The Phoenician may be known for its seven pools and magnificent spa in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, but it also has something special and unique to the desert landscape in its oasis, a desert garden where one can go to ...Read More
Advice from locals is usually a good bet. We were visiting an old high school friend who has lived in Arizona for well over 10 years, and we told her we were going to Sedona the next day. Her eyes widened ...Read More
Sedona’s beauty invites you to stay awhile. No wonder it’s a favorite retreat of artists, spiritualists, and retirees. Driving up to Sedona, Bell Rock greets you with its spellbinding color. Scenic views along highway 179 are numerous and the views ...Read More
Arizona’s arid beauty can only really be appreciated the old fashion way… by horse.
Just north of Scottsdale is Cave Creek Outfitters horse ranch. Operating for 17 years, they offer a variety of horseback riding excursions from one hour to a ...Read More
The 1950s were a time of Hollywood hipsters, drive-in theaters, and rock’n’roll. But where did Hollywood go to escape from the bright lights and flashing cameras? Even before Scottsdale had a downtown of big name shops, upscale dining, and artsy ...Read More
