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	<title>The iStopOver Magazine &#187; Heather Wright Schlichting</title>
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		<title>Breakfast with the Butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if caterpillars have teeth? How high butterflies can fly?  All your questions can be answered at Breakfast with the Butterflies hosted by the Desert Botanical Garden on March 12 and 13. A delightful opportunity to introduce the world of rare butterflies to your children, Breakfast with the Butterflies returns for its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phoenix Street Food spices up the Scottsdale Arts Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pull out your fork and knife and get ready to dive into the culinary delights that await you at the Scottsdale Arts Festival (map), March 11-13. For the first time, gourmet food trucks from the Phoenix Street Food Coalition will offer delicious locally sourced cuisine.  These mobile eateries have earned rave reviews for their innovative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Birthday Arizona!</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/02/14/happy-birthday-arizona-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sedona]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arizona became the 48th state and last of the contiguous states on February 14, 1912. Today, we celebrate our 99th birthday and kickoff our centennial celebration in preparation of our 100th year! If you’re a native, a transplant, a snowbird, or just curious here are a few fun facts about the history and culture of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Training Package at Hotel Valley HO</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/02/13/spring-training-package-at-hotel-valley-ho/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[baseball]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hotels & Places to Stay]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How many places can claim that they’ve hosted Natalie Woods and Robert Wagner’s 1957 wedding reception, had Jimmy Durante play their lobby bar piano or accommodated Zsa Zsa Gabor as she rode horses around their property?  Today, Hotel Valley Ho is still a playground for the Hollywood elite but also a funky, trendy spot in Old [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hike or Bike Holbert Trail</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/31/93047/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a Phoenician, I&#8217;m fortunate to live near the nation&#8217;s largest municipal park that offers a large variety of hikes that meets every hikers skill level. South Mountain Park and Preserve covers more than 16,000 acres of Sonoran Desert.  Established in 1924 to preserve the area&#8217;s natural ecosystem and artifacts, it is regarded as one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hop On Scottsdale&#8217;s Kid-Friendly Railroad</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/30/hop-on-scottsdales-kid-friendly-railroad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[children's activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to entertain visiting guests both young and young at heart? Scottsdale’s beloved McCormick Stillman Railroad Park rolls out its new landmark $3.6M Exhibition Building housing interactive railroad-themed exhibits and features a series of model railroads in the heart of Scottsdale. One of the Valley&#8217;s most charming attractions for kids, The McCormick Stillman Railroad Park (map) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Chocolate Lovers Delight in Glendale</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/29/a-chocolate-lovers-delight-in-glendale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a delicious assault on the senses, visit the Glendale Chocolate Affaire on  Feb. 4-6, as downtown Glendale becomes a chocoholic’s paradise! Not only will there be thirty chocolate purveyors, including local and national chocolatiers, but this award-winning event includes wine-tasting, horse-drawn carriage rides, romance novelists workshops and meet-and-greets with the authors along with live entertainment. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lake Havasu, Not Just for Spring Break</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/28/lake-havasu-not-just-for-spring-break/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[boats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lake Havasu City, about 200 miles west of Phoenix, sees its share of bikinis and fake IDs during spring break, but when the kids leave town the city returns to normal and is a great getaway for adults. Winter is a great time of the year to visit with temperatures similar to those in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coffee Served Up on the West Side</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/18/coffee-served-up-on-the-west-side/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/18/coffee-served-up-on-the-west-side/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[coffee]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired of the grab-and-go coffee chains that have riddled Phoenix?  Check out my favorite West Valley options that serve a relaxing alternative to the ordinary cup of jo. Bad Ass Coffee Let’s be honest … don’t you just love this name?  It’s a real departure from any java place I’ve been to.  With its laid-back [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cure Your FootBowl Fever in Phoenix</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/04/cure-your-footbowl-fever-in-phoenix/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2011/01/04/cure-your-footbowl-fever-in-phoenix/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bowl Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college football]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you haven’t seen your significant other since Christmas, it may just be that they have “Bowl Fever.”  