Archives for November 2008

Spa Weekend Retreat

November 25, 2008 szabogroup

Wrap yourself in a robe of pure indulgence with a weekend package in 5-star Scottsdale, Arizona. Here you can find a truly elegant spa to please and delight your senses. Rest, relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize within some of the most highly-rated spas in the world only to be found in Scottsdale. Whether you are looking for cleansing deep tissue massage, a healing hot stone massage, a purifying facial using the finest organic products, or a soothing pedicure fit for a queen, you will be treated like royalty when you experience one of Scottsdale’s renowned spa resorts.

Prepare for only the most elegant accommodations, delectable food and professional services with The Phoenician’s Luxurious Escapes at the Phoenician Package or Taste of Luxury Daily Bed and Breakfast Package. Indulge in some much deserved R&R with the Heavenly Package at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. Whether it’s breakfast in bed, a late checkout or a lazy day by the pool, you’ll find it here. And there is also the Sunshine on Sale 2008 package offered by the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Here you’ll find all the deluxe accommodations and services to sooth and recharge. In addition, romance packages are offered by Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale, CopperWynd Resort and Club, and FireSky Resort & Spa.

Unwind and unfold in peaceful, glorious Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information about living in Scottsdale, Arizona visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

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Family Getaway Package

November 23, 2008 szabogroup

Would you like to get away for a weekend of family fun? Scottsdale, Arizona has all the activities you need for a unique, fun-filled weekend with your kids. Your weekend will be organized for you while you unwind at one of our finest resorts. Best of all, your kids will be thrilled by the all the exciting things to do and see in and around Scottsdale. So, pack your bags, gather up your children and prepare for an unforgettable weekend of family fun.

Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club offers its Southwest Family Outdoor Adventure. Your package includes a five-night stay in a two bedroom villa, a ½ day Hummer Tour through the Sonoran Desert, a Sedona Horseback Adventure, and more!

Or maybe Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club’s Family Pack Up ‘n’ Go package is right for you and your family. This package includes a five-night stay in a two-bedroom villa,

3 tickets to the Phoenix Zoo, a hike-walk through Squaw Peak, a day trip to Rawhide, a Family Hiking Backpack filled with essentials and more. You might try the Family Fun Package offered by The Phoenician. You may choose from two available packages offering $100 or $50 resort credit for The Explorer Club, Spa or other resort activity. Here children under 5 dine for free and ages 6-12 receive a 50% discount in selected restaurants. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa offers a very similar package where kids are most welcome.

For more exciting details about living in family-centered Scottsdale, Arizona check out www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

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Tennis Scotsdale

November 20, 2008 szabogroup

Tennis anyone? With constant skies of blue and balmy breezes wafting through the air, beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona is an ideal place for tennis lovers of all ages. Grab your racket, don your tennies and come explore the best courts around, not to mention the fabulous parks and resorts that these great tennis escapes reside in. Whether you are interested in a casual game or a competitive game, whether you are young, old or somewhere in between, Scottsdale has the right spot for you.

If comprehensive tennis training in what you’re looking for, Scottsdale has it! Indian School Park and Scottsdale Ranch Park offers four sessions throughout the year. Yes, you can play tennis year-round in glorious, sunny Scottsdale. With the convenience of online registration, take your pick of leagues or lessons. Keep in mind that your tennis experience matters to conscientious Scottsdale, and you can rate yourself at your current level so that you play at your correct level.

If a luxurious resort environment is where you want to play, The Phoenician offers tennis vacation packages on its breath-taking grounds which will sweep you away. It also offers a Wimbledon Championship grass court, 11 lighted courts, an automated practice court, several U.S. Open surfaces, and the official Australian Rebound Ace surface. Copperwynd Resort offers unequaled tennis programs and tennis camps within an upscale resort environment. And the Scottsdale Athletic Club was voted one of the top 50 tennis resorts by Tennis Magazine. This resort offers 11 championship lighted hard courts, an exhibition court, private and group lessons.

For more exciting details on sportsy Scottsdale, Arizona visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.

