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A Treatment for All Seasons in the Sonoran Desert

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:05:23 +0000

With the monsoons officially in season and the rain storms ascending across the desert sky, Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort is featuring the Rain Massage , paying tribute to this precious desert commodity. Utilizing special rain sticks that are hand-carved with good luck symbols and petroglyphs showing the signs of prosperity and strength, a special rowing technique provides warmth from the stick and the sound of falling rain.

As summer turns into fall, The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort will offer a cornucopia of new spa services inspired by the transformative spirit of autumn. The PumpSkin Body Treatment is almost good enough to eat with a pear and green apple scrub followed by a Vichy shower, pumpkin cream body wrap, and pear and green apple massage soufflé.

Reminisce about the days of snuggling up next to a fire with a warm cup of hot cocoa during the holiday season by treating your worn-out toes to a Cocoa-Mint Foot Treatment at Hotel Valley Ho’s VH Spa for Vitality + Health . Cocoa sugar scrub of the calves and feet buffs away dry skin while peppermint oil revives aching muscles. A cocoa mint foot cream completes this treat as it quenches and softens overworked feet from holiday shopping.

Transport yourself to the Sonoran Desert this spring as its beauty is magnified with the flora in bloom. The desert-inspired Jojoba and Prickly Pear Body Polish at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North uncovers the skin’s natural glow using the Sonoran Desert jojoba shrub and plant antioxidants. A prickly pear sugar scrub and body wash along with a prickly pear and jojoba body butter will make you feel like you’re one with the desert.

Quintessential, Tailored Vacation Experiences for Luxury Travelers

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:52 +0000

Scottsdale is synonymous with luxury. And while times have changed and discretionary income is tighter, people are still traveling, and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make sure that the well-heeled visitor chooses Scottsdale for their next one-of-a-kind getaway. This world-class travel destination evokes images of high-end resorts, rejuvenating spas and championship golf courses with the majestic Sonoran Desert as the backdrop. Whether the sophisticated traveler wants to learn to be a cowboy, be pampered in a desert-inspired spa, experience an adrenaline rush by soaring over the Grand Canyon or get away from it all in a mountainous hideaway, Scottsdale possesses what they desire.

The Scottsdale CVB is satisfying these travelers with the unique experiences they seek with the recent debut of Scottsdale Classics, seven extraordinary vacation packages ranging from $4,600-25,000 and selected to introduce travelers to the treasures of Scottsdale and Arizona in the style and luxury they deserve. Some of the unique travel experiences include:

exclusive vault tour at Molina Fine Jewelers
luxury accommodations at world-class resorts like Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa and The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
private jet to the Grand Canyon including a helicopter tour below the rim and champagne reception along the Colorado River
and an interactive culinary demonstration and dinner with nationally known chefs

New Menus, Culinary Programs Add Spice to Scottsdale’s Dining Scene

Josh Kenzer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:41:11 +0000

The pop-culture fueled Geisha A Go Go in downtown Scottsdale added an eight-seat sushi bar, dishing out specialty Americanized “rock and roll” style sushi creations. There’s the Gaijin, a sinfully good combination of spicy tuna and crab mix, avocado, and cream cheese, wrapped in seaweed, rice and a spring-roll, which is then – wait for it – deep fried. The Pokemon melds Fritos, breaded salmon, spicy crab mix and avocado.

Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North recently debuted a new menu focusing on fresh, seasonal dishes including starters like the Caramelized Onion Tart with prosciutto and melon and Goat Cheese Salad with baby beats, Asian pear and arugula. For those who can’t decide on just one item, Talavera now offers the Chef’s Two-Course Tasting menu where guests pay $34 (or $45 with wine pairings) to sample a selection of chef-recommended dishes like the Chicken Fried Quail with heirloom tomatoes and haricot vart. The menu rotates every week.

Sushi Roku at the W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences is offering a new program, Wine o’ Sake. Every Sunday thru Thursday, guests pay $12 for their choice of a flight of wine or sake and a special dish including some of the restaurant’s most infamous like the Hanabi Tuna, Miso Popcorn Shrimp or Filet Wrapped Asparagus. Sushi Roku also is adding a dose of goodwill to the food experience with the Dining Out with Benefits program. Running now thru the end of August, the restaurant will take 20 percent off your total bill and donate the proceeds to a select charity each month.

Swing Into Summer With New Callaway Package at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Josh Kenzer — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:31:07 +0000

Swing Into Summer With New Callaway Package at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Players can elevate their golf game this summer – while keeping value top of mind – with the new Callaway Golf Getaway package at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.

The Callaway Golf Getaway package includes:

Two-night stay for two in casita guest room accommodations
One round of golf per person at Troon North Golf Club
One personalized club fitting per person at the Callaway Performance Center
$300 credit in Callaway equipment per person, featuring items such as drivers, irons, wedges and putters

June 1 – Sept. 13, 2009 - Rates start at $270 per night, single occupancy, $420 per night, double occupancy.

For additional information on the Callaway Golf Getaway package, call (480) 513-5039 or toll-free, (888) 207-9696 or book online at www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale.

Family Friendly Savings

Josh Kenzer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:40:57 +0000

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino: Experience the adventurous side of Scottsdale with the SunSational Getaways deal. In addition to a $75 resort credit, guests receive 20 percent off services at Amethyst Spa & Boutique, free membership into Fort McDowell Casino Winners Circle and $10 in casino credit, access to free dive-in movies and family friendly activities on the weekends, and a complimentary poolside BBQ on Friday evenings. The package starts at $139 Sunday thru Thursday and $159 for weekend stays. Valid May 25 – Sept. 7.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa: Guests who book the Summer Escape package at The Westin Kierland Resort can enjoy rates at just $149 per night. And there’s never a dull moment at the resort where free and budget-friendly children’s activities range from roasting S’mores under the stars to catching poolside movies and even creating culinary masterpieces with the resort’s Kids in the Kitchen program. Valid May 24 – Sept. 10.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North: Once you check into the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, you’ll want to extend your stay as long as possible. Luckily, the resort is offering its Stay Longer package, which includes a complimentary third consecutive night with two paid nights. Rates begin at $195 per night. Valid June 1 – Sept. 13.