There's just no getting rid of Sarah Palin's face, is there Mateys? She's gettin' to be more of a barnacle on my hull every day. The media obsession continues to confound me. Plucked from obscurity, and now somehow she's the face and voice of the GOP. Albeit a losing face and voice, it's still there filling up my TV screen on every news report, pundit show, CNN, morning talk show, and anywhere else people dish about dishing. All I can say is please gimme back my airwaves! I'll take some more attack ads, as opposed to hearing her opinion on every form of human existence, no thank you very much. Alaska is starting to be known as "Whine Country." It's enough to make a grouchy old seafarer even grouchier (if that's possible).
With winter starting to peek over the horizon (maybe Alaska will get frozen over, and not a moment too soon), I'm sending my clients to places they don't have to worry about shoveling sidewalks. Not everyone is into cruising or going to a Caribbean island, believe it or not. Some people prefer active vacations, such as hiking, climbing, river rafting and sightseeing, while still finding time to relax and enjoy pampering at a premium hotel, with fine dining options and spa facilities. Where is this dreamy kind of place, you ask? None other than right here in the US-Of-A, our desert Southwest. We're talking about the Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona area. So many choices! There's great golf, incredible resorts, top-of-the-line spas, and a wide variety of desert sightseeing activities. There are full-day trips available to Lake Havasu (transplanted home of the original London Bridge), The Grand Canyon, and working ranches if you want a real-life cowboy experience. Yesterday I did a Top 10 of Chicago, and here's one for Phoenix:
1) Camelback Mountain. This rusty-red giant sports superb hiking trails and climbing, offering breathtaking views of desert scenery and the Phoenix area.
2) The Heard Museum. The foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S., this museum reveals the culture of tribes in the region through exhibits, demonstrations and live performances. It displays the work of contemporary Native American artists, who demonstrate their work during the week, while musicians perform most weekends.
3) Grand Canyon National Park. This can be done as a long, full-day trip from Phoenix. World-class sightseeing, photography and river rafting make this the Greatest Hole on Earth!
4) Golf, Golf and Golf. Some of the best desert courses anywhere are found here, both challenging and beautiful.
5) Canyon Creek Ranch. One of the most popular attractions, it's outside the city in a remotely gorgeous area. Spend your day on horseback, and leave your city cares behind.
6) Hall Of Flame Museum Of Firefighting. Fascinating look into what make a hero tick, you'll have a new appreciation for these public servants.
7) AliceCooper'sTown. Yes, that Alice, and Phoenix is his hometown. Alice is an outstanding athlete, and this lively Sports Bar has it all, from sports on 16 screens to rock 'n roll. It's 6,000 sq. feet of "warehouse-style" dining, with a twist. Check out the rockin' menu: http://www.alicecooperstown.com/ It'll make you feel 18, 18, 18, 18 and you'll like it!
8) Lake Havasu/London Bridge. Can also be done as a full day trip from Phoenix. It's a man-made lake in the desert (with excellent fishing), complete with a world-famous bridge flown half-way around the globe, and re-assembled "just because." Need I say more?
9) Pro Sports Teams. For 6 months of the year, it's baseball with the Diamondbacks, and the other 6 months you can enjoy the Phoenix Suns playing hoops, or drop the puck with the Coyotes.
10) Cacti! Whether you want to visit Saguaro National Park, the Desert Botanical Garden, or just hop in your car to drive the highways for sightseeing, the Sonoran Desert has every form of flora and fauna imaginable. Be sure to ask for safety tips at your resort, before venturing out on your own, though.
Even from the East Coast, it's easy finding nonstop flights or simple, single-connections to Phoenix, depending on where you live. Contact me for rates and availability, ranging from mid-priced hotels and resorts to world-class spa facilities.
Recently, Police in central Pennsylvania made an interesting collar. Their "perp" had tried to rob a bank in Springettsbury Township earlier in the day. Police Lt. Scott Laird said the tellers were waiting for their cash drawers to be filled when a man entered a Susquehanna Bank branch, and demanded money. The first teller fainted. The next 2 showed him empty cash drawers. Laird says the robber became agitated, and threatened to file a complaint with bank management! All the tellers looked at each other, like "Huh?" Meanwhile, a customer in the drive-through lane saw what was happening and dialed 911. Shortly thereafter, a 48-yr-old man was arrested a few blocks away. After a quick identification, he was held in the York County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. He was charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery. He should have been charged with a lame attempt at making a threat....
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