That’s right, if you are expecting, why not take one last get away before you bundle arrives? One ideal babymoon retreat is the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The resort exudes romance and pampering with the intimacy of its 119 masterfully designed guestrooms, casitas and villas; regal Spanish Colonial architecture which captures the essence of [...]

Posted on August 10th, 2009 under Resorts & Hotels. Tags: Babymoon, Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Comments: None

Congratulations to our members who recently received awards. 
 
Several Scottsdale-area restaurants were recognized by The James Beard Foundation as semifinalists across several categories:

Outstanding Restaurateur: Sam Fox, Fox Restaurant Concepts
Best New Restaurant: NoCA
Outstanding Wine Service: Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Best Chef in the Southwest: Beau MacMillan, elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

Golfweek magazine’s list [...]

Posted on June 9th, 2009 under What's New, What's Noteworthy. Tags: Awards, Boulders Golf Club, elements, Encore Creative, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Grayhawk Golf Club, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Kazimierz, Longbow Golf Club, NoCA, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, Talking Stick Golf Club, TPC Scottsdale, Troon North Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Comments: None

Delight in the Flavors of the Season With Scottsdale’s Summer Menus
Estate House celebrates the simple summer season with Arizona’s local fruits as Executive Chef Gio Osso grills up Arizona peaches with seared foie gras and strawberry balsamic barbeque pork belly. Accompanying the flavors of the ripe fruits is Brachetto, a sparkling summer wine with hints [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2009 under Dining and Nightlife. Tags: Arizona Restaurant Week, Bruce Patterson, Crave Arizona, Eats3, Eddie Matney, Eddie's House, Estate House, Gio Osso, Hermosa, J&G Steakhouse, James Porter, Lon's, Malee's on Main, Michael Rusconimeets, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Sam Fox, T. Cook's, Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, The Phoenician. Comments: None

Hot Air Expeditions takes guests up above the Sonoran Desert for a 360-degree view of its flora and fauna. Early morning ballooning is a great way to avoid the heat while still experiencing the desert’s splendor and the adventure is topped off with a champagne toast and breakfast after landing! Summer rates are discounted at [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2009 under Attractions and Adventures, Golf, Resorts & Hotels, What's Happening. Tags: Hot Air Expeditions, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Summer, TPC Scottsdale. Comments: None

Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.  
 
 

Hotel Valley Ho’s Executive Chef Charles Wiley was named “Outstanding Manager of the Year for 2008” by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association.
 
GolfWorld Magazine recognized several Scottsdale golf courses on its lists of “Top 50 Public Courses” and “Top 50 Resort Courses” in the country:

Public Courses: Grayhawk Golf [...]

Posted on January 30th, 2009 under What's Noteworthy. Tags: Awards, Boulders Golf Club, Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Fairmont Scottsdale, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, Grayhawk Golf Club, Hotel Valley Ho, Longbow Golf Club, Ocotillo Golf Resort, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, SunRidge Canyon Golf, The Phoenician, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Comments: None