No real cure is known, but take comfort that the end is in sight. After a series of college bowl games in recent days that undoubtedly left you on the edge of your seat, the season comes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where Dinosaurs Roamed</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/30/where-dinosaurs-roamed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[archeology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dinosaur tracks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dinosaurs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s hard to imagine that at one time lush forests were found for miles in all directions in Tuba City, located in Northern Arizona outside of Flagstaff. All that remains today is the brilliant red-and-pink sands of the Painted Desert, pieces of petrified wood and wind-carved sandstone boulders that look as if an artist had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Scottsdale</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/29/the-10-best-sushi-restaurants-in-scottsdale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than just trendy watering holes, sushi restaurants in Scottsdale are notable for their creative, fresh approach to traditional Japanese cuisine. So, here we go these are my top picks for the best rolls, sashimi and sake in Scottsdale. Bonzai! Sushi Roku Sushi Roku (map), located at the W Scottsdale Hotel, has brought a hip, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Out Wickenburg Way</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/28/out-wickenburg-way/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/28/out-wickenburg-way/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Only a short drive outside Phoenix city limits will take you to Wickenburg, a quaint, friendly town that still embodies the tough spirit of the American cowboy.  One of the oldest towns in Arizona, settled in 1863, Wickenburg oozes old-fashioned western hospitality. Nestled in the foothills of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arizona’s Christmas City</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/27/arizona%e2%80%99s-christmas-city/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/27/arizona%e2%80%99s-christmas-city/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can’t get enough eggnog, candy canes or Christmas Carols?  Then a day trip to Prescott is an idyllic way to celebrate the many traditions of the holidays even after you’ve opened your presents. With parades, live concerts and light shows, it’s easy to see why Prescott was designated &#8220;Arizona&#8217;s Christmas City&#8221; in the late 1980s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ooh La La Scottsdale</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/12/26/ooh-la-la-scottsdale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was once told that what you do on New Year’s Day sets the tone for the entire year.  What better way to kick it off than a scrumptious New Year’s Day Brunch at Metro Brasserie in downtown Scottsdale. A little neighborhood eatery with a lot of style, Metro Brasserie (map) offers the best in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Fit for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/28/getting-fit-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re still eating left-over candy from Halloween and found it hard to turn down goodies from your Thanksgiving meal, it’s time to consider getting in shape before the start of the holiday (over-eating) season. During the month of December consider a fitness program sponsored by the posh W Hotel Scottsdale. Co-hosted with the Village [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Barrel of Fun in Verde Valley</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/24/a-barrel-of-fun-in-verde-valley/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First there were the famous cows lining the streets of U.S. cities and now the Painted Barrels of the Verde Valley Wine Trail.  Hailed as an event where wine and art come together for a good cause, these painted wine barrels highlight the great wineries and tasting rooms of the red rock country in Cottonwood, Jerome, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just Another Bump in the Road</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/23/just-another-bump-in-the-road/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder what it would be like to experience the big city vibe of street musicians, artists, and people watching while walking the streets of Phoenix?  I bet you didn’t know that there is a pedestrian underpass on Camelback Road in East Phoenix that not only serves as a safe alternative for pedestrians, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hike, Bike &amp; Camp at Usery Park</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/22/hike-bike-camp-at-usery-park/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/22/hike-bike-camp-at-usery-park/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[biking]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent addition to my list of hiking adventures in The Valley, Usery Mountain Regional Park in East Mesa offers breathtaking views of the Superstitions. One of the ten Maricopa County Parks, Usery is an outdoor enthusiasts playground with 20 different hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic ramadas, archery range and nature center. Almost as far east as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beach Fun in Phoenix</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/17/beach-fun-in-phoenix/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A cold beverage, warm sunshine and sand between your toes.  The Sandbar Mexican Grill in North Phoenix brings the tropics to the desert. A new concept by local business owners Les and Diane Corieri, who also own nightclubs Axis/Radius, Myst, Suede and RnR in Scottsdale, this location is their fourth Sandbar with other locations in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Passport to Balboa Park</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/02/passport-to-balboa-park/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/11/02/passport-to-balboa-park/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[San Diego]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[garden]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a city girl, I’ve always loved to stroll around large, public parks full of history, nature and culture. During my visit to Balboa Park in San Diego I found a wonderland of beautiful spaces, lush landscaping and architectural wonders with non-stop activity at every turn. The nation&#8217;s largest urban cultural park, Balboa Park (travel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scottsdale Designers Strut their Stuff at Fashion Week</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/30/scottsdale-designers-strut-their-stuff-at-fashion-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/30/scottsdale-designers-strut-their-stuff-at-fashion-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wear your finest designer duds and your least comfortable pair of shoes to the 2010 Scottsdale Fashion Week November 4-6. In its fifth year, the event celebrates fashion, lifestyle and beauty.  It’s a fashionistas dream where up-and-coming trendsetters, alongside nationally and internationally renowned names, show their fabulous collections.  