Our Return Trip to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa in New Mexico
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico – A year ago, while touring Taos and Sante Fe, we happened upon the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa. We were expecting not-so-great facilities, but wanted to experience one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country, and the only hot springs in the world with a remarkable [...]
We Visit the Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Inn and Spa at Loretto ~ Santa Fe, New Mexico – After a late night run to sleep in Gallup, New Mexico from the Grand Canyon, day #3 of our seven-day baby boomer road trip found us in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe, New Mexico is a favorite of ours, and we were [...]
The Inn of the Five Graces in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Have you ever stayed at a place that simply beckons romance? As I contemplated how to describe the The Inn of the Five Graces, I found myself struggling with the right words. This Conde Naste Gold List winner has a slight bohemian feel, is dripping with Middle Eastern tapestry and silk, possesses tile work that [...]
A Visit to Santa Fe’s Georgia O’Keefe Museum
When we are traveling, you can generally count on The Roaming Boomers to find their way into the local museums. One of Santa Fe, New Mexico’s treasures is the Georgia O’Keefe Museum. Here’s this from their website: “The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened to the public in July 1997, eleven years [...]
The Pink Adobe and Dragon Room Bar in Santa Fe, New Mexico
For our last evening in Santa Fe, New Mexico we chose to dine at The Pink Adobe and Dragon Room Bar. The Pink Adobe was established in 1944 by Rosalea Murphy. Known affectionately by locals as “The Pink,” the restaurant has grown into a local and national landmark since its humble beginnings serving Dobe Burgers, [...]
Lambert’s of Taos Restaurant and Bar in New Mexico
Our last night in Taos, New Mexico found us dining in Lambert’s of Taos Restaurant and Bar. This fine dining restaurant has been serving spectacular cuisine since 1989, and continues to get thumbs up from local residents with their “best restaurant”, and “most romantic” awards from the Taos News Peoples’ Choice Awards. “Our emphasis at [...]
Sabroso Restaurant and Bar in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico – One of the great joys of the travel journalist is that you get to immerse yourself in the various, highly personal interpretations of various cuisines. I suppose some might conclude that there are only so many ways to grill a lamb chop, and perhaps find the endless expressions pointless. However, we [...]
Casa de las Chimeneas Bed and Breakfast Inn in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico – When we are looking for places to lay our heads for the night, we have a few trusted resources where we begin our search. Casa de las Chimeneas Bed and Breakfast Inn showed up on two of our lists: the Conde’ Naste Gold List, and the AAA Four Diamond list. We [...]
Lunch at Graham’s Grille in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico – You know that you are in for a gastronomic delight when a restaurateur has the unmitigated chutzpah to put their dessert list as page one of their six page menu. I mean, come on, we had decided that we weren’t going to have dessert. But then, Graham’s Grille paraded their hot [...]
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa – Near Santa Fe, New Mexico
Located just 50 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico lies Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs’ is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country, and the only hot springs in the world with a remarkable combination of four different types of mineral waters. Their sulfur-free (no [...]
