berner
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Planning a trip next spring in Santa Fe. What timeshare is the best and why. Any great foodie can't miss places or places to visit that we should know about. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks !!
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Santa Fe- what to do and where to stay
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We spent a great week in Santa Fe last year. We didn't get a timeshare so ended up renting at El Rey Inn. We had a two bedroom unit, very much like a timeshare, at a very reasonable price.
I am really bad with the names of the restaurants we liked. There was a place on the plaza that was great for breakfasts and lunches (Plaza Cafe), one off the plaza by a few blocks that we enjoyed for dinner (I think this was The Shed). We also liked the The Cowgirl (ribs, bar-be-que type place)
I am really bad with the names of the restaurants we liked. There was a place on the plaza that was great for breakfasts and lunches (Plaza Cafe), one off the plaza by a few blocks that we enjoyed for dinner (I think this was The Shed). We also liked the The Cowgirl (ribs, bar-be-que type place)
I spent 2 weeks in Albuquerque for my work a couple of years ago.
During the only weekend, I drove to Sante Fe on the Sunday. This town has a unique atmosphere. Lots of culture. All the shops were open and it was fun to go into the different types of shops. Im not much of a shopper on vacations but this was fun. In the town square there were groups playing different types of music. It was great for people watching. The shops had a lot of local art.
My most favorite thing to vist was the Loretto Chapel, it was most impressive. Here is some information:
Neighborhood: Downtown, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail
Address: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
Phone: (505) 984-7971
A delicate Gothic church modeled after Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, Loretto was built in 1873 and is known for the "Miraculous Staircase" that leads to the choir loft. Legend has it the chapel was almost complete when its builders realized there wasn't room for a staircase to the choir loft. In answer to the prayers of the cathedral's nuns, an old bearded man arrived on a donkey, built a 20-ft spiral staircase, and then disappeared. Some believed it was St. Joseph himself. The staircase contains two 360-degree turns with no central support; no nails were used in its construction. The chapel closes for services and special events. There's a small museum and gift shop.
The St Francis Cathedral was good to see too.
In Albuquerque, I went to Sandia. You can ride the tram up and have lunch. The views are nice but I wasnt impressed with the mountain. (I live in a prettier area). If you were going to go to Albuquerque, I would go to Old Town. Its kind of neat and every restaurant I ate at was good. Make sure you see the Childrens Museum. That was good.
I drove up Canyon Road in Sante Fe. Since I was alone, I didnt do any hiking or mountain biking, but there were plenty who did. So you might want to check out the trails.
Have fun and let us know.
During the only weekend, I drove to Sante Fe on the Sunday. This town has a unique atmosphere. Lots of culture. All the shops were open and it was fun to go into the different types of shops. Im not much of a shopper on vacations but this was fun. In the town square there were groups playing different types of music. It was great for people watching. The shops had a lot of local art.
My most favorite thing to vist was the Loretto Chapel, it was most impressive. Here is some information:
Neighborhood: Downtown, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail
Address: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe
Phone: (505) 984-7971
A delicate Gothic church modeled after Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, Loretto was built in 1873 and is known for the "Miraculous Staircase" that leads to the choir loft. Legend has it the chapel was almost complete when its builders realized there wasn't room for a staircase to the choir loft. In answer to the prayers of the cathedral's nuns, an old bearded man arrived on a donkey, built a 20-ft spiral staircase, and then disappeared. Some believed it was St. Joseph himself. The staircase contains two 360-degree turns with no central support; no nails were used in its construction. The chapel closes for services and special events. There's a small museum and gift shop.
The St Francis Cathedral was good to see too.
In Albuquerque, I went to Sandia. You can ride the tram up and have lunch. The views are nice but I wasnt impressed with the mountain. (I live in a prettier area). If you were going to go to Albuquerque, I would go to Old Town. Its kind of neat and every restaurant I ate at was good. Make sure you see the Childrens Museum. That was good.
I drove up Canyon Road in Sante Fe. Since I was alone, I didnt do any hiking or mountain biking, but there were plenty who did. So you might want to check out the trails.
