BREAKFAST Best McMuffin Knock-Off (Or Knock-Up)VovomeenaIn our experience, nothing cures a hangover quite as well as an Egg McMuffin. But since we’re no longer in college, we’re upping our breakfast game by ordering the classic egg sandwich at Downtown brunch haven Vovomeena: fried egg, crispy bacon and zingy pepper jack on an eggy, buttery bun slathered in chipotle aioli. This is hangover food for adults. 1515 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-2541, vovomeena.com   Best PancakesBanana...

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AMBIENTE COURSE: Tara & her husband hit the links at the new $10-million dollar Ambiente course. She may not play out of the sand, but she admits the money was well-spent!   BLT: They’re the largest popovers you’ll ever see! Tara heads into the kitchen of BLT Steak to make the French pastry and finds out the inspiration to this modern steakhouse. CAMELBACK HISTORY: There’s a reason owner Bill Marriott comes back to celebrate his...

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Feet in the Creek massage: Follow Tara as she attempts to get ‘grounded’ with a new treatment called “Feet in the Creek”. Brandon, her L’auberge massage therapist, makes her walk in the creek and take in her surroundings before treating her to some reflexology and good conversation. Dining Creekside: Tara discovers why the L’auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek consistently gets rave reviews. Enjoy her sit down conversation with chef Brian Sharrah as her husband Kenn...

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Aerial Yoga: Find out how flexible Tara & her stepsons are as they attempt aerial yoga! Instructor Sierra Ramm leads the three in a unique class at the Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa.   Summer Fun: From the new Splashrider X-Treme water adventure to the 240-foot zipline, Tara discovers the new summer treats at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.   La Hacienda: Tara meets up with the “Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine” Richard Sandoval...

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Canyon Suites: It’s a ‘resort within a resort.’ Tara takes a peek around the exclusive Canyon Suites and finds out about a special that may win YOU a chance to spend New Year’s Eve there! Spa: Tara and her stepdaughter Alex head inside the Phoenician’s famed Centre for Well-Being. Find out if she can keep quiet in the ‘quiet zone’ as Alex enjoys a hot rock massage. Pool Fun: Head back to the site of...

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