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Valentine Getaways and Specials throughout the Southwest
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa - Phoenix,
Arizona
Enjoy a romantic dinner and surprise a loved one this
Valentine's Day by ordering Revive Delicacy, the
ultimate indulgence at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &
Spa.
Revive Delicacy combines a delectable dark chocolate
dessert with a gift certificate for a 50-minute soothing
Revive Massage.
The sweet treat is available at Ristorante Tuscany, an
elegant AAA Four-Diamond restaurant featuring
progressive Italian cuisine and award-winning wines at
the Tuscany Cellar, and at the savory Meritage
Steakhouse which features sweeping mountain views.
The dark chocolate napoleon dessert is layered with
nougatine cake and Earl Grey lemongrass mousse
complimented with chocolate-lime sorbet and spiced
orange sauce. This decadent dessert has natural
antioxidant benefits.
One of the Revive Spa's most popular treatments, the
Revive Massage uses stress-relieving Swedish massage
techniques and a signature blend massage oil or lotion
from the Revive Spa Herb Garden.
Revive Delicacy is available for $150. For a reservation
at Ristorante Tuscany or Meritage Steakhouse call
480-293-3988. Complimentary valet parking is available
for all restaurants at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &
Spa.
The largest luxury resort in Arizona features 950
guestrooms (including 81 suites), 200,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor meeting space, 10 dining experiences,
Marriott's first Revive Spa -- a 28,000-square-foot
facility -- eight tennis courts and four acres of
elaborately landscaped pools including the Lazy River
with serpentine slide, two championship golf courses and
Wildfire Golf Club. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort &
Spa is located where Phoenix meets Scottsdale, just 20
minutes north of Sky Harbor International Airport, with
easy access to the Loop 101 freeway.
For more information about JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Resort & Spa located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive in
Phoenix, Ariz. call 480-293-5000, toll free at
800-835-6206 or visit
www.jwdesertridgeresort.com.
The Spa at Los Caballeros offers
sweet escape for Valentine's Day
The Spa at Los Caballeros - Wickenburg, Arizona -
Enjoy chocolate without a single calorie! Pamper
yourself or your sweetie this Valentine's Day with the
Sweet Escape treatment at The Spa at Los Caballeros.
The indulgent Sweet Escape chocolate sugar scrub and
cocoa massage will leave skin exfoliated, relaxed and
smooth. Experience natural benefits from the
antioxidants and caffeine in chocolate, which stimulate
the circulatory system and soften skin.
Available only during the month of February, the
two-hour Sweet Escape treatment costs $175.
Located only 60 miles northwest of Phoenix in charming
Wickenburg, Ariz., The Spa at Los Caballeros offers an
alluring menu of services in an authentic 1940s ranch
house setting, restored to ensure the essence of the
West.
Antique furniture gives the spa a romantic, cozy
ambience and Western artwork by local artists adds
splashes of color. In the living room of The Spa at Los
Caballeros, antique Singer sewing machines double as
manicure tables. The sun room serves as the reception
area and boutique where guests can purchase products
used by therapists in their spa treatments.
All rooms have private entrances and most have
courtyards where guests may choose to have their
treatment outdoors surrounded by the beauty of the
desert tranquility. After their treatments, guests are
encouraged to relax in rocking chairs on the front porch
with a glass of citrus-infused tea or water, flavored
from fruits grown at the ranch.
Just steps away from The Spa at Los Caballeros, the
Rancho de los Caballeros Restaurant serves gourmet
Southwest-inspired dining for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and the Los Caballeros Golf Club offers
championship golf on an award-winning course.
For further information or spa reservations call (800)
684-5030 or visit
www.sunc.com.
Rancho de los Caballeros is a historic ranch resort and
golf club that is saddling up for its 60th season. The
ranch is composed of a main lodge, 79 spacious guest
rooms and suites, a full-service spa, a pearl-shaped
pool, tennis courts, children’s recreation area,
conference facilities, hiking, riding trails and one of
the best corrals in Arizona. Guided nature walks, sunset
hayrides, team penning events, campfire cookouts, and
horseback tours are available in 20,000 acres of
spectacular Sonoran desert. For more information, please
visit www.sunc.com.
