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:…
Tag: Travel
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…
Features, January 2015
Vicky Orr’s trip to Panama City
Britni Dutz This year the Panama Canal celebrated its Centennial Commemoration of 100 years passing since the first use of the canal. The canal is, of course, one of the greatest feats of engineering the world has ever seen, but Panama is also home to unique wildlife, beautiful beaches, mountains and rainforests. Recently Bon Voyage…
Features, October 2014
La Virgen Dolorosa…Beautiful evening in San Miguel de Allende
Linda Stack-Chenok San Miguel de Allende is one of the most beautiful, sought out cities in the world and a UNESCO heritage site seeking to preserve its 15th century colonial charm. I visit San Miguel annually and recently I have timed my visit to include the Friday before Palm Sunday. That Friday is referred to…
Front Page, October 2014
SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters pedal through Northern Europe on trip of a lifetime
Ted Belanger On August 9, sixteen SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters embarked on a dream trip aboard the Angeline Barge, biking from Bremen, Germany, to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 13 day bike trip was organized through Bike and Barge Holland, a Seattle based bike company, and followed small rivers and canals through the quaint towns of Northern Europe. We…