Author Archives: Jan Ross
Using the Voice Memo App on your iPhone For Travel Writing
One of the worst things possible for a travel writer to experience happened to me recently when my computer somehow, even through my virus protection software, picked up a virus that virulently took over the machine. We tried and tried to get it wiped off but finally had to admit defeat and format the hard … Continue reading
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Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona
We stepped into the lobby of the Hotel Valley Ho with trepidation. A hotel that was cool back in 1956? Just how cool was it going to be today? Answer? Pretty darn cool. As soon as we heard the 50’s and 60’s music in the lobby, we knew we were going to love it there. … Continue reading
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Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sugar-white sand beaches, emerald green water that is so clear you can see the sandy bottom, freshly-caught and delicious seafood, and a great location only a short distance from the big city of Mobile, Alabama – all of these are reasons to stay at the Perdido Beach Resort in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Alabama on your … Continue reading
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Wine Me, Dine Me at the Southwest Bistro at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
I popped the tiny appetizer of barbecued beef on a tostado chip into my mouth and nearly swooned with delight. The meat was tender, the chip was fresh and crunchy and please can I have another? Or possibly a dozen more? We were seated at the bar overlooking the busy demonstration kitchen area for Wine … Continue reading
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Pink Jeep Tours, Sedona, Arizona
I gripped the armrest of my seat in the open jeep from Pink Jeep Tours, gazed at the tumbled red boulders in front of us and thought they are going to go around those right? They aren’t going to go right over them. Right? Right? Riiiiiight? As our hot pink jeep climbed the trademark red … Continue reading
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The Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona
I lounged back on the comfy loveseat and popped a chocolate brownie in my mouth. I was lazily relaxed with a sumptuous spread of food on the table before me and someone was strolling around taking drink orders. I could not be more comfortable. This is the way to travel. On a train. No tiny … Continue reading
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Blues, Barbecue and Elvis Presley – A Girls Getaway to Memphis, Tennessee
We stepped out of the car, stretching and ready to experience Memphis in all its glory and then we all gasped aloud at the humid heat that slapped us in the face like a wet washcloth. We had chosen Memphis on a whim for our Girlfriend Getaway since it was fairly close to our home … Continue reading
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The Junipine Resort in Sedona, Arizona
Check out my review of the Junipine Resort on Examiner.com as well HERE. We dropped our luggage and walked straight back through the living room to the deck because, through the sliding glass doors, we could see it. The view. The incredible, mesmerizing, gorgeous view of the snow-topped mountains, the trees, the creek, the….we were … Continue reading
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona
There it was. The London Bridge. No, not that one. This one. Yes. Yes, they do indeed have the London Bridge in Arizona. Crazy but true. It’s one of the highlights of this scenic town situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Havasu and one of the reasons we decided to make Lake Havasu City … Continue reading
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Eating Our Way Around Old Town Scottsdale with Arizona Food Tours
If you have been reading this blog for very long, you know we are all about the food when we travel. In fact, you can see all of my foodie reviews here which include walking food tours in San Francisco and Portland, Maine. So it will not surprise you to learn that we basically ate … Continue reading
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