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Re: Phoenix
[Re: Canadianeh]
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03/21/2015 08:18 PM
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We were at Shangri La about 5 years ago. Had planned on staying there 3 nights. Got there early afternoon, checked in, but our assigned room was not ready. We parked our bags in the assigned room, disrobed and went for a swim in the pool. Came back to the room, and found it infested with common house flies. With no onsite restaurant, we drove to the nearest restaurant about 45 min away. Had a nice dinner, and came back to our room. The flies must have multiplied while we were dining. The next morning, the flies were still there. We decided to cut short our stay and left as soon as we could. Never again. If there is a next time, we will try Mira Vista.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/23/2015 04:20 AM
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I have visited both Shangri-La and Mira Vista and would highly recommend Mira Vista. Jillian gives a great massage. Another option might be El Dorado Hot Springs about 45 miles west of Phoenix on I-10 in the small community of Tonopah. They have private areas with soaking pools and a communal nude-only area with several tubs, all fed with natural hot spring water. I would suggest the Sunset private area in the late afternoon and evening as it does have a great view of the sunset.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/23/2015 02:02 PM
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Check your home page for a PM.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/24/2015 11:07 AM
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We will be at a textiled resort north of Phoenix this fall. Would we enjoy spending a day at Shangri La?
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Re: Phoenix
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03/24/2015 12:25 PM
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I live in the Phoenix area and have a suggestion for combining a hike in a remote area with a visit to El Dorado Hot Springs in Tonopah. I could send the details via e-mail. Let me know if interested.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/24/2015 12:52 PM
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Sorry, why would you need to do that by email? It sounds like it might be of general interest.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/24/2015 02:17 PM
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Anonymous said: I live in the Phoenix area and have a suggestion for combining a hike in a remote area with a visit to El Dorado Hot Springs in Tonopah. I could send the details via e-mail. Let me know if interested. Yes, I'd like to hear this too.
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Re: Phoenix
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03/24/2015 05:43 PM
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OK, my arm is hurting so here goes: I have visited El Dorado several times and enjoyed the view of Saddle Mountain to the southwest while soaking in hot spring water. I had heard that there was a trail to the top but never did the research to learn more. I found a trip report of sorts that was posted on the internet by some folks formerly associated with El Dorado. Here is the Web address: http://www.thecatdragdinn.org/smh/saddlemtnhike.htmlMore information can be found on the HikeArizona Web site: http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=191To sum up the trail is about 3 miles in length (r/t) and takes about 3.5 to 4 hours to hike. It has about 1,600 ft. in vertical elevation gain so it is moderately difficult. Most trip reports indicate that you would have the mountain to yourself especially on a weekday. My suggestion would be to do the hike early in the day and spend the afternoon and evening relaxing and soaking at El Dorado in their hot spring waters: http://el-dorado.com/The best time to go would be late October-early November or April-early May. Otherwise, it would be too warm/hot during the day and too cool in the evening. If anyone is interested in giving it a try, I would volunteer to go along as the local guide.
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