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...
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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 a 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, in January, 2018, and was blown away by the chocolate knowledge, talent, and finesse this couple has...
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
Scottsdale, Arizona is a fabulous place for art and nature lovers. I’ve always thought of myself as an Island Girl or water baby, as I so love being by the ocean or a large body...
