CENTURY 21 Club Realty

Shopping, Resorts, and More

Spas and Getaways

Arizona Biltmore Resort Spa: Enjoy the over 22,000 square feet of pure pampering during your visit to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.  Relax in the numerous outdoor retreat areas as well as the cascading whirlpools.  The Arizona Biltmore Spa boasts a state of the art fitness center, various exercise classes including yoga, Qi Gong, aqua aerobics, step and sculpting classes, hiking, bicycle rentals, tennis and more.  Massages such as La Stone massage, Reiki, and Healing Hands highlight the extensive menu of treatments.  Try the Rain Drop therapy, Cactus Flower Wrap, and an Ayervedic body treatment, The water goddess Sedona Mud Purification treatment infuses Native American spirituality with ancient and modern Western tradition.  Men’s and Ladies’ private locker rooms include dry sauna, wet steam, Jacuzzi whirlpool and power shower.  Personal amenities are also provided along with complimentary fruits and teas.

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The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders brings to the Sonoran Desert the rejuvenating philosophy of America’s premier destination spa – the original Golden Door in Escondido, California.  Here, guests of the celebrated Five-Diamond hideaway find restoration, pampering and renewed energy in a new 33,000 square foot sanctuary.  Wrapped around the 12 million-year-old boulders that give the resort its name, Golden Door Spa at The Boulders blends the Zen-like ambiance of the original Golden Door with the healing serenity of the desert where the water brought by early Hohokam tribes let the native people flourish.

Willow Stream Scottsdale Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is an ultimate desert oasis plus one of the Leading Hotels of the World and a AAA Five-Diamonds Resort for the 11th year.  Willow Stream Spa is a big attraction for the resorts, and brunch at Marquesa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is an affair not to be missed.  Find two 18-hole Tournament Players Club golf courses, five swimming pools, seven tennis courts, six boutiques and shops, and award winning restaurants.  Conveniently located, on Scottsdale Road, you are not far from The Promenade with such great shops as The Great Indoors and E.J.’s Shoes! Best exercise you can get, shopping!

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Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain – Nestled in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is redefining the resort spa experience with the introduction of The Sanctuary Spa, the final enhancement to this exclusive and intimate new Arizona destination.  The sanctuary offers the utmost in privacy and breathtaking views.  The Sanctuary Spa is a relaxed, luxurious retreat on Camelback Mountain.  The Asian-influenced design philosophy was born as the developers walked the property and were inspired by the natural downhill progression that culminated at the site dedicated to become The Sanctuary Spa.  Every aspect of the spa follows an East-West orientation toward the Praying Monk, a natural feature on Camelback Mountain, in which extraordinary design was integrated to preserve the views of the landmark.

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Day Spas
The spas listed below are provided for your information and may be booked when you make a hotel reservation. 

Four Seasons Spa at Troon North – 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive.  Newly opened in North Scottsdale.  How about a moonlight massage? 480. 515. 5700 to Book The Four Seasons **fourseasons.com/Scottsdale
Sonwai Spa at The Hyatt Regency – 7500 E. Doubletree Rand Road, Scottsdale. If this spa doesn’t rejuvenate you, the entertainment in the Lobby will! 480. 991. 3388 to Book The Hyatt **Scottsdale.hyatt.com
The Spa at Camelback Inn – 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale.  An old stand-by with a wonderful reputation and surroundings!  480. 596. 7040 or 800. 922. 2635 to Book Camelback Inn **camelbackinn.com

A Few Others

• Thephoenician.com
• Thespaatgaineyvillage.com
• Kierlandresort.com

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Shopping

Arizona is exciting and unique and so are its fine stores.  As you scroll down the list, you will find shops in malls and free standing boutiques that beckon.  You will encounter exciting furniture stores that carry everything from hand crafted works of art to national furniture lines.  If you are from out-of-town these malls and boutiques are a must see (and most of them do ship).  If you are local these shops are a must.

