Easter Weekend At Montelucia Spa Resort in Scottsdale AZ

Escape to warm weather and sunny skies at the new InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, located in the warm, dry climate of the Sonoran Desert. Nestled in the foothills of picturesque Camelback Mountain and located just minutes from shopping, arts districts, restaurants and nightlife, the resort and 31,000 square-foot Joya spa is the newest and most luxurious way to soak in warmth and sun in the popular warm-weather destination.

In celebration of the most temperate of seasons, through June 14 stay 3 nights and receive a $300 resort credit to use in Joya Spa, Prado signature restaurant, Kasbah poolside restaurant and lounge or anywhere on the 23-acre resort property

Easter Brunch Menu & Resort Activities

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Planet Trekkers First Annual Easter Egg Hunt

With over 300 eggs to find, this event will be one to remember! We will even have a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny himself!

WHEN: Sunday, April 12, 2009, 8:00am – 10:00am
WHERE: Cortijo Plaza, Valencia Lawn, and Planet Trekkers

(Pick up your egg hunt bags in Cortijo Plaza!)

Planet Trekkers will will be open 7:30am – 3:30pm for this special event. Easter & Spring crafts, bouncy house, and group games are just a few of the fun things we have planned!

Make your reservations today! 480-627-3159

Exclusive Montelucia Easter Package!

Exclusive Montelucia Easter Package starts at $295!

This incredible offer includes overnight accommodations in a Montelucia Signature Suite, Easter Brunch for 2 on Sunday morning and tickets to the 1st Annual Montelucia Easter Egg Hunt starting at 8:00am Sunday morning! Kids 10 and under eat free!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE MONTELUCIA EASTER PACKAGE NOW!

Or please call our Experience Designers at 888 627 3010 and ask for the Montelucia Easter Weekend Package

This package is valued at $630, representing a savings of over 50%!

Sundays on Us Package

Simply put, we’re giving you an extra day to do with what you please. We want you to fully experience all that this wonderful destination has to offer, so start thinking about what you will do with your extra time…

BOOK THE “3 FOR 2″ OFFER NOW!

*Payment must be made in full at time of booking. Offer valid through April 30, 2009. Rate based on double occupancy.

$300 Resort Credit

Escape to warm weather and sunny skies at the new InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, located in the warm, dry climate of the Sonoran Desert. Nestled in the foothills of picturesque Camelback Mountain and located just minutes from shopping, arts districts, restaurants and nightlife, the resort and 31,000 square-foot Joya spa is the newest and most luxurious way to soak in warmth and sun in the popular warm-weather destination.

In celebration of the most temperate of seasons, through June 14 stay 3 nights and receive a $300 resort credit to use in Joya Spa, Prado signature restaurant, Kasbah poolside restaurant and lounge or anywhere on the 23-acre resort property.

BOOK THE “EXPERIENCE MORE” PACKAGE NOW – CLICK HERE

For more information or to reserve this package, call one of our Experience Designers at 888-627-3010

Free Furlough Fridays

Fridays in Arizona. You don’t have to be a California state employee to get in on the “Free Furlough Fridays” deal at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa outside Phoenix — you just have to be a California resident. Present a valid California ID to get Friday night accommodations for free at this resort along the Gila River when you stay a Thursday or a Saturday at rates starting at $199. Deal also includes $25 Aji Spa credit and $50 gasoline card. Use promotional code CALI2009 when booking. (602) 225-0100

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The resort is located in the Sonoran Desert on an expanse of rugged Arizona landscape where the ancient vistas, mountains and roaming wild horses remain untouched. A unique blend of two cultures, the resort offers the quiet serenity created by Native American tribes who found haven here.  This destination resort includes two 18-hole Troon-managed golf courses, the Aji Spa, a 17,500 square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms, the Koli Equestrian Center for riding lessons, trail rides and outdoor events, and is also equipped with tennis courts and jogging trails. We offer four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins.

Enjoy the 2-1/2 mile replica of the Gila River that meanders through the resort grounds with scenic boat rides to shuttle guests to the Whirlwind Golf Club and nearby Wild Horse Pass Casino. Let the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort’s professionally trained staff plan your event, for groups of ten to 2,000, in extensive function space including a 17,376 square foot ballroom and an abundance of scenic outdoor venues. Experience a truly unique resort with a multitude of on-site activities in a spectacular setting.. ]]> http://arizonaresortsgetaway.com/travel/2009/02/28/phoenix-az-spa-resort-special-for-california-drivers/feed/ 0 http://arizonaresortsgetaway.com/travel/2009/02/23/scottsdale-romantic-spa-getaway-arizona-travel-deal/ http://arizonaresortsgetaway.com/travel/2009/02/23/scottsdale-romantic-spa-getaway-arizona-travel-deal/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:18:34 +0000 Arizona http://arizonaresortsgetaway.com/travel/?p=655  

 Exclusive Scottsdale Spa Escape

Let the Wynd take you here to relax, dine, and spa in luxury. This one-night escape will feel like a week after invigorating spa treatments, gourmet breakfast overlooking the Four Peaks, and an afternoon on your private terrace overlooking serene desert vistas.

