Get ready to experience pure vacation inspiration in Scottsdale! From the stirring beauty of our lush Sonoran Desert to our luxury resorts, chef-driven restaurants, and exciting activities and attractions, Scottsdale is bursting at the seams with the makings of a memorable getaway. Scottsdale also has its very own Wine Trail, located in Old Town Scottsdale. OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE Take one look at Old Town Scottsdale and it’s easy to see what makes the vibrant heart of our city so original. Nestled within nine walkable neighborhoods you’ll find a unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries, and nightclubs, as well as…
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AN INNOVATIVE, CONTEMPORARY ROBATA JAPANESE CUISINE Located in Scottsdale’s Resort Corridor, Roka Akor is modern in approach, Japanese in spirit, and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. Menu highlights include exquisite cuts of prime steak, rare Wagyu from various regions of Japan, grilled seafood, and sushi. Roka’s signature robata grill creates an experience you won’t find in any other steakhouse. Our cuisine is complemented by signature cocktails, wine, sake, and an extensive and award-winning list of fine whiskies. ROKA AKOR 7299 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (480) 306-8800 www.rokaakor.com HUSH PUBLIC HOUSE 14202 N Scottsdale Road…
Winter Fest OC transforms OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa into a magical winter wonderland with the region’s one and only outdoor ice skating trail, ice tubing slide, a real snow play area, and much more. Southern California’s largest winter festival, returns to Costa Mesa bringing 32 days and nights of winter-themed fun for families, groups of friends and dates. Featuring over a million lights, massive holiday decor, and thrilling snow and ice activities, Winter Fest OC presents a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland experience that promises endless opportunities for memory-making. Guests can enjoy all-new attractions, live entertainment, unique photo…
The Secretary of Tourism of Baja California Promotes Social Tourism In a meeting with Mtro. Miguel Aguiñaga Rodríguez, Secretary of Tourism Baja California, Ph.D. Vinod Sasidharan, Director of Transborder for San Diego State University, and Adolfo Delgado, Director of Binational Committee United for the Children – CBUN will work to promote social tourism in California, the goal is to make the program sustainable. Ph.D. Vinod Sasidharan’s area of expertise is in sustainable development and tourism in the California-Baja Mexico transborder region, international tourism, tourism and technology, tourism certification, sustainable tourism assessment, interdisciplinary analyses of tourism, tourism and corporate social responsibility,…
Kaiser Permanente announces 2024 Rose Parade float, ‘Symphony of You’ Kaiser Permanente announced its 2024 Rose Parade® float theme, “Symphony of You.” The theme represents the many ways Kaiser Permanente works together harmoniously to care for each of its members. The float celebrates life’s milestones and how — like the coordinated, dynamic, and integrated notes of a song — Kaiser Permanente supports its members and the communities it serves. This year, Kaiser Permanente’s 18th annual float entry embodies the 2024 Rose Parade presented by Honda theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” by bringing everyone together through music. At the center…
THE SPIRIT OF GRAPEVINE Situated on the corner of historic Main Street and Dallas Road, Hotel Vin is the gateway to, and within walking distance of, Grapevine’s downtown shopping and dining district. Steps away from notable attractions and directly connected to Harvest Hall, just six minutes from DFW International Airport and strategically located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. BRINGING A BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE TO GRAPEVINE Bringing a dose of Southern hospitality mixed with refined luxury to Grapevine, Texas, Hotel Vin offers just the right recipe to indulge in style. As the only boutique hotel in Grapevine, our hotel welcomes guests…
SYMPHONIC BALLROOM POPS CONCERT Sway Ballroom Faculty & Vocalist Moqui Lund 🎻 💃 Free Admission • Free Parking 🕺🎺 Monday, August 21, 2023 • 7:00 PM Laguna Hills Community Center 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 www.globalharmonysymphony.com SAVE THE DATE! UPCOMING CONCERTS FALL CLASSICS ~ Monday, November 13Th, 7:00 PM Featuring Guest Conductor, Apostolia Nikouli Shelby Wong Piano Soloist, and World Premiere of Kim Richmond Symphony No.2 ‘for Rita’ 13th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY ‘MESSIAH’ SING & PLAY ALONG Monday, December 4th, 7:00 PM Geneva Presbyterian Church, Laguna Woods
Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern US state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses, and vibrant nightclubs. A desert botanical garden, displaying cacti along with numerous native plants. ENCHANTED ISLAND The Valley’s best place to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix’s picturesque Encanto Park. Enchanted Island is filled with charm and magic, offering eleven fanciful rides and…
CELEBRATING THE CUISINE OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST Showcasing the bounty of the region’s farms, ocean, and pastures, Chelsea’s Kitchen features a wood-burning rotisserie and grill, as well as a unique smoke yard that greets your arrival. A full bar featuring craft beer and an extensive wine list is paired with a stunning outdoor patio and fireplace, delivering the best of casual modern dining for a one-of-a-kind Arizona experience. CHELSEA’S KITCHEN 5040 N 40th Street • Phoenix (602) 957-2555 www.chelseaskitchenaz.com FRY BREAD HOUSE 4545 N 7th Avenue • Phoenix (602) 351-2345 www.frybreadhouseaz.com COCINA MADRIGAL 4044 S 16th Street •…
Sedona is a true oasis, a vacationer’s paradise in the middle of the Arizona desert. Here, you’ll find resorts and spas, canyons, and red rock formations. Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon are great hiking spots, and the dramatic architecture of the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a religious experience in itself. When the sun dips down below the horizon it introduces the best show in Sedona: the night sky. EXPLORE SEDONA’S NATURAL BEAUTY Whether seen from the back of a horse following trails forged by Western heroes of the Silver Screen, or from the unique vantage point of…