why Branson?
It’s funny how Branson, Missouri, reminded me of two of North America’s raciest cities–Las Vegas and New Orleans–because Branson is far from racy. It’s rather the opposite and unquestionably driven by pure-hearted religious forces....
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Belcolade cacao plantation of the Yucatan
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting small cacao farms and larger cacao plantations and cooperatives in eight countries (to date!) during my chocolate travels. And without hesitation, I tip my hat to the Belcolade...
Riviera Maya region of Mexico offers everything a traveler could want
I’ve been to a large part of Mexico over the past 30 years, and had spent a week in Cancun back in 1995, but it wasn’t until 2017 that I spent anything more than...
best scottsdale resorts
This, my fellow travellers, will be the last in the Arizona series–at least for awhile! In this final post about the Scottsdale area, I thought I’d share a few comments about the Scottsdale resorts...
learn about music and culture at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix
I’d had a couple of people recommend the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix to me, and so on our recent trip to Arizona, we made a point of visiting this Smithsonian affiliate, and were...
cruise up Carefee Highway to Cave Creek, Arizona
If you find yourself in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, a highly recommended day trip is up Interstate 17 to the historic town of Cave Creek, Arizona, and its modern sidekick, Carefree. You’ll find Cave Creek...
Zak’s Chocolate: Best in Arizona
I had the pleasure of meeting Maureen and Jim Elitzak at their chocolate shop in Scottsdale, Arizona, a short while ago, and was blown away by the chocolate knowledge, talent, and finesse this couple...
best places to eat in Scottsdale
As you’ve probably realized from the past couple of posts, We really loved spending time in Scottsdale, Arizona. My friend Laverne and I both agreed that the culinary scene in Scottsdale is second to...
Chocolate Tour of Scottsdale: a great way to spend the day
In my previous post, I shared information about the Desert Botanical Garden and the natural topography and flora of the Sonoran Desert. In this post, I want to tantalize you with the various chocolate...
Desert Botanical Garden: a perfect place for plant enthusiasts who love art
I’ve just returned from a week in Scottsdale, Arizona, where we had one amazing experience after the other. I’ve always thought of myself as an Island Girl or water baby, as I so love...
Belize travel offers great adventure in, on, and under the water
As a seasoned travel writer, I have the privilege of visiting a lot of terrific places. Each place shines in its own way, but I’m invariably attracted to islands and tropical destinations where sparkling...