*Package Includes:

• One night in a luxurious mountain-view guestroom featuring gas fireplace and private balcony
• Two 60 minute spa treatment* from our comprehensive Spa menu
• Guest receives $50.00 Food and Beverage Credit per day.
• Unlimited use of our Private Club & Fitness Centre,including state-of-the-art facilities and workout programs
  such as Pilates, BodyFLOW® and Yoga
  

Exclusive Package Rate from $399.00*

Check here for Rate and Availability

Or, you can let us customize your spa vacation package today. Call our reservations department at 877-707-7760 or fill out our online request form.

CopperWynd Resort is one of the best spa resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Spa will inspire the soul, swim in azure pools, golf at renowned courses, play tennis, work out at the Fitness Centre and complete your journey at Alchemy, CopperWynd’s award winning magical culinary adventure. Come Take the Journey at this one of a kind Arizona resort.

CopperWynd Resort and Club overlooks the breathtaking Sonoran Desert from its hilltop location on the border between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. This AAA Four Diamond boutique resort property combines the luxurious services of an elegant private club with the spacious accommodations and amenities of a secluded vacation destination. Stunning desert vistas studded with saguaro cacti can be seen throughout the property, enabling guests to enjoy brilliant sunsets over a landscape possessing the stark, rugged beauty for which the American Southwest is famous. In keeping with this picturesque natural setting, the resort’s spa therapies and wellness services emphasize the importance of organic healing and rejuvenation.

In addition to an extensive menu of spa treatments incorporating elements of the surrounding landscape, visitors to CopperWynd can experience the myriad recreational offerings of Scottsdale, whose world-class golf, historic sites, and quaint storefronts are only 12 miles off property. The athletically inclined will delight in hiking and biking excursions through the five mountain ranges that surround the resort. Special packages including Pilates instruction are available for fitness enthusiasts, while couples can enhance romance with a package that involves in-room breakfast as well as spa treatments.

CopperWynd Resort and Club announces its Destresser Package

Destresser Spa Package

De-stress with CopperWynd’s Signature “Destresser” Package. Purge a lifetime of negative energy and stress in two days. This package will induce deep relaxation to create a re-balancing of mind and body. Embark in the stress release with a Green Tea Infused Martini. Then let the healing powers of the Scen Tao Therapeutic Massage and Euro Stone Anti-Stress Facial reinvent your being. Continue the journey in rejuvenation with sumptuous breakfasts overlooking the Sonoran Desert. Transition back into daily life with our Scen Tao Rehabilitation Amenity. This gift will help you to continuously clear negative energy and stress from your life.

Package Includes:

• Two nights in a luxurious guestroom featuring a gas fireplace and a private terrace overlooking serene desert vistas.
• Two 60-minute customized “Destresser” spa treatments per person.
• Gourmet breakfast per person daily, served at our award winning restaurant, Alchemy.
• One Green Tea Infused Martini per person.
• One Scen Tao Rehabilitation Amenity per person.
• Unlimited use of our 5,000sf Private Club & Fitness Centre, including state-of-the-art facilities and programs such as Pilates, BodyFLOW®, Tai Chi, and Yoga.

*Package is subject to availability, based on double occupancy, and requires a two night minimum stay.

COPPERWYND RESORT AND CLUB:

Etched high into a mountain ridge above Scottsdale, CopperWynd Resort and Club is an intimate boutique AAA Four-Diamond resort and private club offering breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert and mountain vistas. This hidden gem offers 32 European-inspired guestrooms and 8 private villas featuring hand-made Italian furniture, gas fireplaces, private balconies and oversized bathrooms. CopperWynd boasts an extensive tennis program, a comprehensive fitness centre and access to some of Scottsdale’s premier golf courses. The resort’s restaurant, Alchemy, is a AAA Four-Diamond award-winning culinary adventure featuring American cuisine with a Sonoran flair. The Spa utilizes local indigenous ingredients, such as clay and amethyst, to create authentic therapeutic treatments.

