Unforgettable Resort Escapes: Scottsdale

There comes a moment during a vacation where you let you out a sigh and think, "This is why I love vacations." The moment you say, "If only my friends or family could see this." Four Seasons is sharing a few of these special moments below. When you visit this winter, check out these experiences for yourself—then “check in” on Foursquare and let everyone know how amazing they really are! Have a favourite moment of your own? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter this winter and tell us about it. Or add a comment below and start sharing today.

Jan 10, 2011

Experience #1: Pinnacle Peak Sunrise. A sunrise hike to Pinnacle Peak allows you to watch as the desert wakes up around you. Be on the look out for cotton-tail bunnies and roadrunners. Experience #2: A Celestial Picnic on Troon Lawn (pictured). Let our chefs customise a picnic for you to enjoy beneath the stars on the Troon Lawn. You’ll also have a telescope and celestial chart to help you find your favourite constellation.

Pin It — Experience #1: Pinnacle Peak Sunrise. A sunrise hike to Pinnacle Peak allows you to watch as the desert wakes up around you. Be on the look out for cotton-tail bunnies and roadrunners. Experience #2: A Celestial Picnic on Troon Lawn (pictured). Let our chefs customise a picnic for you to enjoy beneath the stars on the Troon Lawn. You’ll also have a telescope and celestial chart to help you find your favourite constellation.

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Get Outdoors By Land and Air

Book an off-road adventure onboard a Hummer or Jeep for a thrilling ride through the Sonoran Desert. Or go hiking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Then take a sunset ride over the desert in a hot-air balloon.

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Family Fun

There’s tremendous choice when it comes to family activities, including the Phoenix Zoo, riding an old-fashioned train at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park and the Arizona Museum of Natural History.

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Simply Scenery

To cool off in the cool, pristine waters fed by the Verde River, take a drive to Tonto National Forest’s Bartlett Lake, where gently sloping beaches give way to mountain views.

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Desert Dining

In every way, Talavera restaurant reflects a true sense of place. Along with the sheer romance of the setting, Executive Chef Mel Mecinas’ inspired contemporary American cuisine makes it a gastronomic heaven.

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