The Fairmont Scottsdale Resort Vacation Package


Item Number: 113

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $1,000

Online Close: Apr 10, 2009 7:00 PM PDT

Bid History: 11 bids - Item Sold!










Description

Enjoy a weekend at the fabulous Fairmont Scottsdale!


This 3 day/2 nightpackage includes accomodations at the one and only Fairmont Scottsdale.


Retreat to this AAA Five-Diamond Scottsdale Resort, the Ultimate Desert Oasis The AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale resort has come to reflect the dynamic environment that surrounds it --- where sun-washed stone and bright green cottonwoods rise up to meet the pale-blue sky and majestic purple mountains. Boasting Willow Stream Spa, one of the best Spas in North America (as ranked by Cond Nast Traveler), two award-winning restaurants, state-of-the art meeting facilities, and two 18-hole championship golf courses -- one of which is home to the Annual PGA Tour FBR Open -- (formerly the Phoenix Open) -- this highly acclaimed Scottsdale resort is truly an experience like no other. Enjoy Sophisticated Warmth throughout the Fairmont Scottsdale Resort Whether you gather at Fairmont Scottsdale resort to meet, play or simply relax, this breathtaking resort -- formerly known as The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess -- offers you world-class hospitality in the Valley of the Sun.




















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Kid's and Teen's Programs
At the Fairmont Scottsdale, our year-round complimentary Kid's Club program and teen Hang Out are a must see! Kids Club is for children ages 5 to 12 looking for fun and adventure. Children will enjoy learning, exploring and participating in a variety of organized events and activities including scavenger hunts, games, books, movies, swimming, lagoon fishing and much more. The Hang Out is for teenagers 13 to 17 and offers XBOX games, movies, an internet cafe and more. 


- - - Fairmont Kid's Club - - -
For the kids ages 5 to 12, we have created a fantastic interactive Kid's Club. It is located next to the Fairmont Fitness Center on Level 1.



  • Cost:
    Kid's Club is complimentary for guests staying overnight at the resort.

  • Hours of Operation:
    Kid's Club is available year round, seven days a week with full and half-day programs offered.  (Please see below for hours.) 

  • Sessions Hours:        
    Half Day                                  Full Day*
        8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.                   8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
        (no meal included)                     (lunch and afternoon snack provided)
     
    *Full-day Kid's Club program includes children's lunch and afternoon snack at $12 per child.              
    *Full-day and afternoon children must be able to swim.  No flotation devices will be allowed.

  • Agenda: 

    • 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Welcome and getting acquainted

    • 9 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. - Fitness walk

    • 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Group Sports

    • 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Break

    • 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Crafts, making music and board games

    • 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch and change into swimwear

    • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Pool time

    • 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Snack time, change out of swimwear

    • 3:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Movie time, computer games and arts & crafts



  • Registration:
    Registration is required for Kid's Club and will be available for sign up at the Kid's 'Clubhouse' located on Level 1 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, or by calling the Kid's Club extension at 7185. (All calls or messages made after regular Kid's Club hours will be returned by a Kid's Club counselor prior to the start of the next day's session.)


National Geographic Explorers Summer Camp:


Kids can be kids this summer with all of the cool events at the Fairmont Scottsdale. An exciting new program will join the lineup this year as National Geographic and the Fairmont Scottsdale team up to bring National Geographic Explorers Camp to the Valley of the Sun.


Beginning Memorial Day and continuing through Labor Day, National Geographic Explorers Camp will join the amazing events at the Fairmont Scottsdale including Dive-In Movies, poolside games, the Sonoran Splash waterslides and the Fairmont Kid's Club.


Join us for the fun as we explore the beautiful Sonoran Desert, beat the heat in one of the Fairmont Scottsdale's five refreshing pools or just enjoy spending time together in a resort that is accomodating to every member of the family.


The Fairmont Scottsdale is sure to have what you're looking for this summer! For more information on the National Geographic Explorers Camp, please check back regularly to this Web site for exciting updates or ask to be added to our National Geographic e-mail distribution list by clicking on the link below.


http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Property/SCP/Vanity/natgeoexplorerscamp.htm


TEEN HANG OUT
For teenagers ages 13 to 17, we have created an ultra-trendy Hang Out room.  Located next to the Fairmont Fitness Center on Level 1.


The Hang Out offers a private music room that has three stations to watch/listen to music videos as well as a 42' plasma TV complete with a selection of more than 100 top DVD movies.  What would a Hang Out be without a Cyber Cafe for checking email or chatting with friends back home, a refreshment center and snack area as well as three X-Box stations and, of course, the all important couch for just hanging out?



  • Cost:
    The Hang Out is complimentary for guests staying overnight at the resort.

  • Hours of Operation:
    The Hang Out is available year round, seven days a week.  Hours vary throughout the year. Check with our Fairmont Fitness Center for current times.


 


Registration is required at the Fairmont Fitness Center.


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Fairmont Fitness Center
Located near the South Pool on Level 1.  (Different than Willow Stream Spa.)



  • Men's and Women's Separate Areas Include:   

    • Locker room with key lockers     

    • Steam and sauna     

    • Private showers  

    • A Swiss Shower



  • Fitness Equipment:    

    • Free weights     

    • Elliptical trainers   

    • Cybex recumbent bike     

    • Cybex upright bike     

    • Complete Cybex equipment circuit      

    • Smith Machine    

    • Resist-a-balls      

    • Medicine balls     

    • Resistance tubing      

    • Jump ropes and mats

    • Bosu balls

    • Treadmills

    • Resistance Bands



  • Hours of Operation:
    Daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Cost:
    Complimentary (for hotel guests only)

  • Age requirement:
    Minimum guest age is 18 years of age.  Guests 16 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Special waiver signed at Fitness Center for anyone under 18 years of age.


