Thursday, December 3, 2009

Balsams Hotel, New Hamphire

Snow scene Balsam Hotel
The Balsams Hotel, is more than just a New Hampshire Hotel. Far far more. In winter months picture yourself in the middle of a Currier and Ives Christmas scene with pure white snow glistening as you snuggle up with your special someone in a horse driven sleigh. For the more active types, try your hand at snowboarding, cross country skiing, or down hill skiing. A perfect winter location for the romantic get away, or the whole family.

In fall the words hotel New Hampshire mean hiking, mountain biking or enjoying the abundance of fall colors from a comfy rocker on the front porch.

This New Hampshire hotel has much to offer everyone in the hot summer months from a lazy day at the pool, to boating, and fishing, playing tennis or playing golf. Whether you're in need of booking a fun family vacation, a romantic get away, a work outing (perhaps a golf one) or a special wedding you'll find a variety of room styles and prices filled with old world charm.

Poolside grill, lounge, and fine dining with exquisite 5 course meals; as well as their famous breakfast buffet will pamper even the pickiest of eaters.

In today's world, many of us are concerned about the environment and try to live our lives in a more green fashion. Why not do the same with your vacation dollars? Get the family involved in enjoying the green outdoors and appreciating nature more. Balsams Hotel takes it a step further and reduces it's own independence on oil by generating their power environmentally.

Grab your calendar and book your "special" time now.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Carefree, Arizona

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desert sky
As night falls in the desert I'm reminded how small we are compared to the vastness and beauty of nature. The sun is warm, well hot really during the day; but as night comes knocking in the desert all that changes. This fading of the sun in Carefree Arizona was breathtaking. We watched as the shadows grew and the sky and all around changed colors. The process really only took a few minutes; and then it was cold. Time to go. We enjoyed a drink while we watched natures spectacle take over. Colors beyond what an artist can capture on canvas, and beyond what the eye of the camera can hold for you as well.

Carefree is a small quaint little town north of Scotsdale Arizona. We took a drive there to see an empty plot of land (friends may build there after retirement). Gordon Lightfoot sang about The Carefree Highway after being in the area. It's a young town, an upscale town conceived not long ago reallty-just back in the 1950's. Street names give you a feel for the area, Tranquil Trail, Stagecoach, Easy Street, Long Riffle. The town motto is "Home of Cowboys and Caviar". I've only tasted Caviar once...fish eggs....then again I don't like cooked fish; soooooooooooo.
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