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SW U.S./Hawaii Travel Feature Writer: Donna Dailey

Welcome to the Southwest USA & Hawaii travel page, your window on Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California and the Hawaiian Islands.

Wander the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Pacific coast, Arizona's and Utah's red rock deserts, Hawaii's rainforests and lava fields. Visit ski resorts, Native American sites, national parks such as Yosemite, Death Valley and Arches or sample the cuisine, culture and shopping in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix and Santa Fe.

Read about major attractions and quirky places off the beaten track. Check in for book reviews, news on great hotels, spas, sports activities, events and the best restaurants and bars. E-mail with comments, questions or suggestions or post in the discussion forum.


Feature Writer Articles in SW U.S./Hawaii Travel

Great Vegetarian Restaurant in Mendocino, CA
One of California's best vegetarian and vegan restaurants is Ravens' in the Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, which has won many awards for its gourmet cuisine.
Stanford Inn is One of Best Hotels in Mendocino
One of Mendocino's best hotels is the Stanford Inn by the Sea, with its acclaimed vegan restaurant, organic gardens, eco-friendly approach, spa, pool, and yoga classes.
Eureka Hotels include Romantic Carter House Inn
The Carter House Inn is a romantic hotel made up of four historic Victorian houses in the Old Town of Eureka, near the Pacific Ocean and close to Pacific Coast Highway.
Best Things to Do at Christmas in Denver, CO
From the festive Parade of Lights to the Grand Illuminations downtown to shopping for presents at the Christkindl Market, Denver celebrates the holiday season in style.
Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona
White Christmas? Bah, humbug! Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events.


Contributing Articles in SW U.S./Hawaii Travel

Whoop it Up on New Year's Eve in Reno NV
Lounges, parties, bars, and restaurants all offer celebrations to rock the New Year in Reno and Sparks. Fireworks are back downtown, too!
Dine out for Christmas Dinner in Reno Nevada
Sit down to a stress-free meal with family and friends, and really enjoy the holidays!
Hotels by Disneyland
There are several hotels within walking distance of Disneyland and California Adventure. Many of them offer family suites for larger families.
Road Tripping the United States of America
Insider tips on long distance driving from a veteran of journeys from Denver to Savannah, Nashville to San Francisco, Boise to Tallahassee and Memphis to New York City.
Las Vegas Day-Trip: Hoover Dam and Boulder City
Built during the Great Depression, Boulder/Hoover Dam was a 20th Century marvel. About one million people tour the dam each year and many of them also visit Boulder City.