For reservations or more information on CopperWynd Resort and Club call 480.333.1900 or toll free 877.707.7760 or visit Copperwynd’s website 

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix has been named one of the 100 Best Luxury hotels in the world according to the 2009 Travelers’ Choice by TripAdvisor. With 117 custom-appointed guest rooms, swimming pool, an award-winning restaurant and intimate courtyards hidden within lush, 100 percent green gardens and grounds, the Royal Palms is the definition of a sumptuous environment of great comfort and ease. 

To help guests get comfortable, the Royal Palms offers luxurious and private in-suite spa experiences in the Alvadora Spa Terraces. These accommodations, designed by world-renowned spa designer Sylvia Sepielli, feature some of the resort’s most stunning views of Camelback Mountain rising above tiered gardens, trickling fountains, crackling fire pits and a reflecting pool. Inside, guests will find mosaic tiles, leather furnishings and four-poster daybed with built-in therapy bed and draped in white linen, two plasma televisions, a Bose stereo, a European soaking tub and a fireplace. Spanish guitar serenades herald the setting sun.

We focused on creating a spa lifestyle rather than a hotel room Sepielli said.

Guests selecting the Alvadora Spa Terraces receive a personalized tour of the suite, 10 percent of retail purchases in the spa and daily greetings including a daily intention card, a stone of the day and a suggested yoga pose to help balance the energy in one of the body’s seven chakras. Upon arrival, these pampered guests are met with a surprise welcome smoothie. Five special indulgences are offered (for additional fees) only to Alvadora Spa Terrace guests including: Hair Ritual (hydrating and rejuvenating hair), the Journey Manicure (an intensive chakra-based treatment), the Journey Pedicure (an aromatherapeutic foot ritual), Thai Massage (a relaxing yet energetic therapeutic massage) and the Savasana (an treatment that energizes the solar plexus, sacral heart, root and crown chakras).

Of course, comfort is only one aspect of the luxury equation. Ease is the other. Unfortunately, romance can make some people very uncomfortable, especially around Valentine’s Day or weddings. Fortunately, the Royal Palms has a Director of Romance making it easy for guests to get the romance right.

My role as Director of Romance goes way beyond ordering flowers and making dinner reservations; it’s more that of a personal romance coach, especially for the ‘romantically challenged.’ It’s designing the complete, personalized, over-the-top experience that I look forward to, and I have the perfect stage for doing so at Royal Palms,” said Robert H. Vickrey upon being named Director of Romance in September 2008. Vickrey had spent more than a year as the Maitre D’ at the Royal Palms’ ultra-romantic restaurant, T. Cook’s before becoming Director of Romance.

The Royal Palms Resort lends itself to romance, from single nights away from home to destination weddings. Guests can take romantic strolls along the stone-paved walkways through 100 percent organic gardens filled with poppies, calendula, snapdragons, purple cornflowers, black-eyed Susans and none of the gravel found in most landscaping around the Valley. Regal Spanish colonial architecture incorporating state of the art materials and unique details from the namesake row of palm trees, 250-year-old fountain and laja negra dating back to 1692 at the entry to the ceramic tile “Lady of Spain” mural from the Delos Cooke’s original home, offer the ideal romantic setting for photos, meals and weddings.

The resort and landscaping are so enchanting, we don’t have to embellish the property at all and are able to focus on fulfilling the couple’s special requests,” explained Jocelyn Kraus, director of catering.

The culinary program and signature T. Cook’s restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef Lee Hillson has earned praise from just about everyone from America’s Top Restaurants to Zagats. In January 2009, T. Cook’s four-course Inauguration menu offers guests the opportunity get the taste of John McCain’s defeat out of their mouths with dishes inspired by, and in some cases served at, past Presidential Inauguration Dinners. The Inaugural Dinner menu is offered nightly throughout the month of January 2009 for $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Incidentally, guests who can correctly match the Presidents to their favorite dishes during January qualify for a one-night stay in the Royal Palms’ Presidential Suite. The winner will be drawn by Chef Hillson on February 2, 2009.

The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a AAA four Diamond resort and one of 32 independent, upscale, luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts in the United States. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, the Royal Palms was built in 1929 as the winter home of New York industrialist and financier Delos William Cooke and his wife, Florence. After serving as the private residence of several of the Valley’s most prominent citizens, the property opened its doors to guests as the Royal Palms Inn in 1948. The property underwent a multi-million dollar renovation lasting 12 months in 1997

Taliesin West

Tours take visitors through Wright’s living quarters, to the theater, his office and other buildings. Specialty tours are offered including tours of the desert shelters built by Taliesin Fellowship apprentices. 

Welcome to The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, established in 1940 by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most prolific architects whose life and career spanned the steam age to the space age.

