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That’s how a new service offered by The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is being touted. Actually, the press release says it’s “holistic” and “nothing less than life changing.”
The resort’s new Carefree Spa Getaway Package offers daily hikes, cooking classes, spa treatments, and meditation time…Ummm. I get it. It’s going to lead to a few “Aha!” moments. I’m beginning to see where enlightenment might occur.
Good thing the Sonoran Desert is nearby. That makes the hiking easy to access.
If you’d worry whether you could handle a hike in the desert, however, don’t worry any more. A professional fitness assessment comes …read more

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Most people I know who live outside of Phoenix know that I write about Phoenix. They know that’s one of my specialities as a freelance writer. So if they plan to be visiting, they don’t hesitate to ask me for travel recommendations. Recently, I got an e-mail from a new acquaintance who said she and her husband would be spending five days in Sun City West. “So I’d love to get your suggestions on good restaurants, best places to hike, etc.” She said they could go anywhere, but for hikes they’d like something that was wheelchair-accessible.
The first place …read more

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Welcome to The Phoenix Traveler. If you’re just flying into town, if your car is just outside the city limits, I’m here to help you navigate that dry heat. Don’t worry, though. It’s nothing to fear if you know where to quench your thirst.
I do. I’ve lived in Phoenix since 1987. I’ve lived in Arizona itself since 1977. Plus, it’s my job to write about the city and the state, to let visitors and residents alike know what’s new or new-to-you. That’s what I’ll be doing here at The Phoenix Traveler. I’ll give you the insider detail so you can find your way around …read more

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