While You’re in Phoenix… Staying at the Arizona Biltmore is an ideal jumping point for taking in the sites and tastes of Phoenix. Here are some additional places you may want to check while you’re there: Piestewa Peak Hike (formerly Squaw Peak) This is a short 1.2 miles to the top hike, but not for [...]
Arizona Biltmore My stay at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona was a nice surprise. I was expecting austere and pricey, and what I got was elegant, comfortable and friendly. The picturesque setting mimics the art deco design of Frank Lloyd Wright with a stunning natural backdrop of Camelback Mountain and Squaw Peak and there’s [...]
When I think of Phoenix, world class museums rarely come to mind. Well, at least until now. That’s because I just discovered the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) which opened in April of 2010. The $250-million project was the brainchild of Bob Ulrich, former chief executive officer and chairman of the Target Corporation. He took his [...]
This past week I was in Phoenix, Arizona to attend the US Airways Media Day. Instead of just going out for that one meeting I made a fun trip out of it.
I only stayed at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for one night so I didn’t get to experience all of it but I did experience enough to discover the top 9 reasons why you would want to stay here. The scenery: The resort is set against the backdrop of Arizona’s McDowell Mountains and with its Spanish [...]
While staying at Hotel Valley Ho I was offered a 60-minute Honey Ginger Myofascial Release ($150 + 20% service charge) at VH Spa. I had no idea what that entailed so when Jennifer my master masseuse told me they use “Bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, honey, and ginger to detoxify the body, strengthen the immune [...]
Hotel Valley Ho — Scottsdale, Arizona I spent last night at Hotel Valley Ho, which was cool back in 1956 when it first opened its doors and guess what? It’s still every bit as chic now, after a recent restoration. Checking in to the hotel, I felt like I was guest starring in an episode [...]
Happy 2011! I hope you had a great holiday. Thank you for allowing me to take you with me on my 2010 trips. It wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without you, and I hope 2011 brings us the same. In case you were not checking emails over the holidays (is that even possible?), I’m [...]
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