Have fun and let us know.
Santa Fe
We exchanged two weeks into Sunterra Santa Fe about three years ago and had good units. It is so close to the square you can easily walk up there (3 or 4 blocks). Santa Fe itself is wonderful, and the nearby region is fascinating. Don't miss Taos, and the old mission church just South of Taos.
TheDuke
We exchanged two weeks into Sunterra Santa Fe about three years ago and had good units. It is so close to the square you can easily walk up there (3 or 4 blocks). Santa Fe itself is wonderful, and the nearby region is fascinating. Don't miss Taos, and the old mission church just South of Taos.
TheDuke
riverdees05
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I almost bought a unit at one of the resorts in Santa Fe, but got some comments that they trading power was not that good. I have tried to trade into there for a two bedroom and haven't had much luck. Seems like the trading power should be good. I guess with RCI, you can never tell.
Las Brisas De Santa Fe...walking distance to downtown..Had a 2 bedroom-up and down with a center atrium. Take in the Santa Fe cooking class D/T, usually a 2-3 hour class and great fun and food. Again do not miss Taos, and stay in the old part. Really putting in 2 many shop there and they don't match with the old. Take in Doc Marten's for lunch.
Have a great time.
R
Have a great time.
R
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We will be staying at the Villas de Sante Fe in two weeks. There is a TUG member with the screen name DIANE who emailed me some great info on the area. She lives in Albuquerque. I will be glad to send you some first hand info as well when we return.
We are splitting our trip between Sante Fe, Pagosa Springs and Durango with a portion of our Sante Fe stay for a business conference which includes several sight seeing activities.
I know the resort in Sante Fe is small and has very few two bedroom condos so that is probably the trouble with trading into something larger than a one bedroom.
Cindy
We are splitting our trip between Sante Fe, Pagosa Springs and Durango with a portion of our Sante Fe stay for a business conference which includes several sight seeing activities.
I know the resort in Sante Fe is small and has very few two bedroom condos so that is probably the trouble with trading into something larger than a one bedroom.
Cindy
Summit1231
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Santa Fe
We were not able to get a suitable timeshare connection in SF, but did find a rental that was on the outskirts.
There are many historical museums, art museums and sights to see in SF. We took one of the walking tours downtown (Plaza area) and it helped us get oriented. There is more than you can see or do in just a few days.
The dining is delightful with the Southwestern sauces that are incredible. Try Pasquals, Senior Lucky's, The Shed, Inn of the Anazazi ( Sunday Brunch ). All are very close to the Plaza area.
You should also check out Museum hill, a bit out of town center and Canyon Road the art gallery area.
Likewise we combined Santa Fe with an extended trip through Taos and then on to Pagosa / Durango where it was easier to make timeshare connections.
Can not say what the spring season will be like, but fall was delightful.
Enjoy yourself.
We were not able to get a suitable timeshare connection in SF, but did find a rental that was on the outskirts.
There are many historical museums, art museums and sights to see in SF. We took one of the walking tours downtown (Plaza area) and it helped us get oriented. There is more than you can see or do in just a few days.
The dining is delightful with the Southwestern sauces that are incredible. Try Pasquals, Senior Lucky's, The Shed, Inn of the Anazazi ( Sunday Brunch ). All are very close to the Plaza area.
You should also check out Museum hill, a bit out of town center and Canyon Road the art gallery area.
Likewise we combined Santa Fe with an extended trip through Taos and then on to Pagosa / Durango where it was easier to make timeshare connections.
Can not say what the spring season will be like, but fall was delightful.
Enjoy yourself.
We love Santa Fe! There is a 3 block street (can't remember name) that has art galleries -- one after another -- and 3-4 great restaurants on the same street. Don't miss it -- you will see sculptures, pottery, art in quaint, little and old former homes with flowers growing everywhere.
