TODAY'S THE DAY....SUMMER FLASH SALE AT HOTEL VALLEY HO AND MOUNTAIN SHADOWS! Beat the summer heat at the retro-chic Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale with the 36-Hour Sale, happening TODAY Thursday, July 26 at 8 a.m. through Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Get $50 off a room as well as a free “Show Stopper” Shake or signature burger at ZuZu, and stay July 27 through … [Read more...]
STAYCATION SERIES: HYATT @ GAINEY RANCH
Another weekend means another staycation and this time we packed up and ventured about 2 miles down the street to the Scottsdale Hyatt at Gainey Ranch. The luxury resort is in full bloom with flowering summer cacti framed by the majestic McDowell Mountains, providing stunning views no matter if you are gazing out the window of your hotel room, sipping drinks in the courtyard, … [Read more...]
STAYCATION SERIES: THE RESORT AT MCCORMICK
My staycation obsession continues this time at the recently renovated Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. Recently, a girlfriend and I had the pleasure of enjoying 24 hours at this hidden Scottsdale gem. I’ve attended events at the property before and thought it was lovely but this was the first time I spent the night and explored the grounds. From the newly designed … [Read more...]
TAKE A DAYCATION AT THE OMNI MONTELUCIA
Don’t get me wrong, overnight staycations are one of my favorite things to partake in throughout the summer but guess what else is cool and doesn’t require an overnight bag? Daycations! Is that a thing? Well, now it is because I enjoyed a full day under the shade of a luxury cabana at the Omni Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley and let me tell you…it was heavenly. With tons … [Read more...]
STAYCATION SERIES: WESTIN KIERLAND
Continuing on my 2018 staycation series, this past weekend my family and I checked into the Westin Kierland for a 24 staycation. Since the temperature was predicted to be 110 degrees outside, I was certainly looking forward to being in a place that is known for their lively kid friendly pool. Sure enough, Mother Nature provided a scorching weekend but I hardly noticed since I … [Read more...]