Phoenix Aloft Again
Marilyn Monroe’s favorite pool is in the middle of the Sonoran Desert at the Arizona Biltmore – and you, too, can swim there. Early in the morning, you might even have it to yourself: you and the spirit of Marilyn floating in the desert.
St. Francis Restaurant: Phoenix, Arizona
Helmed by Chef Aaron Chamberlin who trained under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, St. Francis is the culmination of a lifelong dream for Chamberlin – and every aspect of this contemporary and stylish restaurant co-owned with his brother, David, radiates…
Phoenix Rising: Well-Being in the Nation’s Fifth Largest City
On the desert floor, a jackrabbit darts amongst the saguaro, his ears alert for the sound of a coyote. The ten of us in the hot air balloon above him are as silent as the desert air. It’s early morning and the caffeine has yet to kick in – but…
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa: Scottsdale, Arizona
A gorgeous contemporary property nestled at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is perfectly situated for both golfers and shoppers. The golf course is acclaimed (with bagpipers playing at…