During the pandemic, I was invited to attend a virtual tour of Tempe Arizona put on by the Tempe Tourism Office. The purpose was to encourage people to travel domestically as the pandemic eased off. I live about 6 hours away from Tempe in Los Angeles so it's an easy trip. A convenient desert base camp Tempe is only 5-10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International … [Read more...]
Visit Catalina Island: 26 Miles Across the Sea
One of the most excellent things about living in Los Angeles is being by the sea. There’s nothing as healing as the ocean air. We have plenty of beaches but if you really want to get away from it all, visit Catalina. It’s LA's island getaway. I started going to Catalina when I was a kid - a zillion years ago During the 1960s we traveled to Catalina in style on the … [Read more...]
A Bushwacker Cocktail: And Flinging Fish in Alabama
The recipe from the famous Florabama bar in Alabama is top-secret but this one is pretty close. Enjoy! Make sure to read more about the bar and its fish-flinging contest underneath. Enjoy this recipe! Make your Bushwacker cocktail look extra special in a Hurricane Glass by clicking here The Flora Bama Mullet Toss I had no idea what to expect when I accepted an … [Read more...]
The Best Waterfalls to Visit in Central New York State
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne ~ I love waterfalls. Who doesn’t? Waterfalls are peaceful and majestic. They seem to have the same effect on us as fresh air after a thunderstorm rumbling through the area might. Whenever I have the chance to hike through the woods of New York, I relish … [Read more...]
Relax and Rejuvenate at Miraval Resort and Spa
My daughter had credit card points saved up and suggested we both go to Miraval Resort and Spa to get away from all the noise that’s been stressing us out this past year. Of course, I said yes. Who wouldn’t? Miraval is a luxury wellness getaway 45 minutes from Tucson airport. It was recently acquired by Hyatt Hotels. Arrival at the resort We flew in from LAX in the … [Read more...]