Fashion icons like Kevan Hall, Luca Luca, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Down at Festival at The Farm</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/29/wine-down-at-festival-at-the-farm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/29/wine-down-at-festival-at-the-farm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food and beverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor dining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wine tasting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that Arizona is one of the most geographically-diverse states in the nation?  More than just a sun-baked desert, from the north you’ll find the largest Ponderosa Pine forest on the continent to the rich farmlands where lettuce and other vegetables are king outside of Yuma.  Arizona&#8217;s high desert produces a climate similar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fisherman’s Wharf:  A Sight to Sea</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/25/fishermans-wharf-a-sight-to-sea/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/25/fishermans-wharf-a-sight-to-sea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[San Francisco]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boat tours]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fishing boats, seafood stalls, sourdough bread and famous chocolates are all tell tale signs that you’re at the world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, named by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the U.S.A. What makes Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf a top tourist attraction?  I believe there are so many reasons but for a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let’s Talk Turkey</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/20/lets-talk-turkey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food and beverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The weather is beginning to cool off in Phoenix and Halloween is just around the corner.  So it’s not hard to believe that you’ll soon need to determine who is hosting Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season. For a twist to this year’s celebration, consider Turkeys to Go from Meritage Steakhouse at JW Marriott Desert Ridge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Biltmore Keeps Reeling Them In</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/14/biltmore-keeps-reeling-them-in/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/14/biltmore-keeps-reeling-them-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[movies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[movies in the park]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Where else can you see a Roman Polanski classic, Ann Margaret strut her stuff and Cary Grant in a Hitchcock favorite?  For movie lovers, Movies in the Park at The Biltmore Fashion Park on Camelback Road in Phoenix is a relaxing way to see a classic movie under the stars. Bring your blanket, relax on your lawn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pumpkin Festival at MacDonald’s Ranch</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/13/pumpkin-festival-at-macdonalds-ranch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/10/13/pumpkin-festival-at-macdonalds-ranch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fall festivals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pumpkin patch]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Down in the Pumpkin patch at MacDonald’s Ranch in North Scottsdale, you’ll find a variety of pumpkins for the best jack-o-lantern to decorate your front porch. Open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. till October 31st, your friends and family will love this time honored tradition of picking out the best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scottsdale Welcomes the Charm of Napa</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/27/scottsdale-welcomes-the-charm-of-napa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/27/scottsdale-welcomes-the-charm-of-napa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gourmet food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On my first trip to Napa, I stopped off at a small grocery store on the way to a popular vineyard to pick up fresh bread, cheese, fruit and any other goodies to complement the wine of the area.  What I found was a wonderland of unique cheeses, charcuterie, hearty main dishes and sweets.  The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shop Til’ You Drop on Rodeo Drive</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/15/shop-til-you-drop-on-rodeo-drive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/15/shop-til-you-drop-on-rodeo-drive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[celebrities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shopping on Rodeo Drive is an adventure like no other. We’re talking high-energy, leave-no-stone-unturned, powerhouse shopping. Anyone worth her Manolos will tell you that Versace is the final word in edgy designer fashion, Jimmy Choo is the only place for pumps and Tiffany&#8217;s has just the right bling for any occasion. They&#8217;re all here with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Stuff Hits Safford</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/15/hot-stuff-hits-safford/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/15/hot-stuff-hits-safford/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dancing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food and beverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexican food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you head south to the communities of Safford, Pima, Thatcher, Solomon, Clifton, Duncan, Willcox, and York, Arizona you’ll have your choice of dozens of Mexican restaurants.  If you explore further you’ll find a family owned tortilla factory, homegrown chilies and other businesses who have all joined together to make up the Arizona’s Salsa Trail®. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In the Raw: A Review of Roka Akor Sushi</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/11/in-the-raw-a-review-of-roka-akor-sushi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/11/in-the-raw-a-review-of-roka-akor-sushi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[steakhouse]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Known for catchy, imaginative names for rolls and specialty drinks, Scottsdale Sushi is making a name for itself in the culinary world.  Since its doors opened in 2008, Roka Akor (map) has received many accolades from foodies around the Valley, but most notably was voted by Bon Appetit as one of the top 10 sushi [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phoenix Zoo Welcomes Guests from Down Under</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/09/phoenix-zoo-welcomes-guests-from-down-under/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/09/phoenix-zoo-welcomes-guests-from-down-under/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[animals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[zoo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What’s cute, cuddly and coming to the Phoenix Zoo (map) this October?  Koala bears from the San Diego Zoo will travel six hours across the desert from San Diego to their new home at the Nina Mason Puliam Children’s Trail.  Two-year-old Sooky and her 4-year-old brother, Kobi are part of an ambassador program that the Phoenix [...]]]></description>
