Pam Swartz, nationally recognized author of the award-winning Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic: 45 Sensational Destinations for Lovers and Dine Out Phoenix: Where to Eat from Chic to Unique, is widely recognized as an expert on Arizona’s dining scene and getaways for the romance-minded traveler. She has a loyal following that started when she launched her first book in 2002, which has become a leading resource for couples everywhere.

Swartz has always had an uncanny knack for picking just the right destination for any occasion. Whether it's for a special celebration or a much needed break, Pam's special talent and expertise results from her romantic nature, combined with extensive research, detailed planning, strong intuition about what it takes to create an idyllic romantic rendezvous for two, and from planning romantic getaways with her husband of more than 25 years. Her Arizona Getaways book has become a leading resource for couples everywhere.

A Valley restaurant patron for over 25 years, Swartz prides herself on understanding the taste of the discriminating palate. Whether escaping for a romantic getaway or a romantic dinner, organizing the perfect girls’ day out, or discovering Arizona’s best kept secrets, Swartz knows that picking the perfect place to dine or getaway is the first step to having a fantastic time.

As the creator of Dine Out With The Chefs: A Celebration of the Culinary Arts, Pam Swartz, celebrates the Valley’s exciting dining scene which is a must for anyone who loves food! It has become one of the most prestigious epicurean events in Arizona, attracting the top chefs in town. Proceeds benefit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts youth education and outreach programs that touch the lives of 40,000 children each year.

Swartz is also the founder of Cloud Nine Press, LLC, a publisher of travel books and dining guides, and has been a contributing writer for a number of publications both locally and regionally.

As the Cultural Arts Director at The Hermosa Inn, a boutique hotel and its AAA Four-Diamond award-winning restaurant, LON'S at the Hermosa, she directs the inn’s popular “Artist in Residence” series.

The monthly series brings hotel guests and locals together with a favorite artist (visual, performing, or literary) for an intimate evening of fine dining and conversation, held in the charming, Old West ambience of LON’s, surrounded by the artworks of the inn’s original owner, cowboy artist Lon Megargee. Special menus created by award-winning Executive Chef Michael Rusconi and an impressive roster of featured artists (including such luminaries as Jane Seymour, Diane Ladd, Aaron Elkins, and Tito Puento Jr. to name just a few) have earned the series critical acclaim and a loyal following among hotel guests.

Swartz speaks to both consumers and industry professionals about getaways in Arizona, the Valley’s dining scene, and culinary or travel trends. For more information, contact Pam Swartz directly at 480-609-0426 or pam@cloudninepress.com.

A longtime resident of Arizona, Pam enjoys exploring the state with her husband. She and her husband, along with their two grown children, make their home in Scottsdale.