GolfArizona.com
Staff Report
PHOENIX (March 27, 2001) - Home to over 190 golf courses and a multitude
of world-class resorts and spas, Greater Phoenix is an ideal destination
for golfers and spa-goers alike. From June through August, golf
fees at area courses are discounted to a fraction of peak-season
rates while hotels and resorts - many equipped with award-winning
spa facilities - also reduce rates by as much as 50 percent.
These savings make a summer trip to the Phoenix area - dubbed
by the National Golf Foundation as the "Golf Capital of the
World"- not only a fantastic getaway, but an affordable one
as well.
Greater Phoenix vacationers can book hotel rooms at many area
resorts and hotels online at www.phoenixcvb.com. Summer golf and
spa offers include:
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Guests of The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess can experience "the
royal treatment" and AAA Five-Diamond luxury accommodations
with the "Royal Tee" golf package and the "Royal
Indulgence" spa package, available from June 22 - Sept. 9,
2001.
The "Royal Tee" golf package offers standard room
accommodations; two rounds of golf on guest's choice of five partner
courses; daily admission to the Spa & Fitness Center; and
daily golf club storage and golf cart. Summer "Royal Tee"
package rates start at $305 per night, based on double occupancy,
minimum two-night stay.
The "Royal Indulgence" spa package includes standard
room accommodations; daily admission to The Fairmont Scottsdale
Princess Spa & Fitness Center with guest's choice of one massage
therapy, one body therapy and one salon service; and daily breakfast
in Las Ventanas restaurant. Summer "Royal Indulgence"
package rates start at $385 per night, based on double occupancy,
minimum two-night stay.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess recently announced the construction
of a new, 33,000-square-foot spa facility that is scheduled to
open in October 2001. The 650-room resort currently operates a
10,000-square-foot spa with six treatment rooms.
For information or reservations, visit www.fairmont.com or call
toll-free at (800) 344-4758.
The Legacy Golf Resort
With summer approaching, The Legacy Golf Resort plans to beat
the heat with reduced rates and discounted green fees from April
29 - Sept. 8, 2001.
The Legacy's summer rates start at $69 per night for a studio
suite, or $99 per night for a master suite, single or double occupancy.
Both rates include a 10 percent discount on green fees, complimentary
use of the tennis courts and health club, and a daily activities
program for children and adults.
Nestled at the base of Phoenix's South Mountain, The Legacy
features an array of recreational activities, including 18 holes
of championship golf, shuffleboard spa services, and a deluxe
health and fitness center.
For additional information or reservations, call (602) 305-5500
or toll-free at (888) 828-FORE.
The Wigwam Resort
From May 24 - Sept. 9, 2001, The Wigwam Resort - Arizona's only
resort to boast three 18-hole championship golf courses - will
offer "Unlimited Golf."
The "Unlimited Golf" package includes unlimited play
on all three courses - two of which were designed by Robert Trent
Jones, Sr. The package price starts at $199 per night for two
persons, excluding tax. Deluxe room and suite upgrades are available
for an additional $20 and $50, respectively, per night. Rates
are subject to availability.
For information or reservations, call toll-free at (800) 327-0396.
The Phoenician
The Mobil Five-Star rated The Phoenician offers golf and spa
indulgence packages at reduced summer rates from June 3 - Sept.
15, 2001.
For the couple with diverse interests, the three-night "Resort
Rituals" package features guestroom accommodations and daily
breakfast for two; unlimited play on the resort's 27 holes of
championship golf for one person; and spa treatments - including
one 80-minute service and four 50-minute treatments - at the resort's
Centre for Well-Being for the second person. The package price
is $2,450 per couple.
The four-day, three-night "Well-Being Retreat" includes
guestroom accommodations and daily breakfast; the choice of five
spa treatments; the Centre's signature, holistic manicure and pedicure;
and access to a variety of fitness facilities. Summer single and
double package prices, respectively, are $1,730 and $2,700.
Offering unlimited play on the resort's three nine-hole courses,
the three-night "Masters" package also includes guestroom
accommodations; daily breakfast; unlimited use of practice facilities;
a one-hour private golf lesson; and additional golf merchandise.
Summer single and double package prices are $1,450 and $2,170,
respectively.
An additional "Unlimited Golf" package - starting at $345
per night - also is offered. Taxes and gratuities are included in
all packages, which are subject to availability and not applicable
to groups.
For information or reservations, call toll-free at (800) 888-8234.
Marriott's Scottsdale Resorts
Marriott's Camelback Inn Resort and Mountain Shadows Resort
have announced a variety summer spa and golf packages, available
June 10 - Sept. 8, 2001. Marriott's Camelback Inn has introduced
the "Relaxation Package," which includes deluxe guestroom
accommodations; breakfast for two; and a daily membership to The
Spa with use of all facilities, exercise classes and Spa wardrobe
for $199 per person, per night.
The "Stay n' Play" package includes deluxe guestroom
accommodations; breakfast for two; and 18 holes of golf on either
of the resort's championship courses for $209 per night, single
occupancy or $249 per night, double occupancy.
At Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort, guests can experience
"Free Play" - one day of unlimited golf, unlimited tennis,
complimentary use of the fitness center, and breakfast for two
- starting at $115 per night.
The "Golf Adventure" package includes breakfast for
two; one round of golf at either Mountain Shadows golf course
or Camelback Golf Club; bag storage and additional golf merchandise;
and use of the fitness center. Package rates start at $180 per
night.
For information, call Marriott's Camelback Inn Resort at (800)
24-CAMEL or call Marriott's Mountain Shadows Resort at (800) 782-2123.
The Southwest Inn at Eagle Mountain
The Southwest Inn at Eagle Mountain will launch its summer program
and offer world-class golf at an affordable price with the "Golf
Fountain Hills" package, valid
May 28 - Sept. 13, 2001.
The "Golf Fountain Hills" package includes a one-night
stay for two in a king mini-suite, gourmet continental breakfast,
and a round of golf for two at either the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain,
Desert Canyon or SunRidge Canyon. Package rates start at $70 per
person, based on double occupancy.
For package or media information, call Trish Owen, director
of sales and marketing, at (480) 816-3000 or e-mail: sales@southwestinn.com.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - recognized as
one of "America's Best Golf Resorts" in 2000 by American
Way magazine - will offer "No Sweat" and "Discover
Troon" summer getaway packages from June 17 - Sept. 7, 2001.
The "No Sweat" package includes accommodations in
a deluxe casita guestroom; guaranteed noon check-in; chilled towels,
iced Evian and fruit upon arrival; a mid-day spa treatment, which
includes a 50-minute massage treatment and a 50-minute custom
facial; guest's choice of a sunset Jeep tour or 9 holes of twilight
golf at Troon North; and a daybreak fitness activity. Package
rates start at $495 per night.
"Discover Troon" features accommodations in a deluxe
casita for two nights and two rounds of golf at any Troon-managed
golf course for $485, based on single occupancy. With double occupancy,
the package price is $630.
For information or reservations, see www.fourseasons.com or
call toll-free at (888) 207-9696.
Camelback Golf Club - Indian Bend Course