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		<title>St. Francis Revitalizes Phoenix Neighborhood</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/07/st-francis-revitalizes-phoenix-neighborhood/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/07/st-francis-revitalizes-phoenix-neighborhood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[. historic buildings]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants and Bars]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a guest of the Phoenix Convention Bureau, I enjoyed a luncheon at the new St. Francis restaurant (map) in uptown Phoenix. Prior to my luncheon, I watched a local show touting this new addition to the uptown area.  I learned that the building had lived many lives, among them the space was a bank, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hoorah for Hollywood!</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/04/hoorah-for-hollywood/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/04/hoorah-for-hollywood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beaches]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hollywood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[star sightings]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I first set foot in Tinseltown, my most anticipated attraction was to walk amongst the “stars” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You’ve seen it on television, but it’s so much more fun in person to stroll the Walk of Fame where Hollywood’s icons are immortalized with a star on the sidewalk of Hollywood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Up your Friday at the Phoenician</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/03/jazz-up-your-friday-at-the-phoenician/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/09/03/jazz-up-your-friday-at-the-phoenician/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food and beverage]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From today through Friday, October 1, this fall is hotter than ever with Fiesta Friday’s at the Phoenician Resort (map).  Every Friday stop by for Happy Hour from 3:30 – 9:00 pm at the Relish Burger Bistro.  Listen to live music by G-Force, win prizes and discover the largest tequila selection in the state.  Celebrate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Oasis in the Rim Country of Arizona</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/25/an-oasis-in-the-rim-country-of-arizona/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/25/an-oasis-in-the-rim-country-of-arizona/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[featuredarticle]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a recent trip to Payson I took a side trip to Fossil Creek, a water wonderland outside of the town of Strawberry. On the Beeline Highway, also known as Route 87, head northwest from Payson to Strawberry.  A short yet magnificent drive through picturesque mountains, the small town of Strawberry with its antique shops, art [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Woop it Up at the Payson Rodeo</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/23/woop-it-up-at-the-payson-rodeo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every third weekend in August, you can trust that there’ll be ropin’, dancin’ and barrel racin’ in the town of Payson, Arizona to celebrate their annual rodeo.  This year, Payson celebrates their 126th edition of the World’s Oldest Continues Rodeo, a historical claim that they make against other rodeos in the PRCA Rodeo tour. It’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tantalize Your Taste Buds during Arizona Restaurant Week</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/18/tantalize-your-taste-buds-during-arizona-restaurant-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/18/tantalize-your-taste-buds-during-arizona-restaurant-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fall is foodie season in Arizona and our most renowned chefs are ready to tempt your taste buds with a full menu of culinary masterpieces during Arizona Restaurant Week – September 18-26. From three-course meals at enticing prices to fine dining at an intimate chef’s table under the stars, this season’s offerings are sure to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cool Off with a Cold One at the Winter Beer Fest</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/11/cool-off-with-a-cold-one-at-the-winter-beer-fest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/11/cool-off-with-a-cold-one-at-the-winter-beer-fest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[beer garden]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Put on your parka and head on over to The Venue of Scottsdale for the Beat the Heat Winter Beer Fest. Get a leg up on the latest winter gear from popular ski companies, taste a wide variety of micro brews and listen to live music from an impressive roster of bands. Get in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enter the Centennial Taste of Arizona</title>
		<link>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/10/enter-the-centennial-taste-of-arizona/</link>
		<comments>http://www.planeteyetraveler.com/2010/08/10/enter-the-centennial-taste-of-arizona/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Wright Schlichting</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History & Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you like to dabble in the kitchen?  Do you have a crowd-pleasing dish that you think is a blue ribbon winner?  If you are inspired by the spices, desert plants and flavors of the Southwest then submit your recipe for the Arizona Centennial Menu sponsored by the famous Stockyards restaurant. Arizona became the 48th [...]]]></description>
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