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Set within the southern border of the Pilanesberg National Park, this glitzy Vegas-style resort is made up of casinos, cinemas, theaters, restaurants, two world-class golf courses, man-made jungles, lakes, and the Palace of the Lost City, the most over-the-top five-star hotel in Africa. Developer Sol Kerzner, the boxer-turned-businessman known locally as the "Sun King," capitalized on apartheid South Africa's stern antigambling laws by situating Sun City in the then homeland of Bophuthatswana, the hodgepodge of inferior land into which the Tswana were forced. As an "independent" state, headed by the corrupt Lucas Mangope, Bophuthatswana was literally a law unto itself, and millions began to swarm to "Sin City," not only to gamble, but to see international acts like Sinatra, George Benson, and Elton John, who ignored the cultural boycott at the time.
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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Map Distance: 18.7 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018 Map Distance: 18.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, AZ 85377 Map Distance: 24.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsArizona Doll & Toy Museum
At Heritage Square
602 E. Adams St Phoenix, Arizona Distance: 15.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: This small museum is located in the historic Stevens House on Heritage Square in downtown... Read More
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Over the Rainbow Expeditions
One approximate take off location
26500 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85024 Distance: 17.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: Soaring over the vast Sonoran Desert on a cool December morning is an experience like no other, and... Read More
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Camelback Mountain
(Southeast corner of McDonald Dr. and Tatum Blvd.)
5700 North Echo Canyon Pkwy. Phoenix, Arizona 85018 Distance: 17.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: The desert trails that climb Camelback Mountain are home to countless animal and plant species.... Read More
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Sun City Grand Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access
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Sun City Grand Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access
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Sun City Grand Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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