In this area of our website, we will be featuring destination trips that we will share with you. This might include an Alaskan cruise, an African safari, a week’s stay in a wonderful spa, or any other destination that arouses the senses.
Rather than rehash a past experience, we will wait for our next exciting destination: the Big Island of Hawaii.
Look for this category to come alive in March.
Stay tuned!
My Desert Hiking Gear
When one is traveling, or off on some great adventure, your gear can not only bring about convenience, but it can also mean life or death.
When we started hiking the mountainous back country of the Sonoran desert, we very quickly learned that this is not anything like hiking in Michigan. In fact, during the hot summer months, we often hear of some unsuspecting tourist meeting their death while hiking in our arid deserts.
Here are a few of the important items to consider if you plan to hike our desert mountains:
I could go on with more, but I think this will provide the basic tools for the serious beginner.
In future posts we will get far more specific regarding various tools, gizmos, doodads, products, and gear.
Stay tuned!
Conde’ Naste Traveler Magazine just announced its 2010 Gold List.
About 20 years ago, my wife and I hired an unknown travel agent to book us a romantic trip to the Bahamas. The brochures were beautiful, but when we got there we were completely aghast at this so called resort. It more resembled someone’s backyard.
After only 15 minutes, we determined that we were not going to stay in this place, and set about to get our way to a more recognized resort.
From that day forward, we vowed to never again trust an unknown resource for travel, and certainly not trust the claims of a brochure.
The Conde’ Naste Traveler Gold List became a staple for us in choosing our resorts. We have never been let down by this list.
The photograph above is from The Boulders Resort which happened to be one of our first choices from the Gold List many years ago. We had an enchanted visit, and we now actually live right across the street from this Waldorf Astoria owned landmark resort.
Global Traveler Magazine just published its sixth annual GT Tested Award Winners.
According to Global Traveler, 25,951 people participated in their annual survey rating their favorites in 60 different categories. The categories ranged from favorite hotels, airlines, destinations, and many more.
This year, the State of Arizona was voted #1 as the best domestic tourist destination.
Tortilla Flats
While visiting the Phoenix area, if you have time for a day trip, and love to see incredible panoramas, then in my humble opinion, you simply must take a drive on the world famous Apache Trail Scenic Drive.
To help you enjoy your drive on the Apache Trail, I have prepared for you a custom Google Map, complete with turn by turn instructions, and helpful tips. Depending on how often you stop to gawk at the scenery, you should plan on 7-10 hours to complete this trip.
A great portion of this trip is driving through the Arizona back country, so you should plan to bring along water and snacks. You should also plan to have great stretches where you will have no cell phone service.
Here are a few tips:
I have provided quite a few more tips in my interactive custom Google Map. Enjoy your trip, and drive safely.
When you get back from your trip, come back, leave me a comment, and tell me about your trip! I would love to read a little of your adventures.
The Roaming Boomers