The Phoenician
Vacationing, relaxing with a new twist This year especially, you can look forward to a fun-filled vacation close by By Debra Gelbart
If Summer Made Simple Summer fun has begun! No need to plan or worry about budgets, we have made summer simple, safe and affordable. Join us for carefree days, blue skies and fun-filled activities. At our expansive 2.5 acre water playground there are plenty of locations to create your own space and at the same time have everything you need for daytime fun; a white sand beach, ten pools and three-story waterslide. There’s no reason to leave the resort, as kids eat dinner free and play free golf with a paying adult. In the evening, relax near the cascading fountains or retreat to your room for a family game night or in-room movie. It’s that simple! Offer valid 6/1/20—9/7/20 at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Room tax, gratuities and $40 resort fee not included. Free dinner for kids aged 12 and under, includes one free dinner from Kids Menu in SWB with each paying adult. Kids play free golf offer is one round for one child 15 or under with each paying adult at Gainey Ranch Golf Club. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice. HYATT, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Regency names, designs and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. 2020 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.
the coronavirus has made you nervous about summer travel but you’re itching to have a vacation, a staycation at one of the resorts short drive away may be the ideal solution. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and experience five-star amenities without having to get on a plane or drive for days. Perhaps more than any industry, the hospitality business is obsessed with offering guests an outstanding, flawless experience in the unprecedented era in which we find ourselves. “In addition to ensuring our guests feel comfortable and confident that we’ve implemented the proper protocols on every level,” said James Anderson, director of sales and marketing for JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, “we still want them to have a fun, memorable experience that allows them to reconnect with what they enjoy doing most – vacationing with their family.”
“We’re focusing on providing guests the opportunity to stay close to their family and friends, while observing social distancing from other guests,” said Pam Gilbert, director of sales and marketing for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. “Being at the pool with other people, although not seated right next to you, gives us the sense that we’re getting some normalcy back.” At the Princess, one of the most popular staycation attractions has been preserved—a “Dive-in” movie every Saturday night at the newly renovated Princess Pool. Unlike previous years, guests will not be given a pool float in which to watch the movie, Gilbert said. “But they can bring in their own floats or purchase them here at the resort.” Recreation and fitness opportunities At The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, “spending the day on the golf course is the perfect way to enjoy yourself and spend time with others, while social distancing,” said Katy Powers, managing director and
