![]() ![]() Hiapsi is the Pascua Yaqui word for “heart and soul,” and I was about to learn exactly what that means. Should I start off in the poker room then head to the high-roller slots? Maybe I’ll take in an exciting concert by someone like Van Halen or James Taylor in the beautiful open-air AVA Amphitheater? Or, shall I revel in nostalgia with the cover band 80’s and Gentlemen in the swank, blue-and-silver-lit Paradiso lounge? Decisions, decisions.īefore I knew it, it was time for my spa appointment, so I headed across the lobby to the Hiapsi Spa and Fitness Center to pamper myself for the night ahead. I grabbed a margarita with a salted rim at the Oasis poolside bar and stretched out on a lounger to plot my evening fun. The pool area unfolds into layers of turquoise water and is surrounded by purple mountains. With the sun still burning bright in the desert sky, I couldn’t resist spending some quality time by the pool before my afternoon spa appointment. The server pointed me in the direction of the Playboy Roll and the Derby Roll, which delighted my taste buds with flavors of charred scallop, sweet mango, and crunchy tempura. I sat down at the sushi bar and ordered a cold beer, because, hey, I’m on vacation and everything about this place makes it clear that the only item on my to do list is: simply enjoy. Ume’s décor beckoned me through its bamboo archway with handcrafted paper lanterns, rows of smiling golden Buddhas, and the sweet, savory aromas of cardamom, chili, and lemongrass. It was clear: Casino Del Sol is a place that lets you travel the world without ever leaving. Let’s do this.Īs I traveled from one end of the resort to the other, I encountered the Forbes Four-star PY Steakhouse (more on that later), the inventive Asian fusion and sushi bar Ume, 120 types of tequila at the Tequila Factory, live-action cooking stations at the Festa Buffet, Moby’s beach-themed diner, and Streetscape, a New York City-style deli. You have arrived, the mountains seemed to be telling me, welcoming me to have a Tucson good time. Once in my room, I was delighted to discover that my windows opened up to a dazzling mountain view, a striking mosaic of purple and black with jaunty green saguaros gathered on every peak. I’ll have to see if I can recognize the locations and hopefully say, “I was right there!” A recent cameo was made in the country music-infused comedy You’re Gonna Miss Me (spring 2017) , starring Eric Roberts and Morgan Fairchild. With views of the Sonoran Desert’s striking deep blues and sage greens, and the sweeping arched ceilings of the resort’s Mediterranean-style architecture, I could see why. ![]() When I asked about it at the front desk, they told me that Casino Del Sol is Tucson’s top film spot for indie films and music videos. It was my goal to check off as many as I could in a one-night stay.Īs I was checking in, I noticed a dusty film crew lugging equipment through the lobby. Managed by the Pascua Yaqui tribe, Casino Del Sol has 215 guestrooms and infinite entertainment options. Already anxious in my car, I couldn’t wait to try my luck and let it ride at the tables, jam out to live music, eat incredible food, and do pretty much anything else I felt like doing.įrom the moment the copper tower of Casino Del Sol came into view, rising from the desert sands like a glittering beacon, I could feel the energy resonating from Arizona’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond resort and casino. I had heard of a place where the only thing that limits how epic your night will be is how late you can stay up. I set off from Central Tucson, traveling westward in search of adventure. Deep in the Soul of Tucson This is where great entertainment lives, the sun never sets, and magic lives ![]()
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