As the only organization founded by Wright to be the repository of his life’s work and ideas and the first to bear his name, we are building upon our rich heritage to help 21st century society adopt a more innovative and humane approach to design and construction – one that better marries architecture with the arts, sciences, and the natural environment to create buildings and spaces that enrich the quality and dignity of everyday life

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Family has a tunnel of fun soaring at SkyVenture in Eloy

To experience the adrenaline rush of a free fall without the risk of jumping out of an airplane, all roads lead to Eloy.

At SkyVenture, part of Skydive Arizona, visitors can take flight in a 175-foot-tall wind tunnel, the largest of eight indoor-skydiving facilities in the country.

Though jumping out of an airplane isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time, “body flying” in the wind tunnel poses little risk. The key to the popularity of this fast-growing activity is that there is little training involved for basic flights and it’s safe for ages 4 to 94.

Body flying was featured during the closing ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Today, competitions are held worldwide. Locally, the 2008 Gauntlet competition will be Oct. 11-12 at the Eloy facility. It offers $21,000 in prizes.

Tresha Baldwin, who owns 360 Physical Therapy and Aquatic Center in Chandler, recently organized a day trip to Eloy for her 17 employees to show her appreciation for their work.

“We had a great time,” she said. “It was a good team-building experience, wasn’t outrageously expensive and was something different and fun to do.”

For my family, indoor skydiving was the result of a search for Christmas gifts for my four grandchildren. The first to cash in their gifts were Katrina, 13, and Olivia, 10.

At SkyVenture, we were instructed to suit up before being ushered into a room for a short orientation led by our crew instructor. We learned how to step into the tunnel and, by lying on a table, how to hold our bodies while in flight.

I had reserved four minutes of basic flight time for each of us at a cost of $80 per person.

You get two minutes per increment, or flight rotation, and “they go by fast,” as Katrina later noted. The first two minutes give you a chance to relax and practice body alignment. The second flight was for pure fun and went by even faster.

Olivia volunteered to go first. As she stood at the tunnel entrance, she was partially sucked in by the airflow as she pulled herself in as we had been instructed to do. If she was a little anxious, it didn’t show.

Her face broke out into a huge smile as she was lifted by the approximately 175 mph wind, which is constantly adjusted to maintain your position. The wind in the tunnel feels a lot smoother than the wind that hits you when you actually skydive, we learned.

Olivia opted to fly on her own. If you’re feeling insecure, your instructor, who is always with you in the tunnel, will hold onto you during your flight.

To leave the tunnel after the first two minutes, the instructor guided Olivia into a vertical position and gently moved her toward the exit, where she grabbed hold of the sides and swung herself out.

Katrina was up next. She was a little more apprehensive, judging by the expression on her face during the first two minutes, but she flew on her own, too. When it was time for her second two minutes, however, she was “ready to fly like Icarus,” she said. “It’s like you have wings, and you don’t want it to stop.”

Both girls agreed this was the most exciting present ever. Olivia thought of her cousins and said, “Brice and Jake are going to freak, and we should all do it again.”

Now it was my turn. As I stood at the entrance, fell into the tunnel and was lifted by the wind, I knew I had found my sport. By the time my second round began, I was so taken with the experience that I began to seriously consider trying the real thing. Yep, skydiving!

To complete our quickie extreme adventure, we watched crew members perform unbelievable stunts and aerobatics all the way to the top of the tunnel. It was a great finish to our extreme adventure

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Phoenix offers indulgent relaxation

It is an early morning, cold and dark, as we drive to our prearranged pick up spot. We meet the vans as the sun’s earliest rays peek over the mountains. Thirty minutes later, we arrive and see a group of young men scurrying around a huge basket. Flames are shooting upward while a balloon lies on the ground like a wilted flower. Its stunning red, orange, yellow and blue panels begin to lift. We climb into the basket and with the slightest of nudges, we are aloft.

Hot air ballooning in Phoenix is sheer delight. Our basket holds nearly a dozen of us – sleepily rubbing our eyes as we drift higher and higher. The sudden blasts of flames embrace us and take us upward just as the sun’s rays warm us with light. The sunrise is spectacular.

The desert flows beneath us like a quilt marked with jack rabbits, deer, cacti, cows and grassy inclines. For 90 minutes we dip and soar; our amiable captain, Patrick Stevens, points out interesting landmarks and discusses the physics of our flight. His crew scurries in a truck to meet us some 45 minutes later; we see them waiting expectantly for our landing – which again, is little more than a gentle bump.

We climb out to see an enormous feast: fresh fruit, champagne, warm chocolate-filled croissants, cheeses, coffee. Tables are laden and elegantly swathed in damask tablecloths. The sun beams overhead and beckons the tall, stately saguaro cacti to cast their shadows.