 


- - - Specialty Fitness Services - - -
(also offered at Willow Stream Spa)
The Fitness Specialists at the Fairmont Scottsdale invite you to experience fitness excellence! We offer a variety of experiences that are among the latest innovative, high-level sports specific conditioning. Our Fitness Specialists are certified professionals with many years devoted to fitness excellence. Individual sessions are tailored to your goals, needs and desires.



  • Cost:
    1/2 hour $69 USD or 1 hour $89 USD


 


- - - Complete Fitness Assessment - - -
(also offered at Willow Stream Spa)
Through a series of 'Fitness Readiness Indicators,' our certified Fitness Specialists will help you discover areas that require improvement.



  • Cost:
    1/2 hour - $69 USD


 


- - - Fairmont Fitness Center Classes - - -



  • Yoga      

  • Morning fitness walk and stretch      

  • Aqua Aerobics (at the East Pool)     

  • Pilates Mat


NOTE: Classes vary by Season


Specialized Personal Training Services are also available.


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Family Fun
The Fairmont Scottsdale lagoon and the Fairmont Fitness Center are the issuing headquarters for game equipment. For your family's Scottsdale, Arizona vacation fun we have the following activities:



  • Badminton      

  • Volleyball      

  • Bocce Ball      

  • Croquet      

  • Fishing Poles and bait for catch and release fishing (for rent $5 USD)      

  • Golf putting green

  • Skittles




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Tennis
Fairmont Scottsdale Tennis Center is a premier facility with seven hard courts, including a 6,300-seat capacity Stadium Court. It is the former home of both a Men's A.T.P. tour event and a W.T.A. Women's tournament. The full-service Pro Shop offers clothing, rackets, shoes and accessories and overlooks the beautiful clubhouse court.


- - - Pro Shop - - -
The Tennis Club also offers professional lessons and a full-service pro shop with tennis wear, racquets, shoes and equipment for sale or rent. For more information on court rentals and lessons, please call (480) 585-2733.



  • Rates:
    Court fees: $24 USD per hour
    Racquet rental: $10 USD per day
    Ball machine rental: $50 USD per hour

  • Instruction:
    Private lessons: $85 USD per hour or $50 USD per 1/2 hour

  • Clinics:
    Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Cost is $35 USD per person. Previous night sign-up required.

  • Rules and Regulations:
    Proper tennis attire is required. No black-soled shoes allowed.

  • Hours of Operation:

    • January 1 to June 30
      From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    • July 1 to August 31
      From 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    • September 1 to December 31
      From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.




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Swimming Pools
Relax and rejuvenate in one of the resort's five outdoor swimming pools and two Jacuzzi's. Open to registered Fairmont hotel guest's only.



  • South Pool                       

  • East Pool                         

  • Casita Pool                         

  • Sonoran Splash Pool                         

  • Oasis Pool at Willow Stream Spa

    • Private pool - included with the $49 USD Willow Stream Spa daily access fee, or for guests enjoying a spa treatment.




Enjoy lunch and afternoon food and beverage service at The Pool Bar located at the South Pool.


Families with children will especially enjoy Sonoran Splash!  A water recreation area with two water slides (186 ft. and 199 ft. long) that is available to all guests, with a height requirement of at least 42 inches tall. The pool also has a zero-entry deck area, ideal for toddlers to splash and enjoy the water. Private cabanas are also available for full and half-day rentals. 


Sonoran Splash Slide Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
(Hours vary seasonally)


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Horseback Riding
There are several ranches located within 45 minutes of the hotel, which offer riding for beginner to advanced levels. Put on your cowboy boots and ride off into the sunset! Please see the Concierge for details.























 


Restaurants



Variety is the spice of life at the Fairmont Scottsdale. Each of our unique fine-dining establishments offers distinctive flavor in both cuisine and décor.



  • BOURBON STEAK.  Acclaimed Chef Michael Mina's BOURBON STEAK represents the height of Scottsdale dining through contemporary American fare, with a focus on all natural, organic and hormone-free cuts of beef, poached and finished over the wood-burning grill. The bar at BOURBON STEAK focuses on classic handcrafted cocktails, prepared with a roster of fresh ingredients and premium, small-batch spirits. BOURBON STEAK is open nightly for dinner.  Visit www.michaelmina.net for more information.

  • THE GRILL.  With views overlooking the 18th hole of the TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, The Grill offers a wide array of fresh seafood and chops, an award-winning wine selection and specialty martinis.  Enjoy Scottsdale dining in a casual, upscale setting.

  • LV BISTRO.  The resort's main dining room, LV Bistro -- with its southwestern decor, expansive glass walls and tile floors -- concludes the culinary repertoire with progressive American foods served in a warm and casual atmosphere.

  • STONE ROSE.  Stone Rose Lounge, created by nightlife entrepreneurs Rande Gerber and Scott Gerber offers unparalleled style and glamour. Experience cutting-edge design, fashionable clientele and signature cocktails in a contemporary setting.

  • THE POOL BAR & SONORAN SPLASH.  Each of these pools have full service bars, serving your favorite poolside cocktails and entrees.  Whether you want to watch the game, relax in your own luxurious cabana rental, send the kids (or yourself) down one of Sonoran Splash's slides, or do a few laps, these pools have everything that you need for your perfect day in the sun!

  • IN ROOM DINING.  If you find that you would rather "stay in," please contact In Room Dining so that we can set up a candle lit dinner on your private balcony or drop off your movie snacks!


 



 

 

Special Instructions

Expiration 4/30/2010

Donated by

The Fairmont Scottsdale Resort