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Posts tagged The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa

Scottsdale’s ‘Hidden’ Season: Cooler Temps, Exciting Events and Great Value

Planners familiar with Scottsdale know summer is the prime time to visit for discounted meetings offerings and that winter and spring bring ideal weather and premier events. But what they might now know is that fall offers the best of both worlds – cooler temperatures, a bustling calendar and affordable prices.
With Scottsdale’s fall temperature averaging [...]

Quintessential, Tailored Vacation Experiences for Luxury Travelers

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 [...]

Scottsdale Golf News: Spring 2009

Summer Golf, Room Rates Falling As Temperatures Heat up in Scottsdale
Golfers seeking a bargain search no more as the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch is offering travelers the $100 for $100 package. For only $100, guests receive one night’s accommodations and a $100 resort credit to be used for food and beverage. This means that [...]

Scottsdale Culinary News – Spring 2009

Delight in the Flavors of the Season With Scottsdale’s Summer Menus
Estate House celebrates the simple summer season with Arizona’s local fruits as Executive Chef Gio Osso grills up Arizona peaches with seared foie gras and strawberry balsamic barbeque pork belly. Accompanying the flavors of the ripe fruits is Brachetto, a sparkling summer wine with hints [...]

Name the Boulders Cactus Competition

If you can come up with a winning name for one of six cactus on The Boulders property, you can win one of six vacations to Scottsdale. The trip includes:

Two-night deluxe casita accommodations (for two) at the AAA award winning Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (June – September 2009)
$500 Airfare gift card per winner
Daily [...]

Mother’s Day at The Boulders Resort

The Latilla Restaurant
Begin your day in the beautiful Latilla Restaurant with spectacular
views of the 1.4 billion year old boulders. An incredible brunch fea-
tures a variety of seafood, salads, fruits as well as carving and omelet
stations designed by the Boulders’ Chefs. Complimented by cham-
pagne and spectacular dessert buffet. Reservations are required.

Brunch
11:00am – [...]

A Scottsdale Staycation Without the Kids

Mondrian Scottsdale: Mondrian Scottsdale is offering its Play Package for $145 per night, which includes accommodations and a summer amenity upon arrival. Guests also enjoy a $25 food and beverage credit at the BLUE Pool Bar & Grill and 20 percent off treatments at Agua Spa. Valid May 28 – Aug. 30. And Arizona residents [...]

Shape up Your Body and Game With Golf Fitness Programs

Improve fitness on and off the links with Fairmont Scottsdale’s Fit to a Tee program at Willow Stream Spa. Workouts incorporate specific exercises mimicking golf movements, alternating the focus between upper body, core muscles and lower body. The program also integrates stretching to improve flexibility. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.
Visitors of every ability level can [...]

Scottsdale Resorts Ranked Among the Best in the World by Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure ranked eight Scottsdale resorts among the finest in the world in their “2009 World’s Best 500 Hotels” survey. Winners included:

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
Fairmont Scottsdale
The Phoenician
The Westin Kierland Resort & [...]

AAA Recognized Scottsdale Resorts and Restaurants with Diamond Ratings

AAA recognized several Scottsdale resorts and restaurants with its diamond ratings. The AAA five-diamond rated hotels are:

     Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
     Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
     The Canyon Suites at the Phoenician
     Fairmont Scottsdale
     The Phoenician

Hotels awarded four-diamonds include:

     The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
     CopperWynd Resort and [...]