In June, 1971, Bob and Alice Hing opened the Scottsdale Racquet Club, the first private tennis club in the City of Scottsdale. At the time, Scottsdale not only lacked a private tennis club, there were no public tennis facilities except local high school tennis courts. Although many clubs were built in the Scottsdale area since 1971, the Scottsdale Racquet Club, and its successor club, the Scottsdale Athletic Club, is today the only surviving club under continuous ownership.

There was always a great sense of tradition at the Scottsdale Racquet Club. Since 1973, it was the site of the Fiesta Bowl Senior Tennis Tournament, the nation’s largest all-senior tennis competition. The club hosted the USTA National Men’s 35 Hardcourt Championships beginning in 1991. Locals and snowbirds mingled comfortably at the Scottsdale Racquet Club. There was a sense of friendliness and camaraderie. Relationships developed and lasted for a lifetime. This indefinable quality carries over into the Scottsdale Athletic Club and Scottsdale Resort Club.

The Hing family’s interest in tennis, however, has encompassed much more than owning and operating a club, or running tournaments. Bob and Alice have held Sectional and District rankings. Together they have captured nine mixed doubles championships in the Fiesta Bowl events. The seven Hing children have all been interested in the sport. Greg and Roberta have held national rankings. Greg was captain of the Stanford tennis team and a member of three NCAA championship squads. Most recently in 1998, Greg won the 35 men’s doubles in the Fiesta Bowl, and in 2000, won the USTA National Men’s 35 Hardcourt doubles title. Roberta was a four-year member of Harvard’s Ivy League championship teams, and captained the team in her senior year. Dari and Elizabeth both held high Southwest rankings as juniors. Jennifer, Rebecca and Valerie have competed in high school competition and USTA leagues.

Because of their interest in total fitness, Bob and Alice, in 1999, began planning a multifaceted facility that would carry the concept of fitness to a five-star standard. Their intent was to create a healthy, active, stimulating and exciting lifestyle that would greatly enhance quality of life. The result is the Scottsdale Athletic Club and Scottsdale Resort Club.

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We pat ourselves on the back for finding this moderately priced gem. Opened in May 2003, the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club is a petite 85 all-suite accommodation that rivals many five-star hotels. Although it may not wow you with external beauty or a million-dollar landscape, dollar for dollar it could be the best resort in all of Phoenix.

The building’s design requires guests to enter their chambers via motel-like outside doors, but once inside travelers are instantly aware that this is no budget lodging. Full kitchens, high quality furnishings, working fireplaces and huge floor plans with separate living and sleeping areas create a home away from home. All bedrooms boast premium mattresses, high thread count sheets and tasteful decor. In addition, most one-bedroom units can be expanded into 2-bedroom suites to accommodate families or larger groups.

The resort’s owner is a talented tennis fanatic, and the meticulously maintained outdoor-lighted hard courts evidence his addiction. This pristine racquet facility is adjacent to a 2-story full-service athletic club that is complimentary to resort guests. Inside the immaculate club, athletic-minded travelers are treated to many of the latest and greatest cardio machines, weight equipment and a full slate of exercise classes, including spin. Life Fitness 95Ti series treadmills, Cybex bikes and 15 stack-loaded weight stations are samples of the club’s stellar supply.

Swimmers are included in the fun. The 25-meter outdoor lap pool contains only one floating lane line, but stripes are marked on its bottom to create 3 lanes total.

Complete spa servides top off a worth fitness experience, not to mention the Club’s tasty restaurant, which serves Eurasian cuisine well into the night.

Note: Golfers will be happy to learn that discounted greens fees and preferential tee-times are available at the neighboring par 70 Silverado Golf Course.

Scottsdale, AZ, September 2007 – Whether on a personal getaway or a business trip, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club is providing guests with an extra sense of health and harmony while away from home with its new Fitness and Tranquility Villas.

As travelers increasingly seek experiences that enrich their lives and enhance their well-being, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club wanted to stay ahead of this trend by offering wellness and spa programs that focus on individualized services and treatments.

“The Fitness and Tranquility Villas are a new way to enjoy the many services and benefits of Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club,” explained Rebecca Hing, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club.

A winning combination of health, fitness and beauty has been seamlessly introduced into the privacy of the guests’ sumptuous suites to create a self-contained “total lifestyle experience.”

