With its dramatic Spanish Colonial architecture, open plazas, fountains, and locally inspired art and décor, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (800-344-4758; www.fairmont.com/scottsdale) offers a blend of comfort and style that captures the charm and grace of the Southwest. The 44,000 square-foot Willow Stream Spa is a luxurious retreat where nature-inspired design meets unparalleled service. Golfers appreciate the TPC of Scottsdale, home of the annual FBR Open while families enjoy a host of kid-friendly amenities including the complimentary Kid’s Club and teen-only HangOut. The resort also features award-winning restaurants, five sparkling pools, lagoon fishing, lawn games, and seven tennis courts.
The Kid’s Club, the resort’s daily, complimentary year-round program for children ages 5 to 12 offers a variety of outdoor activities. The daily schedule includes a morning fitness walk and swimming and lawn games. The “Headquarters” features computer terminals, a PlayStation, brightly colored beanbag seating, tables and chairs where children can enjoy board games, arts and crafts, Nintendo Game Boy games and a large-screen TV surrounded by bright, fluffy pillows. Certified counselors supervise the Kid’s Club program
The Hang Out, an ultra-swank “no adults” zone catering to teens ages 13 - 17 boasts high-tech amenities with teens in mind including a private music room, a 42” plasma TV complete with a selection of more than 100 top DVD movies, a Cyber Café with three state-of-the-art computers, a refreshment center and snack area, three XBOX stations and, of course, the all-important couches for just "hanging out."
Sonoran Splash, the 6,000 square-foot water recreation complex features two of the largest resort water slides in Arizona (one measuring 186 feet in length and the other 199 feet in length), a zero-entry deck area that makes it easy for parents and kids to play in the shallow water and a large sun-shaded sandbox complete with Tonka trucks and beach toys inviting kids to come and play.
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