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Tagged With: Jan Ross travel blog

The Most Perfect Condo in Navarre Beach – Summerwind Resort

We stepped through the door of our condo at the Summerwind Resort in Navarre Beach, Florida with pretty high expectations. I had been coming to nearby Pensacola Beach, also on Santa Rosa Island, since I was a little girl so I knew the snow white sand and emerald water were going to make a pretty … Continue reading »

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Sublime Relaxation at the Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

Because everyone at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort is kinder than kind, when they found out that I wanted to have a spa experience while we there for for only one night, they arranged it so that we could check in very early in the afternoon so I could work it in. These people … Continue reading »

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Ko’Sin Restaurant at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort

  Because we only had one night at the fabulous Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, they were determined we should experience as much as possible of their wonderful location so, when dinner was offered at the lovely Ko’Sin restaurant, we were thrilled. Ko’Sin means “kitchen” in the Pima language and the kitchen here must stay constantly busy whipping … Continue reading »

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Five Fantastic Destinations in Arizona for Equally Fantastic prices

  If you’re looking for the perfect place for your vacation this summer, look no further than Arizona. It gets pretty warm in the summer, but drink plenty of water or jump in the closest pool because it’s worth it for the great deals you are going to get. There are plenty of things to … Continue reading »

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Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona

I only have one teeny, tiny regret about our stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler. We only got to stay one night. We were heading home the next day after our epic tour of the Grand Canyon state and had arranged a stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort for … Continue reading »

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I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues

The next time I’m blue, I swear I’m going to take a picture. No, not that kind of blue. Not the depressed kind. And not the cold kind. I mean quite literally blue. As in all over blue. As in deeply, richly blue as one of the characters on “Avatar.” I have been blue twice … Continue reading »

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Haven in the Desert: The Inns at El Rancho Merlita

First, watch this video. Now, let me assure you that yes, it is just like that. The Inns at El Rancho Merlita in Tucson are tucked neatly away in a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city and, once you drive up the driveway that wends through the desert and through the lovely gates, peace … Continue reading »

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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson

When we told our six-year grandson that we were going to Arizona and would probably visit the desert while we were there – at this point, we didn’t realize that most of Arizona is pretty much one big, albeit beautiful desert – he was tremendously excited. “Rattlesnakes live in the desert! You will probably see … Continue reading »

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Who, What, When, Where and Why – the Five W’s of a Bargain Beach Vacation

I’m writing this article in a tiny, circa 1920s cottage called Old Love on Tybee Island, Georgia. The hot pink exterior is complemented by the bright turquoise and white interior where lazily turning ceiling fans evoke that special, incomparable beach mood. Mermaid Cottages offers a wide variety of cottages all over the island in different … Continue reading »

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Culinary Delights at Deseo in the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa

Have you ever heard the expression “Life is short, eat dessert first”? As I took a bite of the fantastically designed and fabulous tasting dessert at Deseo, I thought possibly I might consider that the next time I am there. Because it was not only delicious, it, like everything else at Deseo, obviously had time … Continue reading »

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