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Santa Fe New Mexico at Christmas: holiday charm awaits you

Elizabeth RoseDecember 12, 2016

Santa Fe in Spanish means “holy faith,” and so it is fitting that Santa Fe, New Mexico is a true Christmas destination. Like other more well known Christmas des... Read More...

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In the Holiday Spirit

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 4, 2016

This article originally appeared online in AAA Home & Away in December 2016. German-inspired Christmas markets are popping up across the U.S. Glitteri... Read More...

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Christmas at the Princess features the Four-Story Tree in the Enchanted Plaza. Photo by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Arizona’s 6 Best Holiday Celebrations

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 4, 2016

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2016 issue of AAA Highroads. While Arizona might not resemble a Norman Rockwell painting during the... Read More...

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As you trim the tree and deck the halls this holiday season, we have some holiday cocktail recipes to help make your spirits merry and bright.

Creating Holiday Cocktails

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 4, 2016

Whether you are hosting a party this holiday season or want to create a festive drink to make your tree trimming a bit jollier, we have some holiday cocktail re... Read More...

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Paper stars from Germany. Photo courtesy German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado/Denver Christkindl Market

Christmas Celebrations Across the USA

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 3, 2016

Note: This article originally appeared on Travelocity.com I love December. I was born on the East Coast surrounded by a large, boisterous family, and the ent... Read More...

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8 Great Local Finds: Shop local for the holidays

Kamilla GrahamDecember 2, 2015

This past weekend I headed out for a lovely afternoon at the Phoenix Flea Market in Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. With the holidays around the corner, it... Read More...

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Christmas at the Princess: The North Pole comes to Scottsdale, Arizona

Susan Lanier-GrahamNovember 7, 2015

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess transforms into a winter wonderland in the desert during the sixth annual Christmas at the Princess festival, November 19, 2015... Read More...

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Christmas Vacation: Christmas in Grapevine Texas

Susan Lanier-GrahamNovember 15, 2014

I love visiting other locales during the holidays. Even though I'm way past being an excited kid at Christmas, there's still something magical about all those t... Read More...

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Spread holiday cheer with original seasonal drinks

Michelle Talsma Everson and Jessica LawlessDecember 21, 2013

Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow: Adult beverages with a Christmas twist. Peppermint. Gingerbread. Apple. Combining your favorite holiday flavors with ... Read More...

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The North Pole Experience: Creating unforgettable holiday memories

Michelle Talsma EversonNovember 30, 2013

The elves at the North Pole Experience (NPX) have magic down to a science. I shouldn't have been surprised—after all they help Santa fly around the world in one... Read More...

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