Scottsdale, AZ, June 2007 – Whether it’s world class shopping, teeing-off at a championship golf course, visiting a museum or historic site, there’s an amazing variety of things to do in Scottsdale.

Located in the heart of Scottsdale’s business and cultural centers, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club is offering vacationing summer guests its Summer Escape Package, which includes reduced room and villa rates, plus a variety of value-added incentives and discounts applicable to OC SEVEN Restaurant & Bar and Eurasia Spa.

“As a family-owned and operated resort, we understand that summer is the perfect season to spend quality time with family, stay active and, most importantly have fun,” explained Rebecca Hing, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club. “We decided to make it easier and more affordable for friends and families to do it with our Summer Escape package. Whether the couple or family chooses to relax in a spacious villa, utilize the state-of-the-art fitness center and diverse classes, relax in the spa, or hit the tennis courts – there is always something to help everyone stay fit and active at the same time.”

Available now through September 30, 2007, the Summer Escape Package makes it even more enticing to extend a vacation, to upgrade to premium accommodations, and enjoy the resort’s multifaceted recreational amenities. The key components include:

With views of both Camelback and Mummy Mountains, the intimate resort features 85-guestrooms and luxury villas, infused with Eastern design influence which reflect as much design style as comfort. All villa accommodations feature a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, dining area, living room with entertainment center and fireplace, private patio or balcony, oversized bedroom, spacious modern bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer, complimentary local telephone calls and high speed internet access.

The Summer Escape rates start as low as $75 per night for a Guest Room and $89 for a Suite and include a $50 OC SEVEN Restaurant & Bar credit. This offer applies to all villa categories, and extends up to 40% savings off regular rates. For example, a One-Bedroom Villa is $149 per night; Two-Bedroom Villa $179 per night; and for couples seeking more space – a Deluxe Villa is a larger version of the Villa and the master bath features an oversized couples shower – One-Bedroom Deluxe Villa is $159 per night; Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa is $189 per night; and Three Bedroom Deluxe Villa is $249 per night. The Presidential Suite featuring one bedroom is $179 per night. Great for families who want spacious suites for more room to spread out is the Two Bedroom Presidential Villa $199 per night, Two-Bedroom Presidential Villa, plus Den $229 per night; and the Three-Bedroom Presidential Villa Plus two Dens $249 per night. All Villa, Deluxe Villa, Presidential Suite and Presidential Villa accommodations include a $100 OC SEVEN Restaurant & Bar credit. All rates are subject to change and are based on availability.

Manager’s Wine Reception. Every Summer Escape stay at Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club begins with an evening welcoming wine reception free to guests.

10% off all Eurasia Spa treatments . The Zen-like simplicity of Eurasia Spa’s design creates a stage for pure relaxation of all of the senses. Guests can choose from a variety of luxurious experiences, including: a selection of signature treatments, featuring a totally indulgent combination of body scrubs, body wraps, facials and massage treatments; Vichy rain shower; Asian Soaking Tub; and a relaxing bamboo-lined tranquility room.

Free Fitness Classes . Guests also enjoy complimentary use of the Scottsdale Athletic Club, a 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility, offering two levels of fitness studios and an array of daily scheduled fitness classes from Pilates and yoga to spinning. The resort also features two refreshing outdoor swimming pools, including a 50m lap pool.

Court Time – Ranked as one of the “50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts” by Tennis magazine, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club features 11 championship tennis courts. Tennis enthusiasts can take advantage of the complimentary unlimited court time or guests of all ages can sign up for lessons or participate in clinics that are offered throughout the week.

Complimentary Childcare – Childcare is provided at no cost while parents/guardians are using the Scottsdale Athletic Club facilities. A variety of fun-filled, age appropriate, supervised activities are offered on the premises.

For more information on the Summer Escape package, contact the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club toll-free at 877-343-0033. For online information or reservations, log on at www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com. The resort’s emails address is: info@scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com. All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

ABOUT SCOTTSDALE RESORT & ATHLETIC CLUB

The family owned Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club features 85 guestrooms, suites, 2- and 3- Bedroom Villas, Presidential Suites, and Presidential Villas. The resort offers the newly opened OC Seven Restaurant & Bar, a private Athletic Club with 11 championship tennis courts; two levels of workout studios, state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training equipment as well as private Pilates and Spinning studios and unlimited free fitness classes . The Eurasia Spa opened in March 2006. Guests staying at the resort receive discounts and preferred tee times on a variety of award-winning traditional, tree-lined courses and desert, target-style designed courses in the area.

Trade Editor’s Note : Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club pays 10% commission to travel agents on lodging component of their resort packages.