Forget the Grand Canyon – Paradise Valley is the place to be in Arizona. I say this with a major bias based on my recent annual visit to my best friend’s family home that looks out at Camelback Mountain. Oftentimes you can go on vacation and feel like you never truly “got away.” For me, weekends here are definitely a retreat. There is something about a beautiful view, dear friends, and days without a schedule that put my mind in a state I don’t reach in most places.
While in town, we lounged by the pool as much as possible, ate and drank our way through Old Town Scottsdale, ordered a cinnamon roll bigger than my face, and hiked up Camelback mountain.
I also returned as a repeat customer to the Camelback Inn’s indulgent Sunday brunch. Mimosas flow while you pile your plate with everything from Alaskan crab legs to French macarons. There is no excuse to not gorge yourself. I recommend setting aside the rest of your day to digest.
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