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Turning Up the Heat in Phoenix 

Jump to full article: New York Times, 2004-12-05
Author: JOSEPH B. TREASTER

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Visitors to the Thirsty Camel Lounge at the Phoenician, the sprawling resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., can puff away on the guiltiest of pleasures for smokers: genuine Cuban cigars.

Change that to not guilty. The United States trade embargo with Cuba is moot here - those who can afford to light up (at $150 to $600 each) will be smoking a Desi Arnaz-era stogie. . . .

The Phoenician, 6000 East Camelback Road; (800) 888-8234; www.thephoenician.com.

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