Author Archives: katea

Ann’s Travel Log: An exhilarating safari into Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Posted on September 8, 2010 by katea

Africa is the perfect place to admire and appreciate nature at its most brilliant and fierce. Ann Griffith co-owner ofAggie TravelPOINTS and James TravelPOINTS traveled to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe on her first safari in May of 2011. Once in a while an opportunity knocks on your door and you answer that door. That is what … Continue reading »

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Africa, African cuisine, African safari, Baboons, Bush camp, Cape Town, Elands, Elephants, Frittatas, Game reserve, Game viewing, Giraffes, Hippos, Hwange National Park, Impalas, Kudus, Lions, Mid-life adventures, Sable antelope, Somalisa Camp, Victoria Falls, Zebras, Zimbabwe | Leave a comment

Ann’s Blog: Family friendly getaway to Santa Fe and its open-air opera house!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by katea

Santa Fe Opera and more Santa Fe is a destination that awakens all the senses. The desert at sunrise and sunset is all dressed up in vibrant colors and makes you want to celebrate the day. The blue tortilla enchiladas from one of my favorite restaurants, The Shed, makes my mouth water thinking about the … Continue reading »

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Bandolier National Park, Canyon Row, Family travel getaways, Indian Market, Kava, Native American Art, New Mexican Cuisine, Open-air opera, Petroglyphs, Rock Paintings, Santa Fe Opera House, Summer getaways, The Shed | Leave a comment

Ann’s Travel Log: New York!

Posted on July 29, 2010 by katea

New York beyond Times Square Few destinations are on my list of places to see over and over. Italy, Hawaii, Mexico, and New York are on that list. I spent 4 wonderful days in New York in November, and I highly recommend a visit to this vibrant city. I hope Southwest will have a non-stop … Continue reading »

Categories: Big Apple, Brooklyn, Central Park, Chinatown, Ellis Island, Grand Central Station, Hampden Inn Times Square, Juniors, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York, November, Rockefeller Center, Southwest, St. Paul's Church, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Wicked, World Trade Center | Tags: Battery Park, Big Apple, Brooklyn, Central Park, Chinatown, Cuisine, Ellis Island, Grand Central Station, Hampden Inn Times Square, Juniors, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York, November, Rockefeller Center, Southwest, St. Paul's Church, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Wicked, World Trade Center | Leave a comment

Ann’s Travel Log: Huatulco Beach Resort and Family Getaway

Posted on July 21, 2010 by katea

Huatulco the perfect winter getaway for an all-inclusive vacation beach destination in Mexico. Ann Griffith co-owner of Aggie TravelPOINTS and James TravelPOINTS traveled to Huatulco, Mexico. Sub zero temperatures, snow on the ground, dark, gray winter days beg us to seek the warmth and sun of Mexico. Coloradoans love to travel to Mexico. It is an easy … Continue reading »

Categories: Beaches, Chocolate, Huatulco, Mexico, Tequila, Winter getaways | Leave a comment

Ann’s Travel Log:Cruise the Caribbean on Princess

Posted on July 14, 2010 by katea

St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Grand Turks Cruising the Caribbean on board the luxurious Emerald Princess in February is a perfect mid-winter get-away to the warm tropical islands when the temperatures hover below 30 degrees, the sky remains gray, the groundhog saw his shadow, and winter continues to linger in Colorado. Ann Griffith co-owner of Aggie TravelPOINTS and James TravelPOINTS cruised the … Continue reading »