Good Ol' Santa Fe and the Modern Southwest
August 7, 2007. The New York Times mentioned two of our favorite places for luxury vacation rentals in the Southwest: Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Sedona, Arizona.
The article, "Is Santa Fe Ready for a Makeover?" compares this town's 400-year-old history with some recent developments. The newest additions only underscore the wonder of Santa Fe. Consider this excerpt:
"The Rail Runner commuter train is coming, linking Santa Fe directly to downtown Albuquerque in an hour and a quarter. A huge new $100 million commercial center, the Railyard, is being built downtown, a rival hub to the plaza in contemporary-industrial steel and glass. Tax incentives have greatly enhanced the film industry in New Mexico and much of the post-production is centered around Santa Fe. The celebrated Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta is now represented not only by the Marion Center for Photographic Arts at the College of Santa Fe but also by the Zocalo, an extraordinary condominium development spilling down a hillside north of town. And in 2005, Santa Fe was designated America's first Unesco Creative City, a global acknowledgment of its place at the forefront not just of folk art, crafts and design, but in new media too."
On another Southwestern note, the Times also ran a great weekend getaway profile (LINK 3) on Sedona, Arizona . After checking out the photos on the slideshow, you'll be ready to head out. Surrounded by red rock formations, this town has a special place on the planet. It's the kind of destination that will please a rebellious teenager as much as a stressed-out parent or relaxed retirees.
