When you get to the point in your life where you just don’t want to deal with nasty winter weather anymore — when you want “snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes” to be just a song lyric and not a reality — you still have a decision to make. Which warm spot will suit your retirement and leisure plans best? If the place that speaks to you is an upscale condo development such as those at Toscana of Desert Ridge, don’t be surprised: Arizona has increasingly become a snowbird’s go-to spot for many reasons. Here are five…
When we think of retirement, many of us picture sandy beaches, unlimited ocean views, and the cachet of the Sunshine State’s lush subtropical locale — a siren song that lures everyone from Spring Break students on up. But is Florida or California the best place for you? It may not be, according to a survey recently conducted by Bankrate.com and reported in USA Today.
In fact, Bankrate.com ranks the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Mesa and Scottsdale, as its #1 best retirement destination — not a surprise to those folks who’ve already discovered the quality of vacation and retirement homes in upscale…
Ever come back from vacation wishing you had additional vacation time in which to recover? That’s not unusual—especially if you’ve had a “vacation” that was less than relaxing. But the good news is it’s easier to make a great vacation happen now than it’s ever been before. Here are a few ways to get there:
Take the Time
Not taking vacation time has become an epidemic among much of the world, with Americans leading that dubious category. If the last time you can remember actually resting for more than 24 hours was when you were sick with some ugly “bug,” that’s…
Antelope Canyon affords such exquisite views that even National Geographic couldn’t resist basking in its glory. The geological wonder is situated near the northern border of Arizona on Navajo lands, just east of the City of Page. From Toscana of Desert Ridge, it’s about a four-hour drive, but if a photo of it can sell for 6.5 million dollars, seeing it in person is a luxury you can’t afford to miss.
Breathtaking Navajo Sandstone
Antelope Canyon contains two distinct slot canyons. Formed out of Navajo sandstone, the rocks take on a painted appearance.You’ll see sweeps of red,…
We’ve all heard the platitude about travel “broadening” your life; once you’ve experienced a different culture — even if it’s just one state or one town over! — you’ve expanded your perspective and adjusted your expectations of what “the world” is all about. Whether it’s a destination where you’ll be pampered or one where you’ll rough it like a wilderness survivor, perhaps the best benefit of travel is an inner paradigm shift, and most of the time for the better. At Toscana of Desert Ridge, you can experience this shift of your daily reality. A vacation in Arizona can…
