When I first traveled to Arizona, everyone talked about Scottsdale as some magical place. This week we’ll be featuring Scottsdale. You can decide whether it is magical for yourself! (more…)
Since we feature favorites on Fridays, we’re returning to a favorite activity that is quite terrific in the Phoenix area: powered paragliding (PPG). (And also available elsewhere, but the weather is very favorable for this in Arizona.)
Getting up in the air is a great way to put life in perspective, clear your head and find an exhilaration that is hard to match. (more…)
TALKING STICK RESORT
As I mentioned last week, the newest and largest in the casino business often has only a fleeting chance to be on top of the heap. Currently in its final construction phases is the soon to open Talking Stick Resort just east of Scottsdale.
East of I-101 is the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community. Up to this point they have opened two Casino Arizona properties (the oldest currently next to the Talking Stick Resort). Within minutes of Old Town Scottsdale, unique shopping, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Talking Stick Resort property is bound to be a mecca for high rollers … did I mention Scottsdale?
Access to the property is simple with easy on-off exits at I-101 and Indian Bend Road. The property is located 1 mile east and easily visible from the highway.
Talking Stick Resort - under construction
Current specs for the property include:
- 497 room, 15-story luxury hotel
- 240,000 sq. ft. casino floor (poker, table games, slots, keno)
- 900+ Vegas-style slot machines
- 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space (indoor/outdoor)
- 750-seat showroom
- 8 restaurants (including fine dining on the15th floor)
- 10+ night clubs/lounges
- 2, 18-hole golf course managed by internationally recognized Troon Golf, LLC
- 13,000 sq. ft. spa (massage/fitness center, etc.)
- 2 parking garages
As with its sister casino several miles south, the showroom will feature “tribute shows” rather than nationally known entertainment.
Current rates are not available, although reservations will be accepted starting January 1, 2010.
Talking Stick Resort looks to be a major destination in the East Valley of the Phoenix area.
As soon as the property opens, we will update our blog.
Less than 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport heading east are three attractions well worth seeing when you’re visiting in the Phoenix area. Bring your camera, because you will want to record your views – they are unique! All are around the area called Papago Park. (more…)
Welcome to the land of the sun!
Phoenix, the fifth largest city in the USA, is the most glorious destination (more…)
Proprietor Joanne Gemmill knows about a true English tea since she grew up in the south of England. Once she transplanted herself to Arizona, it was natural for her to continue her tradition of tea and share that with people so they would
Proprietor Joanne Gemmill
“ Take time out from their busy lives and wallow in tea and tranquility.”
These days, everyone can use some tranquility. (more…)
The City “fathers’ of Carefree, Arizona, according to a story, sat around in a local watering hole deciding what to name the streets of Carefree, since many of the streets were nameless. While they downed their brews what they came up with was inspired!
You, too, can be on Easy Street - in Carefree, Arizona
Ah, if only everyone could be Carefree – or travel there. It’s a town in Arizona north of Phoenix, by the way, but it is also a state of mind.
On a recent stay at the Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, the experience lived up to the name.
Carefree Resort & Villas entrance
Soapy Smith's Restaurant - Fairbanks, Alaska
To step into Soapy Smith’s Restaurant in Fairbanks , Alaska is to step back in time, yet it is a modern, up-to-date restaurant with good food and good service. (more…)
When President Barack Obama chose to visit Arizona and, specifically, Phoenix, recently, there was a hubbub about some nutcases who were “expressing” their right to bear arms.
No, we are not all gun-toting nuts in Arizona! The people I know are all peaceful, friendly and, at least as far as I know, quite sane.
So, please come visit Arizona! There are a multitude of amazing sights to see – nature has been abundantly generous in making Arizona a vividly memorable land. From desert flowers blooming in spring to the Grand Canyon, volcanic cones to pine forests, Arizona has a wide array of climates and scenery.
Cereus Peruviana in bloom
