Joan Elder In early May 2018 I will be heading to South Africa with a very select group of friends. All our hotels are spectacular and meals are at outstanding restaurants! We start with a visit to Victoria Falls (when the water is at its highest!) in Zimbabwe with a scenic sunset cruise, a guided…
Tag: Travel
Features, September 2017
Oaxaca: Mexico’s cultural treasure
John Bezy The Mexican state of Oaxaca has become one of the great destinations for world travelers because of its rich cultural heritage. The prehistoric Zapotec and Mixtec Native American sites of Monte Alban and Mitla are among Mexico’s most impressive archaeological treasures. Present day Zapotec and Mixtec are superb artists, producing fine textiles with…
Generals, August 2017
Verde Valley Venture tour
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…
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…