Arts + Culture

Iconic Art & Hidden Works

Family Ties Revive Southwestern Artist’s Legacy Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West More than 500 artworks by Southwestern artist Mac Schweitzer—many unseen for more than six decades—are now on view at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.  Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick Rediscovered  marks the first comprehensive museum exhibition of her work, featuring paintings, sketches, prints, and archival materials...

Wellness

Season of Serenity

Three Spa Escapes That Turn Holiday Chaos Into Calm Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Having some seasonal stress? Soothe it away with one of these extra-special spa experiences. From private twilight escapes to state-of-the-art facials, these indulgent treatments deliver calm, connection, and renewal, allowing you to unwind, recharge, and find balance, no matter how hectic the holidays become.   Triple Lift Facial at The Phoenician Spa Experience the pinnacle of...

Travel

Gift a Getaway

Three Dreamy Destinations That Offer the Ultimate Holiday Escape Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Seeking the perfect gift to give this holiday season? The best gift may be the one that can neither be wrapped in a box nor tucked beneath a tree. Travel offers the ultimate present in that it promises presence, togetherness, and cherished shared memories. Here are three idyllic itineraries sure to charm the foodie, satiate the thrill seeker, and captivate the beachcomber. ...

Food + Beverage

Naughty but Nice

Decadent Dishes Across the Valley Make Indulgence the Main Course Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided The holiday season calls for extravagance. From caviar and foie gras to buttery seafood and perfectly seared meats, these dishes are made for those who believe in making December a month for the taste buds to remember.     Caviar Dreams Luxury begins at Café Monarchwith its Caviar Service ($125 to $395 per ounce). Presented ice-chilled with mother-of-pearl spoons...