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Scottsdale Spas, Part 2

November 18, 2008 szabogroup

If you are in the mood for a healing and rejuvenating experience, where you are immersed in essential oils, warm wraps, and nourishing foods, then Scottsdale, Arizona is the place your soul longs to be. Known for its outstanding, world-renowned spa resorts, Scottsdale offers a plethora of choices for the discerning guest. You will soon find yourself lost in serene and splendorous surroundings as you revitalize yourself at one of many spas located throughout Scottsdale. Let a Scottsdale spa resort renew your body and soul with massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, mineral baths and much more. You will be surprised and delighted by the state-of-the-art therapies available just a reservation away.

Jurlique Spa at the Firesky Resort & Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, focuses on healing and energizing from within. The Running Water Spa at the Scottsdale Camelback Resort, 6302 E. Camelback Road, is a sanctuary of serenity and pleasing therapies. The Spa at Camelback Inn, 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, is an award-winning spa within a spectacular resort location. The Spa at the Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, offers a variety of spa treatments from traditional to indigenous therapies. The Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, is a 21,000-square-foot spa dedicated to offering balance and beauty. VH Spa for Vitality and Health, 6850 E. Main Street, offers a full spa, exercise rooms and a retail boutique. Willow Stream – The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale, 7575 E. Princess Drive, is regarded as one of the best spas in Arizona.

If you want to learn more about living in Scottsdale, check out www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information.

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Hiking Scottsdale

November 14, 2008 szabogroup

In Scottsdale, let nature bath you in its splendor! Here you merely need to step outside your door into the wonders of the world of nature. Glorious parks and trails abound throughout and around the city. Whether you’re looking for botanicals, wildlife or the grandeur of the Arizona’s spectacular landscape, Scottsdale has everything you’re yearning for. If you’d like to visit the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, locate the McDowell Mountain Ranch Park’s trailhead at the southwest corner of McDowell Mountain Ranch Road and 104^th Street. From here, hikers and bikers alike can follow the trail directly into the Preserve. If you prefer to explore the flora of Scottsdale, La Miranda Park offers a lovely desert botanical nature trail. McCormick Railroad Park offers an interesting display of low-water use plants along a delightful nature trail. The trail at Mescal Park can be used by hikers as well as horseback riders. And for rock climbing, hiking and horseback riding, visit Pinnacle Peak Park. If fitness is your goal, Mountain View Park offers a 12-station fitness trail. Scottsdale Ranch Park offers the same with its 12-station exercise course. Other interesting places to hike or take a leisurely stroll are Nature Park, Rio Montana Park, and Stonegate Equestrian Park. Whether your interest is in walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing or simply taking in the delights of the natural world, Scottsdale offers an abundance of experiences for your outdoor enjoyment.

If you want to know more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more information about this beautiful city.

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Going Green in Scottsdale, Part II

November 10, 2008 szabogroup

For the environmentally conscious consumer, Scottsdale, Arizona provides some of the greenest options that protect the natural beauty of this astonishing city. Whether you are interested in a sports adventure or a spa adventure, Scottsdale is a city for the discriminating individual who wants to enjoy life in a way that protects and preserves the natural environment. Going Green is a reality in conscientious Scottsdale. And with each passing day, this remarkable city becomes greener and greener. Keeping this in mind, it’s not hard to see that Scottsdale is not only a city that is going to be around for awhile but also it is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

If you are looking for an adventuresome way to see the Sonoran Desert, hop on a bike and ride along over 50 miles of non-motorized trails with AZ Cycling Adventures.

Or for an adventure of a different sort, the Grand Canyon Railway offers a ride in style using vintage train cars that will take you through some of the most astonishing parts of Northern Arizona. These beautiful train cars have been meticulously restored with special custom-built devices that lower emissions and reduce pollution. If a spa adventure is the kind of excitement you desire, then La Bonne Vie Day Spa is an environmentally-conscious spa that has gone to great lengths to remove all facial products that contain harmful chemicals. In addition, Moss Wellness Spa provides only the best in eco-friendly products within an eco-friendly environment. Lastly, Spa Larimer uses eco-friendly laundry detergents, reduces water consumption whenever possible, and uses quick-drying spa robes and more.

