Located in the picturesque and sacred Boynton Canyon just south of Sedona, Enchantment Resort’s Mii amo spa draws direct inspiration from the Native American peoples that once inhabited this land and still consider it hallowed ground. Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine readers named Mii amo the top destination spa in the United States as part of its 2018 World’s Best Awards. The spa has been named No. 1 three times before and has been in the Top 10 for the last 16 years. “We’re in their … [Read more...] about Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
Of all the ways to boost your home's curb appeal when you put it on the market, what could be quicker or less expensive than installing some colorful garden flowers? Watters Garden Center conducted a survey to discover which flowers are most appealing to house hunters. In addition to trimming your trees and shrubs and freshening up your mulch, consider adding value to your home by adding one or more of these flowers to your perennial beds or front porch containers that add fragrance and wow … [Read more...] about Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
So You Want To Be a Pilot But Not Go Broke?
If you are thinking about becoming a pilot, right now is a great time to consider such a career. Airlines are facing dramatic pilot shortages and an aging workforce that has a mandatory retirement age. Or, if you want to be a recreational pilot, rule changes by the Federal Aviation Administration have made it easier to get flying. In the past, most airline pilots were ex-military pilots with all the training needed for heavy jet airliners. With the recent advent of drone warfare, the number … [Read more...] about So You Want To Be a Pilot But Not Go Broke?
Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee excursions. After 50 plus years of serving the Grand Canyon, Jake Tomlin, President of Buck Wild Hummer Tours and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (subsidiaries of Papillon Group), wanted to offer service … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Visitors coming to Northern Arizona to experience the Great Outdoors are leaving their tents at home. They have discovered “glamping” and are connecting with nature without sacrificing creature comforts. The term glamping is a combination of the words ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’ and is a popular way to experience outdoor adventure. Ever since the term was first coined in the United Kingdom in 2005, its meaning has morphed from images of the “Out of Africa” canvas safari tents with four-poster beds … [Read more...] about Glamping: Communing with Nature in Comfort
Recommendations for Prescott’s Municipal Airport
Emphasizing that recommendations presented about the future of Prescott Municipal Airport are planning documents, not firm commitments, Douglas Sander, an airport consultant and the project manager, presented his final report on July 11. Sander spoke to a crowd of an estimated 100 people, who gathered at Centennial Center near the airport for the “Open House Meeting.” “You need to know that this final report, the fourth we’ve prepared since beginning in September 2016, is simply that - a … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Prescott’s Municipal Airport
Understanding the DIY Process
Welcome to AT HOME with Tom and Sandy. Sandy: Here we are, Tom, more than halfway through 2018. How time flies. Speaking of time flying, fleeting and anything but coasting – we have been sharing our column on a monthly basis with the community for almost two years now. I would say pretty cool. It is indeed an honor to be your partner, Tom, and share boundless significant information with our readers such as our column this month: DIY or hire. Tom: Hi, Sandy! And, yes, DIY or hire … [Read more...] about Understanding the DIY Process
YRMC’s James Family Heart Center Introducing WATCHMAN Procedure
The James Family Heart Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has reached another significant medical milestone with the introduction of the left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure, better known as the “WATCHMAN.” “The launch of this new service is another excellent example of why the community can be proud to have this state-of-the-art Heart Center right here at home,” said Medical Director of The James Family Heart Center at YRMC Pierre Tibi, M.D. The WATCHMAN is … [Read more...] about YRMC’s James Family Heart Center Introducing WATCHMAN Procedure
3D Printing and Drones
Drones – more formally termed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – have no doubt grown in popularity in recent years. In addition, the jobs and tasks that drones can perform are becoming more innovative and complex. Drones are increasingly being paired with different industries and technologies, and experts in the field are constantly thinking about and developing new uses for them. For example, drones are becoming more and more popular in geological survey work, allowing for far more … [Read more...] about 3D Printing and Drones
Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing
The young Shannon Miller always knew she would excel at self-employment, even while building her first business at age 12. The university neighborhood where her mother resided in California proved a lucrative market for washing cars. Hiring 17 acquaintances at $8 per day each, the pre-teen was “making great money” coordinating washes for tenants and neighbors, until the homeowners’ association intervened. Next up was babysitting, which she managed from ages 13 to 17 in the same community. … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Kastle Keeper Cleaning, Consulting, Writing