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		<title>A Boomers&#8217; Road Trip to Tubac, Arizona</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>One of our favorite destinations, when guests are visiting from out of town, is the town of Tubac, Arizona.</p>
<p>The small town is just above the Mexican border and is a well known artists&#8217; colony.  For four days in February each year, the town&#8217;s population increases ten-fold as artisans display their art in the Annual Tubac Arts Festival which has been running strong for 53 years.</p>
<p>And, even when the town isn&#8217;t buzzing with 10,000 people, there are plenty of <a href="http://www.tubacaz.com/" target="_blank">events to enjoy</a>, and scores of artist studios to visit.</p>
<p>When visiting Tubac, our favorite place to stay is the <a href="http://www.tubacgolfresort.com/" target="_blank">Tubac Golf Resort &amp; Spa</a>.  This property is registered in the <em>Historic Hotels of America</em> and was built by Bing Crosby.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a short video from a previous boomers&#8217; trip to the Tubac Golf Resort &amp; Spa:</p>
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<p><em>Note:  If you can&#8217;t see the video, <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/?p=10897" target="_blank">click here</a>.</em></p>
<p>Here are a few things that we&#8217;ve enjoyed in Tubac:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.nps.gov/tuma/index.htm" target="_blank">Tumacacori National Historical Park</a>.  Located just a couple miles outside of town, you will want to visit this historic Jesuit mission which began in 1691.</li>
<li>We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Shelby&#8217;s Bistro in Tubac.</li>
<li>While strolling about the town, we really enjoyed the artwork in the <a href="http://www.cobaltfinearts.com/" target="_blank">Cobalt Gallery</a>.  Although, there are art galleries and unique boutiques at every turn of the head.</li>
<li>And guys, if you don&#8217;t feel like strolling through art galleries with your wife, there&#8217;s even a &#8220;daddy day care&#8221; where you can sit on a porch, rock in a rocking chair, and enjoy a fine cigar from the cool guys at Grumpy Gringo Cigars!</li>
<li>For dinner, we enjoyed a fabulous meal at <a href="http://www.elvirasrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Elvira&#8217;s Restaurant</a>.  Authentic Mexican cuisine in a setting where the ceiling is absolutely covered in colorful blown-glass.</li>
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<p>Just now returned from our third visit to Tubac, Arizona, we look back on fond memories.</p>
<p>There was much laughter on the drive down as our friend Karen gleefully sang along to her beloved 60s music, and Bob kept us in stitches with his quick wit and humor.  We again enjoyed great dining, lots of shopping in the art galleries, and a little pampering from our friends at the Tubac Golf Resort &amp; Spa.</p>
<p><strong>Have you ever been to Tubac?  Tell us about your experience.  If not, you really should visit.  We promise that you&#8217;ll have a fun time!</strong></p>
<p>If you enjoyed this article, please follow us at our <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/"><strong>website</strong></a>, our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theroamingboomers"><strong>Facebook page</strong></a>, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/roamingboomers"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>. </strong> <span style="color: #ffffff;">Original article link: <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/a-boomers-road-trip-to-tubac-arizona/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffffff;">http://www.theroamingboomers.com/a-boomers-road-trip-to-tubac-arizona/</span></a></span></p>
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		<title>Scottsdale Hiking: Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>We love hiking in Arizona.</p>
<p>When we have the occasion to take some first time Arizona hikers out on the trail, our first choice is to head for the <a href="http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/" target="_blank">Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area</a>.</p>
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<p>Located north of Scottsdale, in Cave Creek, Arizona, the  Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area is the newest addition to Maricopa County&#8217;s Regional Parks System.  The conservation area encompasses 2,154 acres of diverse, rugged upper Sonoran Desert.</p>
<p>This north Valley location contains fascinating archaeology sites and lush riparian areas along Cave Creek, which flows throughout the winter months. Remnants of early mining and ranching, from which the park gets its name, are still apparent in the park.</p>
<p>This area is a must see for all wildflower lovers in the spring. The abundant vegetation present in the conservation area provides a rich habitat for a diverse assemblage of wildlife.</p>
<h3>Easy hiking trail just north of Scottsdale</h3>
<p>This 2.3 mile loop is very well groomed and offers expansive views of the Sonoran desert.  With half of the loop hugging Cave Creek you will enjoy lush greenery, massive saguaros, large boulders strewn about by ancient volcanoes, and a jaunt through the remnants of an early Arizona ranch.</p>