Inspired by Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club’s 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities, Fitness Villas offer complimentary, in-room fitness options including spin bike, Stepbox and Cardio Kickbox gloves and video for a complete heart-pumping cardio workout. To improve strength, flexibility, balance and core conditioning, each suite is outfitted with Bosu, body bar, free weights, stability balls, medicine balls and resistance bands. A basket filled with essential yoga equipment including a yoga mat, block and strap, Pilates ring, and yoga/Pilates ball help guests say goodbye to stress and stretch their way to serenity. For those with a preference for one-on-one training, the Athletic Club’s personal trainers are available by appointment as is the staff nutritionist. Personal training in Pilates and yoga are also offered. For guests who prefer pampering, the Eurasia Spa offerings a complete menu of massage therapy/spa services. Therapists are on hand to provide an assortment of treatments including Swedish, shiatsu, deep-tissue, and stone massage among others. Guests can opt to experience treatments in the relaxing spa or in the privacy of their own villa. Plus, after a long workout, guests can enjoy a snack from their Organic Minibar, offering a wide variety of healthy snacks and drinks.

The One-Bedroom Fitness Villa price starts at $349 per night from October 1 – December 26, 2007. From December 27, 2007 – April 30, 2008 the One-Bedroom Fitness rate start at $429 per night. One-Bedroom Deluxe Fitness Villa price starts at $379 per night from October 1 – December 26, 2007. From December 27, 2007 – April 30, 2008 the One-Bedroom Deluxe Fitness Villa rate start at $449 per night.*

The Tranquility Villas will provide all the comforts found in a traditional resort suite along with added features and services of a personal spa. Each Tranquility Villa will feature an expansive bedroom with sitting area, an oversized bathroom with deep soaking tub with neck pillow and separate enclosed shower. Plush Kashwere® robes, (one of Oprah’s favorites!), distinctive

Pure Fiji body butters, shower gels and amenities and Zents candles will complete the bathing experience. Special features of this private retreat will include fresh flowers and a CD library of spa music that can be enjoyed while relaxing on a private patio or balcony overlooking the pool. Here, guests can partake in a complimentary fresh fruit platter or enjoy food presentations throughout the day from the special Spa Cuisine Room Service Menu. Plus, a dedicated Spa Butler works with guests, starting in advance of arrival, to create the personalized activity program, arrange all activities, and see to any and all guests’ needs throughout their stay. The One-Bedroom Tranquility Villa price starts at $507 per night from October 1 – December 26, 2007. From December 27, 2007 – April 30, 2008 the One-Bedroom Tranquility Villa rate start at $587 per night. One-Bedroom Deluxe Tranquility Villa price starts at $537 per night from October 1 – December 26, 2006. From December 27, 2007– April 30, 2008 the One-Bedroom Deluxe Tranquility Villa rate start at $607 per night.*

*A One-Bedroom Deluxe Fitness or Tranquility Villa is a larger version of the One-bedroom Villa (1,100 sq ft) and the master bath features an oversized couples shower.

Rates for the above packages are based on double occupancy and exclude taxes. Upgrades to a two-bedroom villa, three-bedroom luxury villa, or Presidential Suite at an additional add-on cost based on availability. All rates are subject to change and are based on availability.

A showpiece for the resort is the Eurasia Spa, a new 2,500-square-foot spa. East meets West in this indulgent spa where guests can experience paradise in one of five spacious full-service treatment rooms. Eurasia’s Signature Cosanti Bell ritual precedes every full body treatment to leave spa-goers in a state of meditative repose. The Spa has designed a propriety line of products for its signature spa treatments, using fresh and natural ingredients in their purest form, along with aromatic essential oils. These products, exclusive to Eurasia Spa, are designed to invigorate both the novice and seasoned spa user. Eurasia Spa features a selection of Signature Treatments, including: The Sound of Peaceful Healing, Eurasia’s Velvet Reprieve, Green & White Tea Sundance Body Facial, Chai Tea Mud Wrap, and Aroma Body Polish.

For more information on the Fitness and Tranquility Villas, contact the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club toll-free at 877-343-0033. The resort’s email address is:
infoscottsdaleresortandathleticclub.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, and Presidential Suites. 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.

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.

Scottsdale, AZ, June 2007 – Relive the good ‘ole days of sleepover parties and giggling ‘till the wee hours of the morning while reminiscing with a modern-day girls’ getaway. Grab a girlfriend, sister, mother, or daughter for a getaway like no other to renew, reconnect or even reinvent yourself with a trip to Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club. Whether you go for hiking boots and the great outdoors or spa and fitness facilities and personal rejuvenation, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club is the perfect chick trip.

“We see growing number of women are traveling strictly for pleasure and they’re doing it without the family,” explained Rebecca Hing, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club, “and we’ve designed active packages that combine lodging with pampering spa treatments while leaving plenty of time for outdoor activities and relaxing.”

