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September 15th, 2008

Matchbook Monday: The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

The Phoenician Resort is located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, ad is considered one of the luxury resorts in the area. 
Decor is American Southwest, and that theme continues into dining as well, where Southwestern dishes co-exist with French classics.
Guests head to the Phoenician for golf, tennis, and relaxation at […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2008

Try a Yurt Stay at Treebones

I love interesting or unusual places to stay. 
Don’t get me wrong, I need a certain level of creature comforts, but once those are met, I’m fairly adventurous.
Treebones Resort has caught my eye for some time now, and it’s moving up my to-visit list.  There are spectacular views, and it just seems like something […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments

April 11th, 2008

Find Your Happy Place in Los Cabos, Mexico

I’m please to have another guest posts today, this one from fellow b5media blogger, Claudine.  You may know her from her great travel blogging at The Atlanta Traveler.  This post is about a recent visit that she made of Los Cabos, Mexico.
 
Everyone needs a happy place, a place where they can close their eyes […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

April 8th, 2008

The Lost Iguana at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Here’s a Guest Post from Jon Rochetti who writes The DC Traveler and recently visited Costa Rica.
Nestled in the rainforest of Costa Rica, a few hours from the capital, San Jose, The Lost Iguana Resort offers spectacular views of Arenal Volcano in a lush and tropical setting.
The beautiful 100-acre property, in La Fortuna, Costa […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

February 25th, 2008

Matchbook Monday: The Riverhouse in Bend, Oregon

Today’s Matchbook Monday features The Riverhouse, a hotel, conference center, and restaurant in Bend, Oregon.
I stayed at The Riverhouse a number of years ago while I was attending and speaking at a conference.  The hotel is located on the Deschutes River, and while it has a rustic feel, the accommodations are anything but rustic.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

February 7th, 2008

Carnival of Travelers Lay Their Heads Down

Welcome to the February 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers!
A very big thank you to all of the wonderful bloggers who submitted posts for inclusion.  This month’s theme was “Lodging” and I think these bloggers covered nearly every angle of the theme.  Read on for the many options that you have when […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments