Scottsdale Travel Forum

I'm taking my husband to the Westin Kierland resort in Scottsdale over Valentines and am looking for suggestions for a romantic dinner with decent food for valentines day. Any suggestions?

I have been lucky enough in the past to get great recommendations from Members and Virtual tourist on guides, Actually having some members referring or acting as guides for us when we travel.
We are traveling in the US in April and will be in Scottsdale AZ. Does anyone know of a good tour guide. We are looking for 1/2 day trips and cannot seem to find any that appeal to us on the cookie cutter trips.

Thank you in advance for any help you might give.

Hi,

I tried to read as many as the "I'm visiting Scottsdale, what should I do?" posts in this forum so that I wouldn't be wasting your times with the same old question. I normally have time to thoroughly do some research on places I plan to visit, but there's not much time now for that. I'm planning to stay at the Firesky resort and not sure whether I should go to their in-house spa for services. Are there cheaper spas in the area which are just as or more wonderful experiences? Also, all the talk I've noticed about hiking spots, are these spots right within Scottsdale, or will I have to drive an hour or so from town. I was hoping to skip the car rental thing (I have to save money and sanity somewhere) and just venture on my own two feet... or at least on the fine bus and cab options offered by the resort and the town. Any and all ideas are welcomed. Thanks!

I will be staying at the Country Inns and Suites in NorthEast Scottsdale this June. Has anyone been there that can shed some light? I will have a poolside suite with patio.
thanks...please use my email at: gwojton@hotmail.com
Gary

Hi
my wife and i plan to visit scottsdale, arizona in the third week of apri 07 and seek advise regarding likely weather during that period.is this regin prone to high winds and tornados during this part of the year.
other than golfing what could be suitable activities for mid sixties years old.
is it possible to move around in public transit or car hire is recommended.our accommodation base will be 63rd on camelback in scottsdale.
musaphir

could anyone familiar with this route advise us driving instructions from the phoenix airport to camelback resort in scottsdale.

besides golfing, what day trips could be undertaken to explore the historical and cultural places within easy reach of the above resort.

and of course we would like to try our the domestic food favourites. any suggestions please.
regards
musaphir

we plan to spend about a week in scottsdale, arizona and request familiar people to guide us about possible activities that we could engage in. day trip suggestions are also welcome so that we can really get a feel of the area.

musaphir

I will be in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Mesa area with my parents, who are in their mid-80's this Christmas. Can anyone suggest things that are a must-see or things that are focused on the holidays? We are coming from the east coast and this is the first trip to that area. Thank you.

Does anyone know about the Apartment complex called Joshua Tree in Scottsdale? I am looking for a place soon and only need it for the winter. I will be doing a PGA apprenticeship at a course in Scottsdale. Any advice for apartments would be aapreciated I will need one for 6 months.

I will be retiring from Illinois to arizona in the Fall of 2008. I have been looking on-line around the South Mountain Area, NE Phoenix, North Phoenix, Fountain Hills, and Scottsdale.......I am looking for a 1br or 2br apt that has mountain views.......can anyone recommend one from experience or from knowing someone who lives at such a place?
Thanks so much,
Gary
gwojton@hotmail.com

Anyone know anything about the Talus Apts in Northern Phoenix? They sure look nice from the brochure!

I will be staying in Scottsdale later this year in a vacation rental. Please could anyone tell me where it's best to be based.
Should I opt for Kierland and other places within the 101 loop or would it be best to be further out say at Troon or Tatum Ranch.

How urban is it at Kierland? I like to shop but it would be good to see some countyside too
Thanks
Darcey

anyone live at or know anything about the San Milia apts near South Mountain Park?

thanks,
Gary gwojton@hotmail.com

Hello,

I'm staying at the Marriott in Oldtown Scottsdale in June for 4 days. I'm 27 and single, so I would like to find some fun places to hang out and meet people. However, my mom will be with me on this trip. She's a really fun lady but I won't be hanging out at dance clubs since she will be with me. Is there any good places with people of all age groups? We would also like to do some shopping. Is there any good shopping near the Marriott? Do I really need to rent a car? Please help!

Can anyone suggest a hotel in the Scottsdale area that have jacuzzi tubs that fit two adults??

