Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

By on October 3, 2011 in Arizona, USA
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix

The Arizona Biltmore Hotel is a resort situated in Phoenix, Arizona.

Considered one of the most spectacular resorts in the world (Referred to as the “Jewel of the Desert,” the Frank Lloyd Wright designed architecture of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa is unique..), the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Phoenix features 738 guest accommodations, including 78 one- and two-bedroom villas, 8 swimming pools, seven tennis courts, an 18-hole putting course, and a full-service European spa, salon, and fitness center.

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Lake Powell Page, Arizona, U.S.A.

By on October 2, 2011 in Arizona, USA
Lake Powell Page, Arizona

Lake Powell Page, Arizona

The second largest man-made lake in the United States (Utah / Arizona) is the playground for Page, Arizona. Lake Powell was created by the flooding of Glen Canyon by the controversial Glen Canyon Dam, which also led to the creation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, a popular summer destination. Continue Reading →

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument Chinle, Arizona, U.S.A.

By on September 28, 2011 in Arizona, USA
Canyon de Chelly National Monument Chinle, Arizona, 1907

Canyon de Chelly National Monument Chinle, Arizona, 1907 - by Edward S. Curtis

Canyon de Chelly National Monument  is situated in northeastern Arizona.
The opportunity to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest Anaszai basketmakers to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here today.

The monument covers 83,840 acres (131.0 sq mi; 339.3 km2) and encompasses the floors and rims of the three major canyons: de Chelly, del Muerto, and Monument.

Primary attractions are ruins of Indian villages built between 350 and 1300 AD. Continue Reading →

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The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa Carefree, Arizona

By on September 27, 2011 in Arizona, USA
The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa Carefree, Arizona

The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa Carefree, Arizona

Amidst towering 12-million-year-old granite boulders, that the award-winning Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa which is situated on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale.

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The Inside Passage and Glacier Bay Alaska, U.S.A.

By on September 26, 2011 in Alaska, USA
Inside Passage, Alaska

Inside Passage, Alaska

The Inside Passage

The Inside Passage also called Inland Passage, is a natural coastal route extending for more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km). The route extends from southeastern Alaska, in the US, through western British Columbia, in Canada, to northwestern Washington state, in the United States.

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a region of pristine water, snow-capped mountains, deep fjords and forested islands. With its mild, maritime climate, this area is prime habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Continue Reading →

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Kenai Peninsula Alaska, U.S.A.

By on September 25, 2011 in Alaska, USA
Kenai Lake

Kenai Lake, on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula north of Seward.

The Kenai Peninsula (with glaciers, mountains,  lakes, rivers, fjords, forests and fish galore, the area is an unparalleled recreational playground) extends southward from the Anchorage area in southcentral Alaska in the United States. The towns of Kenai and Soldotna are generally considered to be the center of the area’s fishing activities; although, many people choose to stay in some of the small outlying towns such as Ninilchik, Seward, or Homer. Continue Reading →

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Mount McKinley and Denali National Park Alaska, U.S.A.

By on September 24, 2011 in Alaska, USA

Mount McKinley

Mount McKinley

Mount McKinley

Mount McKinley (Denali) in Alaska,  is the highest mountain peak in North America and the United States, with a summit elevation of 20,320 feet (6,194 m) above sea level.  It is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve. Continue Reading →

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Destination Ideas

By on August 23, 2011 in Destination Ideas
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Five Airports Around the World With Art Galleries Worth Seeing

By on December 26, 2010 in Airports, Amsterdam, Attractions, Beijing, Netherlands, Singapore, USA

Airports Around the World are Improving Customer Service By Featuring Great Art Galleries

Airport Art Gallery

There’s no doubt that business as well as pleasure travelers are spending more time in airports for a variety of reasons. Airport security, baggage and counter check-in issues, extra charges, and the weather are forcing people to arrive early and stay longer. The waiting and inconvenience can be boring as well as annoying. Airports around the world now have art galleries worth seeing and the concept has been accepted and applauded by weary travelers who are stuck in an airport terminal and have nothing to do except stare at the tarmac. Continue Reading →

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New Year Traditions Around The World

By on December 25, 2010 in Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Holidays, Hungary, India, Japan, London, Russia, USA

New Year Traditions May Seem the Same, But They Are Different Around the World

There’s no doubt that every country has a New Year tradition that starts a New Year with some sort of gusto and life force. After all New Year’s Eve is the end of one year that was filled with life changing or life threatening experiences and a celebration is always in order to usher in a New Year filled with positive expectations.

New Year traditions may seem the same from country to country and in one sense they are, but in another sense they differ due to past and present local customs, as well as cultural and social attitudes about how one should celebrate. Countries around the world have unique expressions that manifest on New Year’s Eve so understanding what the word celebrate means in different countries is an interesting learning experience. Continue Reading →

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