For Immediate Release
LIVE WELL, VACATION BETTER THIS SUMMER AT THE SCOTTSDALE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – April 2008 – The AAA Four Diamond Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center is offering more than the usual summer sizzlin’ savings with their “Live Well. Vacation Better.” packages designed for two and appealing to those who want to hang by the pool, dine in style, catch up on some serious shopping, or indulge in romance. It’s well known that Scottsdale luxury resorts slash their rates each summer, but with an eye to accommodating travelers who are more cost conscious than ever, the Scottsdale Resort is providing truly affordable getaways to fit any summer vacation budget.
All summer packages include one hour of tennis court use, two hours of bicycle rental, daily use of the Fitness Center, use of Amansala Spa/Salon’s saunas and whirlpool baths, local and 800 telephone calls, in-room high-speed Internet access, and postage for letters and postcards.
From $79 to $109 per night.....
| • | Summer to Savor package includes an overnight stay in a deluxe hacienda-style guest room plus a daily $50 credit for food and beverage that can be used in the elegant Palm Court, the fun and casual Sangria’s, the breakfast buffet or sipping and munching poolside. $109.00 per room, per night |
| • | Relaxation Retail package is “retail therapy” at its best, offering a coupon book worth over $750 in savings at Valley Westcor shopping centers, several of which are nearby, a chilled bottle of wine and spa slippers for après-shopping relaxing and the breakfast buffet for two in addition to a luscious overnight in a deluxe guest room. $99 per room, per night |
| • | Bed & Breakfast adds the resort’s daily breakfast buffet for two option to each overnight in a deluxe guest room. $89 per room, per night |
| • | Deluxe Night Out is designed for those looking for just a great room deal. $79 per room, per night |
The “Live Well. Vacation Better.” Room rates and packages are available from May 21 through September 2, 2008. Rates are per room, per night, single or double occupancy, plus taxes and resort fee.
More summer packages.....| • | Passport to Palm Court Weekend Culinary Adventure features two nights in a deluxe guest room (including room tax and resort fee); a welcoming Southwestern Sampler of hors d’oeuvres, margaritas and sangrias; two monogrammed aprons and a recipe book; breakfast for two including coffee with the Chef, kitchen tour and hands-on cooking demonstration; pre-dinner wine tasting; three-course dinner in the Four Diamond Palm Court with wine pairings and cooking demonstrations for each course; rosewood-boxed wine accessories; champagne Sunday brunch. Cost per room, per two-night stay is $679 (includes resort fee, taxes and gratuities), June 1 – September 11, 2008. |
| • | Kiss Me All Over is a one-night, deluxe room package to celebrate romance. Included are the resort’s Kissing Map of the Top 10 Places to Share a Kiss in the Valley of the Sun; chilled champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and chocolate kisses; His ‘n Hers in-room chocolate massages (including gratuities); breakfast for two. Cost per room, per night is $519 (includes resort fee, taxes and gratuities), June 1 – September 11, 2008. |
| • | Amansala Spa Bliss offers a spa respite for two including a spa amenity basket, a choice of spa or salon services (including gratuities) for each and breakfast for two. Cost per room, per night, double occupancy is $399 (includes resort fee, taxes and gratuities), June 1 – September 11, 2008. |
| • | Moonlight and Romance includes not only deluxe accommodations but chilled champagne and strawberries upon arrival, a four-course dinner by candlelight in the intimate and romantic Palm Court restaurant and breakfast for two. Cost per room, per night, double occupancy is $269 (includes resort fee, taxes and gratuities), June 1 – September 11, 2008. |
| • | Executive Golf Experience, designed for two, provides a round of golf for each at the adjacent McCormick Ranch Golf Club (including cart), golf club storage and transportation to the club, two sleeves of balls and breakfast for two. Cost per room, per night, double occupancy is $269 (includes resort fee, taxes and gratuities), June 1 – September 11, 2008. |
Reservations: 800-540-0727 – (480)-991-9000 – www.thescottsdaleresort.com
Located in the heart of scenic McCormick Ranch, recognized for the splendor of its lakes, greenbelts and golf courses, the 326-room Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center provides convenient access to both the dramatic beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the lively shopping, restaurant, gallery, and club scene of Scottsdale. The resort borders the McCormick Ranch Golf Club offering private golf views from rooms, patios and restaurants. The Palm Court serves classic American cuisine with Continental service in a casual yet elegant environment. Both the Palm Court and the resort are AAA Four-Diamond Award winners.
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The privately held company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark is a worldwide organization operating over 30 properties representing major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston, with regional offices in New Jersey and Connecticut. International offices are located in Tokyo and Santiago, Chile. For locations of properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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CONTACT: Sally Cooper
Sally Cooper and Company
(480) 946-9446; fax: 718-7414
Sally@sallycooperandcompany.com
