{"id":3798,"date":"2018-04-01T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=3798"},"modified":"2018-04-10T10:52:32","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T17:52:32","slug":"best-of-our-valley-2018-issue-stay-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/places\/best-of-our-valley-2018-issue-stay-play","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley 2018 Issue: Stay &#038; Play"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"by-melissa-larsen\"><em>by Melissa Larsen<\/em><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4017 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"684\"  height=\"1024\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-684x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-380x569.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-800x1198.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-620x928.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni-850x1272.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073657\/omni.jpg 1002w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-most-luxe-accommodations-omni-scottsdale-resort-spa-at-montelucia\"><strong>AFM Fave!\u00a0Most Luxe Accommodations:\u00a0Omni Scottsdale Resort &amp; Spa at Montelucia<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>As if cozying up in one of Omni Scottsdale Resort &amp; Spa at Montelucia\u2019s guest rooms wasn\u2019t decadent enough,<br \/>\nthe resort has two standalone villa-style presidential suites that focus on elevated architecture, design and service. The 2,800-sq.-ft. Camelback Villa Presidential Suite has two bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal dining and social areas, a private workout room, a butler kitchen and a luxurious master bath where a glass-enclosed atrium houses an oversized soaking tub crafted from a single slab of marble. The two-bedroom, three-bath Andalusian Presidential Suite is tucked within one of the most remote points of the resort, surrounded by a 10-foot privacy wall, and is inspired by the palaces of Marrakesh with Moorish-style architecture. The in-demand suite is rounded out with a large private outdoor pool and spa. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/hotels\/scottsdale-montelucia\">omnimontelucia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4018 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"497\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-750x497.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-750x497.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-1160x768.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-620x410.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW-850x563.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073705\/Wigwam-arch-NEW.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"best-resort-best-relaxing-resort-pool-and-most-luxe-accommodations-the-wigwam\"><strong>Best Resort, Best Relaxing Resort Pool and Most Luxe Accommodations:\u00a0The Wigwam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Over the next two years, The Wigwam in Litchfield Park will be marking two very special anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of The Organization House, built in 1918 to house Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company executives, and the 90th anniversary\u00a0of opening their doors as an official resort. Guests\u00a0of the historic resort can look forward to limited-\u00a0time promotions, including a Centennial Thank You package, while the spring and summer months are brimming with fun, family programming (standouts include Easter and Mother\u2019s Day brunches, Easter Egg-stravaganza, kid\u2019s summer programming that will include the likes of poolside movies and raft races and an elegant Summer Wine Dinner Series). And,\u00a0of course, guests can come by to simply enjoy time by the pool, on one of the resort\u2019s three golf courses or at the award-winning Red Door Salon &amp; Spa. <a href=\"https:\/\/wigwamarizona.com\">wigwamarizona.com<\/a>.\u00a0<em>Also a 2017 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4019 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073711\/The-Phoenician-Thirsty-Camel.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"best-lobby-bar-the-phoenician\"><strong>Best Lobby Bar: The Phoenician<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Though it\u2019s a AAA Five-Diamond resort with an endless list of accolades, The Phoenician was still somehow able to make itself even swankier. One of the Valley\u2019s most beloved destinations for staying and playing (and sipping and savoring) has recently welcomed enhancements to its main lobby, the pool complex, the spa and select dining venues, in addition to its extensive 2016 room renovation. The resort\u2019s famous Thirsty Camel Bar and Lounge was treated to a makeover as part of the update, now with a spacious bar and plenty of seating, swanky d\u00e9cor and a can\u2019t-miss happy hour menu, which is available Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephoenician.com\">thephoenician.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4020 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073718\/Desert-Diamond-West-Valley-Interior.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-casino-desert-diamond\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best Casino:\u00a0Desert Diamond<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The newest of four Arizona-based Desert Diamond Casinos, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley hosts 1,089 of the hottest games, with longer playtimes and better odds of winning (in addition to big-name concerts and tournaments). Plus, construction of the full-scale casino and resort is now underway. This will include a larger gaming floor with slots and table games, five restaurants and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ddcaz.com\">ddcaz.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4022 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"501\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-750x501.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-1160x775.