Positives: -The balloons are beautiful, and it was neat to…read moresee them being filled up. -Our pilot seemed to be an expert Negatives: - The flight was less than half as long as was promised - One of the other pilots seemed not to be in full control of his senses - The back office did next to nothing to make the situation right

The whole crew at Balloon Above New Mexico were fantastic, and safety is their highest priority!…read moreSue in the front office took great care getting us scheduled, and keeping us informed as the day of our flight approached. My wife is normally a bit afraid of heights, but Johnny was great at engaging her and calming her down - she had no problems, and loved the ride. Everything was explained in advance, and the flight was smooth, gentle, and beautiful. This was such a fun bucket-list adventure; we can't wait to do it ag

Wonderful helicopter tour! Made my trip to Santa Fe extra special. Fantastic tour and great…read moreservice. Pilot was extra safety conscious and went out of his way to make the trip memorable. We were here from Texas and met this company by chance. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend taking a helicopter tour with Joaquin. It was a wonderful and exciting…read moreexperience. Joaquin is a very experienced pilot and the helicopter was spotless and new. I felt very comfortable and safe at all times. Having an "overview" of Santa Fe and its topography is something I have wanted to do for a long time, it gave me a new perspective of the town I've lived in for many years. Thank you, Joaquin!

After much research, including taking a serious look at Pink Jeep, this company's Grand Canyon tour…read morehad the best combination of value & professionalism. For cash price $99 (with tax, $108) it included lunch with the one-day tour of Grand Canyon. I felt it was just right for sight-seeing: not too much, not too little. To clarify, taking a 1-day tour of Grand Canyon from Sedona or Flagstaff does not give you enough time for hiking but it's good for enjoying the sights and taking lots of pictures. The only small complaint I had was that their drive from Sedona to Flagstaff felt a bit too rough -- the van needs better shocks, but maybe that's true with all tour vans.

If you want an intimate , small group tour of the Grand Canyon, book with Touch the Southwest. It…read morewas an awesome experience, with our very interesting and knowledgable guide, Andrew, picking us up at our resort. There were just 8 others in our group in a well air conditioned, leather seated mini-bus. Gourmet picnic lunch up on the south rim was delightful and a nice touch, then two more stops at other points on the canyon for viewing and picture taking (Andrew will take pictures for you as well). Then we stopped in Cameron a brief shopping trip for some neat Native American goods and then headed back to Sedone with painted desert in background. Loved this tour and will recommend as a must! When booking this, Brenda is awesome and her follow up and suggestions on where to stay, eat, shop in sedona definitley pleased this customer!

I typically only do reviews for food but had an awesome experience with World Balloon. They were…read morevery accommodating and added us on a tour for the next day after another company cancelled. Prices were reasonable. The team was professional, structured, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. I never felt endangered or scared during the entire ride. We saw the sun rise and had a great 360 view of Albuquerque. When we landed the trackers were there to assist and and bring us back to the take off site. Upon returning we had a champagne toast whole listening to a story on the origins to the hot air balloons.

From pick up to drop off, it was all great. Our pilot Chris was so fun to be around and he was so…read moregracious to answer all of our questions. A smooth ride from start to finish. He's also funny. The owner and his wife was so kind- they helped get the balloon set up. Live the history story of hot air ballooning. Makes me want to always have a bottle of champagne to greet others ! It was even better that so many balloons were in the air around us. Never alone in the skies. Overall a wonder experience. I would def call them again.

Hot air balloon pilot on October 7th am 1st flight very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely will…read morego on again.

Worth the experience, amazingly beautiful. Make sure to bring warm clothes because it can get cold…read moreif you go early. People all over the world come see this great experience.