Phoenix in winter is lovely. The days are perfect – sunny but comfortable; the nights are brisk. The city sprawls over the mountains and valleys; a magnificent row of matching palm trees welcome us to the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. Our casita looks upon the lazy river which winds through the resort; golfers tee off while the smack of tennis balls can be heard from our patio. The Westin is a bustling, upscale place. We wander downstairs to Deseo and watch with enchantment as the bartender makes cocktails by a process he calls “muddling.” Beautiful hand blown glasses are filled with our choice of fresh fruit and mint. I choose mango and raspberries. He adds rum and ice and a stick of sugar cane. Delightful! The restaurant is filled with the lively and passionate art of Nelson Garcia-Miranda. The food is artsy and modern. Do not miss the chocolate cigar dessert. Impressive.

There are many great places to stay in this historic city. If you are looking for a romantic weekend, we recommend the Hermosa Inn. Situated on six acres, with the Camelback Mountains as backdrop, the Inn originally opened in 1936, with a complete restoration in 1994. Cowboy artist Lon Megargee crafted an art studio which, over the years, became an expansive ranch and inn. No two rooms are alike, with each more charming than the rest. Luxurious Southwestern architecture includes adobe bricks, vaulted ceilings, beehive fireplaces and hand-painted Mexican tile. Lon’s, the Hermosa’s award-winning restaurant, is a favorite with Phoenix residents. We had a cocktail on a private patio in front of a blazing fire – the deep night sky shone with diamond-like stars. We decided then and there we would come back to the Hermosa one day. Delightful meals feature vegetables and spices grown in the resort’s garden. Every bite we had was outstanding.

Probably nothing can beat the elegance and history of Phoenix’s Biltmore Hotel. Every U.S. president since Hoover has stayed here; the Reagans honeymooned under the hundreds of orange trees as did Gable and Lombard. (Gable lost his gold wedding ring on the golf course until an employee found it.) Irving Berlin wrote “White Christmas” here in 1939 and Marilyn Monroe said the Catalina pool was her favorite in all the world. Don’t miss the breathtaking gold leaf ceiling in the lobby, second only to the Taj Mahal’s, or the Aztec Room – an astonishingly beautiful ballroom where celebrities have danced, sung and enjoyed themselves. John and Cindy McCain were married here. The Hollywood celebrities, the gorgeous black and white photographs from yesteryear, the art deco design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright – the Biltmore is a treasure.

Choosing where to play golf in Phoenix, with more than 200 courses, is almost as hard as choosing where to stay. No wonder the National Golf Federation describes Phoenix as “The Golf Capital of the World.” Consistently rated among the area’s top courses are the Westin Kierland, the Phoenician, Troon North, Eagle Mountain and Grayhawk. These courses are excellent, challenging and well maintained.
Many of the courses are public or offer daily fees. The world’s best golfers have played here and many have designed courses here: look for names like Robert Trent Jones Jr., Homer Flint, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Nash. Nearly all have partnered with area hotels for golf packages. The metro area has more courses listed in USA Today’s Top 100 than any other golf destination.

Phoenix offers another once-in-a-lifetime experience – Bob Bondurant’s School of High Performance Driving. If you are a thrill seeker or desire to race with the pros, Bondurant’s will put you behind the wheel of classics like the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and Corvette ZO6, Cadillac CTS and CTS-V or the Pontiac Grand Prix GXP. The school features a 60-acre racing facility and the racing courses range from four hours to four days. A one-day intro course is $1,375; the four-day anti-kidnapping course is $5,925. They do offer last-minute specials, so be sure to sign up for e-mail alerts.

Phoenix offers many delights – more we recommend: Taliesin West – the home of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright, now a school of architecture; The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa featuring Rawhide, a replica of an 1880’s town; Downtown Scottsdale – newly completed upscale restoration of Scottsdale’s ancient Indian canal system booming with shops, restaurants, hip nightclubs and trendy stores. Also worth a visit: the Heard Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum and the Phoenix Zoo.

Where to stay: So many great choices! The Westin Kierland has a country club feel with first-class amenities, dining and recreation and a  fabulous shopping center, the Kierland Commons, within walking distance. The Biltmore is a must for those who love history and beautiful art deco while the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass  is situated on  Native American land and owned by the Pima tribe. Wild horses are often seen in the distance.  The Hermosa Inn, quiet with lush tropical patios, is an elegant ranch-house boutique hotel. The Phoenician, in nearby Scottsdale,  is a world-class destination resort with an art collection worth millions.

