Day One

7:00 a.m.   - Grab a quick bite to eat and head out to explore the Sonoran Desert
12:00 p.m. - Order room service for lunch and relax
1:00 p.m.   - Enjoy pampering spa treatments or a round of golf
6:00 p.m.   - Dinner at an award-winning Scottsdale restaurant
8:00 p.m.   - Enjoy live music and fine wine at a cozy wine bar


On your first day in Scottsdale, get out and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Sonoran Desert - the richest, most biologically diverse desert in North America. You can explore the outdoors at your own pace with an early morning hike through the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve or let an experienced guide take you on an exciting Jeep or Hummer tour. No matter what your choice, grab a quick muffin and cup o' joe to get you going at one of Scottsdale's popular breakfast spots before heading out for your adventure.

Fresh from the trail you're ready to restore, and serenity awaits you at your resort. Order lunch from the room service menu and get ready to truly relax. Spa aficionados will enjoy treatment choices including exotic bath soaks with herb- and oil-infused water, botanical body masks, warm stone massages, or even a dip in a heated mineral pool. Golfers can find peace with a round of golf at one of the Scottsdale area's nearly 200 golf courses. Choosing between a championship desert target-style layout or traditional links-style course may be the toughest decision you make all day.

To round out a perfect day, make reservations for dinner at one of Scottsdale's many award-winning restaurants. With cuisines ranging from classic French to authentic Mexican, Mediterranean to Southwestern, it's certain you'll find just what you're in the mood for. And after dessert, head out to experience the sophisticated energy of Scottsdale's nightlife scene at a cozy wine bar with live music.

Day Two

9:00 a.m.   - Enjoy breakfast on the patio at a restaurant in downtown
10:00 a.m. - Stroll through the Downtown Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertainment
                    Districts
12:00 p.m. - Head over to Scottsdale Fashion Square for shopping and lunch
2:00 p.m.   - Return to your resort and relax poolside
5:00 p.m.   - Tour Taliesin at night
7:30 p.m.   - Have dinner at a Mexican restaurant
9:00 p.m.   - Enjoy dessert or drinks before turning in for the night

Jump start your day with breakfast on the patio of one of downtown Scottsdale's fabulous restaurants. With idyllic temperatures almost year round, there are plenty of appealing options when you're looking to dine al fresco.

After breakfast, stroll through the unique shops, boutiques and galleries of the Downtown Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertainment Districts where you'll find everything from fine art, Western wear and Native American jewelry to themed book stores and cactus candy. And for the serious shopper, no trip to Scottsdale would be complete without a visit to Scottsdale Fashion Square - The Southwest's largest shopping destination - with 225 stores and restaurants, including many select venues found nowhere else in Arizona. While you're there, stop in for lunch at the food court or one of their on-site restaurants.

Return to your resort to drop off your bags and slip into "something more comfortable" for your afternoon of shameless relaxation lounging at the resort's shimmering turquoise pool. Dive into the latest best-selling novel and bask in the warmth of the sun's rays, or take a deep-end plunge to awaken your senses. To complete your poolside activities, savor a chilled mojito or margarita while you relax and enjoy yourself.

Tonight, head over to Taliesin West for a special tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece. Built as Wright's personal residence and architectural school and created from native materials, Taliesin West still serves as a living, working educational facility. On this unique twilight tour, you'll be treated to the spectacle of Taliesin at night with the sculpture-like buildings illuminated from within. Adding to the magical atmosphere are the "fire-breathing" dragon and the twinkling lights of the Valley below.

After the tour you're sure to be hungry so enjoy a taste of the Southwest with dinner at one of Scottsdale's Mexican restaurants serving up delectable dishes with a south-of-the-border twist. Enjoy dessert at the restaurant or head back to your resort bar for a sweet "treat" before turning in for the night.

Day Three

8:00 a.m.   - Head out to Deer Valley Airport for an air-tour flight to Sedona
11:00 a.m. - Arrive at the Sedona airport and depart on a Jeep tour of Sedona's
                    backcountry
12:30 p.m. - Pick up your rental car and head over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village for
                    lunch and shopping
3:30 p.m.   - Arrive at your resort and relax with an in-room massage or enjoy Oak Creek
                    Canyon
5:30 p.m.   - Head into town for dinner

On the second leg of your Scottsdale-Sedona adventure, head out to Deer Valley Airport to catch a flight to Sedona on an aerial tour where you'll enjoy magnificent views of some of Arizona's most scenic landscapes including the Tonto National Forest, the Verde Valley, the Red Rocks of Sedona, the Mogollon Rim as well as the historic mining town of Jerome before landing at the Sedona airport. Upon arrival, a local Jeep tour operator will greet you and take you on a one-hour tour of Sedona's picturesque backcountry where you'll learn about the local geography as well as the flora and fauna of the area.

After the tour, head over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village for a hearty lunch - you've certainly earned it! Be sure to request a table on the patio to fully experience the relaxing ambience while you dine. Once you've re-fueled, stroll along cobblestone walkways lined with boutique shops and exclusive fine art galleries. Revel in the peaceful sounds of bubbling water fountains and soft breezes through the lacy leaves of sycamore trees as you shop. This surely qualifies as a slice of heaven on earth!

Next, you're ready to drop off your bags and enjoy some down time at your resort. After checking in, unpack your bags and get ready for a fabulous massage on your private patio or if you're close enough, take a walk down to Oak Creek Canyon to enjoy some time to yourself relaxing creekside.

When dinner time rolls around, make your way into town where you'll find culinary delights to tempt every palate. From haute cuisine complete with wine pairings, to specialties from Mexico, Italy and beyond, Sedona's award-winning restaurants and chefs are waiting to delight you with their creations.

Day Four

9:00 a.m.   - Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the resort
10:00 a.m. - Explore Sedona's shops and activities that interest you most
12:00 p.m. - Drive up to Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery and Page Springs Cellars for wine 
                    tastings and tours
6:00 p.m.   - Savor dinner at an award-winning restaurant and enjoy live music

Awaken refreshed after a quiet evening and enjoy breakfast at your resort. If you'd rather not change out of your robe so soon, room service is only a phone call away! After breakfast, spend some time exploring the unique Sedona that appeals to you. You may enjoy taking a yoga class at a local studio, visiting the Sedona Heritage Museum or shopping for the perfect piece at an exclusive fine art gallery. Perhaps you'd like to learn about vortexes at a New Age boutique or explore the terrain by foot on a self-guided hike. No matter what your preference, the morning is yours to enjoy!

Next, grab a quick lunch to go and hop in the car for a short drive north to visit two charming wineries in Cornville - Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery and Page Springs Cellars. Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery, established in 2002, offers tours and wine tastings and features six wine grape varieties - chardonnay, fume blanc, white zinfandel, merlot, syrah and zinfandel. Page Springs Cellars is a family-owned winery that offers daily wine tastings and vineyard tours. While they are waiting for their Page Springs vineyards to yield fruit (2006 being the first expected harvest), the family is bringing in the same grape varieties they have planted at their other vineyards, including Dos Cabezas in Wilcox, Arizona.

With your favorite bottles of wine carefully selected, make your way back to Sedona for an entertaining evening out. Choose one of Sedona's award-winning restaurants for dinner and savor your last night in this beautiful town. Find your way to a nightspot that offers live music to round out a stellar day and imagine how nice it will be to tell your friends and family about your perfect vacation when you arrive home tomorrow.