Spoiled in Phoenix

I spent several days last week in Phoenix for a conference for work.  I felt so spoiled the entire trip.  We were at a document imaging conference, and the vendor really wants to make Boise State happy... For example, when we got down to the baggage claim area, there was a driver waiting for us.  He got our luggage off the baggage claim, took them to the car and loaded them for us, and drove us to the hotel - the beautiful Arizona Biltmore.  Another example - the second night we were there, they chartered a bus and took us to a fancy restaurant.  They brought out huge appetizers of prawns, lobster tail, and oysters, along with prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with roasted tomatoes.  Each of the entrees were at least $40, and then of course there was dessert.  It was so lovely.  Much better than hotel room service!

Speaking of the hotel, I had never heard of the hotel, but it was stunning with multiple pools, a putting green, shops, flower gardens, etc.  The hotel itself was designed in part by Frank Lloyd Wright!  The hotel gym was amazing, and the sunshine was beautiful (although I did get sunburned).  I got an "upgraded" room when I checked in, and got a room with a balcony and a view of some of the gardens.

It was a great conference.  I learned a lot and am looking forward to maybe managing a document imaging project this summer!