With the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s not too soon to start planning for the 13th annual Christmas at the Princess at the Fairmont in Scottsdale. This year’s festivities will run from Friday, November 18 to Monday, January 2, but families looking to book a holiday staycation can take advantage of incredible early-bird specials through October 30. Guests can book a stay at the Princess this holiday season and enjoy 40 percent off...
Photo courtesy Fairmont Scottsdale Princess A barman perches squat vessels shaped like boater hats atop a row of freshly stirred old-fashioned cocktails. He fires up a kitchen torch and lights each one, letting them smolder for a few moments before lifting the tops to release the sweet perfume of smoke and whiskey. A chef swabs a massive tomahawk steak and a pile of cipollini onions and mushrooms with a butter-drenched sprig of rosemary. She lights a nest of hay resting beneath the feast and covers the whole shebang with a rectangular metal cloche....
Spring is melting into summer, and we all know what that means: pool season. Prep your extremities with a mani/pedi using Dazzle Dry, a “clean” nail lacquer line developed by Chandler bio-organic chemist Dr. Vivian B. Valenty. “It is the only nail polish system that truly dries in five minutes without chemically reactive ingredients or the use of UV, LED or sunlight,” Valenty says. It provides chip-free wear like a gel manicure, but can be...
Grab a Seat for a Made-in-Country-Heaven Romance Ring of Fire tells the story of the decades-long love affair between June Carter and her husband, Johnny Cash, a love that was stretched to the breaking point by Johnny’s addiction to pills. The spirited show includes top songs from The Man in Black’s catalog, including “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere” and countless other recognizable tracks. The production is presented on an outdoor stage located just one...
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is rooted in tradition. The iconic resort hosts a slew of seasonal events, such as Summer at the Princess, that brings the community together. How could the Princess honor these time-honored traditions during a global pandemic? The solution was simple – create a drive-in movie night for families to enjoy an evening out in the safety of their car. “We are definitely involved in our community in a big way and over...
Swing by these festive spots to snap a holiday selfie! North Phoenix Creative Holiday Chalk Art at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Check out this huge 3D sleigh chalk art piece, which is located at the resort’s Falls Water Village. This installation was created by local husband and wife team, Rather Be Chalking. The display has been getting a lot of attention from guests and locals alike, and will be available for “sleigh rides” until the end...
To quote the great Happy Gilmore, “Sorry, ladies, I’m not the golfing type.” I like my birdies fried and my bogeys Lowenstein, thank you. Occasionally, though, the promise of good food lures me to restaurants that just happen to be at golf courses. Take Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, which is a property of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort but lives across the street on the 18th hole of the TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, with...
