To experience the ultimate in fine dining in Sedona, visit the AAA Four Diamond rated Yavapai Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Graced by a Randy Hedden mural and elegant Southwest interiors, your breath will be taken away by views of Boynton Canyon through massive windows providing a 180-degree view. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast or delightful Jazz Brunch on Sundays. Lunch is for those who want to savor the view as well as the cuisine. We strive to maintain an atmosphere of casual elegance during Dinner. A collared shirt and slacks are requested for Gentlemen. Please, no shorts or athletic attire at Dinner.

Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture which is honored every day through the resort's Native American Program.



 
The resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Enchantment Resort, in Sedona, is 110 miles north of Phoenix. At the heart of Arizona's 'Red Rock Country,' the Coconino National Forest, replete with archaeological rarities and rich Southwestern history, borders the property. An altitude of 4,600 feet ensures that even the hottest Arizona weather is within the comfort zone.

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Luxury suites and bedrooms at Enchantment Resort offer casual sophistication with southwest interiors in rich earth colors. Every room has an outdoor deck for viewing the serenity and beauty of Boynton Canyon. For guest convenience, every room has a mini-bar, coffee maker, safe, complimentary high speed internet, in-room movies/Nintendo, iron with full size ironing board, hair dryer and bathrobes. Service is provided twice daily by our Executive Housekeeping Staff.

Casa suites have a full kitchen, oversized living room, fireplace, generous soaking tub with separate walk in shower, king bedrooms and private covered parking. One Bedroom Casa Suite $850-$1050 Two Bedroom Casa Suite $1225-$1525

Vero Beach, Florida July 2008: After much talk, lots of intrigue, the ultra conservative town of Vero Beach, Florida finally had its first look inside Gloria Estefan’s new 50 Million dollar beach resort Costa d' Este in June 2008. For us residents of Vero anything would have been better then all those many years of staring at the eyesore beach front properties formally occupied by the Day’s Inn and Howard Johnson, then the Palm Court. What a disaster! Then came the hurricanes in 2004, Jean and Francis, that delivered the much needed fatel punch. Finally they were at least closed down. Prior to the hurricanes Gloria and Emillo her husband were just planning to do gradual renovations. For us Veroites we were all hoping every day we would hear the sweet sound of bulldozers totally clearing that beach ghetto. Fortunately for us Gloria and Emillo quickly came up with a new plan.

Miracles still do happen! Gloria Estefan and Emillo had a new bigger vision and that vision was to take place on our beach. Yep, right here where for two decades we had to apologize to our visitors as to why we didn’t have any quality accommodations. That vision was too good to be true. Wow! It sounded great, the renderings look great but was it really going to happen? Would our tunnel vision local government find some way to continue to retard our tourist development once again? Least we forget the wonderful beach front Marriott project that was stymied by our city fathers many years ago. In order for this project to move ahead quickly it was necessary for them to work around the footprint and part of the structure of the previous buildings.

For well over 3 years we were hearing of an opening scheduled for January 2008. Like Robert Benchley, we were “watching” the bustle of activity on the site. Then, January February and March passed us by and still no opening? Finally word leaked out that June would be the magic month. Yes, June 2008. As usual, like my wife says, “when my ship comes in I will probably at the airport” and so it was, I was in Dallas, Texas when the long awaited event took place. I suppose it was no big deal since my name wasn’t on the invite list anyway. However my wife and her fem-fatal posse somehow penetrated security and managed to see a sneak preview and grab a quick drink during the pre opening week. My wife would never have done this by herself, that’s just not Dr. Molly, but for her former flight attendant friends, this “uninvited party penetration” was an almost weekly occurrence in their past.

Molly and her friends couldn’t wait to text message me to say “they were in and it’s great”. Typical, what’s great? The food? The drinks? The decor? I tried to call her but to no avail since the noise level overpowered her cell phone’s vanity ringer, Beethoven 9th. If her phone rang like a normal phone she may have heard it. Later that evening I received a voice message on my cell phone from Molly. “You will love it, It is very South Beach, Latin, great woods, stone and mirrors, very much alive, just what “Zero Vero” needs”. Zero Vero is what the local trust fund kids lovingly refer to Vero Beach as.

Nestled on Florida’s east coast in the ocean-side community of Vero Beach lies an exquisite world-class retreat surrounded by white sand beaches and lush natural views. Specifically designed to pamper, relax and inspire, this Personal Luxury Resort that seamlessly blends Four-Star accommodations with an array of the finest amenities, eagerly awaits your arrival.  I report you be the judge, as they say!

Nearby airports: Melbourne International Airport (MLB – 39 miles) Palm Beach International Airport (PBI – 80 miles) Orlando International Airport (MCO – 110 miles) Vero Beach Municipal Airport.

MrFiveStar’s, “Bazaar”  Specialty Store is now open. I have assembled a large array of items I am interested in. I hope you find them fun for gifts and your own use. Click here to go to the MrFiveStar Bazaar.