MIMI'S TRAVEL BUZZ
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Defrost
Tired of the cold weather? Me too. After reading over our upcoming article on golf (coming in April) in the sunny state of Arizona, I'm dedicating this entire newsletter to this warm-weather destination of Scottsdale, which averages 330 days of sunshine each year with 72 degree temps in the winter. To fly there usually takes two hours tops and costs about $300. To help you figure out what to do, click on the new website chock full of warm weather activities, specials and itinerary ideas. warmupinscottsdale.com
Spa
The AAA, Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess just launched a "New Year, New You" program this month. In addition to the usual luxury spa experiences, the Well & Being sanctuary at Willow Stream Spa is offering three- to four-day mini retreats, with in-depth nutrition and health evaluations, speaker events, integrative medicine, fitness and advanced skincare. Starting at $529 for overnight packages.
Spring Training
Did you happen to read our article last February featuring three Marinites who regularly migrate to this springtime phenom? If you decide to go this year, check out this website dedicated to all things spring training, playballinscottsdale.com, which will feature a "30 Days of Giveaways" contest January 24-February 23. If you go, take lots of photos and let us know about your trip we'd love to add your experience to our staff blogs.
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HAPPENINGS AND PROMOTIONS
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 Talking Stick Resort: The Ultimate Spring Training Double-Header
Visit Scottsdale's Talking Stick Resort and be a fan by day and a player by night. The resort is just minutes away from Salt River Fields, the Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Enjoy luxurious rooms, exciting casino gaming, rejuvenating spa treatments, championship golf, outstanding dining and entertainment -- all at Arizona's hottest Four Diamond destination. Enjoy Spring Training rates from $229 nightly plus no resort fees February 22-March 31. For reservations, click here.
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