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Summer is Sublime

Summer's pleasures abound in Scottsdale

In Scottsdale, Arizona, the true beauty of summer is revealed in its pleasures. They can be as simple as an afternoon spent lounging in a poolside cabana or grand ad a seven-course meal, complete with white wine pairings, prepared by a world-renowned chef. The choice, and the indulgence, is yours.

Soothe Your Soul

Ease the transition between the stressed of daily life and the joys of vacation with a visit to one of Scottsdale's posh resort spas. Many treatments combine indigenous Sonoran Desert ingredients and Native American healing techniques for an experience that promises to relax and soothe the mind, body and soul. One to try is the Native Tradition treatment at Willow Stream - The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, which begins with an optional "smudging" to purify the space for healing. The treatment continues with a body mask of cornmeal, clay and oats, a cleansing shower and a nourshing body massage featuring a desert-inspired blend of essential oils.

Play All Day

When the lure of adventure calls, Scottsdale answers with options ranging from sunrise hikes and horseback rides through the Sonoran Desert to river rafting, off-road tours and mountain biking excursions. For golfers, more than 200 pristine courses await, including such venerable favorites as TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, Grayhawk and We-Ko-Pa. Shoppers will find nirvana at the city's more than 2,500 boutiques, shops and malls, and aficionados of the arts will delight in the downtown Scottsdale Arts District. And, for admirers of great architecture, a twilight tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West is a can't-miss summer treat.

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