About Us

Experience Arizona With The Explore Dine Play Team!

Explore Dine Play is a premier, Phoenix-based tourism marketing agency dedicated to showcasing the best of Arizona. Our comprehensive portfolio of travel products, including Explore Dine Play Magazines and Visitor Maps, reaches over 10 million travelers annually. These products are designed to inform, educate, and inspire visitors, enhancing their overall experience while exploring Arizona.

 

We distribute 20,000 copies of our visitor maps to hotels, resorts, retailers, restaurants, and venues across Old Town Scottsdale and beyond. Each advertisement includes a photo/logo and a 35-word write-up, with the option to include special offers to drive business.

 

Our digital platform, ExploreDinePlay.com, supports our print campaigns and further assists travelers with valuable local information, regional maps, and engaging content. Additionally, our upcoming podcast series will feature special guests discussing a wide range of topics related to Arizona and travel.

 

Led by publisher and owner Paul Conant, Explore Dine Play is proud to support Arizona’s tourism industry with clutter-free publications that prioritize content over excessive advertising. We believe in providing travelers with the information they need to make the most of their visit while delivering real value to our advertisers.

 

Thank you for exploring Explore Dine Play. We’re passionate about creating the best travel experiences for our community, and your input is invaluable to us. Whether you have feedback on our content, exciting collaboration ideas, or suggestions on destinations to cover next, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to drop us a message through the contact box on our website. Your adventures, thoughts, and ideas help us make Explore Dine Play even better!

Contributors

Meet

Jim Schade

Your dedicated partner for mastering Arizona’s golf courses.

 

Jim Schade, a PGA Golf Professional Class A member Golf Instructor, has spent decades mastering the art and science of golf. His extensive experience, both on the course and in the business of golf, makes him a true expert in the field. Jim’s deep understanding of the game, combined with his unique ability to connect with golfers of all levels, sets him apart as a top instructor.

 

As a Master Club Fitter and Retail business owner. Jim specializes in the promotion and sales of leading brands like TaylorMade Golf, Ashworth, Leupold, Antigua, and Adidas Golf. His expertise ensures that every student receives tailored guidance and the best equipment to elevate their game.

 

Ready to take your golf skills to the next level? Contact Jim at [email protected] or 602.697.3781 for expert advice and personalized instruction. https://www.jimschadegolf.com/

Meet

Nadine Higgins

Your Scottsdale Real Estate & Relocation Expert

With over 30 years in the business, Nadine Higgins is your trusted guide for real estate and relocation in Scottsdale, Arizona, and surrounding areas. She’s got the experience to handle everything from home sales to helping you relocate, whether you’re moving across town or from another state. Having worked in Arizona, California, and Illinois, Nadine knows the ins and outs of making a move smooth and stress-free.

Her background in the professional sports world, including work with the NFL Raiders and the USFL Los Angeles Express, gives her a unique edge in understanding the specific needs of athletes, executives, and busy families. Now settled in Scottsdale, Nadine combines her real-world experience with a personal approach, ensuring every client feels confident and comfortable throughout the process.

Partnered with the team at Jasper Associates, Nadine brings not just her own expertise but the support of a whole crew of top-notch professionals.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating, Nadine is here to help. Shoot her an email at [email protected] or check out her website at NadineHiggins.com to get started.

Join Our Team of Expert Contributors!

Are you passionate about Food & Dining, Retail & Shopping, or Health & Beauty? Explore Dine Play is looking for talented writers to share their expertise in these categories. Help us inspire and guide our readers with your insights and tips—become a part of our growing community!

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Mission

At Explore Dine Play, our mission is to enhance the travel experience for visitors to Arizona by providing premium, content-rich travel lifestyle products that inform, educate, and inspire. We aim to drive increased revenue for our advertisers by delivering their messages to the largest possible audience of travelers and tourists.

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Vission

Our vision is to be Arizona’s leading tourism marketing agency, known for producing upscale, informative travel products that are indispensable to visitors and highly valuable to advertisers. We strive to reach and engage millions of travelers annually, helping them discover and enjoy the best that Arizona has to offer.

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Values

Excellence

We are committed to producing high-quality, informative, and engaging travel products.

Integrity

We prioritize the needs of both travelers and advertisers, ensuring our products provide genuine value.

Innovation

We continually evolve our offerings to better serve our audience and support Arizona's tourism industry.

Customer Focus

We serve our readers and advertisers with dedication, always striving to enhance their experience.

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Products