The Cactus Garden at The Phoenician
They may sound like a mixologist’s drink names. But they are some of the different cacti here in a unique two-acre Cactus Garden at The Phoenician Scottsdale.
Scottsdale AZ: family oasis in the desert
Scottsdale is a city of a lot of contradictions. Huge fancy resorts like The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and The Phoenician with huge pools, more than 50 spas
A unique Colorado experience
Only the huge stone fireplace is left of the Nanny’s Cabin and Camp Vigil is the kid-friendly Ranch at Emerald Valley, part of the historic Broadmoor Resort
Wellness at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, one of the largest in Scottsdale, is inspired by the Havasupai oasis deep in the Grand Canyon
The historic hotel on Route 66
The El Rancho Hotel, right on Route 66 in Gallup NM has hosted actors including John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy…
Taking the kids: Camping
Who cares if you get dirty? Who cares if you wear the same T-shirt for three days? No wonder most kids love to go camping!
Off the beaten path near Moab, Utah
Cedar Bend cabin at the Whispering Oaks Ranch that has six bedrooms, six baths, two half baths, a pool table, poker table, outdoor decks and spectacular views
The joys of river rafting in the rain
I’ve always thought misadventures make the best vacation stories. Our morning raft trip in the cold rain made another one
Celebrating Earth Day safely all spring
As we begin to travel again (safely), many of us are paying more attention to the environment. Can you afford to go to Antarctica before more ice melts?
Taking the (grown) kids on a vaxication
When I began to plan a spring get together with family, I had no idea everyone would be vaccinated.