Make dinner reservations ahead in this town as it is known for its gourmet restaurants and many times they are full. Wish I could jump in your luggage
Make dinner reservations ahead in this town as it is known for its gourmet restaurants and many times they are full. Wish I could jump in your luggage
Diane
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The street with many good art galleries is called Canyon Road. Should be on the top of your list of places to enjoy in Santa Fe. There is an interesting art foundry just north of Santa Fe called Shidoni. Lovely outdoor and indoor gallery and the public is allowed to watch the pours, I think on Saturday mornings.
As to food, the chef now at The Anasazi is considered by many to be the best in NM. He recently moved there from The Old House in the El Dorado. You may still see wonderful reviews of the The Old House but it is no longer what it was. We had a bad experience there recently.
You might enjoy having lunch at the restaurant at Bishop's Lodge and then walking around the premises. It was the ranch of Bishop Lamy of Death Comes to the Archbiship fame. He built the cathedal downtown and later retired and died on the ranch. Be sure to get the key to see his chapel.
For more casual, New Mexican fare many like The Shed, Maria's and a place just north of the Santa Fe Opera called Gabriel's. Cowgirl Hall of Fame is basically a burger place with lots of interesting photos of early cowgirls.
If there is anything going on at the Santa Fe Opera while you are there you might enjoy seeing it. Actually, you can go and walk around a get a pretty good idea from the outside.
Diane
As to food, the chef now at The Anasazi is considered by many to be the best in NM. He recently moved there from The Old House in the El Dorado. You may still see wonderful reviews of the The Old House but it is no longer what it was. We had a bad experience there recently.
You might enjoy having lunch at the restaurant at Bishop's Lodge and then walking around the premises. It was the ranch of Bishop Lamy of Death Comes to the Archbiship fame. He built the cathedal downtown and later retired and died on the ranch. Be sure to get the key to see his chapel.
For more casual, New Mexican fare many like The Shed, Maria's and a place just north of the Santa Fe Opera called Gabriel's. Cowgirl Hall of Fame is basically a burger place with lots of interesting photos of early cowgirls.
If there is anything going on at the Santa Fe Opera while you are there you might enjoy seeing it. Actually, you can go and walk around a get a pretty good idea from the outside.
Diane
SallyMagoo
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We own at the Villas de Santa Fe, and one thing nice about staying there is that there is a free shuttle that will get you anywhere in the main area of town; I think they will also take you out to the museum area if requested.
We like the Shed very much, among some of the other restaurants mentioned. We also have found the food at Guadalupe Cafe good. I don't think Maria's is quite as good as it used to be, but it's still fun for fajitas. There's also Tomasita's for basic mexican food; it's quite crowded and popular. The breakfast burrito's at Tia Sophia's are also tasty--it's closed some days (perhaps Sunday or Monday?) All of these restaurants are among the more moderately priced.
Every time I go to Santa Fe, I have to stop in at the French Pastry Shop in the La Fonda Hotel for coffee, pastries and perhaps a slice of quiche or a crepe. Yummy pastries made with real butter!
I've always wanted to try the Japanese baths at Ten Thousand Waves outside of town, but have never done it.
Do go to the Loretto chapel with the miraculous spiral staircase!
We like the Shed very much, among some of the other restaurants mentioned. We also have found the food at Guadalupe Cafe good. I don't think Maria's is quite as good as it used to be, but it's still fun for fajitas. There's also Tomasita's for basic mexican food; it's quite crowded and popular. The breakfast burrito's at Tia Sophia's are also tasty--it's closed some days (perhaps Sunday or Monday?) All of these restaurants are among the more moderately priced.
Every time I go to Santa Fe, I have to stop in at the French Pastry Shop in the La Fonda Hotel for coffee, pastries and perhaps a slice of quiche or a crepe. Yummy pastries made with real butter!
I've always wanted to try the Japanese baths at Ten Thousand Waves outside of town, but have never done it.
Do go to the Loretto chapel with the miraculous spiral staircase!
Diane
TUG Member
Ahh, Ten Thousand Waves and its "clothing optional" communal hot tub. Many private tubs also, plus massages, all in a Japanese garden setting. On the way to the ski area.
Diane
Diane