Expert advice on family trips, girlfriend getaways & romantic escapes, plus travel tips, gear and giveaways.
June 4, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
If you tuned in a few days ago you saw my review of the JW Marriott's new Nickelodeon Getaway Program at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, but this resort deserves even more attention than I could give in the earlier SpongeBob and Dora filled [Read more]
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June 2, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Looking for a girlfriend getaway this summer? Well, have I got a weekend for you: July 25-26, in Prescott, Arizona, is Damsels in De-Stress Girlfriend Getaway Conference. Held at the luxurious Prescott Resort and Conference Center, the two days will be [Read more]
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May 29, 2009 | Author: SoCalGal
Mention you're planning a trip to Sedona, and you may get some quizzical looks. Really? People wonder. So you're into that whole vortex-New Age-crystals philosophy? Well, no, but that's a big part of the subculture in this part of Arizona. Sedona means many [Read more]
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April 23, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
I can't begin to tell you how family-friendly Phoenix, Arizona is. A couple of days ago I gave a thumbs to The Legacy Golf Resort for its family fun atmosphere but I didn't tell you everything we did during our stay in Phoenix. You can read about our first [Read more]
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April 22, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
If you're going to be in Phoenix anytime between now and May 31, 2009, be sure to stop by the Desert Botanical Gardens to see blown glass artist Dale Chihuly's The Nature of Glass exhibit. As you may have read, my family and I drove to Phoenix for the weekend. [Read more]
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April 21, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
This past weekend my family and I loaded up our Camry, slid open the sun roof and headed up to Phoenix for an unplugged family-friendly weekend. After about an hour and half we arrived at The Legacy Golf Resort, which hosted us for the weekend, located on 280 [Read more]
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February 24, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
As traveling parents, one of our missions is reminding our fellow moms about the importance of taking care of themselves on the inside and outside. If you read us regularly you will see us occasionally talking up spas, pampering and finding time to rejuvenate [Read more]
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January 27, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Last week I received word that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is on the road again, this time it's stopping in the desert, my town specifically Tucson, Arizona! If you don't know about this ABC show here is a little background: Every episode a deserving [Read more]
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January 24, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Pesto Crusted Beef Tenderloin Medallion paired with parsnip puree and roasted shallot, Triple Cream Brie Beignet served with grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and flat bread, Lobster and Toasted Corn Risotto Cake with jicama slaw and smoked chile [Read more]
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October 28, 2008 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Every November over 9,000 cyclists from around the world arrive in Tucson to compete (or simply just complete) one of four El Tour de Tucson races. Each race is divided by mileage: 35, 67, 80, and 109. Click here for map. Not participating? But need some tips [Read more]
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