For the outdoor adventure seeker, Eurasia Spa’s SpaVenture package allows a pair of friends to experience a choice of either a one-hour hot air balloon adventure above the southwestern desert, or a two-hour customized scenic horseback trail ride to experience Arizona’s natural beauty or a half-day 4×4 Hummer Tour through the Sonoran Desert. The SpaVenture package includes tickets for either of these trips as well as three-night accommodations in a Two-Bedroom Villa, a box lunch, indulge yourself and your friend with two Signature Eurasia Spa Treatments each, an 80-minute Eurasia Velvet Reprieve and 50-minute Desert Basalt Stone Massage. Guests can also relax and benefit from Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Clubs’ range of activities from the complimentary fitness classes to the unlimited court time on 11 championship tennis courts or simply relax by the outdoor pools. This package price starts at $1319 depending on the season.

For the ultimate retreat, the two-night Mind, Body & Spirit weekend package features two-night accommodations in a Two-Bedroom Villa. On this gal-pal getaway, each guest will experience a private one-hour Personal Training Session as well as an individual consultation with a licensed nutritionist at Scottsdale Athletic Club to improve one’s relationship with food. Ladies will be able to “dish it up” during a one-hour private cooking class with OC SEVEN Restaurant’s Executive Chef. Friends will soothe their bodies, minds, and spirits at Eurasia Spa where they can choose from a 50-minute Desert Hot Stone, Custom, Aromatherapy or Shiatsu Massage or a 60-minute Custom Facial. 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 as well as 11 championship tennis courts featuring complimentary unlimited court time. This package starts at $850.

~ALL PACKAGES RECEIVE A $100 RESTAURANT & BAR CREDIT AT OC SEVEN~

Rates for the above packages are based on double occupancy and exclude taxes. Upgrades to a three-bedroom luxury villa, or Presidential Suite at an additional add-on cost based on availability. All rates are subject to change and are based on availability, please inquire for additional guests.

Located in the heart of Scottsdale’s business and cultural centers, Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club is an intimate resort featuring 85-guestrooms and luxury villas, infused with Eastern design influence which reflect as much design style as comfort making it perfect for women to plan a fabulous stress-free rendezvous. 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.

Scottsdale offers plenty to do, including a host of activities for guests of all ages. The city abounds in cultural attractions: theater, museums, art centers, historic sites and music and dance venues. The area offers outdoor adventure and sports activities year round, mall and luxury boutique shopping as well as special activities.

For more information on the Summer Packages, 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, 2- and 3- Bedroom Villas, and Presidential Suites. The resort offers the Eurasia Bistro, featuring fusion cuisine; 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. The brand new Eurasia Spa will open 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.

by Lisa Kasanicky
eastwest LIFE+STYLE magazine, Vol. 3, Issue 3

Shrouded inside a pagoda-shaped complex of guest villas, this boutique resort spa offers a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that fuses the Chinese heritage of its owners with the Western appeal of its desert surroundings.

Who: Eurasia Spa at the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
8225 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 922-8855
www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com

Visionaries Bob and Alice Hing put Arizona’s tennis community on the map in 1971 when they opened a racquet club at a time when not a single tennis club or public court existed in Scottsdale. In its second coming as the Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club in 1999, the Hings expanded their vision with the addition of guest rooms, a multi-level fitness center, a bistro and championship tennis courts. But up until this past March, just two tiny treatment rooms served as the spa.

Eurasia Spa was brought to life under the watchful eye of Rebecca Hing, daughter of the owners and director of resort marketing and public relations. “When we decided to open a spa, I wanted to carry the Asian theme throughout, since part of our philosophy with the entire resort and athletic club is about wellness, and much of the Asian culture promotes wellness through their food and physical therapies,” she says.

Design: The Zen-like simplicity of the 2,500-square-foot spa is energized with splashes of color from orange silk fan sconces and commissioned paintings by brush artist Joyce Hing, the owner’s sister. The river rock entryway leads to a central refreshment area and a meditation room, which can be closed off for privacy by hand-crafted bamboo shoji doors. Each of the five therapy suites are named after Asian blooms-the lotus, orchid, peony, azalea and wisteria-and each pays homage to its Western side with a bronze Cosanti windbell (the bells are made in support of the Arcosanti Project, an urban laboratory 65 miles north of Phoenix). A separate nail salon with two iJoy pedi-thrones and an outdoor patio complete the package.

Treatment: While the menu offers a host of classic spa treatments laced with Asian-inspired aromas and techniques, I opted for the spa’s signature Sound of Peaceful Healing. The fusion treatment starts with the sound of the Cosanti bell and follows with a hot stone massage, warm soy body wrap and full-body massage. The 120-minute, $220 treatment was totally gratifying.