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Bravo! Bistro

4327 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3329

Phone: 480-481-7614

Fax: 480-946-8205

A unique style of Italian and Mediterranean dining in an intimate setting. Fresh fish flown in daily, prime meats, locally grown organic produce. Homemade pasta and dessert. Full bar and incredible wine selection. Partners Tony Hamati and Steve Marks have brought a culinary revival to downtown Scottsdale. Hamati was trained at the Sorbonne in Paris and cooked for King Hussein in the Royal Palace of Jordan. Upstairs lounge with Camelback Mountain view. Late night private parties. Catering and private dining are available.

http://www.bravobistro.com/

The British Open Pub & Grill

1334 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Phone: 480-941-4915

A “Cheers” like atmosphere serving traditional British fare along with all your American favorites. Our pride and joy is our Specials Board where we experiment with cuisines from around the world along with those tried and true home cooked favorites. A full service bar, serving liquor and a selection of over 50 beers. We pride ourselves in the quality of our food and our service. We strive to be that neighborhood pub of days gone by. Once you’ve tried us, you will come back. Check out Scottsdale’s best kept secret! Cheers!

http://www.thebritishopenpub.com/

Brittlebush Bar & Grill

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 E. Greenway Parkway

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone: 480-624-1030

Fax: 480-624-1001

Named after a Sonoran desert plant that explodes with brilliant yellow blooms in the spring, featuring innovative, contemporary cuisine. The perfect spot for a casual lunch or early dinner, with a diverse menu that ranges from light appetizers and salads to more substantial fare. A full bar offers a wide selection of libations. Get comfortable at the stone and metal bar complete with oak bar stools. This lodge-like enclave’s copper and wood-beamed accents and expansive rock fireplace surround you. Offering patio seating with sweeping mountain and golf views, as well as a private dining room for meetings and special occasions.

http://www.kierlandresort.com/golf_spa/brittlebrush_main/index.html

Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor at The Phoenician

6000 E. Camelback Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Toll-Free: 800-888-8234

Phone: 480-423-2530

Freshly baked pastries, specialty coffee, The Phoenician’s homemade ice cream, specialty salads and sandwiches are available in a traditional cafe setting. Breakfast, lunch and any-time-of-the-day snacks are available for take-out or dining indoors or out.

http://thephoenician.com/pages/102/index.html

Cafe Carumba

Mark Voss, Managing Partner

7303 E. Indian School Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-947-8777

Fax: 480-947-2795

Café Carumba, in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, offers spirited Southwest dining and some of the best margaritas around. Flavorful American and Latin inspired dishes are served all day in a casual, colorful setting, including 2 large patios. Named by Phoenix Magazine as one of the Valley’s Best New Restaurants, Café Carumba hops day and night.

http://www.cafecarumba.com/site/

Café Forté Bistro & Wine Bar

7032 E. Main Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-994-1331

Fax: 480-994-4153

Welcome to Café Forté Bistro & Wine Bar. A charming art district eatery located in the heart of the gallery district of downtown Scottsdale & the Thursday evening Art Walk. The concept of Café Forté is a casual neighborhood bistro offering fresh and delicious food and welcoming service at affordable prices. This comforting little bistro is big on atmosphere & has been winning the hearts of locals and tourists since 1996. A menu of New American cuisine inspired by Italian influences offers an impressive selection of creative entrees. Reservations welcomed.

http://www.cafeforte.com/

CANAL

7114 E. Stetson Drive

Suite 250

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-949-9000

CANAL is a food and fashion fusion restaurant with celebrity-friendly vibe featuring fresh global cuisine, an edgy design, and serpentine fashion runway flanked by projection screens broadcasting the latest Milan couture shows. Executive Chef Justin Beckett offers an exciting and ever-changing menu of “globally-inspired fresh cuisine.” Chef Beckett’s dramatic vertical food flights allow the adventurous to sample multiple flavors from the menu including Ahi-Three Ways, Confit Duck Tacos and “The $30 Sandwich”–a fantasy of lobster tail, Boursin cheese and Chantrelle mushrooms. A master mixologist prepares signature cocktails and martinis tableside. Open 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for dinner, remaining open until midnight daily, and until 2:00 a.m. Thu, Fri, Sat. Beginning October 28, lunch will be served 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with a limited menu 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

http://www.canalaz.com/

Cantina Laredo

7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone: 480-951-3807

Fax: 480-951-3809

Cantina Laredo serves gourmet Mexican food in a sophisticated, vibrant atmosphere. The Mexico City style menu includes grilled fish, chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers. Enjoy the signature margarita, the Casa Rita, made from fresh lime juice and the finest tequila. In addition to serving lunch, dinner, drinks, and Sunday brunch, Cantina Laredo also offers full service catering and has a private dining room. Located in the Promenade Shopping Center, Frank Lloyd Wright at Scottsdale Road.

