Tag:Scottsdale

Vine & Dine Valrhona Chocolate Dinner at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

This week we’re attending the Vine & Dine Valrhona Chocolate Dinner at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North’s Talavera Restaurant. Did you enjoy this article? Please click on one of the icons and share it in your networks.  Read More →

Scottsdale Labor Day Weekend Resort Packages

The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau has a long list of special Labor Day packages from many fine resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona. I have reprinted them below for your convenience: Xona Resort Suites Half as Hot Every Thursday XONA takes the forecasted high temperature for the day, cuts it in half, and that’s the room rate for... 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

That’s Amore Gelato – Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona’s That’s Amore Gelato is an authentic Italian family owned gelateria that serves up Arizona’s best gelato. Now, you don’t have to take our word for this assertion, but how about the Abbondanza! 2010 Guide to the Best Gelato Shops in the United States! We have been enjoying Paola and Christina Marrazzo’s... Read More

We Visit Queen Creek Olive Mill

Arizona’s Queen Creek Olive Mill is a family run agri-tourism destination, and is also Arizona’s only producer of extra virgin olive oil. We made our way to the Queen Creek Olive Mill for lunch on the way back to N. Scottsdale from our visit to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by General... Read More

Travel Channel’s Adam Richman (Man v. Food) in Phoenix for Ultimate Slider Challenge

Adam Richman, the Travel Channel’s star of Man v. Food recently filmed a “with a side of city” video in Scottsdale. If your interested, Adam will be in Phoenix stuffing his face at the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie’s on July 14th, 2010. [HT to Scottsdale CVB] Did you enjoy this article? Please click on one... Read More

Arizona’s Queen Creek Olive Mill

This week we will visit Arizona’s only producer of extra virgin olive oil, the Queen Creek Olive Mill.  They have tours, a great Tuscan inspired eatery, and we have even heard mention of a Gelato Waffle Sandwich.  Stay tuned! Did you enjoy this article? Please click on one of the icons and share it in your networks.  Read More →

Montelucia Resort – Scottsdale, Arizona

We are spending two days at this 2010 Travel & Leisure World’s Best Winner.  This resort grabbed the #1 spot for Arizona, and #13 for US/Canada. We can’t wait! Did you enjoy this article? Please click on one of the icons and share it in your networks.  Read More →

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

We will soon be roaming to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.  There we will ask the question, “Just what IS contemporary art? Did you enjoy this article? Please click on one of the icons and share it in your networks.  Read More →

3 Reasons why you Should Visit Scottsdale, Arizona in July

I just shot this photograph of Mesquite pods in our backyard. July in Scottsdale, Arizona:  Mesquite Pods, Monsoons, and Incredible Resort Rates The month of July generally marked a very important time in the life of Arizona’s ancient Hohokam Indians. First of all, the area’s plentiful mesquite trees are currently dropping their... Read More

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