The entire Nagin clan gathered in Scottsdale, AZ from Los Angeles, Orange County, Boston and Washington, DC last month to celebrate Jerry’s 80th birthday at the Westin Kierland Villas. Grandchildren ranged in age from babies to teens! The villas provided each family with spacious one bedroom accommodations with kitchens.  Jerry let us know that the rooms were nicely equipped, well laid out and most of theirs had lovely views. The villa’s variety of pools provided a relaxing gathering space for all with a waterslide, shallow pool for the toddlers as well as a quiet pool. At the Westin Kierland Resort next door, the group also had access to a lazy river pool with wave machine and also a lap pool. There was plenty of dining options by the pools and at the villa’s main building with decent prices to match. The families also thought the villa staff was helpful and accommodating. They celebrated Jerry’s birthday at North, a local restaurant just across the way from the property with an outdoor patio that proved ideal for this large group. One of their favorite finds of the trip was Perks Eatery, a nearby restaurant that served a reasonably priced breakfast just a few blocks from the villas. The place was recently featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”. Other dining recommendations are the Citizens Public House in Old Scottsdale, Zinc Bistro, Binkleys and Sweet Republic Artisan Ice Cream. Three culinary schools in the area help staff some great restaurants!