Located about an hour north of Phoenix and cradled in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, Castle Hot Springs is a landmark resort that has been captivating visitors since the late 1800s. The region itself has a history that dates back thousands of years. For indigenous Native American tribes, it was a place to assemble,…
That photo above is the two-page spread from a cover story of mine nine years ago in a travel magazine called TravelWorld. It was a piece on the top colonial cities in Mexico, places to visit away from the beaches that are more interesting and are a better travel deal. This is the old…
Are you buying dad a new power tool for Christmas? Or a new digital camera for mom? Or maybe you’ve stocked up on remote control cars or other battery-operated toys to place under the tree for your little ones on Christmas morning? If so, a simple way to make those purchases more “green” is to…
Looking for a luxurious stay in Medford, Oregon? Look no further than Lady Geneva Bed and Breakfast in Southern Oregon. Quite honestly, I never thought of Medford, Oregon as offering a plethora of dining or upscale lodging options. When I think about Southern Oregon hotels, my mind wanders to rustic Rogue River lodges and cabins….
This Cheapest Destinations Blog is written for the budget traveler out there trying to get the most bang for the buck, so most of my posts are on how to accomplish that. But there’s a dark side to this ethos that can mean giving up a lot of great experiences and missing out on some…
I like to find a good liquor deal as much as the next guy trying to drown his sorrows or celebrate his sudden rash of good fortune. So I window shop at the duty free liquor shop the way my wife window shops at shoe stores: not buying much, but taking it all in and…
Feynan Ecolodge and Wadi Dana beyond. Photo © Feynan Ecolodge The sun had already set when we arrived at Feynan Ecolodge, after a long, winding drive into this remote corner of Jordan. We’d gotten off our bus at the “Feynan Reception Centre,” where we transferred to smaller four-wheel-drive vehicles, owned and driven by local Bedouin….
Heading out to the open road is always exciting. You don’t have to worry about leaving on time for the airport. Or about how much luggage you can take with you on the road. Throwing in an extra bag is just fine, as long as it fits in the trunk. But even though weight or…
Every year a new hotel seems to go up on the small barrier island that makes up the top resort stretch in Tampa Bay. The latest is landing at the top of the luxury heap: the new JW Marriott 5-star Clearwater Beach luxury resort. One of Florida’s top-rated and most popular beaches continues to go…
Wedged into a steep canyon in the Mule Mountains of Southern Arizona, the picturesque former copper mining town of Bisbee was once the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Today, it is best known for its lively arts and antique scene, as well as its LGBTQ-friendly nightlife. And while there are numerous historic…