Willow Stream Spa -
Scottsdale Recently
named among the top ten spas in North America by the
readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Willow Stream Spa and
the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offer
the perfect retreat package for a relaxing and romantic
Valentine’s getaway.
Guests can treat their significant other to a weekend of
romance and pure relaxation with the Couples Celebration
Package. This unique package includes luxurious
accommodations in a Fairmont Room and a $200 daily
credit per person that can be used to enjoy a couple’s
spa experience (or two spa treatments) at Willow Stream
Spa.
They suggest the Hip to Hip Experience - composed of
rose petals, Rose oil and Rosehip oil, this treatment
evokes the feelings of love, sensuality and romance. In
their luxurious couples suite, guests enjoy a
side-by-side dry brush exfoliation, a Rosehip oil
massage application, full body wrap and face massage.
Afterwards couples can take a dip in the roof-top pool
together, or enjoy the waterfall treatment pool. This
experience is priced at $399 per couple.
For guests looking for a little adventure, they may
choose use their credit for a romantic hot-air balloon
ride over the Sonoran Desert, a round of golf for two or
an intimate dinner for two at any of the available
outlets instead of the spa treatments. February 1 - May
1, 2008 this package is priced starting at $777 per room
per night, based on double occupancy. For more
information or reservations please call 1-800-344-4758
or visit
www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.
Celebrate Valentine's
Day in the Rockies - Evergreen, Colorado
For anyone wishing to leave a lasting memento for their
loved one on Valentine’s Day, the Highland Haven
Creekside Inn is offering two uncommonly romantic
options during February. Guests of the inn can surprise
their loved ones with engraved stepping-stones along
“Lover’s Lane,” or a custom carving on one of the inn’s
“Sweetheart Trees.”
Lover’s Lane runs down the middle of the inn’s oversized
lawn, surrounded by towering Blue Spruce trees
overlooking the crystal clear waters of Bear Creek.
Stepping-stones are engraved locally with lovers’ first
names or initials, along with a meaningful date, such as
wedding or first-date anniversaries. During February,
the stones will be priced at $60, a $20 savings.
In addition, guests can have a local artist carve
and paint their names or initials inside a large heart
in one of the inn’s 30-foot-tall Sweetheart Trees.
After obtaining input from the guest, the artist designs
a mock-up, then carves the heart and initials into the
tree, using a router and chain saw. Finally, the
keepsake is painted using a heavy-duty paint meant to
last through the Colorado seasons. Cost is
approximately $225, depending on the size and colors.
“The
Sweetheart Tree is a long-standing tradition, and each
carving represents a truly tender story,” said inn owner
Gail Riley. “We started a new tradition with the
stepping stones, so our guests can enjoy yet another way
to commemorate their stay with us.”
In addition to the inherently romantic ambiance of
the inn – with it’s lovely mountain setting, flickering
fireplaces, private hot tubs and Jacuzzis, luscious and
inviting king-sized beds and more -- guests of the inn
can enjoy custom Valentine’s Day packages that include
flowers, champagne, port and other amenities.
Riley suggests booking early for February stays,
always a popular month at the Highland Haven, which has
won numerous awards naming it most romantic inn and best
place to propose. In addition, those wishing to
surprise loved ones with stepping-stones or tree
carvings must place their orders two to three weeks in
advance.
The multi-award-winning Highland Haven was named
one of the nation’s top 10 most romantic cottages by
Sunset magazine, as well as “Best Bed and Breakfast”
by Mountain Living magazine. The inn features 17
rooms, suites and cottages, each distinctly appointed in
“Colorado chic” décor, designed for maximum comfort and
luxury. Known for its emphasis on customer service, the
Highland Haven serves a full, homemade breakfast in the
Dailey Cabin, and is situated along 400 feet of Bear
Creek near downtown Evergreen, only an hour away from
Denver International Airport. Many of owner Gail
Riley’s breakfast and other recipes are featured in her
book, Colorado Cravings, Recipes and Romance from
the Award-Winning Highland Haven Creekside Inn (www.coloradocravings.com).
For more information, call 303-674-3577 or visit the
inn’s newly designed web site,
www.highlandhaven.com.
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