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		<title>Easter in Scottsdale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Looking for Easter activities in Scottsdale. Here’s a few fun things to do:
Easter Brunch in Scottsdale

The Phoenician      10:00 – 3:00 pm 
McCormick Ranch Golf Club        “Easter Champagne Brunch”      10:00 – 3:00 pm 
Z’Tejas     [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="easter-peep" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto 10px; border-right-width: 0px" height="272" alt="easter-peep" src="http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/easterpeep.jpg" width="470" border="0" /> Looking for Easter activities in Scottsdale. Here’s a few fun things to do:</p>
<h3>Easter Brunch in Scottsdale</h3>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.thephoenician.com/file/easter.2010.pdf">The Phoenician</a></strong>      <br />10:00 – 3:00 pm </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=1280&amp;menuID=187&amp;hit=1">McCormick Ranch Golf Club</a>        <br /></strong>“Easter Champagne Brunch”      <br />10:00 – 3:00 pm </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=42034&amp;hit=1">Z’Tejas</a>        <br /></strong>(with Easter Egg Hunt – see below)      <br />11:00 – 2:00 pm </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/enjoy-easter-brunch-at-the-fairmont-scottsdale/">Fairmont Scottsdale</a></strong>      <br />Easter Baskets for grown ups!      <br />Join us at our Easter Sunday brunch celebration and enter to win our deluxe Willow Stream Spa Wellness Easter Basket!&#160;&#160; Willow Stream Easter baskets for grown ups and that special someone in your life available for purchase at Willow Stream Spa Boutique. </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=25374&amp;hit=1">Radisson Fort McDowell</a>        <br /></strong>11:00 – 3:00 pm </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=28159&amp;hit=1">Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale – Crescent Moon</a>        <br /></strong>10:30 – 3:00 pm </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=42140&amp;hit=1">W Scottsdale</a></strong>      <br />12:00 – 2:00 pm      <br />Complete with gospel choir and jazzy interludes, W Scottsdale is hosting its first ever Easter Sunday Gospel Brunch.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/pdf/tveaster2010.pdf">Trader Vics</a></strong>      <br />11:00 – 8:00 pm</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=27428&amp;hit=1">Cafe ZuZu</a></strong>      <br />(with Easter Egg Hunt – see below)      <br />6:00 am – 3:00 pm</li>
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<h3>Easter Egg Hunts in Scottsdale</h3>
<ul>
<li>Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt at <strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=19940&amp;hit=1">Enchantment Resort in Sedona</a></strong>      <br />7:00 – 8:30 pm, Camp Coyote      <br />Join the Camp Counselors as they hunt for glow in the dark eggs throughout property. The hunt will end at an undisclosed location for a special surprise! </li>
<li>Easter Egg Hunt at <strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=19940&amp;hit=1">Enchantment Resort in Sedona</a></strong>      <br />9:00 – 10:30 am, Tipi      <br />Keep your eyes peeled for these delicious decorated eggs. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for pictures with the kids! </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.borgata.com/events.asp?id=46005&amp;start=4/3/2010&amp;month=3&amp;year=2010">The Borgata of Scottsdale shopping center</a></strong> is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday April 3<sup>rd</sup> in the center courtyard from 10:30 &#8211; 11:30 am. The event is free. Guests can enjoy kids crafts, beverages and a light breakfast provided by Starbucks, a visit from the Easter bunny and of course the main event, the Egg Hunt! </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=42034&amp;hit=1">Z’Tejas</a> </strong>will also be hosting their annual Easter egg hunt for the kids that will take play every hour from 11:00 am with the last egg hunt starting at 2:00 pm. The Z&#8217;Tejas Easter Bunny will be one site throughout the day while Z&#8217;Tejas staff takes pictures of families and children with the costumed bunny. The pictures are available to all families for free! </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=764&amp;hit=1">Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale</a> </strong>will be transformed to celebrate Easter festivities with all the trimmings. In addition, the Resort’s youngest guests will enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny himself and two spectacular Egg Hunts at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Fountain Terrace. There also will be a bouncy house, potato sack races and Easter-themed crafts for kids of all ages. </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=27428&amp;hit=1">Cafe ZuZu</a></strong> will hold its 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 am on the ZuZu Patio. Meet under the pink and purple balloons! Prizes will be awarded to the participants who collect the most eggs as well as the lucky person who finds the golden egg. Parents are asked to remain with their children.</li>
