St. George, Utah & The Inn At Entrada

This summer we headed out to Utah and visited a few national parks. On the way out there, we had the chance to stop at a charming little town 2 hours outside of Las Vegas. St. George is a southwestern town on the Utah-Arizona border. The city lies in the northeastern-most part of the Mojave…

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Olympic Memories & Rio 2016 Olympic Tips

As I stroll along through my summer, I realize that the start of Rio 2016 Olympics are only two weeks away. It takes me back to the very first Olympics that I can remember as a child. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were historically significant for many political reason, but it is significant for me…

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Memorial Day Weekend Trip – Coachella Valley & The Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage

Coachella Valley I had the opportunity to head out to the Palm Springs area for this Memorial Day Weekend. Palms Springs is situated in the Coachella Valley, which also includes elite communities like Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Desert Hot Springs, and of course Indio famous for hosting the Coachella Valley Music and Arts…

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Top 3 Las Vegas Restaurants You Can Enjoy With Children This Summer

Last summer on our way to the Grand Canyon from Southern California we made a stop in Las Vegas. I meant to do this post last year, but just never got around to it. Since the summer is approaching and many readers may be planning vacations and trips, I thought my experience during our Vegas…

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Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival

I love to bring readers stories of not so typical places and things to do. Although I have been acquainted with Belmont Shore for many years and lived there in my younger days, I have kept it a bit of a secret for myself – never really sharing stories about it. Belmont Shore is a…

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The Nation of Chile – Survivor of Earthquakes and Tsunamis – Hits Close To Home

Interestingly, Chile had been on my mind in the last week as a trip to Patagonia and Easter Island has always been on my bucket list and we are just a few days away from Chile’s Independence Day. It is unfortunate that the thoughts in the back of my mind evolved into current thoughts about Chile…

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The Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation Fry Bread & Arizona Meteor Crater

I just got back from a little bit of summer escapade. This year I did some reconnecting with nature. We did the drive from California to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Our trip was short and limited to the South Rim of the Canyon, however I think many fail to realize the spectacular views that…

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