Arizona Pathfinders Inc., a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour October 23 through 27, 2017 to the Verde Valley. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in the central transitional region of Arizona. Highlights: Day one: Travel to Arcosanti between Phoenix and Camp Verde, Arizona for…
Tag: Travel
Generals, August 2017
Cuba trip planned for SaddleBrookers
The WOOO (Women on Our Own) group is sponsoring a trip to Cuba February 1 through 10, 2018. This trip is open to any SaddleBrooke residents. There are nine spaces remaining. This tour will include three nights in a four-star hotel in Havana and five nights in the countryside. Cost of the trip is $2995,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Verde Valley Venture Tour
Arizona Pathfinders Inc., a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour from October 23 through 27, 2017 to the Verde Valley. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in the central transitional region of Arizona. Highlights: Day one – Travel to Arcosanti between Phoenix and Camp Verde,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Palm Springs, CA tour planned
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five-day tour on October 24 through 28, 2016 to Palm Springs, California. Join us for an eventful tour to this region, in southern California, between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert (a sub-division of the Sonora Desert). Highlights:…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
European Travel Club tours Croatia and Slovenia
Brian Mundy Lake Bled shone brightly in glorious spring sunshine as 26 savvy travelers (20 from SaddleBrooke) experienced the beauty and history in a fun-filled 13-day tour through Slovenia and Croatia hosted by Brian and Cheryl Mundy. We began with a three night stay in two converted farmhouses close to the lake and a delicious…
Features, April 2016
Ireland: Welcome expressed through enduring traditions of friendship, music and story telling
Wendy Hathorn The reasons to visit Ireland are vast. From studying history to immersion in dramatic scenery to exploring family roots, people travel to the Emerald Isle to experience craggy sea coasts, winding rivers, ancient castles, sprawling farmlands and fascinating cities. But whatever draws travelers in the first place, it is almost always Ireland’s warm-hearted…
Features, April 2016
Spotlight on Advertiser: Cruise Vacation Consultant celebrates 5 years of helping SaddleBrooke residents
Natalie Mitchell Many SaddleBrooke residents have been helped by Margaret Yohe, ACC owner of Cruise Vacation Consultant. Shortly after moving to Arizona in 2009, Margaret began her training to turn the couple’s favourite hobby into helping others discover cruising that “nourishes relationships and creates treasured memories.” It’s no surprise then, that many people go on…
Features, January 2016
Sisal…once known as the “Green Gold” of the Yucatan
Linda Stack-Chenok Many of you may be acquainted with sisal rugs. That really was my only reference point until I recently visited the Yucatan and delved into the interesting background and history of sisal production. Sisal, which comes from a certain type of agave plant (different from the one for tequila) was once called the…
Features, September 2015
The 3 G’s of Rwanda: Genocide, Gorillas and Gilbert
Ron Bechky In August, after a family safari in Tanzania, Linda and I continued on to Rwanda. Our gorilla trek is a lifetime travel highlight. Genocide We arrived in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, in time for dinner with my brother Allen, a safari guide now living in Entebbe Uganda. Our hotel (the fabulous Serena) and…
March 2015, Destinations
Christmas on the Rhine
Experiencing a Christmas markets cruise along the Rhine is an enchanting experience. The journey begins in Basel, Switzerland, a city whose glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall and exquisite 18th Century homes. Prior to the cruise we stayed at the Grand Les Trois Rois, a beautiful hotel on the Rhine where…