• The Best Rooftop Pools in Tempe

    June 20, 2025

    When I’m craving a weekend getaway from Tucson, Tempe is usually at the top of my list. Why? The rooftop pools. Tempe is home to several hotels with rooftop pools, each offering a different vibe—whether you’re in the mood for relaxation, fun, or something in between. The hotels I’ve selected for this roundup are not…

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  • CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar’s Valentine’s Day Menu at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

    A Love Story Told Through Food: Valentine’s Day at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar

    February 28, 2025

    Valentine’s Day dinner at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar was an unforgettable journey, where each course unfolded like a love story. Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, this elevated dining experience was designed by CORE’s chef de cuisine Christian Dyson. Chef Dyson’s objective was to craft a menu that mirrored the romance and progression of…

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  • New Luxury Hotel in Scottsdale: Caesars Republic Scottsdale

    March 14, 2024

    Scottsdale’s newest luxury resort is now open– Caesars Republic Scottsdale! I had the chance to check out the glamorous grand opening event for Caesars Entertainment’s first non-gaming hotel in the United States. It was quite a spectacular experience, from fire dancing to a drone show. But my most favorite aspect was the food from Giada…

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  • Best of 2023: The Best Desserts in Tucson

    January 5, 2024

    Normally, I combine Tucson with my overall 2023 year, but this year, I felt my hometown needed its own designated category for the Best Desserts in Tucson. From this list, you will find everything from fine dining to hole-in-the-wall establishments. You can also expect to see a variety of cuisines that range from contemporary, Italian,…

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  • Where to Stay in Sedona: Amara Resort and Spa

    May 15, 2023

    Hidden away in the picturesque banks of Oak Creek Canyon, you will find whimsical charm and casual luxury at Amara Resort and Spa. Through the years, Amara Resort and Spa has been named one of the “Best Hotels” by Condé Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report. But the affinity for this Sedona resort…

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  • The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, husband and wife in white robes sit at table near their hotel room's window with buildings visible through the windor.

    Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

    March 2, 2023

    They say first impressions are everything, and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco sets an everlasting impression the moment you are greeted at the doors of a 1909 Neoclassical landmark. As the doorman adorned in a top hat and coattails warmly welcomes you, you anticipate the moments of grandeur that await you inside. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco…

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    Valentine’s Day 2021: Tucson Restaurants

    February 11, 2021

    Tucson is celebrating Valentine’s Day with special menus all over town! Below are restaurants that I confirmed that still have openings this weekend. Most of the restaurants also offer take out options. To help you decide, I included the pricing and prix fixe menu details. There are a few other restaurants that I love, but…

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  • Everything You Need to Know Before Hiking Picacho Peak

    August 29, 2020

    So, you want to hike Picacho Peak? If you’re like me, you have probably driven past Picacho Peak State Park several times, and thought about hiking to the top “someday.” Well congrats on finally turning “someday” to now! To be honest, I didn’t hike Picacho Peak until after I had graduated from college and was…

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    Celebratory Picnic!

    July 3, 2020

    Last weekend, Alex and I finally finished our backyard so we decided to have a celebratory picnic on our new turf! I will share more backyard details later, but as a brief summary we’re happy it’s complete. We researched several landscapers in town and found someone who fit our budget and could start immediately. Even…

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