Because I travel so much, it's no surprise that sometimes things just don't go right. I've had three hotel incidents in the past few years that I still think about. Luckily, none of them were terrible because I think I only handled one of them properly -- although, honestly, … [Read more...] about 3 hotel incidents: what would you have done?
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our viking river cruise to the christmas markets in germany
Visiting the Christmas Markets in Europe has always been a bucket list item for us. So when Viking offered us our choice of a second cruise -- we fell in love with them on a cruise through the South of France earlier this year -- we unhesitatingly booked Germany after … [Read more...] about our viking river cruise to the christmas markets in germany
there’s no place like home
I’m baaaack! After 10 fantastic days which included everything from London Dungeons to Highclere Castle, and after two flights which lasted more than 12 hours and shot me forward 8 hours in time yesterday, I am back in my own bed in sunny Southern California. And I am … [Read more...] about there’s no place like home
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