Scottsdale

Scottsdale: Do it all in the Desert Then find respite in the Beverly Hills of the South. The desert isn’t for the faint at heart, it’s for the lover of nature, the outdoors, and pure unaltered beauty. It’s as though the city of Scottsdale was built to rejuvenate and refresh that spirit with amenities that…

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Ideal Destinations Tucson

Ideal Destinations Tucson 2016

We All Want to Get Back A Google search of the phrase “The Beatles Get Back song meaning” yields a laundry list of results, ranging from social commentary on racism toward immigrants, to deep debates on Jo-jo’s true identity. There’s little mention of Tucson—mentioned in the first stanza—which is home to the McCartney family ranch…

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Arizona Ultimate Excursions

PHOENIX LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! April 7 – 14 | The Phoenix Film Festival | PhoenixFilmFestival.com Named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine, the 16th annual  Phoenix Film Festival is held in this thriving and culturally diverse city and is guaranteed to be any film-lover’s heaven. The eight-day event screens around 150…

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Phoenix, Arizona

Stunning Scenery and Endless Sunshine As seen in the winter 2016 Ideal-LIVING magazine by N. Gross Floating above Phoenix in a hot air balloon, you’ll experience the spectacular beauty of the colorful Sonoran Desert, and the rugged mountains that define the city’s horizon. Known as The Valley of the Sun, the scenic desert landscape features…

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ideal towns >> phoenix, az

Aristotle once said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” He was talking about a bigger sky. Brighter stars. Breathtaking sunsets. He was talking about Phoenix, AZ, though he probably didn’t know it.

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Encanterra Country Club: The Key to the Good Life

If you’re looking for an affordable retirement community that still values luxury, it might be time to check out Encanterra Country Club. Encanterra prides itself on the fact that its residents “don’t just live, they come to life.” And how could you not get a second lease on life when located in the vivid landscape…

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Bucket List Fall Trips

50 Fall Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List By Deborah R. Huso Where to go with the leaves start changing? We’ve got you covered with 50 ideas for fun fall destinations around the country. Head West Rainier, WA: Hike the 5.4-mile Skyline Trail from Paradise to Panorama Point, and experience beautiful meadows, snowfields with…

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Best Places to Watch a Sunset in September

Best Places to Watch a Sunset in September Right now, from late August into September, is the best time to see a sunset. And there are plenty of places to go to witness spectacular views, including some of the best places to retire. Do you want to watch the sunset over a lake or an…

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Encanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community

Encanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community You’d be hard pressed to imagine a better place to retire than Encanterra Country Club. Less than an hour from Phoenix and an hour and a half from Tucson, Arizona, nestled in the heart of the Southeast Valley, Encanterra Country Club has the perfect private, yet luxurious setting. While the…

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