Happy Birthday to Me at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The resort is not only Arizona’s largest AAA Five Diamond hotel but boasts the largest spa in Scottsdale, which is spa central with more than 50 spas.
Cozy up with your pooch at the ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel
Albuquerque is famous for its public art and ARRIVE Albuquerque continues that tradition with an exterior mural by Nani Chacon, a local artist.
Museums in Amsterdam know how to engage with kids
Do a little time travel through several centuries at museums in Amsterdam that really know how to engage kids, whether we are talking art or history.
Last gasp summer getaway to a cool mountain spot
A late summer or fall getaway to the mountains can’t be beaten as more of us seek domestic and closer-to-home vacation options.
Find yourself ahead of the crowd on a family adventure trip
I’ve long been a fan of getting the kids out of their comfort zones on vacation, whether hiking to the top of a mountain, whitewater rafting, trying a new sport like rock climbing or simply navigating in an unfamiliar city or country.
In Lyon France, a hotel that meets every expectation
Lyon is at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers (our room at the Sofitel overlooked the Rhone) and can be explored by foot, bike or on the water.
In Lyon France: pioneers of Nouvelle Cuisine
Let’s hear it for the mothers of Lyon! Theses “Meres Lyonnaises,” were credited, starting in the 18th Century, with turning the city of Lyon into the gastronomic center of France.
Learning the history of wines produced in the Beaujolais Region of France
We are sitting under a big shade tree at a table set with beautiful green china and a jug of sunflowers overlooking vineyards first established in 1100 by Benedictine monks.
Lost empire of Cambodia at Denver Museum
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia enables kids to design their own temple starting with rusty “red stone,” using “sandstone” for the walls and towers, adding statues and gold on the rooftops. The real towers were nearly 200 feet tall.
Guests and crew bond on AMAWaterways river cruises
Our AMASerena Cruise Director says some passengers will choose their next cruise based on their favorite crew member