{openx:1}When you think of Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding communities you probably don’t think of Pizza. But that is a mistake. There are a number of great places to get a pie in the valley and here are a few of our favorites. Picazzos: Gourmet Pizzas and Salads The Promenade, The Shops Gainey Village, Tempe, Sedona [...]

{openx:1}Barcelona Steakhouse bills itself as a steakhouse, but it is so much more than that. Indoor and outdoor bars make it a happening happy hour spot. Live music and great DJs also make it a hot night spot. And in between happy hour and dancing, you can dine! A shining star on the menu is [...]

{openx:1}Lost Dog Wash is a terrific hiking trial just minutes from downtown Phoenix. Once you start up Lost Dog Wash Trail, you will leave the sounds of civilization behind and get lost in a vast expanse of Sonoran Desert, cradled by the peaks of the McDowell Mountains on all sides. The access area (just off [...]

{openx:1}Casa Grande means “great house” and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an ancient Hohokam farming community. It was the first cultural and prehistoric site to be protected by the United States government. Speculation is that Casa Grande may have been used as an astronomical observatory, which might help explain the unusual size of the [...]

I recently re-discovered a great way to add a new level of fun to my Southwest adventures: a high-tech treasure hunt. But don’t let the high-tech scare you off, if you fish, hike or generally go exploring in the Southwest (or anywhere else for that matter) you probably already have the equipment you need to [...]

The Desert Botanical Garden one of the many things to do in Phoenix is proud to offer more than 20,000 desert plants, with emphasis on those native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Their internationally acclaimed collection provides a delight for the senses and spirit as well as insight into fragile ecosystems. The walk through [...]

{openx:1}Internationally renowned restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow has outdone himself at Asia de Cuba at the Scottsdale Mondrian resort. For travelers with a cultured palate and a love of variety, the combination of Asian and Cuban cuisines is truly unique. The pristine white decor of Asia de Cuba is ethereal making you feel a little like you [...]