The Phoenix Traveler

As a frequent contributor of US Airways Magazine, you can see a few of my short articles in this month’s (October) issue. If you happen to be on a US Airways flight, coming to Phoenix or flying out of Sky Harbor International Airport, Terminal 4, pick up a copy.
Or, you can read the stories online:
In the “Material World” section, I wrote about Jen Groover’s Butler Bag. Ladies, you might love this bag! It’ll help keep you organized, especially when you’re in a hurry while traveling. I’m asking for one for Christmas, or I’ll buy one for myself. Read the …read more

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If you’re thinking of taking a New England vacation along the coast, here are a few overall recommendations stemming from my recent trip:
_Sign up for the signature facial at the Cliff House in Ogunquit–a resort and spa located on Maine’s south coast, atop Bald Head Cliff. This unique restorative facial incorporates products from both land and sea. It includes a seashell massage, a seaweed cleansing, and a blueberry mask. Blueberries grow wild in Maine and are a staple in various products, including skin care, pancakes and ice cream. I definitely tried the blueberry-spiked facial and thought it was sea-sational. Plus, …read more

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Liz Lewis posts all thing green all the time here at Traveling the Green Way. She also runs the Green Carnival, which is the blogger’s way to do magazines online.
She writes about green festivals, green hotels (This is an interesting list), ways that you can travel green yourself, green news, and so much more at Traveling the Green Way.
I think you’ll be fascinated and learn a few things.
Technorati Tags: green travel,Phoenix bloggers,Phoenix travel

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If you haven’t had a chance to take a look at the other travel blogs here at b5media, I thought I’d take the rest of this week to point out a few that I really enjoy reading. Though I wish I had time to read them more often.
Fly Away Cafe is the blog of our fearless leader Mary Jo Manzanares, who got her start in travel as a flight attendant. She keeps us in line, makes sure we’re blogging regularly and writing quality content. Fly Away Cafe is a great place to start for this exploration. Mary Jo, the blog …read more

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I think I’ve found a new fan of The Phoenix Traveler blog. An e-mail just arrived in my in-box this morning from her. Susan found me by doing a search for “Phoenix Bloggers.” And she found me. I’m thrilled! For those of you who’ve never been to Phoenix during the fall, she had a question for me. So I asked my new reader if I could post her question here. She agreed, and here it is, with my response below:
 
Hi Jackie!
My name is Susan (last name removed for privacy) and I found you through a random search of Phoenix bloggers …read more

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Here’s a blog that might be of interest to those of you who love all things Japanese…or might, if you took the time to explore the culture and country.
The Tokyo Traveler, edited by Shane Sakata, covers festivals, events and trivia related to life in Tokyo.
Since I’m a fan of improvisational acting, I love her current post, though it won’t be so current by the time you read this (as I’m posting in advance before I leave for vacation). Nevertheless, in it, she includes a great action shot of comedy play. Look at those faces!
And bovine art? You’ve probably never read …read more

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Here’s Matt B’s blog, The Chicago Traveler. If you love The Windy City, maybe you’ll enjoy revisiting it here, without having to experience the wind and upcoming snowdrifts.
I don’t know if he’s written yet about the famous popcorn, Garrett, sold on the Miracle Mile–If you’re familiar with it, you know the lines are notoriously long and will cause missed flights out of town if you’re not careful–but he’s definitely written about popcorn. And, yes, I see that he’s included the Garrett brand in this blog post. That’s a big “Whew!” on him, because if he hadn’t included it, I’d have …read more

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I scour the news online to find out what headlines mention Phoenix–and where. From time to time, I’ll post my findings here at The Phoenix Traveler so you can stay updated as well. Here’s the latest:
Allegiant adding direct flight to PhoenixIf you live in Bismarck, ND, you’ll be able to fly non-stop to Phoenix–the fourth most popular destination for Bismarck travelers–beginning in October, when Allegiant Air begins scheduling bi-weekly trips to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, NOT Sky Harbor International. For a limited time, introductory rates are $114, each way.
Travelgirl recommends: Fab food in PhoenixI love it when writers find the hidden …read more

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Members of the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau offer discounts and special offers throughout the year. If you’re headed to Scottsdale any time soon, you can check out what’s available now by clicking here. On the page, you’ll find a checklist. Check off what you’d like and print out your own coupon booklet.
Some of the savings you’ll see include discount travel packages at various hotels, free appetizers at participating restaurants, dollars off on massage therapies, discounts on theater tickets and tour packages, shopping incentives at upscale malls, and even a free lunch.
It might be worth a visit.

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You may have seen this book, or maybe not. But Sam Lowe, the author of Arizona Curiosities (now in it’s second edition), happens to be a funny guy with a lot of quirky stories to tell, including one about the time he interviewed a couple at a nudist colony in Tonopah. And, yes, they were unclothed. Well…he was, after all, in search of the “bare facts,” as quoted from his book.
Not only is Sam funny, but the guy’s also got guts.
Guess that’s why Marshall Trimble, the state’s official historian, recommended Lowe to the publisher, Globe Pequot, as the guy …read more

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