How my Maui Jim Ho’okipa Reader Sunglasses Saved my Vogue
Who would have ever thought that I could be extremely grateful to a sunglass manufacturer? Gleefully, for over 50 years, my optical system has performed admirably without need of any visual aid. As my friends were poking small cylindrical pieces of glass in their eyeballs, or perhaps constantly poking the bridge of their noses to [...]
An Antarctic Nudist Club?
The Australian Mercury newspaper is reporting an odd club of Antarctic nudists who run in -100ºF temperatures. “The deed earns membership of the 300 Club, but only if it’s done when temperatures have plunged to below -100F. “The idea is to run from the 200F sauna, outside, so they go through 300 degrees (F) in [...]
A Chick-Quarium? No, Silly, a Chicquarium!
Just when I thought I’ve seen it all… From HotelChatter.com: “To freshen things up a bit for the summer, the Standard Hollywood has installed some new art in the most mysterious, yet most visible of places: the Chicquarium. What’s “the Chicquarium,” you ask? It’s the little glass room that’s set up into the wall behind [...]
3 Reasons why you Should Visit Scottsdale, Arizona in July
I just shot this photograph of Mesquite pods in our backyard. July in Scottsdale, Arizona: Mesquite Pods, Monsoons, and Incredible Resort Rates The month of July generally marked a very important time in the life of Arizona’s ancient Hohokam Indians. First of all, the area’s plentiful mesquite trees are currently dropping their pods as the [...]
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Issues Smoking Ban in Parks
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department initiated its annual fire ban on June 1. Now, the Department is taking additional steps to protect the parks due to the extremely dry conditions. Effective Thursday, July 1, smoking in the parks will be prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or at developed recreation sites [...]
Unisex Coed Bathroom, Our First Experience
When you travel as much as we do, you are very likely to come across situations that leave you in a most awkward and confused state. This is particularly true when you travel in different cultures. Little did I know that I would happen across such an experience in our recent 10-day journey to San [...]
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The Camelback Inn – The Last Stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour
Today, with our visit to Scottsdale’s Camelback Inn, we mark the fifth and final stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour. The Camelback Inn was created in 1936, and became Scottsdale, Arizona’s very first luxury resort. The original resort cost $75,000 to build and accommodated 75 guests. The resort immediately attracted wealthy travelers who [...]
Dining at the Camelback Inn’s BLT Steakhouse and Rita’s Kitchen
While making the fifth stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour at the Camelback Inn, we were greatly enjoyed our dining experiences at Rita’s Kitchen and BLT Steakhouse. Rita’s Kitchen During the first night of our stay with the Camelback Inn, we were invited to sample the cuisine of Rita’s Kitchen. To be honest, [...]
We Visit the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona
When visiting the Greater Phoenix Area, one of the destinations that simply must be on your top 10 list is the Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix, Arizona. The desert Southwest contains many fascinating plants that are found nowhere else in the world, with the Saguaro perhaps being the most famous of all. The Desert Botanical [...]
