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The Camby Hotel, Phoenix’s newest lifestyle hotel

By Greer Wylder

May 22, 2016

The Camby Hotel, Phoenix’s newest lifestyle hotel is the first in Arizona to be a part of Autograph Collection Hotels – Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels recognized for their individuality. The Camby is offering summer packages for travelers looking to enjoy the city’s urban playground and the festivities offered at the hotel. The Uptown Dine Around Escape package (starts at $229 per night), including accommodations, valet parking, two cocktails, and dinner in the Biltmore neighborhood. Choose from The Gladly, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Christopher’s Restaurant & Crush Lounge or Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar, or The Camby’s signature restaurant ($75…

Fitness and Well Being at Marriott Marquis San Diego

By Greer Wylder

April 14, 2016

Fitness and travel don’t always work well together. But, thanks to hotels like the Marriott Marquis San Diego, they’re making health and wellness a priority. The great high-rise hotel on the San Diego Marina isn’t just situated in a perfect location---within walking distance to the Gaslamp District, Petco Park and adjacent the San Diego Convention Center—it’s making wellness effortless with a new in room program, and extensive fitness classes at the resort. On a recent trip to the Marriott Marquis San Diego we were introduced to their new in-room yoga program—you can easily do yoga in the privacy of your…

Getaway to Mesa for Food and Fun

By Greer Wylder

January 08, 2016

By Carolyn Burns Bass Before the Chicago Cubs and Oakland A’s chose it for their spring training bases, before upscale shopping centers and uber-hip dining came to town, Mesa, Arizona was a satellite of big sister Phoenix. Mesa was known for the farms, orchards and ranches that supplied much of the area’s meat, dairy and produce. No longer a satellite, Mesa is now Arizona’s third-largest city and worth a visit on its own terms. With the recent opening of the Riverview Park complex and the posh Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West, Mesa ups its destination profile. The Riverview Park…

ISLAND HOTEL NEWPORT BEACH A VIBRANT COASTAL LIFESTYLE GETAWAY

By Greer Wylder

September 15, 2015

Sometimes all it takes to truly appreciate where we live is to stay at one of our local luxury hotels—to enjoy a vacation close to home. One of the best stays in Orange County is at the newly transformed Island Hotel Newport Beach. The urban and coastal hotel recently finished an impressive vibrant and chic new look with modern conveniences, personalized services, and an engaging social scene with entertainment, craft cocktails and one of the best restaurants in SoCal—the new Oak Grill. Whether you decide to stay, or refer a friend from out of town, you will love the new…

END OF SUMMER GETAWAY AT KORAKIA

By Greer Wylder

September 14, 2015

Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs is the kind of romantic hotel that you really don’t want anyone to know about--its popularity could spoil its private oasis in the desert vibe. It’s the best-kept secret for people in OC who want to get away from everything, but still be close to home. It’s no surprise that is was named one of the “sexiest hotels in America” given its Moroccan/Mediterranean-inspired ambiance. Once behind the keyhole-shaped entrance carved Moorish wooden double doors, you’ll find several buildings, villas and pools. It’s a romantic respite where you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, book a spa…