< Previous106 AZFOOTHILLS.COM The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort A grand alpine ski lodge with charm, character and a host of modern amenities, The Lodge at Vail is tucked into the base of Vail Mountain and offers dog-friendly accommodations, a heated pool and hot tubs, a ski valet, outdoor and cultural activities and two of Vail's most popular eateries in Cucina and Elway’s Vail. It also gives guests seeking added luxury the perfect option with its opulent, expansive chalets. Ranging from one to six bedrooms, these hideaways offer private elevators, fireplaces, 24-hour luxury concierge services, game rooms, full gourmet kitchens, in-room dining, access to the new 11,000-sq.-ft. RockResorts Spa and fitness center, complimentary ski valet and storage at The Vail Mountain Club. lodgeatvail.rockresorts.com. During the 2019-2020 winter season, The Lodge at Vail will feature the area’s only Float Tank, which is available to book for one-hour sessions to help guests alleviate muscular pains from a day on the mountain, in addition to trouble sleeping and much more. 108 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Dec Issue.indd 10811/27/19 11:27 AM @azfoothills #azfoothills 107 Grand Hyatt Vail This past summer marked the opening of Grand Hyatt Vail, making it the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Colorado and the first in a U.S. mountain resort destination. The 285-room, ski-in/ski-out resort sits at the base of the iconic Vail Mountain on the banks of Gore Creek and offers guests their own ski lift, Chair 20, for convenient access to world-class skiing and snowboarding. Located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood, the hotel features bold, vibrant architecture inspired by its scenic locale and welcoming service, and the hotel’s contemporary guestrooms and common areas offer guests an elevated modern retreat with clean lines, gentle curves and subdued patterns with rich wood, stone and leather textures. The hotel’s artwork and unique interior design touchpoints pay homage to The Southern Ute Native American tribe through local artists and artisans. The property also features Vail Residences at Cascade Village, comprised of 84 multimillion-dollar rental homes and condominiums which will be managed by Hyatt. hyatt.com. Celebrate the holiday season in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with Grand Tidings at the luxury Grand Hyatt Vail Dec. 20, 2019 to Jan. 5, 2020. The property will offer specialty tastings, festive Champagne experiences, wine and spirits events, ice skating, holiday dinners at Gessner, New Year’s Eve celebrations, exceptional entertainment and more. Room rates start at $299 per night during the Grand Tidings holiday celebration. @azfoothills #azfoothills 109 Dec Issue.indd 10911/27/19 11:27 AM108 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Coming Soon: Montage Big Sky Set to open in 2021, Montage Big Sky will be the destination’s first ultra-luxury resort—elevating mountain living to its highest standard. Centrally located within Big Sky’s 3,530-acre Spanish Peaks enclave, Montage Big Sky will feature 150 guestrooms and suites and 39 Montage Residences with a mountain modern design inspired by the natural setting including regional woods and stones. Resort amenities include a locally inspired restaurant, lobby bar and lounge, market, outdoor grill, gastropub and recreation room with bowling alley, indoor lap pool, family swimming pool, fitness center, signature Spa Montage, ski lockers and skier services and 12,870 square feet of event space. montagehotels.com. 110 AZFOOTHILLS.COM Dec Issue.indd 11011/27/19 11:27 AM @azfoothills #azfoothills 109 @azfoothills #azfoothills 111 Dec Issue.indd 11111/27/19 11:27 AM112 AZFOOTHILLS.COM THAT'S ALL, FOLKS. FIN A DECADE OF MAGIC Fairmont Scottsdale Princess celebrates the 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESS this holiday season. Now through New Year’s Eve, you’re invited to the beloved winter wonderland to enjoy the glistening four- story musical tree, the 6,000-sq.-ft. Desert Ice skating rink, Princess Express train rides, millions of Lagoon Lights, holiday characters, rides at S’mores Land and Santa’s Secret Headquarters. New this year, Winterland is an enchanted setting of twinkling white lights, romantic igloos, live entertainment, a stocked ice bar and the Love Arbor, which visitors enter through a 17-ft.-long infi nity tunnel. Christmas at the Princess is open to the public; general admission is complimentary for hotel guests, who also receive express VIP access to the rides and attractions. General admission/parking for non-hotel guests is $55 per vehicle for self-parking, valid up to six people. Valet/general admission is complimentary when dining at any of the resort restaurants with a $75 spend, for up to six people. Ice skating, photos with Santa, shopping, dining and spa are priced separately. SCOTTSDALEPRINCESS.COM. –MELISSA LARSEN Make a Night of It: A variety of Christmas at the Princess stay-and-play packages are available! Dec Issue.indd 11211/27/19 11:28 AMTHAT'S ALL, FOLKS. 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