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1-850x568.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073733\/Mountain-Shadows-View-to-Mountain-NEW-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"afm-fave-best-new-resort-mountain-shadows\"><strong>AFM Fave! Best New Resort: Mountain Shadows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>After initially opening in 1959, Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley experienced a rebirth in 2017, reopening its doors after being rebuilt from the ground up. In addition to its fun pool scene, divine dining at Hearth \u201961 and eye- popping art collection, the resort impresses with its top-notch events like the just-introduced five- course Poolside Cabana Dinners available March through October. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainshadows.com\">mountainshadows.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4026 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073757\/Hotel-Palomar.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"best-downtown-phoenix-hotel-kimpton-hotel-palomar-phoenix\"><strong>Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>A perk of staying in Downtown Phoenix is that you are mere steps from endless dining, concert and sports venues, arts and culture and much more. Perks of staying at the 242-room Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix, located near CityScape, include cool, contemporary design, dining at Blue Hound Kitchen &amp; Cocktails, and access to the third-floor LUSTRE Rooftop Bar and pool deck, to name just a few. <a href=\"http:\/\/hotelpalomar-phoenix.com\">hotelpalomar-phoenix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"best-pet-resort-boarding-facility-sonoran-desert-pet-resort\"><strong>Best Pet Resort\/Boarding Facility: Sonoran Desert Pet Resort<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Home of Arizona\u2019s largest indoor air-conditioned dog park, Anthem\u2019s Sonoran Desert Pet Resort offers boarding, day care, grooming and training services to its clients. Most importantly, though,\u00a0it allows peace of mind to the doggy moms and dads who count on the pet-care team and has so for 12 years. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sdpetresort.com\">sdpetresort.com<\/a>.<em> Also a 2017 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4023 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073740\/RainbowRyders.jpg 1500w\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"best-valley-adventure-experience-rainbow-ryders-inc\"><strong>Best Valley Adventure Experience: Rainbow Ryders Inc.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For more than 35 years, Rainbow Ryders Inc. has been giving passengers a bird\u2019s-eye view of the Southwest. The company has the largest fleet of state-of-the-art hot air balloons and equipment in the United States, offering bucket list flights that last around an hour ending with a celebratory toast and post-flight eats. Seeking a private balloon ride? Rainbow Ryders Inc. can arrange that, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rainbowryders.com\">rainbowryders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4024 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073745\/Hotel-Valley-Ho-OH-Pool-Lifestyle.jpg 1313w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"best-pool-party-hotel-valley-ho\"><strong>Best Pool Party: Hotel Valley Ho<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Visit the OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho every Saturday and Sunday in the summer for DJ music from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and drink specials. If relaxing with a ros\u00e9 is more your speed, you\u2019ll love Fros\u00e9 Fridays with specials on the pink sip all day. (On Saturdays and holiday weekends, the pool is limited to registered hotel guests and those booking daybeds or cabanas.) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelvalleyho.com\">hotelvalleyho.com<\/a>. <em>Also a 2017 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4 id=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4025 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar-80x54.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"428\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar-80x54.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/25073751\/brush-bar-620x415.jpg 620w\" ><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"best-place-to-discover-your-inner-artist-the-brush-bar\"><strong>Best Place To Discover Your Inner Artist: The Brush Bar<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Whether you want to enjoy open studio time, follow along during a painting class or book your special event, Old Town\u2019s The Brush Bar is the perfect spot for kicking back with friends\u2014and some wine\u2014and letting your inner artist do the work. Best of all, the first glass of wine is on The Brush Bar. Reservations are required. <a href=\"http:\/\/thebrushbar.com\">thebrushbar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"fast-favorites\"><strong>Fast Favorites<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>Best Valley Hiking:<\/strong> Camelback Mountain, <a href=\"http:\/\/climbcamelback.com\">climbcamelback.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Movie Theatre: Dine In:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Movie Grill,<a href=\"https:\/\/studiomoviegrill.com\/QuickTickets\/Arizona\/Scottsdale\/2018\/3\/27\"> studiomoviegrill.com<\/a>. <em>Also a 2017 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong> Best Movie Theater:<\/strong> \u00a0Harkins Theatres, <a href=\"https:\/\/studiomoviegrill.com\/QuickTickets\/Arizona\/Scottsdale\/2018\/3\/27\">harkins.com<\/a>. <em>Also a 2017 winner!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Casino:<\/strong> \u00a0Talking Stick Resort and Casino, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talkingstickresort.com\">talkingstickresort.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"by Melissa Larsen AFM Fave!\u00a0Most Luxe Accommodations:\u00a0Omni Scottsdale Resort &amp; 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