Archive for the ‘Super Bowl 2008’ Category

Will the SuperBowl be back in Glendale AZ in 2012



Glendale OKs bid for 2012 Super Bowl The Glendale City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to support another Super Bowl bid, the final city to give its nod of support. As the host city, Glendale's obligations during a Super Bowl include providing security and planning transportation. Those responsibilities cost the city $3.3 million during ...

Superbowl XLII preview



  Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ   Ryan O'Halloran, Washington Times pro football reporter, tells you all you need to know for the big game between New York Giants and New England Patriots.   The star attraction   Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, because of his success (three Super Bowl titles), ...

Want a ticket? Expect to pay



    Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ These are, unofficially, the most expensive Super Bowl tickets ever.   It happened because of a perfect storm of circumstances, including:     • The pursuit of perfection by the Patriots, who are trying to complete the first 19-0 season in NFL history.   • The ...

Stars shine in Scottsdale during 4-day party



  Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ   It's party-central in downtown Scottsdale starting Thursday when the city kicks off a four-day run of celebrity-fueled festivities capped by Sunday's Super Bowl XLII.   The Scottsdale Waterfront near the Arizona Canal will become home to an estimated 10,000 visitors for ...

Arizona Resorts, Hotels prepared for Bowl frenzy



  Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ   Bruce Lange flew to Miami and Detroit for the past two Super Bowls, but the games were purely a sidelight.   He spent most of his time in the team hotels, casing autograph hounds, studying security and sizing up the on-site ...

Big Sporting Events Pose Traffic Challenges



Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ No closures or restrictions on Valley freeways this week to make it easier for people traveling to events surrounding Super Bowl XLII and the FBR Open. Doug Nintzel of the Arizona Department of Transportation says if you dial 5-1-1, ...

Super Bowl Sunday, there will be absolutely NO shuttle, limo, sedan or bus drop-off



  Please note that on Super Bowl Sunday, there will be absolutely NO shuttle, limo, sedan or bus drop-off allowed in any lot or anywhere surrounding the University of Phoenix Stadium. ALL Vehicles MUST have a parking pass and no in-and-out privileges are allowed.   If you are running shuttle services or other ...

Super Bowl Ticket: GOT PARKING??



  Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ Super Bowl Ticket does not guarantee parking for the big game! Limited number of White Parking Spots left! Super Bowl fans will be flocking to the valley of the sun the weekend of February 1st to participate in the Super Bowl ...

Justin Timberlake, Michael Jordan, Sir Charles lined up for Super Bowl party



  Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ A confirmed (for now) guest list has been released for the Super Thursday event Jan. 31 at Axis/Radius in Scottsdale. Rap superstar and music mogul P. Diddy will host a block party outside the Scottsdale mega club while inside the ...

Phoenix: Super Bowl’s hub away from stadium



Arizona Resorts/ Arizona Travel Deals / Arizona Golf / Spas in AZ Luxury Spas   Glendale can lay claim to the Big Game on Feb. 3, but downtown Phoenix will be buzzing during Super Bowl week. Some downtown high-rises will get a Super Bowl-themed makeover, like the Hyatt Regency Phoenix did on ...