Category: Arizona

The Authentic Remedy from Miraval Arizona

By on Apr 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Arizona, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
Miraval Arizona, located on 400 acres at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, offers the luxury, relaxation and intimate environment one would expect from Arizona’s premier destination spa and resort. “Life in Balance” is Miraval Arizona’s simple but powerful mission.     It’s rooted in the belief that when our physical, emotional and  
New 'Explorers Camp' for kids from Fairmont Scottsdale and National Geographic

New 'Explorers Camp' for kids from Fairmont Scottsdale and National Geographic

By on Apr 22, 2009 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Arizona, Family Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA
Navigating a GPS to discover desert creatures, going on a photo safari or meeting real-life explorers, the Fairmont Scottsdale is making this summer an adventure. The luxury resort in Arizona is partnering with National Geographic for the first National Geographic Explorers Camp, exclusively for its overnight guests. From 22nd May to 7th September 2009, the
El Tovar's restaurant overlooking the Grand Canyon

El Tovar's restaurant overlooking the Grand Canyon

By on Aug 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Arizona, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA
Set close to the edge of the Grand Canyon’s southern rim, the El Tovar Hotel has a restaurant where the views are to die for. Here, Southwestern flavours prevail throughout the menu, whether it be buffalo carpaccio on roasted crostini or wild Alaskan salmon tostada with a tequila vinaigrette. The best tables go quickly on
Another $99 offer, this time in Arizona

Another $99 offer, this time in Arizona

By on Jul 16, 2008 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Whether this is a sign of tough times ahead for the luxury travel industry, I don’t know, but there’s been a glut of $99 offers lately.   The latest I’ve noticed comes courtesy of The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.   Stay a little longer and you can even also earn

Agave The Arizona Spa, Westin Kierland Resort

By on Apr 30, 2008 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
Enjoy a relaxing day at Agave The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona.
Winter Sale from Westward Look Resort, Tucson

Winter Sale from Westward Look Resort, Tucson

By on Dec 22, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA
The snow can’t find you at Westward Look Resort. Go to the desert to take advantage of their Winter Sale.   Winter doesn’t have to be associated with cold weather and slippery roads.  In Tucson, they’re basking in mid 60 degree Celsius temperatures and soaking up the surrounding serenity. After nearly two months of home
2007 Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards

2007 Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards

By on Nov 28, 2007 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Europe, Italy, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
The key winners from this year’s Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards are recognised by ‘Crystal Awards’. These are the crème de la crème of the innumerable winners, limited to just one from each continent. The five (there aren’t many to choose from in Antarctica!) to shine through this year are as follows: Favorite Spa of
The most romantic and creative places to propose

The most romantic and creative places to propose

By on Nov 23, 2007 in Alaska, Arizona, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Saint Lucia, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe
Apparently one of the latest trends in travel is the ‘proposal vacation’ which, as its name suggests, is when you go on a trip with the sole purpose of popping the question. MoonRings, Inc. believe they have identified the ten most romantic and creative places. “Choosing a location is not always as easy as it
Ritz-Carlton's second project in Arizona

Ritz-Carlton's second project in Arizona

By on Nov 21, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has teamed up with Arizona-based Cottonwood Properties and Greenbrier Southwest Corporation to open a 250-room Ritz-Carlton resort hotel and spa, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, and a Ritz-Carlton branded residential community in northwest Tucson. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain and The Residences at The  Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will

Scottsdale AZ video

By on May 28, 2007 in Arizona, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
Scottsdale is home to world-class resorts, golf courses, spas, restaurants and meeting spaces. Celebrities love Scottsdale… see why!

Grand Canyon Skywalk video

By on Mar 27, 2007 in Adventure Travel, Arizona, Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
A new perspective on the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Hidden Meadow Ranch receiving increased media attention

Hidden Meadow Ranch receiving increased media attention

By on Mar 26, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bed & Breakfasts, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
Arizona’s luxury guest ranch, Hidden Meadow Ranch, was ranked the #3 romantic getaway in  the United States  by Sunset Magazine last month, garnering national recognition for its incredible beauty, cuisine and accommodations. In addition, it was also recently featured in the New York Times; it’s perhaps no surprise that it’s receiving national attention as this
Grand Canyon Skywalk opens

Grand Canyon Skywalk opens

By on Mar 20, 2007 in Arizona, Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA
The Grand Canyon Skywalk opened just a few hours ago.  This horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottomed  structure juts out 70 feet beyond the canyon rim, offering superb views of the Grand Canyon, not to mention a 4,000-foot drop below. Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin was the first to walk out on to the platform and declared it a “magnificent
Spring Spa Rejuvenation Package from the Westward Look Resort, Tucson AZ

Spring Spa Rejuvenation Package from the Westward Look Resort, Tucson AZ

By on Mar 07, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA
Spring is just around the corner so why not go and relax and enjoy the warm sunshine and the wonders of the Sonoran desert? Rejuvenate with their revitalizing package which includes relaxing spa treatments with all-natural botanicals and the Executive Chef Jamie West’s signature AAA Four Diamond cuisine infused with regional ingredients from the Westward

Top 20 US restaurants

By on Feb 10, 2007 in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Going Out, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, Restaurants, Texas, USA, Virginia
I sometimes find myself dwelling on hotels and accommodation too much on A Luxury Travel Blog, and don’t pay enough attention to others such as bars, restaurants and the like.   To make up for that, I’m listing the first 20 of Zagat’s current top 100 restaurants (even if they are mostly situated in hotels

El Portal, Sedona's luxury hacienda

By on Jan 04, 2007 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos
A video insight into Sedona’s luxury hacienda, El Portal, voted Grand Award Winner in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report in 2004.