Scottsdale Travel News: November 2005
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, November 2, 2005.
VU RESTAURANT
Vu restaurant at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch was named as one of 20 best new restaurants in Esquire magazine's November 2005 issue. The list of restaurants is compiled by John Mariani, a columnist for Esquire, Wine Spectator, Bloomberg News and Radio, and Diversion. John said of Vu, "Vu's menu is focused on individual ingredients . . . simply prepared. The results are a straightforward balance of color and form . . . To do these things so simply and superbly takes a great, rising talent, which is why I'll be keeping careful track of [Chef William] Bradley's future." For more information, visit www.scottsdale.hyatt.com or call (800) 233-1234. For media information only, contact Ann Lane at [email protected] or (480) 444-1234.
WILLOW STREAM PAMPERS GUESTS WITH MALE-FOCUSED AND MOONLIGHT EXPERIENCES
Willow Stream - The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess knows the secret for massaging, manicuring and motivating their male spa guests. A private MVP Room is their new concept for men and is a specifically designed treatment room that includes all the comforts of home - plasma screens with wireless headsets, handsome leather and wood d'ecor, multi-tasking massage beds, authentic spa treatment menus that are easy to understand, the latest issues of sports magazines and business journals as well as home-baked cookies. The MVP experience begins as guests are brought from reception to the private room without having to wait in the lounge in their robe and slippers. Once in the MVP Room, they are invited to keep an eye on their score (or their stocks) on a plasma television screen or they can choose music through a wireless headset. The MVP Room is the first of its kind in the industry as a one-stop shop for manicures, pedicures, massages and facials specifically designed for men and the rooms will eventually be rolled out at eight other Willow Stream spas.
The spa also offers a Moonlight Massage package for all of their spa-goers that pairs a 60- or 90-minute massage with dinner in the spa. Offered after 7 p.m. each night, the package features a choice of therapeutic or sports massage, followed by use of the rooftop pool, waterfall therapy pool, plunge pools, sauna and steam rooms. Guests also will enjoy a flavorful Spa Lifestyle Cuisine dinner served by candlelight in the spa atrium. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale or call (800) 344-4758. For media information only, contact Jennifer Franklin at [email protected] or (480) 585-2706.
SHOPPER'S HAVEN UNDERGOES REMODEL AND ADDITION OF NEW STORES
Scottsdale Fashion Square is undergoing a transformation with the opening of new stores and a renovation. In September, Coach (handbags, accessories, shoes, outerwear and watches) opened a newly remodeled and expanded store, which is the company's only flagship store in Arizona. Later this fall, Louis Vuitton (jewelry, watches, signature handbags, accessories, luggage and shoes) will unveil their remodeled and expanded store. New stores opening soon in Fashion Square include For Love (the new accessories concept by Forever 21), Gucci (luxury retailer providing men's and women's apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry and timepieces), lucy (functional active wear for women), Lush (features handcrafted bath and soap products), MaxStudio (fashion-forward apparel for women from designer Leon Max), PB Loco (gourmet peanut butter, sandwiches, wraps, soups and beverages), Tourneau (America's largest retailer of watches), White House Black Market (apparel in shades of white and black) and Flip Flop Shops (provides the latest and hippest flip flop sandals). Other changes include a recent remodel of the porte cochere to help improve pedestrian flow and reduce traffic congestion. Z Tejas and Kona Grill also have gained larger patios and a grand staircase. For more information, visit www.westcor.com or call (480) 949-0202. For media information only, contact Kate Cavaliere at [email protected] or (480) 994-8048.
HAVE KIDS WILL TRAVEL: SCOTTSDALE RESORTS CATER TO YOUNGER GUESTS
Did you know that one in four household trips in the United States (26%) include children under 18 and that more than half (55%) of trips with children are taken by households headed by Baby Boomers (age 35-54)*? And nowadays, it's not uncommon to pack up the spouse and kids when loading up the lap top and Blackberry for a business trip. Whether your travels are for work or fun, families will find endless sunshine, ample outdoor activities and spirited Western-flavored culture and history in Scottsdale.
The Phoenician has always been regarded as one of Scottsdale's premier resorts to conduct business, but it also is a haven for the family travel set. Depending on the season, families traveling to the resort can enjoy pottery painting, magic shows for kids, a petting zoo, Native American dancers, cactus garden tours, stargazing, video-arcade shop and movie cinema, ice cream making in the Ice Cream Parlor, and family baking/decorating in the bake shop. A popular offering is Family Yoga, a fun and invigorating way for children and their parents to relax together, and The Funicians Kids Club with its own clubhouse. For more information, visit www.thephoenician.com or call (800) 888-8234. For media information only, contact Debora Bridges at [email protected] or (480) 720-7778.
