Category: Arizona

The Phoenician at Scottsdale AZ

The Phoenician at Scottsdale AZ

By on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
The Phoenician, a 654-room destination resort in Scottsdale Arizona, tallied up their renovations over the past few years with a grand total of $20 million. Extensive renovations include its luxurious lobby, lounges, restaurants, Grand Tea Court, guest rooms, pool oasis, golf course, meeting space and public areas. Room amenities now include 32-inch flat-screen Sony televisions,
Super Spas 2006

Super Spas 2006

By on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Ireland, Massachusetts, New York, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide
Interested in a seaweed wrap or a caviar facial? Forbes has run an article on the special spas for 2006.   Getting a much-deserved mention are: Monart Luxury Destination Spa, Enniscorthy, Ireland Red Mountain Spa, St. George, UT Chiva Som, Hua Hin, Thailand Canyon Ranch, Tucson, AZ and Lenox, MA Cornelia Day Resort, New York
2006 Top 10 Romantic Inns

2006 Top 10 Romantic Inns

By on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, USA
You can tell Valentines is around the corner.   iLoveInns has joined the ‘top ten bandwaggon’ and released its own ‘Top Ten Most Romantic Bed & Breakfasts’. Making the US-centric list, in no particular order, are: Inn at Bowman’s Hill, New Hope, PA Sea Crest by the Sea, Spring Lake, NJ Santa Ynez Inn, Santa
Enchantment Resort, Arizona

Enchantment Resort, Arizona

By on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA
Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona’s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture. The resort’s adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Voted number 1 hotel and resort spa in Arizona by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler readers,
Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria brand

Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria brand

By on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Worldwide
Hilton Hotels, which has owned the Waldorf since 1949, is expected to announce today that  it will launch a chain of luxury hotels under the Waldorf-Astoria brand. The new brand will include business hotels and resorts worldwide and match or exceed the chain’s current luxury leaders, Hiltons and Conrads, for its level of amenities. Starting
Spa One, Tucson

Spa One, Tucson

By on Dec 30, 2005 in Arizona, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA
Spa One is the name of a new chain of spas in Tucson, Arizona. One opened earlier this month in the Foothills, another on the East Side is expected to open in March 2006, and two more (central and northwest Tucson) by the end of the year. Their aim is to attract members who see