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Recap: A staycation at Camelback Inn

Mar 16, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, Staycation

Continuing my recap of a Valley staycation while my cousin visited last month, we booked a room for a one night stay hoping for some quiet time away. Where did we go? Camelback Inn. Did you know this resort was Marriott’s first resort and launched the corporation’s ‘resort network’, which now includes over 20 resorts? Yep....

Joya Spa: A Moroccan getaway without leaving town

Mar 14, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, Local Spas, Staycation

A couple of days ago, I recapped an Afternoon Tea experience that I enjoyed with my cousin Chelsie while she visited Phoenix for the first time. Another experience on my list of ‘must-do’ on her stay here was a stop at my favorite spa in the Valley: Joya Spa. The two-story, 31,000 square foot Moroccan-inspired spa is situated in...

Lunching like royalty: Afternoon Tea at the Arizona Biltmore

Mar 12, 12

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, Phoenix, Staycation

Recently, I had a very exciting and long awaited visitor come to town: my cousin, Chelsie. Growing up, we were like inseparable sisters. Now that we live states away, our visits are far and few between. Knowing that I’d have her in my city for a whole week, I knew I had to show her a fabulous time during her first visit to...

Poolside Dining at Hotel Valley Ho

Aug 25, 11

Posted by Phoenix Bites in Featured, Scottsdale, Staycation

Voted as one of the “World’s Coolest Pools” by Travel + Leisure, the OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho is a Valley favorite for sun-soaking and sipping. The pool at the modern-retro themed ‘Valley Ho offers pool-side dining, open to both hotel and non-hotel guests. A standout on the menu is the Orange Sesame Chicken Bento Box, one...

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak: A Staycation for the Whole Family

A few times a year my husband hosts a poker tournament at our home. About 20 people normally attend and there are typically 3 rounds of games. He ensures that there are plenty of other activities during down-times or for the players that are not so fortunate throughout the night: Ping-Pong, Fooz Ball, Darts, Wii – etc. While this...

InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa Begins “Sunset Cinema” Series on March 27th

On March 27th, the Intercontinental Monelucia Resort & Spa will begin its “Sunset Cinema” series, a monthly movie series taking place one Sunday each month featuring classic films. The outdoor “Sunset Cinema” series will feature films set in Europe and Morocco – two destinations that have inspired the resort’s unique...