http://gosw.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-21T07:07:28Z Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:07:28 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/02/08/love-is-in-the-air.htm <p>Oh, February. Can't you just smell the fresh red roses and the hand-crafted chocolates? But if you've caught the travel bug and are hoping to hit the road with your sweetie this spring, I've got plenty of suggestions for you. Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/od/informationfortravelers/tp/Sweet-Southwest-Spots.htm">a round-up</a> of some of my favorite spots.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/02/08/love-is-in-the-air.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/02/08/love-is-in-the-air.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:16:04 +0000 2012-02-08T16:16:04Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/21/great-place-for-a-dance.htm <p>By now you've probably already started to see the photos pouring in: Gorgeous celebrities, bundled from head to toe in designer duds, strolling down the Main Street corridor in Park City, Utah. After all, it's Sundance Film Festival time again.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/21/great-place-for-a-dance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/21/great-place-for-a-dance.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:07:28 +0000 2012-01-21T07:07:28Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/19/kidding-around.htm <p>Anyone who has traveled with kids knows what an amazing experience it can be. Opening their eyes to new places, new experiences and new cultures is something they will remember for their lifetime. That said, it can come with certain challenges.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/19/kidding-around.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/19/kidding-around.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:52:04 +0000 2012-01-19T14:52:04Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/11/colorado-enchantments.htm <p>I'm a huge fan of Colorado. Ever since my brother moved to Denver, I've taken a great deal of pleasure in uncovering the state's many attractions and excitements. Many of those times, those attractions involve skiing. I've carved the slopes at Aspen and marveled at the peaks from the base of Winter Park. But sometimes you just don't feel like skiing.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/11/colorado-enchantments.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/11/colorado-enchantments.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:40:57 +0000 2012-01-11T16:40:57Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/08/just-the-right-pitch.htm <p>I'll never forget the first time I camped during a Texas winter. A group of friends and I drove out to Enchanted Rock during our Christmas break. A novice camper, I figured the rest of the group -- many of whom were Eagle Scouts -- would know how to keep us warm, fed and happy during our weekend-long adventure. Boy was I wrong. Midway through a horribly cold night (temperature were in the 20s) I made my way to the car, desperate for a little warmth.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/08/just-the-right-pitch.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2012/01/08/just-the-right-pitch.htm Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:23 +0000 2012-01-08T00:00:23Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/29/get-trendy-in-the-new-year.htm <p>It's been an interesting year in the Southwest. From droughts to wildfires to hotel closings to tighter budgets, travel in this area was limited in many ways in 2011. Now, as we head into 2012, we <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/od/informationfortravelers/tp/Travel-Trends-In-2012.htm">take a look</a> at some trends to anticipate in the New Year.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/29/get-trendy-in-the-new-year.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/29/get-trendy-in-the-new-year.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:15:57 +0000 2011-12-29T18:15:57Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/26/dress-to-impress.htm <p>When you're first trying to impress someone, it can be tempting to go all out. Limousines, expensive, candlelit dinners and hard-to-find concert tickets can all be part of what's expected during the courtship process. But if you're low on funds, or simply want to get a little more creative when trying to impress your date, there are lots of ways to win her heart without forking over your wallet.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/26/dress-to-impress.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/26/dress-to-impress.htm Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:50:30 +0000 2011-12-26T00:50:30Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/21/shop-it-to-me.htm <p>I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things about visiting a new place is finding new shopping opportunities -- shopportunities, if you will. I've found wonderful boutiques throughout the Southwest, from Denver to Jackson Hole to San Antonio. During my recent visit to historic Main Street in Park City, Utah, I was pleased to see the shopping options here did not disappoint.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/21/shop-it-to-me.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/21/shop-it-to-me.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:02:44 +0000 2011-12-21T15:02:44Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/20/eating-out-in-park-city.htm <p>I have a serious thing for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I've always loved them, ever since I had my first bite of one when I was 8 visiting my aunt in Georgia. So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this dessert at High West Distillery and Saloon in Park City, Utah.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/20/eating-out-in-park-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/20/eating-out-in-park-city.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:39:46 +0000 2011-12-20T16:39:46Z http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/16/thrills-in-park-city.htm <p>Last weekend, I made my first trip to Park City, Utah. I had always wanted to visit because I had heard it was absolutely beautiful. Between the gorgeous mountains, the quaint Main Street district and the five-star restaurants, it seemed like my kind of town.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/16/thrills-in-park-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosw.about.com/b/2011/12/16/thrills-in-park-city.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:59:36 +0000 2011-12-16T07:59:36Z