<h5><strong>Trail Directions:</strong></h5>
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<li>From the parking lot, head .2 miles to the kiosk and restrooms.</li>
<li>Head in a northeasterly direction .9 miles on the Spur Cross (Maricopa Trail).</li>
<li>At the trail marker, turn left and proceed .8 miles on the Metate Trail.</li>
<li>About half way through the Metate Trail, you will come across a marker for the Towhee Trail.  This is a short .2 mile trail that will take you down near the creek and loop you back to the Metate Trail.  We like it, and recommend it.</li>
<li>After again reaching the Metate Trail, head left until you find signs directing you back towards the parking lot.</li>
</ul>
<p>This is a popular and well traveled trail.  While you are very likely to encounter others along the trail, we recommend you find a quiet spot and let your ears take in the beauty of the area as well.</p>
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<p>If you enjoyed this article, please follow us at our <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/"><strong>website</strong></a>, our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theroamingboomers"><strong>Facebook page</strong></a>, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/roamingboomers"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>. </strong> <span style="color: #ffffff;">Original article link: <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/scottsdale-hiking-spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffffff;">http://www.theroamingboomers.com/scottsdale-hiking-spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/</span></a></span></p>
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		<title>2011: A Year of Travel Wonder</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>We created <em>The Roaming Boomers®</em> in 2010 with the hopes that we might create an informative website that would encourage baby boomers to pack their bags and explore this beautiful world of ours.</p>
<p>On January 3rd, 2011, we were greatly honored to have our labors recognized with a front page report in the business section of the <em>Arizona Republic</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Roaming-Boomers-Arizona-Republic.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9483" title="Roaming Boomers Arizona Republic" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Roaming-Boomers-Arizona-Republic.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="331" /></a></p>
<p>We also found ourselves making regular personal appearances on various television lifestyle programs sharing our travel experiences and tips.</p>
<p>This was a wonderful shot in the arm and brought a great many new &#8220;roaming boomers&#8221; to our website.</p>
<h5>Let us share with you some of the remarkable places we took our readers in 2011&#8230;</h5>
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<h2>Travel Guide &#8211; Sedona, Arizona</h2>
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<p>We started our 2011 travel season by taking our readers to Sedona, Arizona.  With Sedona only 90 miles down the road from our home, we&#8217;ve amassed quite a bit of wonderful travel information for you to explore.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/sedona/" target="_blank">Click here to view our features on Sedona, Arizona</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Travel Guide &#8211; Scottsdale, Arizona</h2>
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<p>Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, a travel destination in its own right, we spent a great deal of the month of January sharing our own backyard with our readers.</p>
<p>We have produced scores of travel information on resorts, restaurants, hiking, museums, and much more.  We are certainly experts on travel in Scottsdale and invite you to spend some time in our informative videos, browse our beautiful photography, and learn about the wonderful experiences awaiting you in Scottsdale.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/scottsdale/" target="_blank">Click here to view our features on Scottsdale, Arizona</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Travel Guide &#8211; Hawaii, the Big Island and the Island of Kauai</h2>
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<p>February found us in Hawaii.</p>
<p>Unquestionably, Hawaii tops the bucket list of many a baby boomer.  Knowing this, we have made it our mission to bring our readers to Hawaii each year.  We have produced videos, photographic slide shows, restaurant reviews, and scores of other helpful information to make your visit to Hawaii unforgettable.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/hawaii/" target="_blank">Click here to view our features on Hawaii</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Spring Break &#8211; Miami Beach, Florida</h2>
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<p>In March, we decided to do Spring Break in Miami Beach, boomer style.</p>
<p>We brought our readers to the world-renowned Canyon Ranch Hotel &amp; Spa to enjoy the beach, learn some healthy habits, and take in some of the beautiful Latin culture.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/miami-beach/" target="_blank">Click here to view our features on Miami Beach</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>A Baby Boomer Road Trip</h2>
