront bakery &hellip Continue reading »

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Girlfriends Getaway to Sedona, Arizona

The problem with driving to Sedona is the scenery is so incredible, so mind-boggling, so truly unique and mesmerizing you better plan to just pull over and experience it at some point or you are going to run right off the road. We had just spent a few days in Lake Havasu, Arizona and, although &hellip Continue reading »

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Girlfriends Getaway to Phoenix, Arizona

When it starts to get cool this fall or winter, I suggest you start searching for the least expensive flight to Phoenix, Arizona because this gorgeous and scenic location is the perfect place for your next girlfriend getaway. While Phoenix is a little warm in the summer, the cool, dry desert weather is absolutely perfect &hellip Continue reading »

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Foodie Tours: An Introduction to Local Specialties for Less

My husband and I have learned that we don’t need nearly as much food as we had previously consumed when traveling. In fact, we have even cut down on our calories at home. Maybe it’s our age, maybe it’s being a little overweight, but we have both agreed we are fine with eating a little &hellip Continue reading »

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Sublime Relaxation at the Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

Because everyone at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort is kinder than kind, when they found out that I wanted to have a spa experience while we there for for only one night, they arranged it so that we could check in very early in the afternoon so I could work it in. These people &hellip Continue reading »

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Ko’Sin Restaurant at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

  Because we only had one night at the fabulous Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, they were determined we should experience as much as possible of their wonderful location so, when dinner was offered at the lovely Ko’Sin restaurant, we were thrilled. Ko’Sin means “kitchen” in the Pima language and the kitchen here must stay constantly busy whipping &hellip Continue reading »

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Five Fantastic Destinations in Arizona for Equally Fantastic prices

  If you’re looking for the perfect place for your vacation this summer, look no further than Arizona. It gets pretty warm in the summer, but drink plenty of water or jump in the closest pool because it’s worth it for the great deals you are going to get. There are plenty of things to &hellip Continue reading »

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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona

I only have one teeny, tiny regret about our stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler. We only got to stay one night. We were heading home the next day after our epic tour of the Grand Canyon state and had arranged a stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort for &hellip Continue reading »

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Haven in the Desert: The Inns at El Rancho Merlita

First, watch this video. Now, let me assure you that yes, it is just like that. The Inns at El Rancho Merlita in Tucson are tucked neatly away in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city and, once you drive up the driveway that wends through the desert and through the lovely gates, peace &hellip Continue reading »

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson

When we told our six-year grandson that we were going to Arizona and would probably visit the desert while we were there – at this point, we didn’t realize that most of Arizona is pretty much one big, albeit beautiful desert – he was tremendously excited. “Rattlesnakes live in the desert! You will probably see &hellip Continue reading »

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