Catherine Sweeney

Scottsdale

Founder and Editor at Freelance

Seasoned travel enthusiast providing inspiration and information for the best in #luxury, #culture, and active #travel in North America and Europe. #IFWTWA

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Paso Robles Wine Country Getaway

2 months ago | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsA taste of Paso Robles wine countryThinking about a wine country getaway? Are you picturing beautiful rolling hills covered in vineyards? Wineries in tranquil rural settings or on hilltops with vistas to the sea? I often imagine those settings and I have visited many great and diverse wine regions in North America and Europe.
Travel Destinations for Romantics

Feb 13, 2025 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsLooking for love in all the right placesMr. TWS and I are complete romantics and we have felt love in the air together many times during our travels. In a previous Romantic Europe article, I selected 10 memorable places that brought romance to mind for us.
Fascinated by Istanbul on a Viking Cruise

Nov 17, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsDiscovering the treasures of Istanbul with Viking CruisesIt was like coming home as we boarded the Viking Sea in Istanbul, Turkey. We previously sailed on this ship during the Mediterranean Odyssey cruise and were now excited to add new destinations to our travels during a Viking cruise from Istanbul to Athens.
The Allure of Italy in Liguria and Tuscany

Oct 21, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsHighlights of Liguria and Tuscany on a Mediterranean Coastal JourneyThis is the third in a series of posts about our Collette tour along the Mediterranean coasts of France, Spain, and Italy. We’ve been to Italy many times but the Collette trip enabled us to see many new exciting places and participate in fun new activities. Come along to get a glimpse of the final portion of our trip that included some of the alluring highlights of Liguria and Tuscany.
Indulging the Senses on the Mediterranean Coast of France

Sep 21, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsSights, scents, and flavors of the Mediterranean coast of FranceImagine the South of France. What comes to mind? Do you think of sea views and luxury beach resorts on the French Riviera or quaint villages of Provence and the historic port city of Marseille? Do you imagine taking in the fragrances of the sea and lavender fields? Perhaps you think about savoring traditional cuisine and fine wine on a terrace during a balmy evening.
Capturing the Essence of Catalonia on a Coastal Journey

Aug 17, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsThe best of Barcelona and Costa Brava on a Mediterranean coastal journeyOur third guided travel experience with Collette took us to three areas of Europe that we love and were excited to explore more — the coastal regions of Spain, France, and Italy. This is the first in a series posts about our Collette 15-day Mediterranean Coastal Journey tour highlighting the blend of features that characterize the best of Barcelona and Costa Brava.
Breathe, Relax, Contemplate at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Jun 11, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Rohohen, the Japanese Friendship Garden of PhoenixA lovely and peaceful urban oasis, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a joint creation between the sister cities of Phoenix, Arizona and Himeji, Japan — a beautiful way to highlight the special relationship. From Japanese Friendship Garden website:The devoted and friendly relationship between the Sister Cities of Phoenix and Himeji, Japan is reflected in the name chosen by its creators. 鷺 Ro – Japanese word for Heron, a symbol of Himeji City.
Best Things to Do in the Phoenix Area: Art and Culture Venues

Apr 11, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsBest things to do in the Phoenix area for art and culture enthusiastsWe’ve got a lot of sunshine, golf courses, hiking trails, and spa resorts here in the Phoenix Metro Area, but there’s much more for visitors to discover. I’ve compiled this quick reference guide of some of the best things to do in Phoenix and nearby communities for art and culture lovers based on those that Mr. TWS and I have experienced.
Sears-Kay Ruins and Hieroglyphic Trails: Hiking in the Tonto National Forest

Mar 21, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsTwo hikes in the Tonto National Forest at Hohokam sitesThere are so many great trails in and around Scottsdale, Arizona, that we usually hike our favorites close to home. But sometimes we venture further afield to explore more of Arizona and other great hiking spots in beautiful places.
Top Reasons to Take a Collette Guided Tour in Morocco

Feb 10, 2024 | travelingwithsweeney.com | Catherine Sweeney

Table Of ContentsWhy you should take a Collette guided tour in MoroccoFollowing our trip to the Balkans in 2022, we posted about the reasons we felt a Collette tour (our first guided land tour) was a great way to see these countries of the former Yugoslavia. Now we can apply those same reasons to the Colors of Morocco tour we took in October, 2023. This was our first time in Morocco and also our first time in Africa.

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