Hi: I posted this question a long time ago with no replies so thought I would try again. I plan on retiring to Arizona in 3 more years and have been searching the web for my "ideal apartment" to retire to. I found the VENTANA APARTMENTS located at 14015 North 94th Street in Scottsdale, AZ 85260 to be exactly what I am looking for....I was wondering if anyone has lived there, knows someone from there that I could e-mail, or has passed it by and could add a few comments about it. I will be out there in July so will see it first hand but would like a "heads up" if possible.
Thank you so much,
Gary in Illinois gwojton@hotmail.com

Anyone know anything about the Ventana Apartments in Scottsdale? I just came back from spending my Christmas week in Scottsdale (stayed again at the Chapparal Suites and LOVED it)....I did my usual hiking but did not get a chance to see these apartments......and boy, a lot of the complexes are going condo!
Gary

Market Square at DC Ranch......I heard this place is suppose to have a pretty good holiday festival or light show or something...anyone give any details?

thanks

I will be staying at the Wingate Inn in Scottsdale the week of Christmas. I am looking for sights to see (Christmas lights), hiking musts, bike rentals, etc...I will be there from the 24th through the 31st.....want to do and see as much as possible.
Gary
gwojton@hotmail.com

I'm planning on spending the holidays in Scottsdale but not sure what to pack for clothing. I live in Western Pa. Shorts during the day and jacket at night? Also, any must see/do ideas?

Hi, I have an upcoming business trip to Scottsdale and am wondering if I should arrive one day earlier and do some sightseeing. Can I go to Grand Canyon if I only have one extra day? How to go about it? If not, any other suggestion?

Hi again,

What's the best place / guest ranch for a one-day/one-night riding adventure near Scottsdale?

Thanks & regards,
Herwig

Hi there,

Do you have any recommendations for guided biking tours in the Scottsdale area (mountainbike rentals, outdoor adventure companies)?

Thanks from Austria & regards,
Herwig

Hi all:
Just wondering if anyone out here has any info on the below listed apts.....I will be retiring out here soon and am trying to get a heads-up on "good" or "not so good" apts...any and all info would be appreciated:
Apartments I am interested in:
1. Lakeview at Superstition Springs.......Mesa
2.Four Peaks Vista.......Fountain Hills
3.Sierra Palms.....Chandler
4.Ladera........Phoenix
5. Village at Lakewood....Phoenix
6. Meadow Glen.....Glendale
7.Sierra Canyon.....Glendale
8.VillaTree.......Tempe
9. Finisterra......Tempe
10. Joshua Tree....Scottsdale
11. Glen eagles....Scottsdale
12.Equestrian.....Scottsdale
13. san Pedregal....Phoenix

Maybe some of you have lived in one of these or know someone who does/has who could share some thoughts on them.
Thank you so much,
Gary gwojton@hotmail.com

Hi....I will be staying at the Wingate Inn and Suites in Scottsdale over Christmas week. Does anyone have any input re: this hotel? Is there mountain views from the pool, windows, etc? Stores close by?
Any and all info sure would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Gary
gwojton@hotmail.com

Hi all: I am thinking of maybe retiring and moving to the San pedegral Apts near the Lookout Mt in Phoenix....anyone have any info on them?
Thanks,

Gary in Illinois gwojton@hotmail.com

I have received MANy replies from tenants of the DAKOTA apts in Scottsdale stating the severe scorpion problem there has no remedy! Their units have been sprayed and fogged and still they have the problem. Is this common in Scottsdale?
thank you,
Gary Wojton in Illinois PLEASE reply to my regular e-mail address: gwojton@hotmail.com

I am planning on staying at the Wingate Inn in Northern Scottsdale over Christmas but can not find anyone who can tell me anything about it....anyone?????
thanks,
Gary at gwojton@hotmail.com

Hi Everyone.
I am thinking of planning a trip to Scottsdale next February and would like to know a little about the place first hand.I will be travelling alone so it would need to be safe, convenient to shops, resaurents, etc. Also accomodation that is not too expensive. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Mischka

I am thinking of taking the combination one-hour panorama tour and the 90 minute desert walk this december....has anyone done that and can you review it....thanks