Pretty in Pink DC Celebrates the 2012 Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival In 1912, an incredible gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees was bestowed on Washington, DC by Tokyo, Japan. Rooted strongly and surviving outside elements, the trees have withstood the test of time – and nearly a century later, the District is preparing for an epic Cherry Blossom celebration unlike [Read More]
Las Cruces One of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families LAS CRUCES, NM – Las Cruces has been named one of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America's best places to live. Livability.com editors narrowed down the list of 500 cities to those offering an [Read More]
Monterey County Leaves No Fork Forlorn, From Digging into New Restaurants to Dicing it Up with 100+ Chefs at the annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Artichokes to Abalone, Sardines to Big Sur Sea Salt, the County’s Bounty is Unsurpassed MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. — It’s the perfect recipe for an epicurean adventure: a well-stocked national marine sanctuary, cache of local [Read More]
Gulfstream Park – South Florida's Ultimate Shopping, Dining, Gaming & Entertainment Destination Gulfstream Park, established in 1939, offers seasonal thoroughbred horseracing (December – April), as well as exciting year-round casino action including over 850 of the latest Vegas-style slot machines, 20 live action poker tables, year-round simulcast wagering and musical entertainment! While you’re there, visit the newly opened Village at [Read More]
Farm-fresh food is a common ingredient in Colorado cooking Photo By – Matthew Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group Colorado Taking Green Initiatives with Visitor Packages and Farm Fresh Foods Colorado is a leader in environmental initiatives and the tourism industry provides opportunities for visitors to volunteer while on vacation. Programs such as Rock Resorts’ “Give & Getaway” packages, The Broadmoor’s “Green on [Read More]
Boulder, Colorado – Healthy Living – Organics and Natural Products Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) Retail Stores Farmers’ Market Athletes Trails Inclusiveness/Diversity Tours Organics and Natural Products The largest concentration of natural and organic products companies in the U.S. is found in Boulder. Companies such as the hugely successful Wild Oats Markets Inc. (recently purchased by Whole Foods), Hain-Celestial [Read More]
Playgrounds for the rich and famous? Well maybe, but likely you won’t mind a few cheerleaders from the Phoenix Suns. Too ritzy to really enjoy? Not really. Arizona spas have it all and in our ongoing series on spas, we will take a look at some of the top spas not only in Arizona, but in the southwest, with offerings [Read More]
Santa Fe has long been known as a healing place for the mind and body. Whether enjoying a hotel spa, day spa, natural healing treatment, or simply soaking up a little down time, Santa Fe is a perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. In Santa Fe there are several spas in the area, an online complimentary healing resource, and upgrades [Read More]
Common items used in not-so-common SCOTTSDALE spa treatments Discover Invigorating Treatments in the Sonoran Desert In our continued look at southwest spas, this month we take peek at some invigorating treatments designed to awaken not only the body but the senses, as well as some unique and unusual experiences. Heated golf balls relieve stress? Coffee stimulates the lymphatic system? Wine [Read More]
As a premier travel destination located in one of the world's most delicate natural environments, the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale has a deeply rooted commitment to sustainability and green practices. Going green is no longer just the "in" thing to do – it's an economically and socially responsible way to help communities and travelers do their part while visiting, too! In [Read More]
