Santa Fe is very compact for a state capital-very walkable, no traffic issues. Hotels are very good, service friendly and there are restaurants for all budgets. Shopping is terrific-every shop operator seems to be honest and proud of his wares! The sellers under the "Palace Walkway" are top notch artists of all sorts: honest and fair. Enjoyed it all, very much.

Santa Fe was named as one of the twelve distinctive destinations by National Trust for Historic Preservation for 2009. And you can feel that as soon as you enter the city. Read more at

http://savvytravelerzone.blogspot.com/2009/01/ski-vacation-santa-fe-new-mexico.html

Great snowboarding, beautiful scenery, close to Albuquerque, very rich in Native American culture. You'll love the atmosphere, in some ways it's very historic and for those who love gambling, the casinos are convienently close.

While it is a little difficult to get to Santa Fe (you have to fly to Albequerque then drive), it's well worth the trip. We have stayed in the Inn of the Governors right in town and Bishop's Lodge a little way out of town. Both are equally luxurious and pleasant. Indian Market Days are fun as you can purchase hard-to-find Navajo, Zuni, ...

Well I am originally from Los Angeles so I am quite use to western atmosphere but now I have relocated to Miami. I have traveled to Albuquerque for business numerous times but, have never had the chance to make it to the "City Different" as it has been suggested to me many times when I was in the Albuquerque area. Albuquerque is the ...

Going to New Mexico is like leaving the country. It is so incredibly different there: landscape, culture, the people and the atmosphere.

Predominated by the American Indian and Spanish cultures, most people are Catholic and still extremely devout.

Churches are in the center of every town, creating the community, social order and value ...

The city itself is dirty. I have been all over New Mexico and this was a huge disappointment! The stores were all over priced. Even the flea market was expensive. I love to travel, but will never go back to that place.

Santa Fe is so "thick" with Old Santa Fe ambience, I find the best way to really feel part of the City Different is to stay in a vacation rental that offers that Santa-Fe-Style ambience. Best area? Near Canyon Road so you can easily have walking access to that incredible mile stretch of art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Try a search on "walk to canyon road" to find suitable vacation rental.

Gosh Santa Fe is a great city. It in my opinion is one of the most beautiful places in America. I think that everyone should experiance this town. Downtown is a bit crowed but it is so lively and enchanting. A sense of old in a modern world. Albuquerque is an ok place but offers not half the beauty and elegance of Santa Fe I would much rather live ...