A VACATION RENTAL MAKES A LOT OF SENSE FOR INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND ABROAD. HOWEVER, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO DECIDE ON WHETHER TO RENT A HOME OR AN APARTMENT. There are actually many reasons why The Platinum Experience recommends renting a home over an apartment while you’re traveling…. The first big advantage of a home vacation rental is the privacy it affords you. Although apartments are fine to rent, a home...
KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN WHILE ON VACATION IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA. If you are planning a trip to Scottsdale for the first time, the city and its surrounding areas offer plenty of fun for the whole family. You can visit the Goldfield Ghost Town, hike the trails at the Desert Botanical Garden or visit the OdySea Aquarium. When you have finished your day, scheduling down time with the kids is a must. Sometimes, kids enjoy just being kids. At The Platinum...
A PERFECT PLAN TO DISCOVER PHOENIX IN ONE DAY! When you’re traveling to Scottsdale or Phoenix, Arizona, finding things to do can sometimes be a challenge. We may not have a beach, a huge city, or multiple monuments that you can visit all in a days span, but we do have plenty of activities and sites that you can enjoy right in the backyard of the vacation home you’re staying...
The cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale reflect Arizona’s western cultural roots and propensity for outdoor activity. As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix is also its most populous city, with over 1.5 million people calling it home. It attracts many people yearly due it is lovely desert locales and its affordability. Scottsdale also boasts an impressive track record. Labeled “the desert version of Miami’s South Beach” by the New York Times, it has a ton...
Headed to Arizona? The Grand Canyon State is full of tourist attractions, including unique ghost towns that give visitors a chance to experience the charms and quirks of the Old West. If you’re planning a trip to Arizona, here are five ghost towns worth checking out. Tombstone Founded in 1877, Tombstone was the site of the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral. Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clanton brothers battled...
SCOTTSDALE ALSO BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD. LABELED “THE DESERT VERSION OF MIAMI’S SOUTH BEACH” BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, IT HAS A TON OF ACTIVITY FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION. BUT DON’T THINK IT’S JUST FOR THE YOUNG FOLK. BANKRATE ALSO LISTED IT AS THE FIFTH BEST PLACE TO RETIRE IN AMERICA. Besides the warm climate, what makes these cities so appealing to both young and old? Magnificent Mountain Views and Trails When somebody says “Go take...
WHAT IT’S LIKE AT OUR ELEGANT VACATION GETAWAY…OUR MOST SOUGHT-AFTER VACATION HOME. Picture this: It’s a warm, spring day in Paradise Valley. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the day is anxiously waiting for you to find a new adventure lurking just around the corner. Can you picture where you are? Our Elegant Vacation Getaway is the perfect place for you and 15 other guests to settle...
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME… TAKE ME OUT WITH THE CROWD! BUY ME SOME PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACK… The Boys of Summer also delight in the Spring when you visit Arizona. One of the top tourist destinations are the local baseball fields that host 15 different Major League Baseball teams from mid-February up to Opening Day in early April. Nothing is more American than baseball, and the Arizona Cactus...
Don’t forget to make necessary accommodations the team will require to have a smooth travel experience! When you’re traveling with a team, it’s easier to pool your resources and plan ahead in order to get the most out of your vacation. As for accommodations, Platinum Experience offers premium house rentals for multiple group sizes, so that you can chill while basking in the Arizona sun. If you do decide to travel with...
ORGANIZING GROUP TRAVEL IS STRESSFUL, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE… In fact, when done correctly, traveling with a large group is an exciting and rewarding experience. Here are a few proven techniques to save money and time and help you avoid a headache… LODGING Don’t waste money booking multiple hotel rooms. Hotel rooms are expensive, cramped, and boring. Not to mention, you never know for sure if your room...