Tennis anyone? Guests of the spa can take advantage of the massive athletic complex. Catch a yoga or ai-chi (tai chi in the pool) class, take a dip in the lap pool or schedule time on one of the 11 meticulously manicured tennis courts.

Delighted: Would I go again? You bet. But next time, I would pad my treatment time with a few hours to steep poolside in my lucky fortune at finding this quiet, family run pearl.

US Airways magazine, August 2006

The names alone are enough to trigger a relaxation response: Velvet Reprieve, The Sound of Peaceful Healing, Green and White Tea Sundance Body Facial. To loosen up even more, just visualize the warm cocooning wrap that comes with each treatment. All are trademarks of the new Eurasia Spa, a showpiece of the updated Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club, a deliberately simplistic getaway tucked in the shadow of Camelback Mountain.

Like the resort itself, the spa remains true to the Chinese roots of the Hing family, owners since 1971. Cross a small bridge to a space where bamboo, cool stone flooring, and silk fans proffer a stark contrast to the Southwest landscape outside. Slip into a kimono and unwind in the Tranquility Room. Then step into one of five therapy suites named after revered Asian blooms: Lotus, Orchid, Peony, Azalea, and Wisteria. An exclusive Cosanti Bell ritual heralds each treatment with sound and rhythm to lull you into a tension-free zone.

The Scottsdale Resort and Athletic Club features 85 rooms, including 2,500-square-foot Presidential Villas. The resort also recently added 29 deluxe rooms, suites, and villas with Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces, and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. For more information on the resort and spa, call 480.922.8855 or go to scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com.

by Hayley Gudat
So Scottsdale! magazine, July 2006

The Eurasia Spa at the Scottsdale Resort Club may be brand-spanking new, but the folks there sure know a thing or two about tending to sunburned and sensitive skin. Eurasia’s Velvet Retrieve treatment is a perfect example. In this relaxing hour-plus treatment, you will first be covered in a gentle moisturizing emulsion made from a customized blend of fresh coconut, vanilla and herbal extracts. After removing this tropical concoction, the body is then massaged with warm coconut oil to leave the skin silky smooth. Besides being non-abrasive and gentle on the skin, the key to this moisturizing treatment is really in the ingredients. Coconut oil has antibacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, and is well known as a skin soother. To tropical islanders, the coconut is both a source of food and medicine, thus nicknamed, “The Tree of Life”.

80 MINUTES, $175, THE EURASIA SPA AT THE SCOTTSDALE RESORT CLUB, 480.922.8855.

by Marlene Montanez
Arizona Foothills magazine, July 2006

There’s a new spa in Scottsdale–and it’s making quite a first impression. Introduce yourself to the Scottsdale Athletic Club’s Eurasia Spa with The Sound of Peaceful Healing–a 120-minute sensory journey that uses sound, touch and smell to revive the senses and restore a feeling of calm.

The session begins with somewhat of a “Carol of the Bells”. But Eurasia’s Cosanti bells are no ordinary jingle bells: They vibrate long after they are rung, easing you into a relaxed and meditative state of mind. As an added bonus, the bells are thought to transfer their healing powers to the receiver.

After your mind has become a blank slate, hot stones are placed on your body, relieving any aches and pains. Heated pouches filled with organic herbs and essential oils (also placed over the body) will appeal to your sense of smell especially with customizable blends like jasmine and sandalwood or lemongrass and ginger. The treatment wraps up with a massage that leaves you too serene to form even one cohesive thought.

The Sound Of Peaceful Healing (120 Minutes, $220)
Eurasia Spa: 480.991.1571
www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com

– OPENING MARCH 2006 –

Scottsdale, AZ, January 2006 – Located in the heart of Scottsdale, the intimate Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club has expanded its boutique property to accommodate the newly built Eurasia Spa. Opening in March 2006, this retreat combines clean modern lines with an eclectic mix of Asian influences to create a union of East and West.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Eurasia Spa. The marriage between a premiere resort (one of the “50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts” by Tennis magazine) and a unique “experience-oriented” spa is a perfect match. Through this expansion, we’ve been very careful to maintain the personal service and intimacy that only Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club defines,” said Rebecca Hing, Director of Marketing & Public Relations. “The Eurasia Spa will provide a transforming experience customized to the client’s needs, which will enhance their total relaxation and wellness while staying with us.”

