Framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch does luxury on a grand scale. It’s a total lifestyle destination where Frank Lloyd
The Sonoran Desert beckons with promises of endless sunshine, towering saguaro cacti and fuchsia sunsets. The area also boasts one of the highest concentrations of resort and day spas in
Mia Mackman is founder of the Arizona Spa and Wellness Association, whose goal is to promote industry best practices, community utilization, wellness tourism and innovative spa-and-wellness integration. She is a
Wild horses still roam free here. That’s just one aspect of the unique visitor experience at this luxury resort on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, Arizona. The 500-room
Float therapy is making a comeback, more therapeutic and enticing than ever. The basic idea is you float in a dark, enclosed capsule filled with warm super-salted water. It’s an
Las Vegas is known more for casinos, stage performers and mobsters than for antiques and second-hand treasures. But as older hotels have been renovated or replaced with new ones, and
The hotel lobby at 4:15 a.m. was soundless as I awaited pickup for a sunrise hot air balloon ride above the Sonoran Desert. A massive SUV rolled into the circular
Hyatt Centric is a new boutique brand of full-service lifestyle hotels created for travelers who want to be in the middle of the action. Located in prime destinations, the hotels
I hadn’t shopped a full-fledged all-Vera-Bradley-all-the-time store since, well, never. I knew it as an accessories brand, having seen the perky prints in boutiques and gift shops, but I generally
Two luxury brands are partnering to give Chicago visitors and residents the most blissful experiences in body and skin care. The Spa at Trump at the Trump International Hotel &
Something I do not want to drag along with me on any trip is a bag full of beauty products. They are heavy and bulky, and they take up space
The most essential travel companion is a trustworthy guidebook. If it fits neatly in your pocket or handbag, all the better. Great news: The best-selling and award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel
Hi, there! Welcome to my travel blog and portfolio, All The Write Places. I’m a Chicago-based freelance journalist and a Baby Boomer who travels with style. A few of my favorite experiences have been swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, fishing for piranha in the Amazon River, and viewing the annual sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. Plus, eating dark chocolate. Come join me!
