Spring Skiing Bliss in Utah at Deer Valley and Park City
3 Day Getaways / Explore The Outdoors / Explore Utah

Spring Skiing Bliss in Utah at Deer Valley and Park City

So this Colorado gal headed west to check out the slopes in neighboring Utah.  I’d never skied Utah and was really looking forward to taking some turns.  Staying in Heber City with my friends Pam and Earl, we set out on a Tuesday to ski their favorite resort, Deer Valley. We started from the Jordanelle … Continue reading →

24 Hours in My Hometown
3 Day Getaways / Travel Tastes

24 Hours in My Hometown

These days I’m back in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, often to spend time with my mom.  Each visit turns into an adventure as we go on culinary explorations.  My hometown has truly turned into a foodie town in recent years.  Check out my blog “Greenville Eats – My Hometown is a Foodie Town“. … Continue reading →

The Seduction of Scottsdale:  How to Spend 48 Hours in this Sultry Arizona Destination
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The Seduction of Scottsdale: How to Spend 48 Hours in this Sultry Arizona Destination

There’s something sexy about the desert.  I’ve often heard the allure of the desert is as enticing as a drug.  Perhaps it’s the sultry hot days as the brown of the earth morphs into the blue of the sky as heat waves blur the distance.  It could be the ruggedness of the landscape.  Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

Taking the Scenic Road To Sonoma
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Taking the Scenic Road To Sonoma

I’ve visited Napa many times, but Sonoma had eluded until last my most recent trip.  As soon as I landed at the San Francisco Airport, a friend working out in the Bay Area and I hit the road, but not the usually faster route of heading over the Bay Bridge to Napa.  Instead we took … Continue reading →

On the Trails at Snow Mountain Ranch
3 Day Getaways / Explore Colorado / Explore The Outdoors

On the Trails at Snow Mountain Ranch

A weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch – I’ll take that anytime!  It’s a wonderful gem in Grand County, Colorado.  My cousins and I have been multiple times and each time has been a wonderful adventure. Driving up on Friday, I certainly could see the impact of a dry winter in Colorado.  But, that was changing … Continue reading →

A Day in City of Eternal Spring:  Explore Cuernavaca
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A Day in City of Eternal Spring: Explore Cuernavaca

Walk through gardens and dine with peacocks as you spend a day in Cuernavaca, Mexico. This is what to do and where to eat in Cuernavaca. Continue reading →

Sunday in Provence
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Sunday in Provence

Sunday in Provence – sounds like a movie title, right?  There simply is movie magic in this region known for wine, romance, and stunning hilltop villages.  From touring a Sunday market like a local to sipping champagne with an amazing dinner, getting to spend a Sunday in Provence was something straight out of movie for … Continue reading →

Wine-ing Through Niagara
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Wine-ing Through Niagara

They’re thunderous, icy cold, majestic, and magnificent.  Niagara Falls should be on everyone’s travel bucket list.  For over 12,000 years dating back to the end of the last glacial period, the water has roared over the falls in a breath-taking geological landscape.  What makes them unforgettable is the amount of water plummeting over the crest … Continue reading →