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<p>April&#8217;s adventure was a road trip with friends from Michigan.</p>
<p>Here, we brought our readers along on a journey that made stops in Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, driving through the Painted Desert, a few nights in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and ended with a wonderful stay at Hidden Meadows Ranch in Arizona&#8217;s White Mountains.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/santa-fe/" target="_blank">Check out our features on Santa Fe, New Mexico</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Delta Vacations Sponsors our Trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic</h2>
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<p>In May, we were off to Punta Cana.</p>
<p>As our website has grown in influence, we&#8217;ve found that major travel organizations find it valuable to sponsor our travel to various locations to expose our readership to their travel services.  Therefore, we were able to take our readers to spend five glorious nights at Tortuga Bay Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.</p>
<p>We flew first class with <a href="http://www.deltavacations.com/planning/theme/luxury/index.do" target="_blank">Delta Vacations Luxury Lifestyle Collection</a>.  Wow!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/tortuga-bay-at-puntacana-resort-club/" target="_blank">Check out our features from Tortuga Bay Punta Cana</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Travel Guide to the Canadian Rockies</h2>
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<p>June was a very busy month of travel.</p>
<p>First, we brought our readers along on a glorious two-week journey of the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian Rockies.  We visited all of the historic Fairmont hotels in Whistler, Jasper, Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff.  We also spent two-days upon the world-famous luxury train: the Rocky Mountaineer.  Furthermore, we rode monstrous vehicles on glaciers, saw grizzly bears, and indescribable mountain views driving down the Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/canada/" target="_blank">Check out our features on Canada</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Alaska&#8217;s Inside Passage Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines</h2>
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<p>In late June, we were back in the Pacific Northwest for an Alaskan Cruise.</p>
<p>An Alaskan cruise is found in the top ten &#8220;wish list&#8221; of every baby boomer traveler.  After this experience, we clearly understand and can&#8217;t recommend it highly enough.</p>
<p>You must go on an Alaskan cruise!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/alaska/" target="_blank">Check out our features on Alaska</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Travel Guide &#8211; Seattle, Washington</h2>
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<p>This was the summer of the Northwest as July found us back in Seattle, Washington.</p>
<p>We love Seattle and brought our readers a week full of adventures to explore.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/seattle/" target="_blank">Check out our features on Seattle, Washington</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Traveling to Tucson and Tubac, Arizona</h2>
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<p>In August, we stayed close to home and brought our readers to the famous Canyon Ranch in Tucson and then to Tubac, Arizona to enjoy a few nights at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa with four friends from the Scottsdale area.</p>
<p>Check out our features on<a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/tucson/" target="_blank"> Tucson</a>, and  here&#8217;s our features from  <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/tubac/" target="_blank">Tubac</a>&#8230;</p>
<h2>Hangin&#8217; at the AARP National Convention</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011-AARP-@50+-Convention-Lionell-Richie.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9487" title="2011 AARP @50+ National Convenion" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011-AARP-@50+-Convention-Lionell-Richie.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="394" /></a></p>
<p>In September, we slowed our pace to catch up on all the articles that we had to get posted to our website.</p>
<p>However, we did take time out to visit our friends at the AARP National Convention in Los Angeles.    Here&#8217;s a photograph I snapped of Lionel Ritchie from our stage-front seats.</p>
<h2>Travel Guides &#8211; Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, California</h2>
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<p>In October, we journeyed with our readers to Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, California.</p>
<p>We shared our nation&#8217;s only AAA Five-Diamond Bed &amp; Breakfast (The Simpson House Inn), and scoured the California Central Coast for some of their best wineries.  It&#8217;s hard work, I know, but somebody&#8217;s got to do it.  Right?</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/santa-barbara/" target="_blank">our features on Santa Barbara</a>, and here&#8217;s <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/paso-robles/" target="_blank">our features on Paso Robles.</a></p>