Driving up to the resort, it truly feels like you're entering a private, exclusive getaway, tucked…read moreaway from everything. Beautiful, classic New Mexican architecture surrounded by desert and mountain views. The grounds are beautiful with options for biking (included), tennis/pickleball, walks, horseback riding, and golf. Located about 30 minutes north of Albuquerque and 45 minutes south of Santa Fe, made it easy to spend time in either. We were able to check in early, which was so nice after an early travel morning. Our room was large and included the classic hotel amenities, including waters. We were staying slightly during the off season, so two pools were open, which was fine as it wasn't that busy and it didn't get hot until about noon. Due to the location of the resort, it is easiest to eat at the property and there are a couple of options available: The Corn Maiden - nicer dining experience, Santa Ana Cafe - casual sit-down, Rio Grande Lounge - bar and bites, and Plaza - pool cafe. During our visit the Plaza pool restaurant was only open on Saturday. We tried in-room dining for breakfast one morning, as we were up early, the eggs had little to no flavor, and a couple of our items were forgotten/late. Not a huge deal as we understood they were training a lot of staff during the time of our stay. Overall, the food throughout all the dining options was just okay, and if there were more dining options close by, I would probably go there. The restaurants all tasted the same and there didn't seem to be much variety. It would be nice if at least one of the dining options was a different kind of cuisine to bring some variety. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, the staff was so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of activities to do at the resort and we loved that they had nightly s'mores. The room was great, but food could be better.

Stayed at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa for three days for a conference. The resort is in Santa…read moreAna Pueblo, which is about 25 minutes outside Albuquerque and another 50 minutes from Santa Fe (though with the conference schedule, I was unable to make it to Santa Fe). The property itself is beautiful and expansive, sits on Tamayame land, and at the outset of the conference a member of the Native American tribe welcomed us and shared about the land and setting. The property has with multiple event spaces, an on-site trail, a large gym, and several pools. It is a fairly large resort (our room was at one end, so it was about a 7-10 minute walk to the main lobby area). Each day began with a large breakfast buffet, and lunch was similarly well done. One of the highlights was being able to sit outside during meals at large tables overlooking the grounds, mountains, trees, and fresh air made for a really peaceful setting. For breakfast, I enjoyed the red/green chilies chilaquiles (New Mexican style breakfast), it was very flavorful and I enjoyed trying but was very spicy/heavy. From a conference and events perspective, the resort is very impressive. There is a large main conference room with a stage, and the room can accommodate over 100 people (at round tables), along with many smaller breakout rooms. Over two evenings, we attended events at different venues on the property, one about a 10-minute walk away (with hotel mini-bus transportation available), and another closer to the main area under a tent. The more distant venue was quite large and set apart, likely used for weddings and larger celebrations. That evening included a buffet dinner, DJ, dancing, and multiple bar setups. The second evening closer to the main hotel was a seated dinner under a tent, with music and performances in a more contained setting. There is also a nice bar and restaurant in the lobby, as well as another more casual restaurant by the pool. Given time constraints, I was not able to fully take advantage of all the amenities (including the spa, horseback riding, and longer trail walks), but I would absolutely recommend this property. It is incredibly scenic, serene, and feels immersed in nature, and I would gladly return.

Such a beautiful location, and the food and drinks were amazing. We had some of the best ceviche…read moreand an amazing quesadilla with chorizo, and eggs. We had an amazing tour by my brother who works there as the bread chef. The farmer is gorgeous and the flowers amazing. They have an awesome resort and beautiful grounds. Planning my next trip for next year already and going to stay.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

This tram sets some kind of record so it's worth going at least once. You can drive around to the…read moretop of the Sandias, and there is a ski resort up there as well. This takes you up to the top via tram, you can walk around, there's some dedicated walkways (attractive), there's a restaurant (high end), there's bats (at night). The last time I was there, I didn't like that it was a ticketed timed entry to get up and then a free-for-all to get down but I guess that tracks if they intend to let folks tarry up on top as long as they like. The views are of course lovely. It does get crowded, including the gift shop area, so be forewarned.

This was a great walking tour approx 5 miles of walking over three hours with 4 delicious stops!…read moreStephanie was generous with her local knowledge and stories and answered all of our questions. Fun way to see different parts of Santa Fe!

We had a great time on our ghost tour! Stephanie was very knowledgable and the tour was…read moreentertaining. She does not have electronic means to accept tips, so bring cash :-)