Tag: Photography

  • Landscape Art Photo

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  • Weekend Escape to Chandler, Ariz.

    Golf is the big draw in this desert town near Phoenix. It’s also within easy driving of the metro area’s 11 spring training stadiums (Dodgers and Angels included).
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    You come to Chandler, Ariz., for desert deceleration — not that fast life they live in Phoenix and Scottsdale. The city of about 240,000 (www.visitchandler.com) sits about 20 minutes southeast of Phoenix, below Mesa. In the central plaza it raises a 40-foot-high tumbleweed Christmas tree every winter. Chandler’s several hotels (mostly budget chains) are easy driving from the 11 soon-to-be-active spring training stadiums of greater Phoenix, including the Dodgers (about 35 miles away in Glendale) and the Angels (about 17 miles away in Tempe). A child-related activity brought us to town, but among normal people, golf is the larger draw. Venues include the 18-hole Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, which dates to 1913; the Ocotillo Golf Resort (27 holes); and the Bear Creek Golf Complex (36 holes).

    The bed

    Holiday Inn at Ocotillo, 1200 W. Ocotillo Road, Chandler; (480) 203-2121, http://www.lat.ms/XGqUZj. No big surprises here. This 106-room property, built in 2004, has a Tuscan theme, pool and Ocotillo golf courses next door. At breakfast, we got alert, kid-friendly service.

    The meal

    El Zocalo (28 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler; [480] 722-0303, http://www.elzocalo.com) sits among the old storefronts of downtown Chandler’s historic plaza area. It has a big courtyard out back with strolling mariachi musicians and twittering birds — great for Sunday brunch. Entrees $13-$29. For dessert, there’s Paletas Betty (96 W. Boston St., Suite 100; http://www.paletasbetty.com) for ice cream.

    The find

    Two finds, really. One requires timing and the other an appetite. When we were here Jan. 19 and 20, we stumbled onto Chandler’s 18th annual multicultural festival, which took over much of the plaza. It included a performance by Mexican folkloric dancers from a group called Si Se Puede (Yes You Can), hula dancers and more. Info: http://www.lat.ms/XjvlKX. The other was Joe’s Farm Grill (3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert; [480] 563-4745, http://www.joesfarmgrill.com), which sits just outside Chandler in semi-rural Gilbert. It’s a family farmhouse converted into a diner, both sleek and old school, with glass walls, picnic tables and a menu full of burgers, pizzas, salads and ribs. Many of the vegetables are from the neighboring fields. Joe’s opened in 2006, and crowds keep coming. By 5:30 on the Saturday night we arrived, the line was out the door. (Joe takes no reservations.) But the food made it well worthwhile. All eight in our party ate and laughed a lot, and I demolished the $14.99 barbecue sampler. After dinner, the kids ran around under the patio’s tall trees. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

  • A day at the Zoo

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  • Caribbean Islands You Don’t Know

    We rounded up 2 islands to visit now before they’re completely taken over by crowds.
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    Saba

    Known for a stomach-wrenching runway built into its cliffs, Saba is nothing like sister island St. Martin. There are only 1,800 residents, a small harbor, 4 villages and not much more. In fact, there are no beaches, shopping centers, casinos or, thankfully, mass tourism. The beauty of the volcanic island is its sprawling nature; no wonder it was nicknamed “Unspoiled Queen.” European travelers abound due to the Dutch commonwealth, and the island is becoming a favorite for the LGBT community.

    The island’s commissioner, director of tourism and one member of the island council are all openly gay. Couples of all orientation like to shack up at Queen’s Resort (again, “queen” is a curious coincidence), a 12-suite property that is notorious for its timeless appeal, with suites averaging 1,200 square feet. Known mostly for hiking and diving, Saba is all about truly getting away and disappearing in the rolling green hills for much-needed R&R.

    Dominica

    Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is all about mountains, rainforests and natural attractions. The “Nature Island” is only 298 square miles and home to Morne Trois Pitons National Park. What makes Dominica unique is the 365 rivers that flow throughout the island. One of the most peaceful excursions is a boat tour on the Indian River, which is flanked by mangroves and lush foliage, with its unexpected stop for a cold beer at the Bush Bar.

    Due to the geothermal activity, plenty of hot springs abound, whether at Wotten Waven or Papillote Wilderness Retreat, which has a garden featuring more than 200 plant species woven into the tropical setting. Snorkelers can head to the black-sand beach at Champagne Reef for exciting underwater adventures or take the 3-mile hike to Boiling Lake, a hot, flooded fumarole at the bottom of a sinkhole. Well-heeled travelers make a beeline to Rosalie Bay Resort, a 22-acre eco-resort that feels like a small village, with 28 spacious, cottage-style accommodations (many oceanfront) and a new, pampering spa.

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