<h2>Wine Tasting in Napa Valley, California</h2>
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<p>While we seemed to be on a wine tasting roll, November found us taking our readers for a little wine tasting in Napa Valley.</p>
<p>As of this writing, we haven&#8217;t prepared all of our Napa Valley features, but be certain to <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/tag/napa-valley/" target="_blank">check this link</a> and follow our progress.</p>
<h2>Travel Guide for Catalina Island</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Catalina-Island-Sunrise.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9131" title="Catalina Island Sunrise" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Catalina-Island-Sunrise.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="392" /></a></p>
<p>For December we journeyed to Catalina Island off the coast of California.</p>
<p>As of this writing, we have yet to post any of this content to our website, but trust me, you&#8217;ll want to come back.  We stayed in a Wrigley mansion, watched beautiful sea life from a submarine, toured the island in a Hummer, enjoyed fabulous cuisine, buzzed around the town of Avalon in a golf cart, and much more.</p>
<h2>Travel Destinations for 2012</h2>
<p>As you can see, we were very busy bringing exciting destinations and experiences to our readers in 2011.</p>
<p>However, we&#8217;re pinching ourselves as we consider what&#8217;s in store for 2012.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re headed back to Hawaii, going across the pond to London, taking our first Mediterranean cruise, as well as heading to the South Pacific to explore Bora Bora, and much, much more.</p>
<p>Stay tuned, and for heaven&#8217;s sake, get out here and join us!</p>
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		<title>Sunday Brunch at Camelback Inn &#8211; Scottsdale, AZ</title>
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		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>We made <a href="http://youtu.be/yL6MEv45yys" target="_blank">our first visit to this AAA Five-Diamond winner</a> back in June of 2010 and quickly fell in love.</p>
<p>Sunday Brunch at the Camelback Inn Resort and Spa brought a gargantuan selection and was hands down the largest buffet we visited on our tour.</p>
<p>We started out with endless flowing champagne and mimosas. There was a <em><strong>breakfast station</strong></em> with every imaginable morning favorite, danishes, fresh fruit, and made-to-order omelets.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Week #10– Camelback Inn Resort &amp; Spa</h2>
<p>We found a <em><strong>seafood station</strong></em> with crab claws, shrimp cocktail, seared ahi tuna, and smoked salmon.  Nearby was an <em><strong>antipasti station</strong></em> with salads, roasted and grilled vegetables, artisan cheeses, cured meats, and fresh baked goods.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">On the outside patio we found a <em><strong>&#8220;south of the border&#8221; station</strong></em> hosted by a delightful Mexican woman making hot-off-the-grill tacos and quesadillas. YUM!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Further exploration found a <em><strong>pasta station</strong></em>, and an <em><strong>entrée station</strong></em> where we delighted in carved prime rib, grilled filet mignon, lamb skewers, seared scallops, crab cakes, shrimp scampi, roasted chicken, and seasonal fish.  WOW!  We all made return visits to this station.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">And last, but certainly not least, we found the <em><strong>dessert station</strong></em>.  Here we found a chocolate fountain, flaming bananas foster, éclairs, cream puffs, cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies.  The warm apple pie á-la-mode was a big hit at the table.  YUM!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">A great challenge of many buffet-type meals is that the food quite often gets cold and loses its freshness.  We saw none of that here.  The staff was very attentive to keep everything hot, fresh, and looking beautiful.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There were four of us dining at the <a href="http://www.camelbackinn.com/" target="_blank">Camelback Inn Resort and Spa</a>.  When I surveyed the table, I saw eight thumbs up!</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">As of this writing, the Sunday Champagne Brunch was $59 for adults, and $20 for children ages 4-12.</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure:  our wonderful dining experience was provided by the kind folks at Camelback Inn Resort and Spa.  Thanks! </em>Further, Carol&#8217;s necklace was provided by <a href="http://www.ballingerdesignstudios.com/" target="_blank">Ballinger Design Studios</a> in Fountain Hills.</p>
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		<title>Vacationing Like Royalty at The Phoenician</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[...timeless amenities that were designed to pamper, indulge, and provide you with an experience thought to be available only for the Royals. Read on...]]></description>
