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A springtime road trip from Taos, New Mexico to Mesa Verde, Colorado and beyond

There is something invigorating about getting in your vehicle and hitting the road for parts unknown (or known) especially in the spring when...
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Las Terrazas Resort – laid back luxury on Belize’s Ambergris Caye

The Belize island of Ambergris Caye (pronounced key) and the Northern Hemisphere's largest barrier reef lie just off the tip of the...
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The Phoenix resort – luxury on Belize’s Ambergris Caye

We arrived at the dock and were warmly welcomed by a member of The Phoenix resort’s staff. As we experienced throughout this trip these...
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Viente de Noviembre: a Mexican Maya village opens to tourism

As we entered the village we were greeted by several women attired in the traditional Maya shift called a huipil. We were ushered into a palapa ...
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Scottsdale Arizona resort features the artwork of renowned Cuban artist in exile

  • Nelson Garcia-Miranda
  • January 19, 2012
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s restaurant, deseo, is showcasing the work of Cuban artist, Nelson Garcia-Miranda. Exiled from his...
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International Food Wine and Travel Writers Assn. presents two excellence awards

  • International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)
  • January 9, 2012
International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) presented two excellence awards in Mexico's Riviera Mayaby Susanna StarrJanuary...
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Ballooning getaway in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona is a wonderful place to escape the chill of the northern climes. Among the many interesting and fun activities in the area is hot...
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How Halloween was celebrated 6,000 years ago

Whether it was called Halloween, Mictlantecuhtle (Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead) in Mexico, Teng Chieh (Hungry Ghost Festival) in...
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A trip back through Taos art history: A tour of the home of Eanger Irving Couse

  • E.I. Couse Taos Artist
  • October 5, 2011
Touring the historic home and studio of E.I. Couse (plus the adjacent, Luna Chapel, J.H. Sharp's studio)* and enjoying a delightful stroll...
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Art, Food & Wine – Taos, New Mexico Traditions

  • Art Food and Wine
  • August 25, 2011
It may come as a surprise to learn that the first wine production in the United States started in what now is called New Mexico by Spanish monks in...
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