With a Thanksgiving spread fit for royalty, a market brimming with goods from local businesses and more, Andaz Scottsdale shows that–even without the snowflakes and frosty temps–the Valley is a holiday hotspot.
Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Brunch
Let the Andaz Scottsdale chefs do all of the cooking this Thanksgiving, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gather with friends and family at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen, the resort’s signature restaurant, and dig into a traditional feast of herb-citrus brine free-range turkey, pumpkin ravioli, bourbon-pecan pie, banana-hazelnut cake and more.
Cost: $130 per adult; $60 per child.
Reservations: www.opentable.com.
Spa Membership Special
Talking about the gift that keeps on giving. A Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary membership allows you special access to the amenities and services at Andaz Scottsdale’s on-site spa: an extensive menu of spa services, men’s and women’s private steam rooms, Jacuzzi patios, a co-ed relaxation lounge and a secluded pool featuring views of Camelback Mountain. Guests who commit to a membership from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2 will save 50 percent ($500 savings) on all initiation fees and receive their choice of an additional spa experience.
To book: 480.214.4672.
Pumpkin Spice Pedicure
The limited-edition, fall-friendly pumpkin spice pedicure incorporates a pumpkin spice exfoliating scrub and hydration application complete with a seasonal tea and a warming neck pillow. This special seasonal treatment is available through Nov. 30.
Cost: $75.
To book: na.spatime.com.
Dec 1: Fourth-Annual Luminarias Holiday Market
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1, shop local at Andaz Scottsdale’s fourth-annual Luminarias Holiday Market. Event-goers will enjoy food, drinks, live music and a variety of local vendors. The holiday market is complimentary to attend and is pet friendly.
To RSVP: Holiday Market | Andaz Scottsdale (hyattexperiences.com).
The 23-acre luxury Arizona resort is an art lover’s dream, where mid-century modern design meets the playful aesthetics and one-of-a-kind works by local artists from the nearby Cattle Track Arts Compound. The Turquoise Pool offers a tranquil spot to relax–with a margarita in hand, perhaps?–and features private cabanas for the ultimate poolside respite. For outdoor adventurers, activities like golf, hiking, mountain-biking, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding are within your reach. The resort even hosts a wide array of wellness activities, ranging from yoga and meditation to sunset aerial, to center you in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle.
To book your stay at Andaz Scottsdale this holiday season, visit www.andazscottsdale.com.