Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Review I had some expiring IHG free night certificates from Chase cards and decided to make an end of the year visit to Phoenix to get away from the snow in Seattle. After one night at the Crowne Plaza by the airport, I booked two nights … Read more
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Review I decided to take a last minute trip down to Phoenix to avoid a second round of a winter storm in Seattle. I had three expiring IHG free night certificates. I was able to book two nights at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar but it wasn’t … Read more
Winter Road Trip through the Southwest For my midwinter February break, I had planned a week in Costa Rica. As much as I wanted to travel internationally, COVID made me rethink my plans. This past summer I enjoyed road tripping around the Western USA but there were still places I … Read more
Driving Route 66 Through Arizona I started on out my trip through Arizona coming across Hoover Dam from Las Vegas. I met up with Route 66 in Kingman, so I missed the first section in Arizona. Note that there isn’t a ton of actual Route 66 you can drive, most … Read more
Miraval Arizona – Dining, Activities and the Property This is the second post about my four day stay at the Miraval Arizona in Tucson. Read about my arrival and stay in a Sunrise King Room here. Dining All meals and snacks are included with your room rate at Miraval. Note … Read more
Miraval Arizona Sunrise Room Review Hyatt’s Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona has been an aspirational property since Hyatt acquired it in 2017. It is an inclusive resort in that meals, some classes, airport transfer and tips are included. In addition, you get $175 resort credit per night that … Read more