Archive for July, 2009

Phoenix Rental Car Report – Airport Experience at Sky Harbor

We had a pretty positive experience renting a car at Phoenix Sky-Harbor airport this week. The shuttle is now picking up on the airport side of the street, so you don’t have to cross over the busy airport road with you luggage. A bus was waiting with a helpful driver and was only [...]

Are Marriott Courtyards Cutting Back In Your Room?

Staying at a Phoenix-area Marriott Courtyard, we found an interesting new trend in the room. The toiletries provided in the room (soap, shampoo, lotion, conditioner) are being cut back on at this property and perhaps across the chain. Mariott Courtyards always have provided *2* bars of soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, and 1 [...]

Water Parks in Phoenix-Scottsdale for HOT Days

Wet N Wild
Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa
Golfland Big Splash in Tempe
They’re all great – check ‘em out when it’s hot this summer.

Scottsdale’s Best Mexican Restaurant

Cantina Laredo in the Promenade Shopping Center is a great choice for one of Scottsdale-Phoenix best Mexican restaurant. It’s an upscale restaurant and an elegant atmosphere very convenient to Scottsdale hotels. The menu features both traditional Mexican plates and specialties like:
Filet Portabella – Filet Mignon with Portobello Mushroom cap and mushroom [...]

Phoenix Airport Official Taxi and Limo Rates

Official rates for taxis and limos at Phoenix Airport.

Best Burger in Phoenix-Scottsdale

Our quest for the best burger in Phoenix-Scottsdale took us across the valley on a 115 degree day – we were hungry. When we arrived at Delux in the Biltmore area – we were surprised at its small shopping center location next to a Safeway. Once inside – it was obvious this was [...]

Best Steak in Phoenix-Scottsdale

Find the best steak in Scottsdale-Phoenix and an elegant atmosphere for your night out with our reviews.