Tied Up With a Bow, Give the Gift of Romance This Holiday Season

The Wedding Chronicle (The Insider's Guide to Arizona Weddings)
November/December 2002

With the busy holiday season approaching, taking a few precious days together to relax and rejuvenate, is the perfect gift to give to each other. It's easy to do with so many options right in your own backyard! Staying at a resort in town, is just what you may need to re-connect with your loved one. Slip away for a weekend getaway and experience your romantic spirit within!

The Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale is just the place to express your love for your partner. Catering to the "incurable romantic" is standard here. From the moment you step out of your car, you'll feel like royalty as the staff treats you as a king and queen. Set high in the Sonoran Desert at Pinnacle Peak, enjoy views of the distant city lights and desert from your patio. If you're enchanted by a chance to "cocoon" for this getaway, this is just the place for you.

Although you can discover the essence of romance in any room, you'll want to choose a casita. Breakfast in bed! An intimate, private, outdoor garden shower! A champagne toast while soaking in your own private plunge pool with the outdoor fireplace roaring! A "Do Not Disturb" sign readily available! Does it get any better?

Whether you crave seclusion, are looking to "tee off" on a course ranked top in the country, or want to experience the ultimate in pampering with a day at the spa, look no further. The Boulders in Carefree is recognized as a top romantic destination around the world.

For the more adventurous, rock climbing, mountain biking, or hot air ballooning may tempt you. This resort's intimate setting with stunning views of the desert terrain remains undisturbed with the guest casitas built right into the foothills. Rooms 265 and 369 are recommended for their spectacular views.

If you want to experience old-world romance, escape to the Royal Palms Hotel in Phoenix. You'll feel as if you've been transported to a small European villa. European-style artwork, furnishings, tapestries, and antique fountains make it easy to embrace its glamour and grandeur. Stroll through stone-paved walkways, enchanting courtyards and manicured gardens. Dinner for two at T. Cook's restaurant is a must. Sophistication and charm, combined with magic and fun create a truly romantic ambience. Yet, you are still in the heart of the city with world-class shopping, the symphony and theater only minutes away.

Make and take the time for each other. Share magical moments together this holiday season. You won't regret it!

Pam Swartz is noted romance expert and author of Arizona Getaways for the Incurably Romantic. Her book is a leading resource for romantic couples everywhere. An authority on romantic getaways in Arizona, planning the perfect romantic getaway, tips on romantic travel, and keeping current with the latest travel trends for couples, Pam is available for speaking. She can be reached at 480-609-0426. Her book is available at your favorite local bookstore or online at www.arizonagetaways.com or www.amazon.com.