Over the past 8 months, we have checked out some of the most highly rated Tucson Bed & Breakfast Inns. They are (in order of review): El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn Desert Dove Bed & Breakfast Inn Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast Inn Rincon Creek Ranch You can read … Continue reading
Kent Springs cabin in Madera Canyon could just be a a great find for Birders! Offered for rent by the Coronado National Forest, it sleeps 8, with a full kitchen. There are few rental cabins in Madera Canyon, so if you can secure this one for $150 a night, what … Continue reading
As the weather warms, Tucsonans will be searching for a way to get out of the heat! You can go camping on Mt. Lemmon or you can take a slightly more comfortable route and stay at the Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin, renting for $125 a night. The cabin sleeps 4 … Continue reading
Birders will be pleased to hear that the Coronado National Forest is adding two cabins to the Portal area; The CCC Portal Bunkhouse and the CCC Portal House. Both house feature a fully stocked kitchen, sleep 4 or 5 and run $100-150 a night. For more information visit the Coronado … Continue reading
As I stood on the front porch of the Royal Elizabeth Bed and Breakfast, I looked around at the surrounding Downtown Tucson community. I tried to image what it was like when this magnificent Victorian home was built in 1878. In my imagination, the modern skyline disappeared immediately. Back then, … Continue reading
On the 4th Saturday of the month, Tombstone shopkeepers have started keeping their doors open and light on after sunset. They call this event: Tombstone At Twilight.
Continue readingI’m going to say it right off. Lodging & dining at the Arizona Inn is expensive compared with most hotels & inns in Southern Arizona. The far more important question is: “Is it worth the price?” Our answer is, “Yes!” If you’ve got the bucks, the Arizona Inn is one … Continue reading
October 2017, Editor’s Note: Down by the River B& B is now owned by Darryn & Liz. We have not met them, but we have no doubt that it is still a wonderful place. If you go before us, let us know. I’m a critic. One of my jobs is … Continue reading
(August 2013) Recently I was given a tour of the historic Tubac Golf Resort. Years ago, Ms. Karen & I had played golf here on the original 18 holes. Now they have 27 holes & one of the best practice ranges in Southern Arizona. Kevin Costner filmed a portion of … Continue reading
The Lodge on the Desert is a charming boutique hotel in mid-town Tucson. This historic landmark has been serving visitors to the Old Pueblo since the 1930’s. Unlike Tucson’s big resorts, Lodge on the Desert does not have a golf course or a riding stable. But the Lodge more than … Continue reading
