Amenities Still Abound at Bed and Breakfasts!

January 22nd, 2009

The Wall Street Journal today (January 22, 2009) carried a story titled “Hotels Trim Amenities Amid Recession”, by Sarah Nassauer.  The topic concerned cost-trimming measures taken by the major lodging chains.   Sigh.  Savvy travelers know that they will not have to go to the front desk to ask for hand lotion, or an extra towel [...]

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Tucson is getting ready for the Gem and Mineral Show!

January 15th, 2009

If you like things that sparkle and “bling”, get ready, because Tucson is preparing to host the world’s largest Gem and Mineral Show.  Vendors from all over the world converge on Tucson for about two weeks from January 30 – February 15, 2009.  They bring with them everything from rocks, to crystals, to beads, to [...]

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