Romance is in the air in February, especially in Denver metro, a cosmopolitan, yet laid back metro area that offer offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, from just about anywhere. Perhaps that’s why I think the Denver metro area is so romantic. Check out these suggestions for creating a Denver metro romantic getaway any […]
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An active member of Society of American Travel Writers, Diana Rowe is a Denver-based freelance writer, editor & photographer with more than 18 years experience and hundreds of published articles and photographs online and in print. Read here for updates Diana Rowe’s past and upcoming travels. More details on Diana Rowe’s travels at www.TravelingInHeels.com
Meeting in your own backyard
With the economy putting crunches to businesses, many are opting to hold meetings in their own backyard. I recently wrote an article for Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine on exactly that topic: Meeting In Your Own Backyard You can hear the groans now when you announce that instead of your annual January sales meeting in […]
Let’s go Rodeo!
There are 30 million rodeo fans in the United States, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and more than 600 professional rodeos are held annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. Pick one or pick ’em all, but take a look at this article on 14-must see rodeos in Rodeo Travel, appearing in the December 2009/January […]
Yellowstone/Jackson Hole
Surprisingly, I’ve never made the sojourn to Yellowstone National Park, and Wednesday I’ll take a quick flight to Jackson Hole and trek my way to a national park that has been on my bucket list since I was a youngster. I’ll be staying at several Xanterra Parks & Resorts: Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Old Mammoth […]
Tequila, Mexico Not Just a Day Trip Any More
I blogged about my trip to Tequila, Mexico, land of the spiky agave plants and producer of my favorite spirit, tequila — which is most definitely a spirited drink. Check it out here: I admit to a fondness for tequila…but read about my October adventure to the Mexican town of Tequila and the agave fields […]
Traveling GrandMom
I’m so excited to announce that I will be joining the TravelMom Blogger Network as the new (and only!) TravelingGrandMom. I’m excited to share my personal travels as a young baby boomer and GrandMom to my pride and joy, my two grandhildren, Kaydence (age 5) and Ryland (age 3). What? You didn’t know I was […]
Kids waiting for Biker Santas
Our greeting when we arrived at the church gym
A Toy Story: biker, Harleys and kids
Nothing brings a bad-ass biker dude to tears quicker than a child in need. Bikers might have a bad reputation, but when it comes to kids, they’re suckers. Combine motorcycles and kids and you have one big fuzzy event. We call this the Hope House Toy Run, and I’m happy to coordinate and participate in […]
Online travel auction…travel at the click of a mouse
If the mention of the word “travel†has you daydreaming of days gone by, then explore the Online Travel Auction, open to the public, at www.satwauction.com, hosted by the Society of American Travel Writers. Now through Friday, November 20, you can make your vacation dreams come true by bidding on travel-related deals on goods, hotels, resort […]
SATW online auction
Colorful, interactive PDF file with pictures and descriptions of the ongoing SATW Auction, bidding ends on November 20, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. MST
Whirlwind of travels: Costa Rica and Mexico
One of those crazy months where I’ve been chasing time zones. I began in Scotland for golf to England to visit my friend, to a stop back in Denver to re-pack and head to SATW’s convention in Guadalajara with a pre-trip to the lovely town of Tequila. That was October. After 1 1/2 weeks at home, […]
Room with a view Tequila’s La Cofradia
My casitas is one of 4 themed rooms at the boutique hotel at the La Cofradia distillery in Tequila, view is of the agave fields.