Today was the opening of Spring Training and we were fortunate to attend the Cubs home opener in Mesa Arizona. And was it a beautiful day. 80's and sunny today in the Phoenix area.
For the first game of the year, the players performed well. The game was very entertaining. You could tell this was the first game for the fans. I overheard several calls and you could tell it was hard to admit to the callers that they were calling somebody attending a baseball game. The stands were full of out of town visitors, so you can image the reaction from that Chicago caller. You are where? It is how warm?
And the sights and sounds of spring time were there. It was wonderful. The bleachers resembled a picnic at the beach. Vendors were selling the usual; beer, peanuts, crackerjack, etc.
And the best part of today's game, Micah Hoffpauir, hoping to secure a spot on the 25-man roster, hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning.
There is still time to make your arrangement to visit the valley and watch your favorite team in a very intimate stadium. Contact HomeTeamScottsdale.com, 888-925-2562. Get your best deal on one of our Professionally Managed Vacation Rentals and we will include a free rental car for the week. Call for details or visit HomeTeamScottsdale.com
Cubs Cactus League Record: 1-0
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Specialty Lodging Is Attracting All-Stars This Spring
Baseball & Basketball Stars Are Finding Their Arizona Accommodations with HomeTeamScottsdale.com
Scottsdale, Arizona – February, 2009/HomeTeamScottsdale.com/Press Release – HomeTeamScottsdale.com, the leading professional vacation rental firm in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona is pleased to announce that they are experiencing a record breaking winter and spring rental season. What has led to this record breaking season--great weather and activities such as sight-seeing, fine dining, golf, festival & events and the great nightlife. Major sports stars and their fans staying with HomeTeamScottsdale.com for the NBA All-Star Game and Major League Baseball Spring Training season took HomeTeamScottsdale.com over the top.
This record breaking rental season follows the records set in 2008 when Phoenix hosted the Super Bowl and is truly showing that even in a tough economy, travelers still need to get away and they want to come to Arizona. HomeTeamScottsdale.com is the first and only choice for luxury homes with private heated pools, affordable condos, and romantic luxury villas and estates that will take your breath away. HomeTeamScottsdale.com prides itself on offering luxury vacation rentals at prices that make traditional lodging prices seem outrageous.
“A review of our February arrivals showed us that we could have formed our own Major League Baseball All-Star Teams which made all of us at Specialty Lodging very proud. We strive to provide not only the finest vacation rentals at the best value in the areas we serve – but also to provide the best customer service. At HomeTeamScottsdale.com all of our guests are treated like an All-Star,” stated Jim Kempski, President of HomeTeamScottsdale.com.
Jim added, “With Spring Training in full swing and games starting on February 25th, why not stay were the stars stay – HomeTeamScottsdale.com? We still have limited openings for February, March and April and not only are our properties convenient to all the baseball action, but they offer all the amenities vacationers could ask for and you will also be able to enjoy all of Arizona. We invite vacationers to visit our website, HomeTeamScottsdale.com or call our dedicated team at 888-925-2562 to book their next vacation.”
This year a record fourteen Major League Baseball teams will call Arizona home for Spring Training. With fan friendly ballparks, there's no better place to enjoy a Spring Training game than at one of the 11 stadiums in nine cities throughout Arizona that host the Cactus League. Best of all, Specialty Lodging has great professionally managed vacation homes convenient to all of the great Spring Training action.
Spring Training baseball games start on February 25th and continue throughout March with the following teams participating in the Cactus League in 2009:
- Arizona Diamondbacks (Tucson)
- Chicago Cubs (Mesa)
- Chicago White Sox (Glendale)
- Cleveland Indians (Phoenix)
- Colorado Rockies (Tucson)
- Kansas City Royals (Surprise)
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Tempe)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (Glendale)
- Milwaukee Brewers (Phoenix)
- Oakland A’s (Phoenix)
- San Diego Padres (Peoria)
- San Francisco Giants (Scottsdale)
- Seattle Mariners (Peoria)
- Texas Rangers (Surprise)
HomeTeamScottsdale.com offers vacation rentals throughout Arizona, allowing vacationers to choose their base of operations for their trip. Whether it is sightseeing the Grand Canyon, golfing at some of the best golf courses in the United States, visiting your favorite Major League Baseball Team during Spring Training, enjoying the many festivals and events, relaxing at world class spas or enjoying the dining and nightlife – HomeTeamScottsdale.com for your perfect vacation.
HomeTeamScottsdale.com offerings in Arizona include:
- The North Valley which includes: North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Carefree and Cave Creek
- The East Valley including: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and the famous Phoenix Biltmore area
- And coming soon: Tempe
HomeTeamScottsdale.com is a premier, luxury vacation & second home real estate sales and rental assistance firm. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, HomeTeamScottsdale.com's Property Sales Listing Program has taken traditional property marketing to the next level, providing traditional services and adding the Internet prowess of RealEstate.com.
HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Buyers comprehensive and professional representation. We are your advocate in the purchase. HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Renters comprehensive and professional representation in finding the perfect rental home or temporary housing.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Scottsdale, what else is happening
Already mentioned this is NBA All Star Weekend in the Phoenix area.
We forgot to mention the other World Class Events going on, this weekend Scottsdale is hosting the 54th Annual Arabian Horse Show.
Also, these events might not be world class events, yet. But this weekend Scottsdale is also host to the Hard Rock Invitational (gymnast), the Arizona Fine Arts Expo and the 5th Avenue Fine Art and Wine Festival.