http://www.cantinalaredo.com/

Capital Grille

16489 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone: 480-348-1700

Fax: 480-348-1701

We cordially invite you to join us at The Capital Grille. Whether you’re celebrating a special anniversary or just stopping by on any old Wednesday, expect to be wined and dined. Our dry-aged steaks have earned high praise from the nation’s toughest food critics. Our chops are divine, and our fresh seafood is flown in daily. Our award-winning 4,000-bottle wine list is an experience in itself. You will also enjoy mouthwatering appetizers, sinful desserts and impeccable service that is both attentive and discreet. We hope you will join us to dine on classically prepared fare in an atmosphere that is luxurious and relaxed. It would be our pleasure.

http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/splash.asp

Carlsbad Tavern & Restaurant

3313 N. Hayden Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6626

Phone: 480-970-8164

Fax: 480-970-8129

Established in 1995, Carlsbad has maintained its high quality preparation of fresh New Mexican grub, friendly service and an atmosphere keeping its fans coming back for more. Offering fresh green chile, pecan wood grilled fish, filet mignon and burgers along with Artesia chicken, Taos pork tenderloin and a children’s menu to please the whole family. A cave-like atmosphere inside, and a large patio and deck with Camelback Mountain views. Open Mon – Sat 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Happy Hour 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

http://www.carlsbadtavern.com/

Chances Are!

7570 E. 6th Avenue

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-994-4338

Fax: 480-994-4585

Great food, exciting entertainment and dancing nightly. If you’re a “Baby Boomer,” you’ll love Chances Are!, a Scottsdale favorite since 1992. The menu features steaks, seafood, pasta, chops, and ribs. Daily specials. Discounted Happy Hour appetizers and “reverse” Happy Hour nightly. Two dance floors. Best Karaoke in town Sunday – Tuesday. Dinner Entrees $10.50 – $18.95 (one exception). Great ambience!

Chart House

7255 McCormick Parkway

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: 480-951-2550

Fax: 480-951-1733

Nestled on Camelback Lake, Chart House offers spectacular views of Camelback Mountain, world class dining and impeccable service. Enjoy our recent million dollar renovation and relax in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. Chart House offers top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and decadent desserts. Choose from our famous entrées such as Snapper Hemingway and slow roasted Prime Rib, our daily selection of fresh fish, and our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake dessert. Experience the breathtaking views and unparalleled cuisine that make Chart House legendary. Dining hours: Monday through Thursday, 5-9:30pm; Friday and Saturday, 5-10pm; Sunday 4:30-9pm.

http://www.chart-house.com/

Chloe’s Corner

Kierland Commons

15215 N. Kierland Boulevard, #190

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone: 480-998-0202

Fax: 480-998-0403

Chloe’s Corner is both an updated retro eatery and an upscale neighborhood convenience store offering a unique fusion of food, shopping and fun. The menu features a selection of reinvented American classics…Hot Grilled Sandwiches like American Grilled Cheese with White American, Cheddar, baby Swiss Cheese, bacon, tomato & white bread….Gourmet Salads like Chef Salad with Turkey, ham, bacon, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, egg, tomato, ranch dressing…and hand-dipped, thick and creamy milk shakes in Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry. With its bright white interior, butcher block counter top, hardwood floors, panoramic wall mural and shimmering mosaic wall Chloe’s Corner is the ideal place to meet friends, neighbors and family for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner or after work glass of beer or wine.

http://www.foxrestaurantconcepts.com/chloes_corner.html

Cocomo Joe’s

28244 N. Tatum Boulevard

Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Phone: 480-538-8008

Fax: 480-538-8013

Imagine sand in your toes and a cool drink in your hand, at Cocomo Joe’s it’s always a vacation. For lunch, dinner, or drinks enjoy in classic American cuisine and tropical drinks. Indulge in Dancing Garlic Shrimp, Joe’s Famous Wings, or create a Feeding Frenzy, with “a la carte” items ideal to share with family & friends like a family style picnic at the beach. It’s a weekend state of mind with pool tables and interactive videogames, come for the food stay for the fun.

