{"id":1034,"date":"2012-12-05T23:01:41","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T06:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2012-12-05T23:02:32","modified_gmt":"2012-12-06T06:02:32","slug":"fairmont-scottsdales-holiday-2012-resort-offerings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/fairmont-scottsdales-holiday-2012-resort-offerings","title":{"rendered":"Fairmont Scottsdale’s Holiday 2012 Resort Offerings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who says there’s no place like home for the holidays? As far as we’re concerned, Christmas can be just as fun on a massage table, poolside or in a luxurious suite at the Scottsdale Fairmont.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Between the Christmas at The Fairmont festival taking place through January 6, unbelievable seasonal decor, restaurant offerings and holiday packages, The Fairmont Scottsdale turns into a veritable winter wonderland in December.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s what the resort has in store for this season for guests and Valley residents (the grounds are open to the public!).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Oh, Christmas Tree!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’re hard-pressed to find many four-story musical trees in the Valley! The Scottsdale Fairmont has just that. Designed for the resort, the tree features 65,000 LED lights that dance to 10 holiday songs. The light and music show runs between 6 and 10 p.m. this month, playing approximately every 10 minutes.\u00a0During the day, the tree is still dazzling visually, with dozens of glistening snowflakes and a 5-foot snowflake tree topper.<\/p>\n

Ice Skating in the Desert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frost yourself! The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is putting extra icing on the holidays with the Desert Ice Holiday Rink<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0located in the Cactus Garden.\u00a0 The all-new 5,400 sq.-ft. ice rink (real ice!) is open daily to the public.\u00a0 The price is $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 years and under and $5\u00a0for skate rental. \u00a0A portion of proceeds will benefit the Phoenix Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n

The rink is open between November 27, 2012 \u00a0and January 6, 2013.\u00a0Sunday through Thursday, stop by between \u00a02 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m.\u00a0Friday & Saturday, visit between 2 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

For all the details, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Lagoon Lights & the Princess Express Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grab some hot chocolate and take in the fantasyland of Scottsdale Fairmont’s whimsical displays by foot or train. The exhibit includes:<\/p>\n