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20Nov

Chilling Out in Mesa at Fushsia

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My visit to Mesa was so relaxing. Yoga in the desert, tea at the Ritz Carlton, a morning hike, time to go shopping and even a visit to a spa called Fushsia. The spa trip was unexpected and certainly welcome. My regular life at home is pretty hectic and there is not much time to focus on myself. With work, the kids, my husband , my friends and family, my "to-do" list is long and never-ending. The amount of time I get to spend on myself is minimal. In the heart of Mesa, a tranquil city in the heart of Arizona, there is a spa that was created Read More

19Nov

A True Travel Adventure: Paddle Boarding on the Salt River

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While recently on a visit to Mesa, Arizona, I was taken on a real adventure: paddle boarding on the Salt River. I will admit upfront that I did not stand up on the board like you're supposed to. When we arrived, I was ready to stand up and paddle but was advised by the instructor that the winds were pretty bad and she didn't recommend it as a first-timer. Looking back, I wish I had tried, but I really enjoyed riding around the river in the middle of the desert on my knees. I took deep breaths, ogled at my surroundings and as I thought about Read More

17Nov

A Culinary Tour of Phoenix and Mesa

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First, let me get one thing straight. I am not a food aficionado. I have never lived to eat and my eating tastes are narrow. That is why on my recent trip to Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona, I was shocked to see myself turn into a foodie in the course of the five days I was there. I looked fervently eager to each meal and felt the urge to devour everything that was put in front of me. The food in Phoenix/Mesa is fresh, innovative and mouth-watering. And I'm from New York, where I've always declared the food is the best in the world! Go figure. We started Read More

13Nov

Ticking an Item off the Bucket List: Hot Air Ballooning in Phoenix, Arizona

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Riding in a hot air balloon as always been on the very top of my bucket list, and I've been dreaming about the experience for years. So when I was recently visiting the state of Arizona and had the opportunity to go on a sunrise trip, I jumped. Little did I know that I would have a revelation in the air. Let me tell you about the flight first. The trip took place above the Sonoran Desert. I dragged my partner in crime, RoseAnna Schick, who was not so keen on waking up so early and who had gone previously in Australia. We were on a very early Read More