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<p>The AAA Five-Diamond Phoenician Resort is one of our favorite Scottsdale, Arizona resorts.</p>
<p>It was just a little over a year ago that we made our first visit to The Phoenician (<a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/the-phoenician-resort-in-scottsdale-arizona-second-stop-in-our-arizona-aaa-five-diamond-resort-tour/" target="_blank">here&#8217;s our video</a>).  We were now back again to sample one of their newly renovated suites and share the experience with you.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona</h5>
<p>The Phoenician has just completed an $80M renovation project, with $4M of that earmarked for their luxurious suites.</p>
<p>We greatly enjoyed a 1,475 sq. ft Phoenix Suite with timeless amenities that were designed to pamper, indulge, and would make even the fussiest of movie stars feel like royalty.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&#8230;timeless amenities that were designed to pamper, indulge, and would make even the fussiest of movie stars feel like royalty.</p>
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<p>Take a peek at the video of our most recent stay:</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Note:  If you can&#8217;t see the video, <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/phoenician-resort-scottsdale-arizona/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</em></p>
<p>If you are looking for a good spell of being waiting on hand and foot, with amenities that are certain to leave you spellbound, then head on over to<a href="http://www.thephoenician.com/" target="_blank"> The Phoenician&#8217;s website</a> and see if you can find just the perfect luxurious hideaway for your next vacation.</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure:  our wonderful experience was provided by the kind folks at The Phoenician.  Thanks!  It was fantastic!</em></p>
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		<title>Sunday Brunch With Iron Chef America Winner Beau MacMillan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>Sanctuary Camelback Mountain found its way into our hearts when we were invited to spend a night at the resort nearly a year ago.  <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/we-visit-sanctuary-on-camelback-mountain-resort-and-spa-baby-boomer/" target="_blank">Here&#8217;s the video</a> from our stay.</p>
<p>The legendary history of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain began in the early 1950s when Charlie Chaplin’s son (Sydney) and a group of prominent Hollywood investors and stars envisioned a prestigious racket club modeled after the elite Racquet Club in Palm Springs.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">Week #6 – Sunday Brunch at Elements, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort &amp; Spa</h5>
<p>Today the property features 81 luxury mountain casitas, 24 spa casitas, and 7 distinctive mountainside estates for their guests to enjoy.  All enjoy remarkable views from their perch on the slope of Camelback mountain, offer world-class amenities, and have a very special designer’s “funk” added to the 1950s Frank Lloyd Wright style architecture.</p>
<p>Elements restaurant enjoys world-renowned fame from its celebrity chef, Beau MacMillan.  Chef MacMillan has won the prestigious Iron Chef America and is also a Food Network star.</p>
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<p> The Sunday buffet at Elements comes in two different options.  You can enjoy the buffet only for $32, or for $42 you can enjoy the buffet as well as ordering one of their signature entrées from the menu.  Both options include sparkling wine, coffee, and tea.</p>
<p>The buffet includes an omelet station, a whole host of wonderful delicacies, and also includes a fabulous dessert station.</p>
<p>As we were present to sample and report on their Sunday Brunch, we received the $42 option and started out with piping-hot cinnamon rolls.  <strong>Holy what a way to start a meal Batman!</strong></p>
<p>For our entrées Carol opted for <strong><em>Ranchero Frittata</em></strong> (spiced chicken, jalapeno jack, black bean relish), and I was tempted by the very photogenic <em><strong>Pumpkin Zucchini Five Spice French Toast</strong></em> (macerated strawberry, pink pepper caramel).  I can&#8217;t begin to tell you what a treat the french toast was.  My taste buds were dancing in a melee of pumpkin, zucchini, and wondrous spices all vying for my attention.</p>
<p>My step-son Jerome was along on this journey and he was all smiles as he quietly swooned over <em><strong>Smoked Salmon Benedict</strong></em> (croissant, tomato, spinach, yuzu hollandaise).  Wow!  I was tempted to go havsies with him, but the thought of  sharing my french toast found deep wells of selfishness from within my soul.</p>
<p>Our waitress also told us about their <em><strong>Red Velvet Pancakes</strong></em> (white chocolate sauce, razz cherry syrup).  I was tempted to beg my way into two entrées but I figured a sugar coma whilst doing a Sunday Brunch review was probably not a good idea.  However, those pancakes are haunting me even as I type.  I&#8217;ve got to go back and try &#8216;em out!</p>
