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oasis in the desert

8
February

palm trees

I shared photos of the white sandy beach I visited in Arizona in my last post.  For today’s Friday field trip, I am sharing some additional glimpses from my stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.  This hotel is currently celebrating its 28 consecutive year as a five Diamond resort.  It boasts 6 pools and 2 18-hole championship golf courses.

The most impressive part of the resort for me was the spa.  Even though I did not utilize the services the spa had to offer, I did take a quick tour.  From the rooftop pool with mountain views to all the thoughtfully landscaped courtyards, the way the facility is integrated with nature is truly beautiful.

row of palms scottsdale fairmont

spa stairs at Scottsdale Princess

The 5 restaurants on property also utilize the outdoors.  My favorite outdoor seating is at the restaurant Toro.  So comfy looking, don’t you think?  And, some great views as well.

restaurant at the Scottsdale Fairmont

It was also a restaurant – La Hacienda – that housed my favorite lighting fixture.  (You probably know by now that I have a thing for lighting!)

lighting at La Hacienda

The Fairmont strives to provide harmony with nature through vast open spaces, lushly landscaped grounds, and plenty of Saguaro cacti.

hotel bell in Arizona

A fun spot for visitors to party is in the faux Western town created on the resort property.  There is plenty of ambience to add Western vibes to any gathering!

Princess Scottsdale Western Village

western village at the Princess Scottsdale

If you know me, you know I never visit a hotel without checking out the desserts!  My goal is usually to do the best I can to meet the pastry chefs when I am on property – they are my rock stars!  My favorites at The Fairmont were this chocolate raspberry torte and a deconstructed Boston Cream Pie.  I plan on recreating the later!

chocolate tortes

deconstructed boston cream pie

I hope you enjoyed this little visit to The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess!  Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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white sandy beach

5
February

beach at the Fairmont Scottsdale

On a recent work trip, I was shocked to discover a white sandy beach at my hotel.  Why?  I was in Arizona!

The sandy beach located at the sixth and largest pool at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona’s only white sand beach.  A 7,000-square-foot pool and 830 tons of white sand beach allow plenty of room for kicking up your heels (or, in my case, boots – I was in the west after all!) on the shore or enjoying a cocktail at the swim-up bar at Sunset Beach.

white sand beach in Arizona

The resort hauled in 830 tons of white sand from Florida for the 9,000-square-foot beach surrounding the pool. It’s the same pricey sand that’s used in the bunkers at the resort’s golf course – home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

white sand in Arizona

The Fairmont has fabulous drink menus.  How about trying a Scottsdale Buck (gin, lemon, prickly pear, and ginger beer) or a Salted Cucumber Gimlet (gin, lime, cucumber and salt)?  On weekends, Sunset Beach serves drinks in coconuts…so fun!

boots at the beach

I didn’t so much regret not getting the chance to try some of the interesting cocktails served at the Fairmont – I was there on a work assignment after all!  But, as a coffee drinker, I very much regretted not getting the chance to try one of the 6 varieties of flaming coffees served at the Fairmont’s restaurant La Hacienda!  Has anyone ever tried one?

I guess I have to be content in knowing I drank an herbal iced tea sitting on the white sand at Sunset Beach!

drinking on the Arizona beach

I hope you enjoyed today’s post.  I thought it was appropriate for today’s heat wave – it’s in the 30’s instead of single digit temperatures here in Connecticut!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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