Destinations

Roaming Boomers Video: The Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

The Royal Palms Resort and Spa ~ Phoenix, Arizona – As we continue our journey to stay in all of Arizona’s highest rated resorts, we think we have found something very special for you at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa was first opened in 1948, but its original history started out in 1929... Read More

Dazzled by Chef Lee Hillson’s Cuisine at Royal Palms Resort and Spa’s T. Cook’s Restaurant

Carol w/ Executive Chef Lee Hillson T. Cook’s Restaurant ~ Royal Palms Resort & Spa ~ Phoenix, Arizona – It is a most wonderful thing to live in vacation/convention/resort destination area. With the 4.5 million people who live in the Greater Phoenix Area, plus the millions of visitors who come each year to the Valley of the... Read More

25th Wedding Anniversary Caribbean Island Resort Tour

As baby boomers, we recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. As we were contemplating this most special day, we decided that it would be fun to create a Caribbean island tour and share with other baby boomers a few of the Caribbean’s most luxurious and romantic island resorts. We are greatly pleased to share with you our 25th... Read More

Video Review: Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia, Caribbean Islands

Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia, Caribbean Islands – This third stop on our 25th wedding anniversary Caribbean tour is our longest stop (6 nights/5 days), and it is here that we will celebrate the actual day of our wedding anniversary. Not to take anything away from the other resorts we have visited on this tour, but Jade Mountain, along... Read More

Photo Journal – Day #2 at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (Day #2) – As is my custom when visiting a beautiful resort, I arose quite early and explored the lush, oasis-like grounds of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. As I was roaming, the only stirring human beings were me and the resort’s gardeners.  I also enjoyed the company of scurrying... Read More

Photo Journal – Day #1 at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (Day #1) – In the business world, one of the things that I learned many years ago was that first impressions are very critical to your enterprise.  Perhaps even more important is the fact that it is very hard to undo a bad first impression. Clearly, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa understands... Read More

Video Review: Caneel Bay Resort, St. John, US Virgin Islands

Caneel Bay Resort, St. John, US Virgin Islands – This second stop on our 25th wedding anniversary Caribbean tour has been one of our favorite resorts for many years. Quite a number of years ago, when our former business in Michigan began to taste success, we booked an unforgettable stay at the Caneel Bay Resort on the island of St. John... Read More

Video Review: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands – When we were contemplating where to travel for our 25th wedding anniversary tour of the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands were at the top of our list.  The US Virgin Islands, and specifically St. John, and St. Thomas, were on the list because  of the special place they hold in our hearts... Read More

Double Rainbow Over St. Lucia’s Pitons From the Jade Mountain Resort

This was the majestic parting view of St. Lucia’s iconic Pitons, taken from our romantic sanctuary, as we were sadly leaving the Jade Mountain Resort with a little of my artistic filtering added. This view, Jade Mountain, and my bride of 25 years all combined to create the absolutely perfect ending to our 25th wedding anniversary tour... Read More

Early Morning Rainbow Over St. Lucia

This was my view when I woke up this morning at 5:45 a.m. at St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort.  Read More →

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