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The bold letters near the lobby entrance proclaiming “WTF”—under a small sign reading “Where’s the Fun?”—set the tone for my stay. Hotel Adeline in Scottsdale, Arizona is playful, stylish and a little edgy, and you never have to wonder where the fun is when you...
We were on a road trip through southern Utah, just about three hours south of Salt Lake City, when we spied an enticing billboard on the side of the road – “Best Cinnamon Rolls in the West – Next Exit turn right!” We couldn’t resist and so we turned right into...
There are many things we all want to forget about 2020. So. Many. Things. One thing that I, however, never want to forget was when The Bachelorette hit La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. For those who may have missed it, back in the spring of...
I’ve loved visiting missions all my life and started with the California missions where I grew up. I thought missions were a “California thing” but, eventually I realized that the Spanish and the Catholic priests were active in other areas of what is now the United...
Cobalt New Mexico skies and a stunning desert environment wrap Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in natural beauty. Located near Albuquerque, the word Tamaya refers to soft morning mists that float near the Río Grande River and indigenous cottonwood trees. The...
I am hunting dinosaurs. You might think this is a challenge in today's world. But, after following their tracks, I finally found them at Dinosaur Valley State Park Texas. The focal point of the park is the thousands of dinosaur footprints in the rock lining the...
A road trip down the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge parallels the popular (and very busy) waterfall-filled Oregon side. When you hear about the Columbia River Gorge you usually think about that side, lined with waterfalls such as the renowned Multnomah...
As I headed across the desert and crossed the California border at the deep blue Colorado River, I looked forward to seeing what was new with Palm Springs' Uptown Design District. It had been years since I had been there and even back then it was a destination for...
Out in the middle of nowhere—between Phoenix and the California border—you’ll find a quirky little desert town named Quartzsite. The town is filled with quirky: The population of 3,700 swells to two million each winter One of the main attractions in Quartzsite is a...
Among the most epic ways to experience Arizona is by indulging in one of its elegant and ultra-exclusive VIP accommodation options, be it at a local resort or resort community. These are some of our choices for the best luxury accommodations in Arizona. As is...