<p>Our Sunday Brunch at <a href="http://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com/food/elements.html" target="_blank">Elements</a> restaurant was a wonderful culinary treat, and we even got to spend a few minutes before we left with Chef MacMillan.  When I surveyed the table at the end of the meal, I found six thumbs up!  We highly recommend the experience.</p>
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<p>Note: don’t forget to check back next week when we’ll whisk you off to another exciting and mouthwatering Sunday Brunch experience.</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure: our wonderful Sunday Brunch was provided by the kind folks at Elements restaurant.  Thanks!</em></p>

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		<title>Taco Festival Finds the Best Taco in Arizona</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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<p>Named as one of &#8220;<em>The Top 10 Fall Fests to Feast At</em>&#8221; by USA Today, these two boomers roamed to the recently held <em>2nd Annual Arizona Taco Festival </em>in Scottsdale, Arizona.</p>
<p>The event pitted 42 taco teams competing for a prize purse of $7,500.  The teams were comprised of local restaurants, bars, amateur competitors, and even a taco-fanatic from Bend, Oregon.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">The Second Annual Arizona Taco Festival</h4>
<p>The competing categories were chicken, pork, beef, and fish tacos.  All submitted to a sequestered panel of 50 National Taco Association judges.</p>
<p>There were 10,000 others joining us as we all chowed down over 40,000 tacos in the unusually warm, nearly 100-degree weather.</p>
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<p>In the end, only one team walked away with the title Grand Champion Taco and it was a group who had never cooked together in Arizona – <strong>Chef David Conn</strong> and his team from the soon-to-open <em><strong>Distrito</strong></em> restaurant in the soon-to-open <strong>Saguaro Hotel</strong>. Distrito is owned and concepted by <em><strong>Iron Chef</strong></em> winner <strong>Chef Jose Garces</strong>, who encouraged his team to enjoy their first cookout together at the Taco Festival.</p>
<p>Defending second place for the second year in a row, <strong>La Hacienda</strong>, under the direction of <strong>Chef Forest Hamrick</strong>, took home the title of Reserve Grand Champion. La Hacienda at the <strong>Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort</strong> is managed by famed Mexican <strong>Chef Richard Sandoval</strong>.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">2011 Arizona Taco Festival Winners</h4>
<p><strong>Grand Champion</strong><br />
Distrito ($1,500)</p>
<p><strong>Reserve Grand Champion</strong><br />
La Hacienda ($700)</p>
<p><strong>Chicken Taco</strong><br />
1st: Tacos el Mauri ($500)<br />
2nd: Distrito ($250)<br />
3rd: T. Cook’s ($125)</p>
<p><strong>Pork Taco</strong><br />
1st: Loco Patron ($500)<br />
2nd: Casa Poco (Petite Maison) ($250)<br />
3rd: Spotted Donkey ($125)</p>
<p><strong>Beef Taco</strong><br />
1st: La Hacienda ($500)<br />
2nd: Distrito ($250)<br />
3rd: Cien Agaves ($125)</p>
<p><strong>Seafood Taco</strong><br />
1st: La Hacienda ($500)<br />
2nd: Blanco ($250)<br />
3rd: Macayo’s ($125)</p>
<p><strong>SIDECART CATEGORIES</strong></p>
<p><strong>Salsa</strong><br />
1st: El Palacio Cantina ($250)<br />
2nd: Team Taco Kisses ($150)<br />
3rd: El Hefe ($50)</p>
<p><strong>Guacamole</strong><br />
1st: El Palacio Cantina ($250)<br />
2nd: El Hefe ($150)<br />
3rd: Sandbar Chandler ($50)</p>
<p><strong>Anything Goes Taco</strong><br />
1st: Loot N’ Booty ($250)<br />
2nd: The Herb Box ($150)<br />
3rd: Sandbar Chandler ($50)</p>
<p><strong>Best Booth Design</strong><br />
1st: El Sancho ($250)<br />
2nd: T-Licious ($150)<br />
3rd: Dos Gringos ($50)</p>
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		<title>Getaway at Arizona&#8217;s Tubac Golf Resort and Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tubac Golf Resort and Spa ~ Tubac, Arizona &#8211; In the world of the baby boomer traveler, a friends&#8217; getaway has become a very popular experience. We have noticed this trend in our travels, and when the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa invited us to come spend a few nights and enjoy their upcoming five-course, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tubac-Golf-Resort-and-Spa_280.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7914" title="Tubac Golf Resort and Spa" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Tubac-Golf-Resort-and-Spa_280.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="180" /></a><strong>Tubac Golf Resort and Spa ~ Tubac, Arizona</strong> &#8211; In the world of the baby boomer traveler, a friends&#8217; getaway has become a very popular experience.</p>
<p>We have noticed this trend in our travels, and when the <a href="http://www.tubacgolfresort.com/" target="_blank">Tubac Golf Resort and Spa</a> invited us to come spend a few nights and enjoy their upcoming five-course, tequila-pairing dinner, we decided to invite four of our boomer friends to join along in the fun.</p>
<p>What is now the town of Tubac first began in 1691 when Jesuit missionaries entered the Santa Cruz Valley and began to build missions, ranches, and farms.</p>
