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Phoenix/Scottsdale is blessed with some of the best weather in the country during January and February, which explains why there are so many fantastic things to do.

Some highlights this winter/spring:

FBR Phoenix Open – this golf tournament boasts the largest attendance of any PGA tour event. Enjoy watching from golf’s most famous hole, the 16th at TPC Scottsdale, which becomes an fully encased stadium for the FBR Open. February 2 – 5.

Arizona Fine Art Expo – Open every day, rain or shine, the expo features over 4,000 pieces of art and is completely indoors. Purchase a piece for yourself or simply visit to look. January 19 – April 1

Cactus League – 15 Major League Baseball teams start games on March 2 and run through April 4. When it’s 10 degrees back home in Chicago, watch the Cubs (or any other Cactus league team) play in 75 degree sunny weather.

Of course, there are many other special events and activites in the area this time of year, if you’d like to discuss more options for your stay, please contact Concierge at 480.607.2323. As a reminder, since there are so many activites, the city’s population swells and restaurant reservations, spa treatments, tours, and rental cars can be hard to come by. It’s always a good idea to book those things in advance, and we are happy to help you do so.

One of our guest’s favorite attractions nearby is Old Town Scottsdale, a large concentration of Indian jewelery, western wear, knick knack shops, art galleries, boutiques, Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, and many restaurants and bars.

The problem sometimes can be securing a taxi to get there, or negotiating the hard to find parking options in Old Town, but not to worry, Ollie the Trolley is running from Sanctuary to Old Town now through April 1st.

Ollie the Trolley is a complimentary service to our guests, and trips depart daily, every hour on the hour, from 11am to 9pm.

If you have any questions about riding the trolley, you are welcome to call our Concierge team at 480.607.2323

Holiday dining at elements is always a special pleasure, with menus brilliantly crafted to enhance the festivities of the season. Enjoy a tempting selection of classic favorites with elements’ own distinctive flair and celebrate in Sanctuary style.

Make some holiday magic at home for your guests with these special drink recipes created by Chef Beau and our Jade Mixologists:

Jade-nog

• 1 oz Grand Marnier
• .5 oz Creme de Cocoa
• .5 oz brandy (Germain Robin)
• 1 oz cream
• .25 oz Frangelico

 Add ice and shake. Strain and serve in snifter. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon stick.

Beau Mac’s Cranberry-Walnut Martini (featured in the November issue of Food Network Magazine)

• 1.5 oz Nocello walnut liqueur
• 2 oz Kettle One vodka

Add ice and shake. Strain and serve. Garnish with walnut and 3 cranberries speard by rosemary.

Kentucky Apple Cider

• 1 1/2 oz Roses Bourbon
• 1/2 oz apple shrub
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Bar Spoon Dram All Spice
• Egg white

 Add ice and shake well.  Strain and serve.  Garnish with a orange twist.

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This year, T+L will be entering each person who votes into a sweepstakes to win a $10,000 dream vacation!

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Are you running P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon ? Well we’ve got you covered from the moment you arrive to after the big race with nutritious balanced meals perfect for training and Sanctuary Spa on Camelback Mountain massages to work out all the soreness.

If you’d like to learn more, visit www.sanctuaryaz.com or call our concierge at 480.607.2323

** Seasonal Pumpkin Pedicure **

Come to the Sanctuary Spa and enjoy our seasonally enhanced Royal Pedicure.

60 minutes $85

Spend a lot of your time running around during the holiday season? Then indulge yourself with this newly enhanced treatment.

Your feet will love you for it

Our popular Royal Pedicure treatment has been enhanced to include a Sugar Pumpkin Scrub and a Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. Your feet never felt so good!

 Incredible smell, amazing feel, leaving your feet hydrated & soft and to top off the experience a glass of warm apple cider and a cookie to add to the experience.

This treatment is only available until January 1. Take advantage now!

New American Thanksgiving

Celebrate all you are grateful for with your friends and family this Thanksgiving in a setting like no other. Savor inspired cuisine created by Chef Beau MacMillan while taking in the breathtaking views of Paradise Valley.

Thursday, November 24, 2011
12 – 9pm at elements
$65 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity
$18 per child, 12 years and under

To view the Thanksgiving menu, click here.

Come to the Sanctuary Spa this November and receive a

Complimentary Gift with your Table Thai experience!

Table Thai

90 minute service for $210

Rejuvenate and balance yourself.

Thai massage is a form of manual therapy that can be used for relaxation and health promotion; it is an ancient, interactive style of massage that originated in Thailand. This treatment includes gentle pulls, pushes and kneading of your muscles in patterns of gentle rocking and rhythmic compressions; often referred to as assisted yoga as many of the poses are a form of yoga.

Loose fitting clothing is provided for you to wear during this treatment.

Post a picture of your sanctuary, no matter where it is…in the car, in the kitchen, or in front of the television with a glass of wine!

Show us that one place you always find peace. Then get all your friends to “like” and comment on the photo. “Likes” = 1 point, Comments = 2 points.

Whoever has the most points will win a $100 American Express Gift Card! For contest details, click “Contest” tab to the left, underneath profile photo.

Click here to view Sanctuary’s Facebook page and enter the contest.