Tucson’s Leo Kent Hotel: My Road Trip with Rach Hotel Review

One of downtown Tucson’s newest accommodations, The Leo Kent Hotel is a Marriott property and since I’m building my Bonvoy membership points, I decided to check in and put this place to the test. Located in a Tucson iconic downtown building, the hotel is in walking distance to restaurants, museums, the historic Train Depot and […]

Road Trip with Rach to Ramey Ranch: My First Time Horseback Riding at a Very Special Place

Magical. Authentic. Real deal. I could think of 1000 more positive words to describe this very special place called Ramey Ranch in Overgaard, Arizona. The horses are well cared for and ranch owner, Wayne is a genuine, caring, good guy cowboy, who spoils his horses and the guests who go riding with him. Plus, Wayne […]

Paris Picks! Road Trip with Rach to The City Of Light

Olympics coverage takes me back to one year ago when I ventured to Paris for the very first time! Take a look at my Paris picks, with links included. I also include several videos for a closer look! Plan Paris! Worth the five years of frequent flyer/credit card points we saved up! Paris! The City […]

Road Trip with Rach: Tasty Travel Food Ideas

With eight trips on the calendar between now and November, I make planning nutritious travel foods a priority. Today I shared several tasty travel food ideas in my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment. Here’s what I eat to stay healthy on the road and these suggestions work for families as well. One thing I […]

Road Trip with Rach to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona!

Looking to escape the Phoenix heat? I just enjoyed a fantastic trip to Heber-Overgaard, Arizona! I also covered it on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show! Watch this segment to see where to stay, dine, moonshine taste, enjoy locally brewed beer, horseback ride, boat, fish, hike and more! My favorite thing about this particular getaway […]

24 Hours In Cottonwood, Arizona: Road Trip with Rach

Come with me on a quick 24 hour getaway to historic Cottonwood, Arizona! Just under a 2 hour drive from Phoenix, this easy road trip takes you to a charming small Arizona town where wine tasting is a sport, restaurants offer farm to table yum, unique shopping is aplenty and the Verde Valley around this […]

Universal Studios Bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel Road Trip with Rach Review

Universal Studios bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel is in walking distance of the popular Universal Studios theme park in Studio City, California. Universal Studios has been my favorite theme park since I was a teenager and it still is my #1 pick for a family friendly all day park adventure. A few months ago I had […]

Road Trip with Rach to Jerome, Arizona!

Read on to see my Road Trip with Rach report to historic Jerome, Arizona. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your getaway to this interesting desert destination. Rich in copper mine history, wine tasting, ghost hunting and more…and wait until you see where we stayed! A haunted penthouse anyone?! Check out the many […]

Road Trip with Rach to the Meteor Crater in Arizona!

Have you been to the best preserved and first proven meteor crater on Earth? It’s an easy day trip from Phoenix and it’s worth it! The Meteor Crater, also called The Barringer Crater, is a sight to see. This famous natural national landmark is where a massive iron nickel meteorite, speeding down at about 26,000 […]

Road Trip with Rach to Winslow, Arizona!

Whether you are visiting Winslow to stand on the famous corner, watch trains go by or check into the lovely La Posada Hotel, this is a historic small town to know about. This place was once a bustling railroad town that was frequented by famous performers, politicians, world leaders and others of note who all […]

Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey, California!

Serene and beautiful, Marina del Rey, California ranks as one of my top favorites! You may be surprised to learn that LAX is only a 10 minute drive from the active yet peaceful Marina del Rey. Just four miles north of the busy LAX international airport, but without the overhead sounds of roaring engines. This […]

I Tried Parasailing! Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey Parasailing

I tried parasailing! Have you ever tried this fun and exciting water activity? Two weeks before my daughter turned 22 last November, I surprised her with an invitation to fly high above Southern California via Marina del Rey Parasailing on her birthday. I’m not much of a daredevil, but I love doing my travel reports […]

Road Trip with Rach: 48 Hours In Las Vegas & Found Some Hidden Gems

Vegas is definitely on the map these days. With the new Sphere, Allegiant Stadium, upcoming Super Bowl and the scores of not only tourists, but families coming to the Neon City for kids’ tournaments and more, the city is hopping. I myself had not been to Vegas in over 10 years, so I was anxious […]

Road Trip with Rach to Paris!

Paris! The City of Light! The popular tourist hot spot that folks come to see from all over the world. Is it overrated? Did we love it? Was it worth the miles and money? To answer this, I did a travel segment The Arizona Mix morning show…   Paris Recommendations & Booking Links Listed In […]

Road Trip with Rach to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Our trip overseas to Amsterdam, The Netherlands was a huge success! From there we also traveled to Paris and London. Those posts are coming soon! Here is how we got to Amsterdam, where we stayed, what we did and what we ate. Take a look to see what I recommend to try in Holland’s active […]