Phoenix

After living in Phoenix for a couple of years I can tell you that I became a bit of an expert on day trips from …

Staycation AZ – The Hermosa Inn. To beat the heat you’ve got to staycation AZ! One great spot in the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley area is the beautiful The Hermosa Inn which is the perfect escape all year round. You will go for the hacienda and stay for the food!

My 36-hour stay in the Mountain Shadows Resort, a mid-century modern dream in Paradise Valley. If you are looking for a hotel in the greater Phoenix area than look no further than Mountain Shadows Resort, the pool alone will seal the deal!

Last June when Mr. Misadventures rolled up into the Phoenix area in our RV we were met with a temperature of 119 degrees. We managed …

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Particularly when you live in a place where temperatures can start hitting 100 in April …

Arizona Weekend Adventures – Rodeos! A couple of weeks and ago, Mr. Misadventures and I went to the annual Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg. Besides …

Have you thanked your farmer today? Do you even know who your local farmers are? Thanks to an initial farm tour orchestrated by the Arizona …

Disclosure: All my lodging, meals, and activities to write my Fairmont Princess story were hosted by Visit Phoenix. As always all opinions are my own …

Winter is peak season in Phoenix. That means a lot of people tired of the cold will be heading to my new hometown to take …

Who has the best tamales in Phoenix? Who has the best tamales in Scottsdale? In the Southwest, much like my experiences in Hispanic-influenced California, tamales …

While we were staying in Gold Canyon Arizona in March we were only fifteen minutes from the Apache Trail. This designated scenic route is a …

It’s not just seniors that have all the fun in the Valley of the Sun! Phoenix is a great place for people of all ages. …