Cocomo Joe’s is open daily for lunch, dinner, and drinks from 11:00am-1:00am. Semi-private areas are available for special occasions or corporate events.

http://www.cocomojoes.com/

Courtyard Tapas

Renaissance Scottsdale Resort

6160 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Toll-Free: 800-309-8138

Phone: 480-991-1414

Fax: 480-951-3350

The Courtyard Tapas is located at the Renaissance Scottsdale Resort, 6160 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, adjacent to The Borgota of Scottsdale. Set in a charming outdoor patio setting, The Courtyard Tapas offers patrons a wide selection of Spanish style tapas paired with California and Spanish wines in a casual seasonal setting. Enjoy Spanish style architecture, fountains and a show kitchen including a lava rock char broiler, barbeque smoker and bar. Prices begin at $8 for two tapas or $14 with two 2 oz glasses of wine. Flights of wine start at $6 for two 2 oz pours.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/phxsr-renaissance-scottsdale-resort/

Cowboy Ciao

Marianne Markogianis, Buzz & Schmooze

7133 E. Stetson Drive

Suite 1

Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3229

Phone: 480-WINE-111

Fax: 480-WINE-515

Ask a local where to find unique food & wines in a fun, unpretentious setting and there’s a good chance Cowboy Ciao will be near the top of the list. The decor is whimsical and service is friendly and personalized. A Valley favorite since 1997, this Modern American eatery has also spun off two siblings on the same corner — Sea Saw (‘Tapanese’) and Kazimierz World Wine Bar (Global grazing menu, live jazz). Try the legendary Stetson Chopped Salad, Ciao-girl Martini, or Exotic Mushroom Pan Fry. Lunch & dinner every day

http://www.cowboyciao.com/

Crescent Moon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Toll-Free: 888-207-9696

Phone: 480-515-5700

Fax: 480-515-5599

Crescent Moon is an American “Sonoran” kitchen designed to create a lively, fun-filled experience. Taking center stage at the restaurant is a wood-burning kiva oven within an open kitchen, providing a view of the chefs at work. Crescent Moon features traditional American foods influenced by the flavors of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy dining outside on the terrace cooled by misters or warmed by the fire pit, while enjoying spectacular views of the Valley and Pinnacle Peak.

http://www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/dining.html

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Arizona Resort & Day Spa Tops the World’s Best List

Since their inception in the 1980s, day spas have become wildly popular worldwide. In a culture filled with stress, hectic schedules and a mind-numbing pace, spas offer welcome and much-needed downtime if even for an hour or two. According to two prominent industry authorities, when offered a global selection of destinations, travelers placed southwest locations – such as Scottsdale, Arizona resorts and spas - at the top of their lists.

In fact, three of the top five spas that earned Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best Award for 2007 were located in Arizona. What makes this state such a prime destination? The climate.

Benefits of Arizona’s Dry Climate

Ask anyone with allergies and they will quickly tell you they can breathe easier in a dry climate as opposed to a humid one. That’s primarily because chronically high levels of humidity (as often found in southern states) bring with it higher levels of mold and other unwanted irritants. In addition, humidity can cause breathing problems for those with asthma because it can contribute to the swelling of airways.

The solution lies in the dry, desert climate of cities like Tucson or Scottsdale. Resort hotels and spas in this region of Arizona stood out in 2007 State of Spa Travel survey. Given global choices, respondents noted that spas on the West Coast and in the Southwest United States were their top choices. But that’s not the only opinion they voiced.

Travelers´ #1 Consideration

The survey revealed participants´ number-one consideration when making travel plans for a spa: the facilities. Over half of respondents reported that the accommodations and spa offerings were what they considered as most important in making their selections. One quarter named cuisine, activities, desirable region, proximity to sightseeing and attractions, among other factors, as most important.

One Scottsdale, Arizona resort keys in on these customer desires by offering specialty accommodations including patio guestrooms, garden courtyard guestrooms and lagoon guestrooms. The accompanying spa boasts the use of certified organic and biodynamic herbs from their own herb farms to enhance traditional massage, manicure, pedicure and facial treatments.

Most Important Element

Whether they chose to visit Palm Springs, Austin or Scottsdale, resort-goers expressed that pampering was the biggest draw for attending a spa, with a full 84% describing it as “very important.” That should come as no surprise since the primary purpose of day spas has always been to pamper and de-stress its clientele.

Restaurants

One further consideration should be the cuisine available at the resort or spa you choose. While it typically isn’t mandatory that guests dine at the on-site restaurant, oftentimes packages are available that include restaurant privileges. If you have a preference of food or adhere to a particular diet, you might benefit by asking for details regarding dining options.

You’ll certainly want to take part in both sides of the spa experience: soothing and rejuvenating the outside as well as cleansing and pampering the inside. Ask about steam spa treatments to flush the skin followed by juices, broths or herbal teas designed to rid your system of unwanted elements that accumulate over time.

Then indulge yourself with an invigorating massage in the morning and a virtuous yet elegant dinner at night. With highly acclaimed, five-star chefs on staff, spa restaurants are well known for meals that are both nutritious and delectable.

Whether you agree with what those in these surveys voiced or have your own set of criteria for choosing a resort and spa, one thing is certain: You’ll feel rejuvenated, more relaxed and likely have a better outlook after your visit.

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