When searching for an affordable, beachfront hotel option in the upper Florida Keys, I came across the Guy Harvey Outpost Islander Resort. The photos caught my eye, and the resort had decent reviews on Booking.com. I booked a three-night stay for us to explore the Keys during our recent trip. (If you'd like to try Booking.com, consider using my link.) When we drove up to the resort, an ... Read more
Arizona Storytellers Holiday Spectacular 2015
I laughed hysterically one minute and held back tears the next.I wanted to attend the Arizona Storytellers Holiday Spectacular for years, and I finally made it this week. Storytellers events are nights when people share tales from their lives, often with a particular theme. The audience is encouraged to actively participate by taking the story in and being engaged listeners. It's my second ... Read more
Staycation at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Graham and I have been together for 3 years! We wanted to celebrate, but a trip was not possible — we are trying to cut back on spending in preparation for our wedding. So we did the next best thing: a staycation! We booked a stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Neither of us had ever stayed there, and we were excited to spend a weekend at its pool. We were hoping it wouldn't be teeming ... Read more
Relaxing at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
A recent day at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa opened my eyes to the staycation possibilities.My cousin invited me over to her spa suite and to relax at the pool for her birthday. A highlight was the view of Praying Monk on Camelback Mountain. It made me want to spend my own relaxing weekend at a Valley resort. If only my birthday weren't amid the busy (and pricey) tourist ... Read more