It’s time for the Balloon Fiesta again in Albuquerque NM
Balloon Fiesta (the 53rd) has become the world’s largest and premier international ballooning event. This year, it includes 543 registered Primary Pilots
10th Mountain Division and how it founded the US ski industry
In 1944, they fought in some of the toughest terrain in World War II – northern Italy. Then they came home and created ski mountains.
Arts and Fall Colors in Vail CO
Cristoff Keyonnie couldn’t have picked a better time to visit Vail for the first time—it was peak weekend for leaf peeping… glorious yellows and oranges everywhere you looked.
In Scottsdale AZ, an Airbnb that exceeded expectations
We moved to a terrific Airbnb managed by the husband and wife team whose company White Grape Homes manages some 15 vacation rentals in Scottsdale AZ
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.
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.
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.
In Amsterdam, make sure not to walk in the bike lanes!
Everywhere you go in Amsterdam, you see people on bikes, very few wearing helmets although there is an effort to encourage helmet use.