In the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest is a town at the crossroads of outdoor adventure, culinary innovation and space exploration. This historic logging, cattle and railroad city has the Mother Road running through downtown. Sitting at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is not blazing hot like most of Arizona in the summertime. Instead temperatures average in … Continue reading
Category Archives: 3 Day Getaways
I’m a master in exploring a destination in 72 hours or less. We’re all time crunched these days, so from Niagara Falls to Scottsdale, I share itineraries of getaways you can do within 3 days. Some are 1 day and some are 3 days, but they’re all packed with outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, unique experiences, and where to stay.
Visiting Vancouver
This bustling seaport is consistently named one of the best cities in the world. It’s a favorite of foodies and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s where the sea meets the sky in a stunning landscape of quaint bays flowing into the Pacific Ocean, temperate rainforests shaded by towering trees, and snow-capped mountains piercing the sky. It’s where … Continue reading
Rest and Relaxation Weekend at The Broadmoor
When my friend Lisa planned a girls weekend at The Broadmoor for part of her 50th birthday celebration I was all in. I had a pretty intense travel and writing schedule for a few weeks and this was to be a weekend of R&R with some gal pals. It was my light at the end … Continue reading
Hit the Road: Road Trips in Texas, New Mexico and Southwest Colorado
For a segment on San Antonio Living on News 4 San Antonio I shared some of my favorite road trips in Texas, New Mexico and Southwest Colorado. Click HERE to view the segment. Hill Country Day Trip or Weekend Getaway Concan – Head to the canyon country section of the Texas Hill Country. Concan is … Continue reading
3 Days In Northwest New Mexico: Ghost Ranch, Chaco Canyon and Ancient Ruins
Follow my three-day northwest New Mexico road trip from Ghost Ranch to Chaco Canyon, natural arches, Aztec Ruins and Salmon Ruins. Continue reading
When It Rains in Napa, You Still Have at Flora Springs, Allora, and JCB Wineries
The Flora Springs Release Party on the first Saturday in February has become a tradition for a great group friends from San Antonio. It’s always a treat for me to see my SA peeps and the weekend is filled with laughs, great conversations, and lots of wine! Some years we have fabulous weather and some … Continue reading
Three Places You Should Visit: Vancouver, Taiwan, and Santa Fe
If winter’s chill has you dreaming of a vacation, I have three places you should visit: Vancouver, Taiwan, and Santa Fe. I got to share why you should visit on Fox 31 Denver recently. Dip your toe into international travel – Vancouver I visited Vancouver in January. I did it on a stopover on my … Continue reading
From Noodles to Hiking: My 48 Hour Adventure in Taiwan
I fell in love with Taiwan in 48 hours. During the pandemic, I’ve been dreaming of traveling to exotic places. Taiwan is on my short list of places I hope to visit again. Here’s how the country wow’ed me. It was a whirlwind trip to a faraway land that had me yearning for more time … Continue reading

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