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<h3>Easter Activities in Scottsdale</h3>
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<li>The 15th Annual Spring Paintout at the <strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=537&amp;hit=1">Desert Botanical Garden</a>        <br /></strong>Over 40 of Arizona’s finest landscape artists painted on site at the Desert Botanical Garden throughout March. Art Show and Sale showcasing their amazing work will be in the Stardust Foundation Plaza      <br />April 2, 3, and 4 from 9:00 – 3:00 pm      <br />Free with Paid Garden Admission </li>
<li>Desert In Bloom Tour by <a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=23707&amp;hit=1">Across Arizona Tours</a>      <br />This tour offers a rare opportunity for photos and a short walk among the wildflowers and plants in bloom everywhere in the Sonoran Desert. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=44143&amp;hit=1">Mild to Wild</a><strong> </strong>is offering Easter weekend special savings on guided whitewater raft trips on the Upper Salt River Canyon (April 2, 3, 4): 1 free child with 2 paying adults! </li>
<li>Wildflower and Cactus Bloom Adventure and Birdwatching by <strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=1605&amp;hit=1">Arizona Desert Events</a></strong>. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Easter Discounts in Scottsdale</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=1798&amp;hit=1">Residence Inn Scottsdale Paradise Valley</a> </strong>has an Easter weekend promotion for our Studio Suites at a rate of $99 per night. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&amp;listingID=1937&amp;hit=1">The Scottsdale Plaza Resort</a><strong> </strong>is offering an $89 per night for standard rooms (April 1<sup>st</sup> through the 5<sup>th</sup>) and an Easter brunch on the 4<sup>th</sup> for $39.95 for adults and $14.95 age 6-12, 5 and under free. </li>
<li><a href="http://sprinkles.com/gifts/index.html">Sprinkles Cupcakes</a>: From March 26th through April 4th, Sprinkles will create a special Easter HOP Box filled with 12 tasty cupcakes with 4 different flavor of cupcakes including dark chocolate, red velvet, carrot and brown sugar praline cupcakes, the former only available on Easter. The cupcakes are adorned with pink and green bunnies, sure to bring out the Easter spirit in us all! </li>
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		<title>Our Member Receive Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Kenzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.  
Meetings &#38; Conventions awarded the 2008 Gold Key Award to three Scottsdale resorts:

The Scottsdale Plaza      Resort
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey      Ranch
Scottsdale Resort        &#38; Conference Center

The Scottsdale Plaza [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.  </p>
<p><em>Meetings &amp; Conventions</em> awarded the 2008 Gold Key Award to three Scottsdale resorts:</p>
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<li><strong>The Scottsdale Plaza      Resort</strong></li>
<li><strong>Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey      Ranch</strong></li>
<li><strong>Scottsdale Resort        &amp; Conference Center</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Scottsdale Plaza Resort</strong> was awarded the 2008 <em>Corporate Meetings &amp; Incentives&#8217;</em> Paragon Award and the Gold Tee Award from <em>Meetings &amp; Conventions</em>.</p>
<p><em>Elite Traveler</em> recognized two Scottsdale resorts in its July/August issue featuring the &#8220;101 Top Hotel and Resort Suites of the Year.&#8221;</p>
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<li>The Pinnacle Suite at <strong>Four      Seasons Resort Scottsdale      at Troon North</strong></li>
<li>The Alvadora Villa at the <strong>Royal      Palms Resort and Spa </strong></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Elite Meetings International</em> named the <strong>Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranc</strong>h one of the top five resort makeovers.</p>