<p>In coming years, the area was engulfed in Apache Indian attacks, went from Spanish rule to Mexican rule, became a ghost town, became an Arizona territory, endured the civil war, became a  US state , and today is a well known artist commune set in a fertile valley which enjoys one of the largest stands of cottonwoods in the southwest.</p>
<p>Also interesting, the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa was started by Bing Crosby on what was once one of the largest cattle ranches in all of the southwest.</p>
<p>However, we were six baby boomers descending upon Tubac for a little luxury, pampering, shopping, and a spectacular five-course dinner with tequila paired from a fifth-generation Mexican tequila maker.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a short video highlighting our experience&#8230;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Note:  if you can&#8217;t see the video, <a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/boomers-arizona-tubac-golf-resort-spa" target="_blank">click here</a>.</strong></p>
<p>When visiting the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, you will certainly want to explore the town of Tubac. Here are a few things that we enjoyed:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.nps.gov/tuma/index.htm" target="_blank">Tumacacori National Historical Park</a>.  Located just a couple miles outside of town, you will want to visit this historic Jesuit mission which began in 1691.</li>
<li>We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Shelby&#8217;s Bistro in Tubac.</li>
<li>While strolling about the town, we really enjoyed the artwork in the <a href="http://www.cobaltfinearts.com/" target="_blank">Cobalt Gallery</a>.  Although, there are art galleries and unique boutiques at every turn of the head.</li>
<li>And guys, if you don&#8217;t feel like strolling through art galleries with your wife, there&#8217;s even a &#8220;daddy day care&#8221; where you can sit on a porch, rock in a rocking chair, and enjoy a fine cigar from the cool guys at Grumpy Gringo Cigars!</li>
<li>For dinner, we enjoyed a fabulous meal at <a href="http://www.elvirasrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Elvira&#8217;s Restaurant</a>.  Authentic Mexican cuisine in a setting where the ceiling is absolutely covered in colorful blown-glass.  We highly recommend this dining experience!  Mr. Roaming Boomer, being ever the adventurous eater, enjoyed beef tongue in a very tasty mole sauce.  Don&#8217;t worry, if you aren&#8217;t adventurous with your cuisine, there are other fabulous, more traditional Mexican items to enjoy.  The restaurant is well known for their mole sauces.</li>
<li>You should also know that each February, tens of thousands of people flock to Tubac for the Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts.  They&#8217;ve been doing this for 53 years, and we can highly recommend it from personal experience.</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Elviras-Restaurant-Tubac-Arizona.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7916" title="Elvira's Restaurant Tubac Arizona" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Elviras-Restaurant-Tubac-Arizona.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="388" /></a></p>
<p>The Tubac Golf Resort and Spa is just 45-minutes south of Tucson, Arizona, and together with the delightful town of Tubac, makes for a perfect baby boomer friends&#8217; getaway.</p>
<p>There were big thumbs up from all involved!</p>
<p>If we have one regret, it is that the Fortaleza Tequila is not yet available in Arizona.  We are greatly looking forward to it being available as we really did enjoy the Fortaleza Anejo.  Who dreamed we would become tequila aficionados?</p>
<h5><span style="color: #888888;">Disclosure:  our wonderful experience was provided by the really nice folks at the Tubac Golf Resort &amp; Spa.  Further, being the great people they are, they gave a fantastic getaway deal to our friends.  Thanks!  We had a great, great time!</span></h5>
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		<title>We Visit Hidden Meadow Ranch in the White Mountains of Arizona</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 21:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hidden-Meadow-Ranch-Roaming-Boomers.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6666" title="Hidden Meadow Ranch Roaming Boomers" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hidden-Meadow-Ranch-Roaming-Boomers-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><strong>Hidden Meadow Ranch ~ Greer, Arizona</strong> &#8211; Tucked away in a remote setting in Arizona&#8217;s White Mountains, amidst towering whispering pines and rambling herds of elk, lies a unique blend of luxury and ruggedness: <a href="http://www.hiddenmeadow.com/" target="_blank">Hidden Meadow Ranch</a>.</p>
<p>When we made our reservations to stay at Hidden Meadow Ranch, we had no idea that we would be visiting a ranch that even the most discriminate of luxury baby boomer travelers would enjoy.</p>
<p>The original property that became Hidden Meadow Ranch was homesteaded by frontiersman John Chellis Hall and his family in 1916.</p>