And let's not forget about The Cactus League Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers reported to work today and the rest of the team reports next week. Games start on February 25.
Coming to the Scottsdale/Phoenix area for events, Spring Training, golf, shopping or just the sun, visit HomeTeamScottsdale.com.
About HomeTeamScottsdale.com
HomeTeamScottsdale.com is a premier, luxury vacation & second home real estate sales and rental assistance firm. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, HomeTeamScottsdale.com's Property Sales Listing Program has taken traditional property marketing to the next level, providing traditional services and adding the Internet prowess of RealEstate.com.
HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Buyers comprehensive and professional representation. We are your advocate in the purchase. HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Renters comprehensive and professional representation in finding the perfect rental home or temporary housing.
We forgot to mention the other World Class Events going on, this weekend Scottsdale is hosting the 54th Annual Arabian Horse Show.
Also, these events might not be world class events, yet. But this weekend Scottsdale is also host to the Hard Rock Invitational (gymnast), the Arizona Fine Arts Expo and the 5th Avenue Fine Art and Wine Festival.
And let's not forget about The Cactus League Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers reported to work today and the rest of the team reports next week. Games start on February 25.
Coming to the Scottsdale/Phoenix area for events, Spring Training, golf, shopping or just the sun, visit HomeTeamScottsdale.com.
About HomeTeamScottsdale.com
HomeTeamScottsdale.com is a premier, luxury vacation & second home real estate sales and rental assistance firm. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, HomeTeamScottsdale.com's Property Sales Listing Program has taken traditional property marketing to the next level, providing traditional services and adding the Internet prowess of RealEstate.com.
HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Buyers comprehensive and professional representation. We are your advocate in the purchase. HomeTeamScottsdale.com provides Renters comprehensive and professional representation in finding the perfect rental home or temporary housing.
Are you ready for some Basketball?
The NBA All Star Weekend is in Phoenix this year and the festivities have already started.
There is an increase in related events this year. A downtown All-Star Block Party and an NBA Cares and Cooks fundraising event are being added to the usual entertainment staples, including the league-sponsored bash following All-Star Saturday Night, the Legends Brunch and the welcoming party for invited guests, which will be held this year at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix.
The Phoenix All Star Block Party
There is an increase in related events this year. A downtown All-Star Block Party and an NBA Cares and Cooks fundraising event are being added to the usual entertainment staples, including the league-sponsored bash following All-Star Saturday Night, the Legends Brunch and the welcoming party for invited guests, which will be held this year at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix.
The Phoenix All Star Block Party
The NBA will throw a free outdoor festival for fans during All-Star week.
The NBA All-Star Block Party presented by Right Guard will feature appearances by players and legends, musical performances, video game kiosks, concessions, basketball competitions and a retail outlet.
TNT and NBA TV will broadcast live studio shows from the block party Feb. 12, 13 and 14.
Right Guard, which joined the NBA as an official marketing partner last June, will host player appearances and provide coupons for free products.
Right Guard is a brand of Dial Corp., which moved into its new Scottsdale headquarters in December.
If you are planning to come to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area this year, for a vacation or Corporate Relocation, Specialty Lodging is your source for the areas finest properties and professional short term furnished lodging. Visit http://www.specialtylodging.com/arizona.htm
Monday, February 2, 2009
Arabian Horse Show, World Class Event Scottsdale
The Arabian Horse Show is a World Class Event held in Scottsdale for the past 54 years.
54th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is scheduled to take place on: February 12-22, 2009
One of the most anticipated horse shows for all horsemen comes once a year in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show attracts over 2,500 of the world's best Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, as well as horsemen, horse lovers and even shoppers. This year the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is celebrating its 54th birthday and will be held the week of February 12-22, 2009.
This year's show will award over $1,000,000 in prize money in over 640 classes including Western riding, English riding, Halter, Jumping, Native Costume, Liberty, English Pleasure, and more. The show will also feature a Gamblers Choice in which horses race around the arena jumping obstacles for points and a Youth Lead Line Class where many young children will compete for the first time in the show ring. Of course the main draw of the show is always the Supreme Halter Champion. The coveted title of Scottsdale Supreme Halter Champion will be awarded to the world's most prestigious Arabian on Sunday, February 22nd.
Specialty Lodging's Homes and Condos are the perfect way to enjoy the Show, entertain friends, guests and clients in your professional vacation home rental. Visit http://www.specialtylodging.com/arizona.htm or call 800-778-8532.
54th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is scheduled to take place on: February 12-22, 2009
One of the most anticipated horse shows for all horsemen comes once a year in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show attracts over 2,500 of the world's best Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, as well as horsemen, horse lovers and even shoppers. This year the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is celebrating its 54th birthday and will be held the week of February 12-22, 2009.
This year's show will award over $1,000,000 in prize money in over 640 classes including Western riding, English riding, Halter, Jumping, Native Costume, Liberty, English Pleasure, and more. The show will also feature a Gamblers Choice in which horses race around the arena jumping obstacles for points and a Youth Lead Line Class where many young children will compete for the first time in the show ring. Of course the main draw of the show is always the Supreme Halter Champion. The coveted title of Scottsdale Supreme Halter Champion will be awarded to the world's most prestigious Arabian on Sunday, February 22nd.
Specialty Lodging's Homes and Condos are the perfect way to enjoy the Show, entertain friends, guests and clients in your professional vacation home rental. Visit http://www.specialtylodging.com/arizona.htm or call 800-778-8532.
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