And since we are shopping all the time and the town keeps growing, the list will keep growing as well.  Scottsdale shops in such a way that would put even the most ardent shoppers to shame.  We have listed a number of great locales for all your shopping desires! We hope you’ll find our Scottsdale guide helpful whether you’re a visitor or local. Enjoy!

Think you won’t find antiques in Scottsdale and the area?, think again!  Scttsdale offers one of the more antique interesting malls with products from the entire world. It has over 47,000 square feet of fun browsing and bargains to offer. Furniture and home décor, gifts, art, china, collectibles, jewelry collectibles, lamps, chandeliers, you name it and they have it.  Shop where local designers shop.  Chez Antiques is located at 8740 E. Shea Blvd in the Pima Crossing Shopping Center.  Open 7 days a week from your shopping pleasure.  Just West of Shea Exit off 101 Loop.

There are many jewelry stores in Scottsdale, one thatdeserves mention: Scottsdale Fine Jewelry, not one of the big mega shops but a great store with diamonds, engagement rings, special pricing as well as friendly and helpful management and a superb jewelry designer.  Scottsdale Fine Jewelry is on the cutting edge of design and offers jewelry re-design and watch repair as well. Scottsdale Fine Jewelry in the Mercado, 10105 E. Via Linda

Travel to Cave Creek Arizona, for a fabulous shopping experience that is reminiscent of the old west, and one with an artistic sensibilityr. Check out the wonderful knitted exceptionally lightweight furs by Paula Lishman at the perfect shop with upbeat western look. Out West, 7003 E. Cave Creek Rd. 

If you’re looking for Cave Creek pottery, imported tile, natural stone then another must is Sevilla. They feature Raymundo Cruz, who designs sculptural and functional ceramics such as bathroom vessels.  Visit Nikki at Sevilla Home and Garden. Sevilla, 6616 E. Cave Creek Road, Phone: 480-488-0115   

The Shops at Gainey Village offers a number of great businesses. Paradise Bakery is a must for its outstanding sweets! You can also find shops chock full of unique decorative home furnishings and accessories.

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Kierland Commons – On Scottsdale Road – just north of entrance to Air Park.  Lots of new shops have opened at Kierland Commons, among them Crate and Barrel, Coldwater Creek (one of my favorite catalogs and now, bricks and mortar). You can also find Anthropolgie, Tommy Bahama, Zee Galleries, Chico’s, M. Shaffer Collections, J. Jill, Cutter and Buck, Talbot’s, Bacchus Wines, Agata, to name a few!  Start at the Cheesecake Factory for lunch and keep going till you drop.
Kierlandcommons.com

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Scottsdale Fashion Square -Here you will find all the nationally favorite stores.  Robinsons-May, Dillard’s, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and Crate & Barrel with 8 restaurants, 12 movie theaters and more!  For complete listings log onto fashionsquare.com -located at Scottsdale and Camelback Roads (480) 941-2140

Spanish Village – If you’re staying up Carefree way then you’ll enjoy the Spanish village.  Lots of fun shops, restaurants and all you need for a fun day.  Corner of Ho and Hum Roads (480) 488-0350

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Desert Ridge Marketplace- 1.2 million square feet of shopping, dining and movies.  You’ll find a Marshall’s megastore, Target, Ross, Kirkland, Kohl’s and a host of others.  In and Out Burger, Jilly’s Rock-it-up Climbing wall and other fun, don’t miss Desert Ridge on your visit.
Shopdesertridge.com

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Biltmore Fashion Park- an exciting shopping area, featuring Escada, Stuart Wiseman, The Sharper Image.
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Scottsdale Downtown- A delightful way to shop.  Wander from store to store or gallery to gallery.  It’s all here in Scottsdale “Old Town” 150 establishments include boutiques, shops and restaurants.  It is also within walking distance of Scottsdale’s Civic Center and the art, antique and shopping districts on Fifth Avenue, Main Street and Marshall Way.

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