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Author Archives: Jan Ross

Back to the Beach – Navarre Beach, Florida

Well, I finally have everything unpacked and put away from our Arizona trip, all the laundry done and neatly folded up, and my suitcases tucked into the closet. Good thing because now it’s time to pack again. I have been invited on a press trip to Navarre Beach, Florida and don’t think I have ever … Continue reading »

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Over, Under, Around and Through – Experiencing the Beautiful Water of the Caribbean

There is no water anywhere in the world quite like the Caribbean. I have been to beaches all my life but the first time I saw the incredible, innumerable shades of blue and green that make up the Caribbean I was truly amazed. Sparkling jade, dark and mysterious emerald, clear turquoise, pale blue topaz – … Continue reading »

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The Black Bear Diner in Lake Havasu City, AZ

This Southern girl had come home. I could smell fish and shrimp frying, people were chowing down on big plates of food with cold glasses of iced tea and the place mat offered everything in the restaurant with bacon wrapped around it. Bacon wrapped meat loaf? Oh, yeah. The only thing they didn’t do was … Continue reading »

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#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Inns at El Rancho Merlita

If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain, at the Hotel Valley Ho, and at the Westin Kierland.   I’m going to write a whole post about our stay at this lovely, lovely B … Continue reading »

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#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona

If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain, at the Hotel Valley Ho.   I was a little disappointed when I saw the amenities on the counter of the bathroom in our deluxe and … Continue reading »

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#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Arizona

If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post and then the review of the amenities at the Inn at Eagle Mountain.     We have stepped back in time to approximately 1960 and we adore it. The decorations, the food, the music – it is all totally … Continue reading »

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The Inn at Eagle Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ

Check out my review of this location on Examiner.com as well HERE. I stretched out my legs so my toes could get even closer to the fire in the fireplace which was crackling merrily and busily warming up my frigid toes. As warmth spread through my icy feet, I looked around at the large and … Continue reading »

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#The Great Hair Product Project of 2012: The Inn at Eagle Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ

If you wonder why in the world I’m writing about hotel amenities, just read this post. I am so IN LOVE with Arizona. The desert, the mountains, the canyons, the saguaro cactus…wait. I must show you a picture I took of a saguaro cactus we saw in Scottsdale.   Seriously? Someone was having too much … Continue reading »

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In Which I Prove Myself to be a Bold and Intrepid Traveler

The last time we went on a trip, I unpacked my suitcase and lifted out the very large baggie stuffed with my shampoo, conditioner, bath gel and lotion and said no more. This is ridiculous. Because I’m normally traveling for a good chunk of days, I need a large container of shampoo, etc. and those … Continue reading »

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Tiny Luxembourg = Big Vacation

I was a little amused by the fact that the capital of Luxembourg was also named Luxembourg – who does that? – until my husband gently reminded me of New York, New York. Oh. OK. Not that strange after all. Luxembourg is truly a lovely little country and I don’t use the word “little” lightly. … Continue reading »

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