What fun I had last Fall on a Press Trip to Albuquerque! Together with seven other travel writers, I enjoyed the “best” of Albuquerque. We stayed at Hotel Chaco on the outskirts of Old Town in the evolving Sawmill District….

On our 2019 Summer road trip, we found a new favorite place! When we had stopped in Winslow at La Posada, I told innkeeper, Allen Affledt, that we enjoyed historic hotels including his other hotel in Las Vegas, New Mexico,…

The perfect combo of Southwestern drinking and eating come together at El Pinto! From its roots as a small 100 person restaurant in Northwest Albuquerque to today’s rambling hacienda with a cantina, two large dining rooms, five patios that will…

Just a few miles from the entrance to the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is an adult Bed and Breakfast, steeped in history, and lovingly restored by sisters Nicole and Gabrielle. The name Hale ‘Ohu means “house in the mist.” This…

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know Hot Springs are one of my favorite stops when we do road trips. If you have ever wondered, “What’s the big deal?”, I was recently asked to write…

Day   9          Miles     556                Begin  Chimayo, NM          To Fossland’s Paradise (home), AZ Roads Traveled: NM 503, 285, I-25. I-10 to Oracle Road…

November 14, 2019    Day 8    38 Miles   Begin in Santa Fe    To. Chimayo, NM Roads Traveled The day begins with more decadent French Pastries from La Fonda’s Bakery. Good thing I am not traveling with a…

November 12 & 13 I’m in Santa Fe at La Fonda on the Plaza Tuesday: The International Food Wine and Travel Association’s (IFWTWA) Professional Development Conference at La Fonda on the Square is being held in Santa Fe. What a…

Day       5      Miles   65           Begin  Albuquerque    To Santa Fe Road Traveled I-25 Slept at La Fonda on The Plaza After a good night’s rest, I spent the morning…

Sunday, November 10   Day 4       Albuquerque The day begins at 5:20 AM in the hotel lobby catching our transportation to the hot air balloon ride! I am so excited, as this is my first hot air…