My Itchy Travel Feet | The Baby Boomer's Guide To Travel

Spring Into Adventure at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

March 11, 2010

Blessed by winter’s ample rainfall, the Arizona desert has turned into a velvety green adventurer’s playground. And, a kaleidoscope of wildflowers will soon carpet the desert floor, delighting both photographers and nature lovers alike. Baby boomers looking for a spring desert adventure wrapped in luxury will want to put Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain at the top [...]

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36 Hours in Tucson for the Active Baby Boomer

January 5, 2010

36 hours in Tucson? How would you spend the time? According to this week’s article in the The New York Times, you should visit old standbys like the Pima Air and Space Museum, Saguaro National Park, Cafe Poca Cosa and Maynards Market and Kitchen. Granted, you’ll have fun with the New York Times list [...]

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My Top 3 Tucson Travel Secrets

December 7, 2009

Pssst. Baby boomer travelers, want to know a secret?
Travel bloggers are revealing their top 3 travel secrets in an internet game of tag. Here, click on over to Barbara Weibel’s blog, Hole in the Donut, for a very good explanation.
OK. So back to the secret. My secret. Jill of Travelogged tagged me, so now I’m [...]

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Finding Adventure in Your Backyard

March 17, 2009

In today’s economic climate, not all baby boomers have money in their budget for travel. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find adventure. Why not look in your own backyard?
Of course some areas of the world are more blessed with natural attractions than others. Such is the case in Tucson, Arizona. Last week I met [...]

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Romancing the stars at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter

February 9, 2009

If the saying is true that lovers have “stars in their eyes,” then baby boomer romantics are sure to find them at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter near Tucson, Arizona. On February 13 and 14, 2009, Adam Block, Program Coordinator, will host “Astro Amoré,” discussing mythology related to the night sky. He’ll assist star lovers with locating [...]

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Finding travel and entertainment bargains in Tucson

February 2, 2009

Bargains, we’re all looking for them. Yes, money’s tight but don’t give up your fun. Everyone needs a little stress relief.
For baby boomers and travelers visiting southern Arizona, Tucson on the Cheap is the answer. I’ve joined forces with travel writers Vera Marie Badertscher (I. M. Frugal) and Kate Reynolds (Hortense P. Tightwad) to bring you the [...]

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Celebrating the holiday season in Tucson

December 23, 2008

When most of the United States is shivering from cold weather, Tucson residents enjoy balmy temperatures with warm sunshine (although as I write this, it’s cool and a little wet). What baby boomer traveler wouldn’t welcome a trip to Tucson for some holiday warmth? The celebration is in full swing with plenty of activities to keep [...]

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