Getaway weekends in Bentonville Arkansas

The Not To Be Missed site on this weekend agenda is Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Try these affordable, easy access spots. (Plus, coffee and cookie tips)

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Escape winter in Sydney, Australia

We spent a couple of days this winter (summertime there) exploring Sydney, Australia, a coastal city with one of the most beautiful harbors anywhere in the world.

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5 Favorite Things at Silver Dollar City

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri. It’s one of the Top 5 Holiday Events in the Country – Good Morning America. An Old Time Christmas, November 3 – December 30 (open Thursday – Sunday).

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Spending holiday time at the Grand Canyon

What’s it like at the Grand Canyon at holiday time? From about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. provided the is sun shining at the Grand Canyon, you may even feel warm while hiking the rim or visiting an outlook and peering into the canyon. Keep in mind that the weather is unpredictable. Winter conditions at the South Rim can be extreme. Expect snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. After 3 p.m. it gets cold and you may want to bundle up or head inside.

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Buffalo Thunder Resort – Art and gambling north of Santa Fe

Buffalo Thunder Resort, managed by Hilton, belongs to the Santa Clara Pueblo. Although a destination for gamblers, the resort is filled with impressive pieces of Pueblo art. The beauty of the resort lies in its architectural details drawn from the Pueblo structures and natural beauty of the local area. And, once inside, you will need to spend some time enjoying the pottery, paintings and sculptures, all done by accomplished Native American artists.

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Scottsdale, Arizona: Sun, golf and great accommodations

Scottsdale is a great place to go for sunshine, golf, Spring Training Baseball, or gallery hopping. If you plan a getaway to Scottsdale, I want to recommend two places to stay. One is a small boutique hotel in old town and the other is a full service resort in north Scottsdale.

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