For more information about Green Scottsdale, Arizona, check out www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

Going Green in Scottsdale, Part I

November 9, 2008 szabogroup

Going Green is the buzzword all over the United States, and leading the Green movement is Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale is a progressive city which offers an abundance of choices for contemporary living to the most discerning customer. You are sure to be surprised and delighted by the wide array of green choices available to you, whether you are visiting or planning to stay awhile. Take a breath and relax a moment as you are introduced to your Green options found expressly in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Let’s take a serene walk through Desert Preservation Hike at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Here you will embark on a guided tour where you will learn about the nature and wildlife that populates Arizona’s Sonoran Desert as well as ways to sustain this unique ecosystem. Another option to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert is to take a tour offered by Desert Wolf Tours which is an ecologically responsible tour guided by the standards put forth by Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace. If you would like to tour Old Town Scottsdale, why not try a human-powered pedal cab! Ecocabs are an emission-free way to tour all the best of history, art, culture, statues, dining and nightlife in Old Town Scottsdale. And don’t miss Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, a National Historic Landmark property, which is run by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The goal of this organization is to support innovative programming that aims to sustain built and natural environments.

For more exciting details about progressive Scottsdale, Arizona, please visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

Events in Scottsdale

November 6, 2008 szabogroup

On a year-round basis, Scottsdale, Arizona hosts of myriad of events from January through December. This is a city of celebration and life! The weather is always glorious, so the events calendar is as rich and varied as the city itself. Starting in January is the 30-day Annual Parade Del Sol. And for art lovers, starting on January 13^th is the Celebration of Fine Art. February rolls out the red carpet for the majestic Annual Arabian Horse Show and the Celebration of Fine Art as well as the Indian Artists of America Show.

March boasts the Scottsdale Desert Festival and a continuation of the Celebration of Fine Art. May ushers in the Annual Choir Master’s Ball. Then hold on to your cowboy hat as June launches the Summer Rodeo Series. Not to be missed is the 4^th of July Fireworks Celebration followed in August by the Annual Bring in the Clowns!

The Arizona Quarter Horse Fall Event kicks off in September and the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra opens this month as well. October brings with it two exciting events, the Western Art Walk Weekend and the Scottsdale AirFair. November is not to be outdone touting the Dixieland Jazz Festival, the Thunderbird Balloon Classic and the Desert Fall Festival of Fine Arts. Closing out the year in December with a splash of color is the Fiesta Bowl Art Walk and The Borgata Farmers Market.

If you love what you see and you want to know more about living in Scottsdale, Arizona, check out www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com for more exciting details.

The Scottsdale Spa Experience

November 1, 2008 szabogroup

Let yourself indulge in a luxurious spa experience in one of the finest resort locations in the world. Scottsdale, Arizona offers the best of the best when it comes to truly great spa resorts. Whether you are looking for top-flight massage therapy, manicures, pedicures or facials, Scottsdale has what you need to rest and rejuvenate. Imagine yourself wrapped in an oversized bathrobe as you breathe in the fragrance of sandalwood and lavender while you are soothed by the competent hands of a highly skilled massage therapist. Follow this up with a steaming mineral bath, a glass of Chardonnay and an organic salad of mixed wild greens, and you will find yourself floating on a cloud of serenity. Take in the pleasures of an unmatched spa experience in one of many five-star resorts in Scottsdale.

Agave, the Arizona Spa, 6902 East Greenway Parkway, offers unique treatments using the healing Agave plant. The Agua Bathhouse Spa at the Mondrian Scottsdale, 7353 East Indian School Road, offers state-of-the-art spa treatments. Then there is the Amansala Spa/Salon at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, which offers health and fitness centers to compliment your spa experience. The Amethyst Spa & Boutique at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, 10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, offers indigenous spa therapies aimed at revitalizing and energizing you. And take special note of Bliss Spa, 7277 E. Camelback road, which offers a delectable menu of unique spa experiences.

For more information about living in Scottsdale, Arizona visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

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