A friend of mine recently asked me what I thought about taking their kids to Rome with them, since we had done that many years ago. I can understand why the idea may be intimidating because, after all, Rome has a kind of wild and romantic reputation and definitely an adult … [Read more...] about rome — family style
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the claremont hotel club and spaaaaaaa
Some travel destinations are, apparently, meant to be. For me, recently, it was the Claremont Hotel Club and Spa. My daughter had to be in Berkeley a couple of weekends ago and I offered to drive up the coast with her so we could have a mother-daughter road trip and also spend … [Read more...] about the claremont hotel club and spaaaaaaa
the passport protector
Like most people, the one thing I obsess about on every trip is my passport. So I was horrified and inspired by Patrick Dichter’s story. You can – and should – read it here, and see how he’s turned every traveler’s nightmare into an amazing product that I can’t wait to use … [Read more...] about the passport protector
best of scottsdale, day 5: glass, gardens and the hyatt regency at gainey ranch
On our last day in Scottsdale, we woke up early so we could spend some time with my friends, Julie Lemerond and Priscilla Nelson, who I had met on my Oprah adventure. Priscilla is an amazing artist and Julie is a yoga teacher extraordinaire. … [Read more...] about best of scottsdale, day 5: glass, gardens and the hyatt regency at gainey ranch
the best of scottsdale, day 2: birthdays, balloons, burgers and butterflies
Michael’s birthday started on a high note – literally – with a hot air balloon ride over Scottsdale/Phoenix. It was his 57th birthday, he was born in 1957 and 57 is my lucky number, so it had to be a special celebration. … [Read more...] about the best of scottsdale, day 2: birthdays, balloons, burgers and butterflies
what you didn’t know about scottsdale
Before I share our day two adventures, I think I should clear up a couple of misconceptions about Scottsdale, in general, and the Phoenician, in particular. 1. First of all, contrary to popular belief, Scottsdale is not just a spa location. Trust me, this kind of surprised me, … [Read more...] about what you didn’t know about scottsdale
the best of scottsdale, day one: the phoenician
I’ve had a love affair with Scottsdale for years. Michael played in the Pro-Am there when it was called the FBR Invitational, and my mom, sister and I have celebrated six annual birthday weekends basking at Scottsdale spas. So this year, when I was trying to figure out what to … [Read more...] about the best of scottsdale, day one: the phoenician
miraval: my oasis in the tucson desert
Now that our nest is empty and Michael is “retired,” we spend a lot of time traveling. There’s nothing we love more than discovering new places, and we rarely go back to the same destination twice. Except for Miraval. … [Read more...] about miraval: my oasis in the tucson desert