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9 Reasons You Should Swap Your Palm Springs Weekend Getaway For Scottsdale, Arizona

January 18, 2020

Color. Heat. Palm trees. Luxe pools. A walkable downtown. Craft cocktails. Sunshine. I’m not talking about Palm Springs (though all this does apply.) I’m talking about Scottsdale, Arizona! If you’re…

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Scottsdale Bachelorette Party Itinerary & Guide (Where To Stay, Eat, Dance & Drink!)

November 21, 2019

The sun was shining as we peddled around Old Town with beers in our hands, Lizzo pumping and us all there (loudly) celebrating love, marriage and all that jazz with…

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Sedona Itinerary | How to Spend The Perfect Weekend in Sedona

August 22, 2019

I wasn’t prepared for just how much I would fall in love with Sedona. People all over the world flock here to soak up the spiritual juju of the vortexes,…

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Top 11 Things To Do In Green Valley, AZ (+ Surrounding Area)

February 22, 2019

My mother and stepfather are snowbirds – they live in Wisconsin but escaped to Green Valley, AZ for the winter to swap snow for sunshine. Since my husband and I…

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The Red Dress At The Mission San Xavier Del Bac

February 19, 2019

When you drive South of Tucson, look out your righthand window for something shining bright white against the mountains. In a sea of red rocks and cacti, it sticks out…

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Our Hot Air Balloon Ride in Scottsdale, Arizona

December 23, 2017

I grew up in the Wisconsin countryside. The playground my parents took us to as children was right next to a large cornfield. I can’t tell you how many times…

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The Phoenician – Luxury in Scottsdale, AZ

December 17, 2017

Tucked at the base of Camel Back mountain is a little oasis in the desert city of Scottsdale – The Phoenician. While driving up to the resort on the long…

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9 Things To Do in Scottsdale For The Holidays

December 15, 2017

I grew up in Wisconsin, so December used to mean snow, scarfs and warm fires. But, since moving to California, I’m quickly falling in love with celebrating the holidays with…

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Things To Do In Scottsdale: Your PERFECT Scottsdale Travel Guide

December 14, 2017

Unlike Northern Arizona, Scottsdale is all about sunshine, palm trees, cacti towering over your heads, poolside afternoons and champagne. A quick flight from SFO and suddenly we’re walking through the…

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Midcentury Glam at Hotel Valley Ho

December 11, 2017

The legends tell stories of Rat Pack members and other celebrities running away to Scottsdale and lounging the day away in Hotel Valley Ho under palm trees and away from the paparazzi.…

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Ultimate Guide To Austin, Texas

May 18, 2017

Austin, Texas is a charming up-and-coming city in the South. Unlike Dallas or Houston, Austin feels almost like it doesn’t belong in Texas (or at least what you expect from…

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9 Reasons You Should Swap Your Palm Springs Weekend Getaway For Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Bachelorette Party Itinerary & Guide (Where To Stay, Eat, Dance & Drink!)

Sedona Itinerary | How to Spend The Perfect Weekend in Sedona

Top 11 Things To Do In Green Valley, AZ (+ Surrounding Area)

The Red Dress At The Mission San Xavier Del Bac

Our Hot Air Balloon Ride in Scottsdale, Arizona

The Phoenician – Luxury in Scottsdale, AZ

9 Things To Do in Scottsdale For The Holidays

Things To Do In Scottsdale: Your PERFECT Scottsdale Travel Guide

Midcentury Glam at Hotel Valley Ho

Ultimate Guide To Austin, Texas

Inside The Ventana Campground at Big Sur

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