Enjoy a Summer Family Adventure Arizona-Style

March 7, 2005 - The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is offering a unique Arizona experience at tremendous savings this summer with its Arizona Family Adventure Package.

From May 26 - Sept. 21, 2005, families can combine a luxurious stay at Arizona's premier AAA Five Diamond Award-winning resort with a selection of family-friendly adventures including an off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert, a leisurely horseback ride through the desert home of the ancient Hohokam Indians or a tour of Arizona's legendary red rock country in Sedona. The Arizona Family Adventure package also features breakfast daily, a lunch to take on the daily activities and unlimited in-room games and movies.

Priced at more than $100 below peak-season rates, the Arizona Family Adventure Package starts at $253 per room, per night based on double occupancy with a two-night minimum stay required, excluding tax and gratuities. An additional $50 per person is charged for third and fourth persons in room. For information or reservations, call 1 (800) 344-4758 or visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale and enter promotional code PRAZF1.

With a host of family-oriented activities and amenities, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the perfect destination for a summer getaway. From the moment families arrive, children are welcomed with Kids’ Check-in, located in the lobby. While the adults are checking in, children may view a short video showcasing the kid-friendly activities on property and receive coupons for use in the Princess Gift Shop as well as coupons for free use of fishing poles to use at the resort’s lagoon. In addition to offering catch-and-release fishing, the lagoon lawn area hosts a variety of games including badminton, putt-putt golf, ping pong, lawn croquet and bocce ball.

The fun continues at Kids’ Club. A complimentary, year-round service for guests with children ages 5 to 12, Kids’ Club "Headquarters" is a brightly-colored playland equipped with a Quiet Room and a Playroom. Activities include: four computer terminals and Playstations for videos and learning games; a dress-up area with mirror, vanity and kid’s costumes; board games, drawing boards and arts and crafts. Kids’ Club activities, led by club counselors, also often include a morning fitness walk, hula-hoop contests, on-site ice cream outing, story time, lawn and pool games.

Two twisting water slides – one measuring 200 feet and the other measuring more than 180 feet - are the highlight of Sonoran Splash, a family friendly pool area that also features a sand pit play area with toys, a wade-in pool for small tots and its own snack bar.

Families with teenagers will appreciate The Hangout – an ultra-chic, teen-only zone. The Hangout boasts sleek leather furniture, a private music room for listening to the latest hits and a 42" plasma screen TV complete with a selection of more than 100 top DVD movies. In addition, teens can check email or chat with friends back home at The Hangout’s Cyber Café, enjoy the XBOX stations and have a snack in the refreshment area.

Located in the heart of Scottsdale near a host of attractions, golf courses and shopping, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a 651-room resort that reflects the dynamic environment surrounding it – a mixture of sophisticated Southwestern community and spectacular desert. Amenities include two Tournament Players Club golf courses, the 44,000 square-foot Willow Stream Spa & Fitness Center, five sparkling pools and a variety of award-winning restaurants.

Call 1-800-441-1414 or (44) 20-7025-1625 and visit us online at www.fairmont.com

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