I knew Virginia had wineries, but what I didn’t know is Northern Virginia’s wineries rival the picturesque ones in Napa Valley. Guess I should have expected the over-the-top wineries being so close to Washington, DC and Virginia was the first place in the United States to grow grapes and make wine, dating back over 400 … Continue reading
My three-day adventure in Greater Zion starts in one of the lesser visited areas of the national park. Most visitors to Zion National Park only go to Zion Canyon to hike in the Narrows and do Angels Landing. This trip is all about going where the crowds don’t and experiencing The Greater Zion area to … Continue reading
I was desperate to see the ocean and to spend time with one of my closest friends. On June 4th, after almost 12 weeks of being landlocked and 10 of those weeks by myself in my condo, I took my first flight since mid-February. My destination was a quick stop in San Antonio then road … Continue reading
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
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
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
Cheers on this Thirsty Thursday! I’m sharing a recipe my cousin Andrew created for the Chop House Restaurant at the New Sheridan when he worked there in Telluride, Colorado. It’s a Peach Martini. It’s light, refreshing, and well…..peachy! The recipe is easy and perfect for poolside or enjoying a beautiful summer afternoon, like I did … Continue reading
I’m really picky on sangria so rarely drink it. But, at La Bottega I’ll drink it all afternoon long! They have red and white. It was a very warm sunny afternoon when I was in Vail recently so I opted for the white. With bite size pieces of apples, it was crisp, light and refreshing…like … Continue reading
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