<p><strong>F</strong><strong>leming&#8217;s Prime Steakhouse &amp; Wine Bar</strong> was recognized by <em>Wine Spectator</em> magazine&#8217;s &#8220;Awards of Excellence.&#8221;</p>
<p>Succ<em>essful Meetings&#8217; </em>2008 Pinnacle Award was given to several Scottsdale resorts:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><strong>The Scottsdale Plaza      Resort</strong></li>
<li><strong>Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott      Resort &amp; Spa</strong></li>
<li><strong>Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon      North</strong></li>
<li><strong>Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey      Ranch</strong></li>
<li><strong>Royal Palms Resort and Spa</strong></li>
<li><strong>Scottsdale Resort        &amp; Conference Center</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Boulders Resort &amp; Golden      Door Spa</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Fairmont Scottsdale      Princess</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The 15th Annual World Travel Awards honored two Scottsdale resorts:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><strong>The Boulders Resort &amp;      Golden Door Spa</strong> was recognized as &#8220;North America&#8217;s Leading Spa Resort&#8221; and      &#8220;Arizona&#8217;s      Leading Spa Resort.&#8221;</li>
<li><strong>The Phoenician</strong> was named &#8220;Arizona&#8217;s Leading Hotel&#8221; and &#8220;Arizona&#8217;s Leading Resort.&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Starfire Golf Club</strong> was selected for the 2008 &#8220;Best of Scottsdale Award&#8221; in the Golf Courses category by the United States Local Business Association.</p>
<p><em>Meetings &amp; Conventions</em> awarded the Gold Key Award to several Scottsdale resorts:</p>
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<li><strong>Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch</strong></li>
<li><strong>Scottsdale Resort   &amp; Conference Center</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Scottsdale Plaza Resort</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Bourbon Steak</strong> was awarded the 2008 &#8221;AAA Four Diamond Award.&#8221;</p>
<p>The International Special Events Society recognized <strong>Merestone</strong> with its Special Events Awards on the &#8220;<em>Best Achievement in Logistics&#8221; </em>and<strong><em> &#8220;</em></strong><em>Best Event Produced for A Corporation&#8221; </em>lists<em>.</em></p>
<p><strong>The Scottsdale  Resort &amp; Conference Center</strong> was bestowed <em>Corporate &amp; Incentive Travel<strong> </strong></em>magazine&#8217;s &#8220;Greens of Distinction&#8221; award.</p>
<p><em>Insurance &amp; Financial Meetings Management </em>honored the <strong>Scottsdale  Resort &amp; Conference Center</strong> with the World Class Award.</p>
<p><em>Travel + Leisure Golf</em> recognized several Scottsdale golf resorts in its September/October issue:</p>
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<li><strong>Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North</strong> ranked number 6 on the &#8220;U.S. Top 10 Golf Resorts&#8221; list, number 1 on the southwest region&#8217;s &#8220;Best For Buddy Trips&#8221; list, number 1 on the &#8220;Best Resort Course in the Southwest&#8221; list and number 1 on &#8220;Best Golf Resort in the Southwest.&#8221;</li>
<li><strong>The Boulders Resort &amp; Golden Door Spa</strong> ranked number 7 on the &#8220;U.S. Top 10 Golf Resorts&#8221; list.</li>
<li><strong>The Phoenician</strong> scored number 3 on the southwest region&#8217;s &#8220;Best For Family Trips&#8221; list.</li>
</ul>
<p>Carolyn Robbins of the <strong>Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art</strong> was honored by the American Institute of Architects for the &#8220;Non-architect Award of Distinction.&#8221;</p>
<p><em>Where Phoenix + Scottsdale</em> honored local tourism employees for excellence in customer service:</p>
<ul class="unIndentedList">
<li>Jim Hollister of <strong>FireSky Resort &amp; Spa</strong> was named &#8220;General Manager of the Year.&#8221;</li>
<li><strong>Hotel Valley Ho</strong>&#8217;s Rob Sembrat was honored as the &#8220;Up-and-Coming Concierge of the Year.&#8221;</li>
<li>Jessica Hemauer of the <strong>Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North</strong> was designated &#8220;Concierge of the Year.&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Incentive</em> magazine gave the <strong>Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch</strong> the 2008 Platinum Partner Award.</p>


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