The Ultimate Blog » local first az http://ultimatearttours.com/blog Ace Bailey's Thoughts on Arizona Art and Culture Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:51:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Scottsdale & other Arizona Staycations for the Holidays! http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/2010/11/26/arizon-staycations-for-the-holidays/ http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/2010/11/26/arizon-staycations-for-the-holidays/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:06:56 +0000 Ace Bailey http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/?p=244

The holidays are coming and so are the relatives!! You’re anticipating a Griswold style holidays and pondering how you’re going to keep everyone entertained. Or, you’re counting the days that all peace and sanity are restored when everyone has gone home and you need a post-holiday mini vacation!
Well, Scottsdale is waiting to be explored! Starting with the dedication of the Soleri Bridge and Plaza activities the weekend of December 10th, 11th and 12th.

There is also ice-skating on Marshall Way in Downtown Scottsdale! No joke, Palavela Home presents Winter Enchantment December 2010  They are installing a skating rink in their front patio and will offer skating for the entire month of December! $15 for a 45 minute skate includes skates and 15% of all rentals and in-store sales will go to 4 charities that they are supporting! You can find out more at Palavela Home

You can also avoid all the airport crazieness by looking no further than your own Arizona roadmap and heading southeast or north where you will find some amazing local getaway destinations! It really is the perfect cure for the soul. Not to mention, very wallet friendly and a great way to keep supporting local. Check out Local First for a directory of local businesses and remember Buy Local Week is November 26-December 5!!

Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours can assist with your local plans too!

]]> http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/2010/11/26/arizon-staycations-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Be a Tourist in Your Own Town http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/2009/08/26/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-town/ http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/2009/08/26/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-town/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:39:23 +0000 Ace Bailey http://ultimatearttours.com/blog/?p=154 It always seems that the town we live in is the last place we think to explore when it comes to visiting interesting places. For us it’s Scottsdale, AZ and we LOVE it!! Most people would be very pleasantly surprised to find that there are great shops, galleries, restaurants and architecture within a short walk or drive from their own front door. Many of these “hidden treasures” are locally owned and when you shop locally owned businesses, your money is re-circulated over and over and creates up to 75% more tax revenue to your community and state! So grab your camera and go out and be a tourist in your own town! Visit your local Convention and Visitors Bureau get maps and information on local history, arts, tours, restaurants and shops. Enjoy your own home town! And right now is a great time to book a night at a local resort because the rates are super! The Hotel Valley Ho is one of our favorites. To enhance your experience there you can book a historic architecture tour of this fabulous mid-century property.

Ace Bailey, President

Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours

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