Renewal & Balance at Canyon Ranch Miami Beach
June 30, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Food & Beverage, Hotels, Outdoor Activities, Sports & Recreation, Things to See & Do
Today I have a guest post from travel blogger, foodie, new friend, and South Florida resident, Katherine Lynch. Katherine and I had the chance to meet in Miami last month, and I loved hearing about all the great good choices in that area.
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I keep hearing it over again – relaxation is what your body needs. Nourishment, renewal and balance are so important, yet I often put them on the end of my list of things to do. It’s almost like a need to force myself to do those things. When it’s time to focus on some self-love, it’s time …read more
Enchanted April Makes Italy Enchanting
May 5, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under European Travel, Just for Fun, Products & Resources
Regular readers already know that I’ll be leaving for a trip to Italy next month. For the last several weeks, you’ve probably noticed a little more Italian-themed posts creeping into the blog.
When I was asked if I’d like to review the movie Enchanted April, being released on DVD today, you know that I jumped at the opportunity.
Enchanted April is the story of two English women who decide to liven up their dreary lives by doing the unthinkable – renting a castle on the Italian Riviera, complete with staff.
In 1920’s London, this degree of independence by women, to say …read more
REVIEW: Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs
February 12, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Food & Beverage, Hotels, Places to Stay, Things to See & Do
If you’re looking for a romantic spot for Valentine’s Day, the newly re-opened Riviera Resort & Spa offers several options that are worthy of your consideration.
The Palm Springs resort covers 24 acres, and was once the playground for the famous and infamous. Elvis Pressley and the Rat Pack spent time here, and back in the 60’s this was the largest and most famous of the Palm Springs resorts.
Newly reopened, the resort has a vibe reminiscent of its former glamour days. Sleek line, bold graphics, abstract details and vivid colors combine with retro furnishings and mirrored walls to make this …read more





