Where to Stay

Roaming Boomers Video: The Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

The Royal Palms Resort and Spa ~ Phoenix, Arizona – As we continue our journey to stay in all of Arizona’s highest rated resorts, we think we have found something very special for you at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix. The Royal Palms Resort and Spa was first opened in 1948, but its original history started out in 1929... Read More

Photo Journal – Day #2 at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (Day #2) – As is my custom when visiting a beautiful resort, I arose quite early and explored the lush, oasis-like grounds of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. As I was roaming, the only stirring human beings were me and the resort’s gardeners.  I also enjoyed the company of scurrying... Read More

Photo Journal – Day #1 at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa – Phoenix, Arizona

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (Day #1) – In the business world, one of the things that I learned many years ago was that first impressions are very critical to your enterprise.  Perhaps even more important is the fact that it is very hard to undo a bad first impression. Clearly, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa understands... Read More

We Visit the Montelucia Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona’s Montelucia Resort and Spa is one place where these roaming baby boomers absolutely loved spending a few nights. Montelucia Resort and Spa is only two years old with its architecture inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages, and sun-drenched hills of Spain’s Andalusia region. Montelucia Resort and... Read More

The Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

Scottsdale, AZ (2010) – Arizona possesses 5 AAA Five-Diamond resorts, and they all happen to be in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the months of May and June we were invited to come sample each of these beautiful resorts.  We slept in their rooms, enjoyed their fine cuisine, swam in their pools, luxuriated in their spas, and completely... Read More

The Camelback Inn – The Last Stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

Today, with our visit to Scottsdale’s Camelback Inn, we mark the fifth and final stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour. The Camelback Inn was created in 1936, and became Scottsdale, Arizona’s very first luxury resort. The original resort cost $75,000 to build and accommodated 75 guests. The resort immediately attracted... Read More

The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale – the Fourth Stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

This is the fourth stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour, and today we are experiencing the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is perched high above the city for spectacular city lights, and is surrounded by the renowned granite formations of North Scottsdale.  When you study the encircling... Read More

The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona – Second Stop in our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

This is the second installment of our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour.  It is also our third installment as The Phoenician Resort also has a boutique resort within a resort called The Canyon Suites, which is also a AAA Five-Diamond Winner. Scottsdale, Arizona’s Phoenician Resort sits on 250 picturesque acres at the base of Camelback... Read More

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort – First Stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the first stop on our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour. The AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort has a very special place in our hearts.  It was here, a little over ten years ago, that a love affair began between us and the Sonoran desert.  It was the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess who... Read More

Announcing Our Arizona AAA Five-Diamond Resort Tour

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