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's features a package for even younger guests with their Baby Bunch package for parents that love to travel in style and comfort. Guests booking the Baby Bunch will receive the latest, hippest baby amenities and gear to keep parents and their little ones happy including Bugaboo Frog Strollers, Frette linens, Kashwere caps and blankets, baby sunscreen from Mustella, and an assortment of baby bath products. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryaz.com or call (800) 245-2051. For media information only, contact Kimberly Shepard at [email protected] or (310) 586-7133.
With a new game room, movie theatre and a variety of activities perfect for kids of all ages, the newly enhanced Kids For All Seasons activity center at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is hopping. The new "cool" movie theatre features custom leather, reclining movie-viewing chairs; a large projection screen, perfect for viewing both new and old favorites; and, of course, movie snacks to accompany the feature selection. And, in true Four Seasons style, little guests staying at the property receive a milk and cookie turndown. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com or call (888) 207-9696. For media information only, contact Kim Cole at [email protected] or (480) 513-5049.
*Source: Domestic Travel Market Report, 2004 Edition
HYATT'S SPA AVANIA TREATS PAIN CAUSED BY TYPING AND TEXTING
Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch created a way for tech-savvy business travelers to receive relief from stress and tension due to rigorous typing and texting on Blackberrys and PDAs. The Blackberry Balm Hand Massage incorporates acupressure techniques in a deep, therapeutic massage that focuses on counteracting tension in hand and arm muscles. The massage uses a special "Blackberry Balm" containing natural blackberry powder, natural exfoliant, cajaput, camphor oil and cinnamon, clove and peppermint to provide antioxidants, reduce inflammation and muscle tension as well as invigorate and stimulate circulation. The Blackberry Balm Hand Massage also is available at select HyattPure spas throughout the United States and Canada. Spa Avania is a new $9 million spa that opened in July and uses a time-focused philosophy based on the body's natural daily rhythms and requirements. For more information, visit www.scottsdale.hyatt.com or call (800) 233-1234. For media information only, contact Ann Lane at [email protected] or (480) 444-1234.
SCOTTSDALE RESORTS OFFER FUN HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES FOR GUESTS
Celebrate the "Spirit of the Season" at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. December in the desert brings a new twist to seasonal fun with festive activities that include decorating gingerbread houses, Sonoran sunset hikes to Pinnacle Peak, holiday caroling, stargazing and story telling with Mrs. Claus. On Christmas Day, guests can partake in culinary celebrations at the resort's restaurants, Acacia and Crescent Moon. The Acacia Champagne Brunch includes traditional fare and delicious selections, including a holiday dessert display. Crescent Moon will offer a three-course dinner and Acacia will feature a four-course holiday tasting menu. The fun continues on to New Year's Eve, when guests can enjoy a specialty cocktail in the Lobby Lounge before attending Acacia's New Year's Eve Celebration, which features a gala six-course menu. Children can ring in the New Year at their very own New Year's Eve party at Kids for All Seasons, which includes refreshments, games and other activities. The Four Seasons will offer guests an exclusive holiday rate of $295 per night Nov. 28- Dec. 21. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale or call (800) 819-5053. For media information only, contact Kim Cole at [email protected] or (480) 513-5049.
The Phoenician is carrying on its tradition as an elegant yet family-friendly venue for celebrating the holiday season. Throughout the holiday season, guests are introduced to culinary celebrations such as the Black & White Truffle Tasting Menu at Mary Elaine's, Introduction to Wine and Tasting and a private dining experience in the resort's Wine Cellar Dining Room called Family Dinner in the Monk. Families also can enjoy The Phoenician's long-time tradition of ice cream with Santa, as well as activities such as stargazing, family yoga, holiday cookie decorating, children's cooking classes, Hanukah dreidel-making, magic shows, pottery classes, marshmallow roasting and Mrs. Claus Christmas Eve story time reading of "Twas The Night Before Christmas." Room rates will be reduced to $425 per night Nov. 23-27 and Dec. 21-Jan. 4. For more information, visit www.phoenician.com or call (800) 888-8234. For media information only, contact Debora Bridges at [email protected] or (480) 720-7778.
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