This week, Eye on Travel comes from the Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Peter has the latest on the coronavirus and what it means to travelers, as well as the travel industry. Then Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch, with his take on the virus as well as a global view on health and wellness. We’ll have a report on travel and sleeping (or lack of it) from Dr. Stephen Brewer, Canyon Ranch Medical Director.  And Julie Sasse, Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art, joins us to speak about minimalism and regional art brought to the forefront by Elaine Horwitch and the legendary “Horwitch” years. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel  broadcasts from the Canyon Ranch Tucson.

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Dr. Stephen Brewer, Medical Director at Canyon Ranch Tucson, speaks about the importance of sleeping, a no cellphone policy and guests becoming totally engrossed in health and wellness. He then discusses the contributing factors to dementia and how to avoid it. Stephen shares how much better people feel from being at Canyon Ranch for just a week. Then, he expands on the importance of diet and the most surprising thing that guests walk away with.

David Devine, Historian & Author of Tucson: A History of the Old Pueblo from the 1854 Gadsden Purchase, joins the program to tell us all about the Gadsden Purchase and its significance. He’ll also share why Tucson has done a better job at retaining its character than other Arizona cities. He then reveals some of the most surprising historical aspects about the region and how he recommends immersing in the local history. And learn about the controversial story of South Tucson and the historic breakfast spot that led to the capture of John Dillinger.

Maria DelliVeneri, Clinical Lead Certified Athletic Trainer at Canyon Ranch Tucson, talks about everything movement: regenerative tools, joint injuries and other physical abilitations. She dives into analyzing the body and our skeletal movements, setting boundaries that align with our goals and paying high-level attention to how the body responds. And she’ll have more on some of the activities that one can participate in at Canyon Ranch.

Julie Sasse, Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art, joins us to speak about minimalism and regional art brought to the forefront by Elaine Horwitch and the new exhibit opening in a week. She talks about contemporary art and how the museum has more than 3,000 pieces. She also reveals that other museums actually borrow from them. She reveals what the “Horwitch” years are and who the “bad boys” are involved in them.

Stephanie Ludwig, Director of Spiritual Wellness at Canyon Ranch Tucson, speaks about the guests seeking out the resort for guidance and for wanting to become whole. She and Peter debate about the changing patterns in a person, including paying attention to your inner-communications and the type of questions she asks to get to the bottom of an unbalanced life. She maintains that grieving is part of any loss and how to adjust.

Amy Hawthorne, Director of Life Management at Canyon Ranch Tucson, explains the iconic history of the resort and gives us details about the ins and outs of her job – everything from trauma, addiction and all of the obstacles that can keep us from making changes. She argues that absolutely everything we do on a daily basis is based on how we feel and if we don’t understand why we do things, it’s hard to make long-lasting meaningful change.

Russel Michel, Executive Chef at Canyon Ranch Tucson, tells us about the resort’s unique menu development and nutritional content using plant-forward cuisine. He chats about no-no ingredients, reveals what item on the menu he can’t tamper with and sourcing the produce. He touches on feeding people vs. filling them, accentuating the positives of food and creating visually delicious food with “food science.” Russel then speaks about the desert’s essential ingredients and describes foods that are good for specific body parts. And you’ll hear a surprising fact about Tucson’s edible culture and history – a cuisine made up of many different cultures.

Chuck Ryan, Fire Chief at the Tucson Fire Department, speaks about his recent move from Virginia and the brave new world that Tucson has been. He draws distinctions between California’s fire season as well as the different frequencies that allow more than fifteen local agencies to work together. He dives into the biggest challenges, the astonishing number of calls the department gets and some tips for the new visitor to Tucson. Chuck will also give his best local eats recommendations, including the Sonoran hotdog – a local delicacy.

By Alessandra Taryn Bea for PeterGreenberg.com