<p>Since that time, the property has served as everything from a homestead ranch to a church youth camp until the property was purchased by successful Scottsdale developers Tim and Casey Bolinger, and Gary and Jeanne Herberger</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hidden-Meadow-Ranch-Boots.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6670" title="Hidden Meadow Ranch Boots" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Hidden-Meadow-Ranch-Boots.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="94" /></a>The two couples turned their attention to this unique property making the transformation from church youth camp to luxurious mountain destination an outgrowth of the owners’ friendship, love of Arizona, and interests in horseback riding, snow skiing, and fly fishing. The couples set out to create a luxury lodging experience that complements the naturally beautiful, secluded setting, while providing a high level of service and comfort. By providing the highest quality staff, facilities, and services, the couples have done just that.</p>
<p>We think they scored a home run, and this is backed up by the fact that they have won <strong>Most Excellent Ranch in USA &amp; Canada</strong> &#8211; <em>Condé Nast Johansen’s Luxury Travel Guide</em> for the last two years running.</p>
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<p>If you are an Arizona resident looking for a wonderful place to get out of the summer heat, play in winter&#8217;s snow, or a baby boomer luxury traveler looking for a very unique mountain ranch experience, we highly recommend great consideration be given to Hidden Meadow Ranch.</p>
<p>It has worked its way into our hearts, and we look forward to a return visit for a much longer stay.</p>
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<p><em><span style="color: #000000;">Disclosure:  this wonderful, high country experience was provided by the very kind folks at Hidden Meadow Ranch.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!</span></em></p>
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		<title>Day #2 &#8211; Baby Boomer Road Trip Aboard the Grand Canyon Railroad</title>
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		<dc:creator>David Porter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is the second day of our seven-day baby boomer road trip.  The challenge:  four baby boomers, one vehicle, seven days, and no first degree murder. We awakened to greet the new day from our comfortable beds in the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is set in a picturesque Western setting. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Grand-Canyon-Railroad-Roaming-Boomers1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5974" title="Grand Canyon Railroad Roaming Boomers" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Grand-Canyon-Railroad-Roaming-Boomers1-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Today is the second day of our seven-day baby boomer road trip.  The challenge:  four baby boomers, one vehicle, seven days, and no first degree murder.</p>
<p>We awakened to greet the new day from our comfortable beds in the <a href="http://www.thetrain.com/grand-canyon-railway-hotel-williams-az-5686.html" target="_blank">Grand Canyon Railway Hotel</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Grand-Canyon-Railway-Hotel_280.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5888" title="Grand Canyon Railway Hotel_280" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Grand-Canyon-Railway-Hotel_280.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="96" /></a>The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is set in a  picturesque Western setting. Designed to resemble the century-old train  depot that housed the original Fray Marcos Hotel, opened by the Santa Fe  Railroad as a Harvey House, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel provided us a relaxing night&#8217;s sleep before we journeyed aboard the train for the Grand Canyon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Grand-Canyon-Railway-Train.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5977" title="Grand Canyon Railway Train" src="http://www.theroamingboomers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Grand-Canyon-Railway-Train-300x123.jpg" alt="" width="152" height="62" /></a>In the morning, we explored the historic <a href="http://www.thetrain.com/Historic-Train-Depots-5684.html" target="_blank">Williams Depot</a>, and then were ushered to a mock western town where we were entertained by Marshall John B. Goodmore as he attempted to keep the Cataract Creek Gang in line.</p>
<p>At 9:30, it was &#8220;all aboard&#8221; as we climbed up into the <a href="http://www.thetrain.com/grand-canyon-train-5677.html" target="_blank">luxury parlor class</a> car for the two-hour and fifteen minute journey to the Grand Canyon.  During our journey we were entertained by strolling musicians, enjoyed continual jokes and information from our wonderful hostess, noshed on fresh fruit, pastries, coffee and juice, and luxuriated in comfy leather seating worthy of a railroad baron.  If you can swing the price of the luxury parlor car, do it!</p>
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<p>All four of us were in complete agreement that the <a href="http://www.thetrain.com/index.html" target="_blank">Grand Canyon Railroad</a> experience was fantastic and highly recommended.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #999999;">Disclosure:  our turn of the century railroad experience was provided by the kind folks at the Grand Canyon Railway.  Thank you very much!</span></h5>
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