Capturing the beauty and magic of Asian décor, the Eurasia Spa blends earthy colors and dramatic images to evoke a sensory journey and invites guests to build a personal experience in its calming surrounding space. Guests cross a small Asian-inspired bridge as they enter the spa’s interior. Inside, the use of river stone flooring, the copper-bronze mantle fireplace and burnt orange silk fan sconces juxtaposed against a rich cayenne wall evoke an immediate feeling of transformation from the outside desert surroundings. Spa-goers travel through a hand-crafted bamboo inlayed black shoji door as they enter a silk organza-draped room filled with oversized chairs where they wait in the tranquility room. The Zen-like simplicity of the spa’s design creates a stage for pure relaxation of all of the senses.

The interior features five spacious treatment rooms styled as personal havens. Eurasia Spa has appropriately named each of its five spa therapy suites after classic Asian blooms including the Lotus, Orchid, Peony, Azalea and Wisteria. The Hings commissioned a family member, who is an accomplished Chinese Brush artist to create the flowers’ likeness on delicate, handmade textured Magnolia paper framed and affixed to the door that will greet each guest as they enter their therapy suite.

The facility will boast an area especially dedicated to Vichy shower treatments; an Asian Soaking Tub; and the ultimate spa suite with private patio that accommodates two people and is ideal for couples, friends, mothers and daughters or as a VIP retreat. Guests can complete the experience with nail care treatments in the manicure and pedicure room.

The comforting tone of the visit is set when guests step off the bridge and exchange their footwear for Asian slippers and are welcomed by friendly staff. Guests are directed to a changing room, where they slip into a beautiful kimono robe and are able to relax in the Tranquility Room prior to their treatment. Each spa session begins with a Cosanti Bell ritual, exclusive to the Eurasia Spa. This pleasing blend of ambient sound and peaceful rhythm and melody is designed to guide the mind and body into a more relaxed and balanced state.

Recognizing the tonal benefits of sound therapy, Eurasia Spa sought a partnership with the world-renown Cosanti Originals in Scottsdale. The Cosanti Bells were incorporated into each and every treatment session, as well as one 120-minute signature therapy treatment, The Sounds of Peaceful Healing, which is dedicated to transferring the healing powers from the bells to the guests. Each of the Cosanti Bells that are used was hand-made exclusively for the Eurasia Spa.

“We are grateful to Eurasia Spa for incorporating the Soleri Windbells from Cosanti into their sound therapy as part of an alternative spa experience they are offering their clients. It is our hope that our bells’ exceptional tonal qualities will allow spa-goers to appreciate the meditative benefits of the soothing tones,” said Chris Ohlinger, General Manager of Cosanti Originals, Inc. “We are gratified to know our product can be appreciated to its maximum potential by our clients as is the case with Eurasia Spa.”

After completion of the spa-goer’s customized treatment session, they are welcomed back to the Tranquility Room to relax with a cup of tea or cool glass of water. The professional and enthusiastic trained therapists use healing hands to provide a journey that is both unique and unforgettable. “Eurasia Spa’s meditative tranquility fills the soul,” said Teri A. Kramer, Spa Director. “Featuring its contemporary, holistic look and feel, the Eurasia Spa offers guests a variety of revitalizing experiences to enhance their stay or add pleasure to their day. We are dedicated to offering our guests the freedom to structure their spa experience in a way that suits their individual needs. We believe that variety and personalized attention are more appropriate at the Eurasia Spa than strict regimes, and feel that offering this freedom of choice is more comfortable for our guests, especially those unfamiliar with the spa experience.”

The Eurasia Spa has designed a proprietary line of products for its signature spa treatments, using fresh and natural ingredients in their purest form, along with aromatic essential oils combine to create a wonderful aromatherapy line. These products, exclusive to the Eurasia Spa, are designed to invigorate both the novice and seasoned spa user. A sample of the signature spa treatments include:

THE SOUND OF PEACEFUL HEALING, this 120-minute treatment begins with the comforting sound of a unique blend of calming tones followed by warm pressure applied with heated pouches of organic herbs, aromatherapy, and essential oils to promote a calm and dreamy state. Hot stones are applied to address tired and sore muscles and joints, followed by a warm detoxifying wrap to eliminate toxins. The therapy is concluded with a massage that combines various Asian techniques.

EURASIA’S VELVET REPRIEVE BODY WRAP, this 50-minute treatment begins with an herbal dry brush to prepare the body’s complexion. Using a customized blend of fresh coconut, vanilla and herbal extracts this creamy body treatment is applied for a sheer softening body indulgence. Combined with a warm wrap this is the perfect treatment for dry, sensitive or sun over exposure. During your wrap you will be further relaxed with either a soothing scalp, neck or facial massage. This treatment finishes with warm compresses of coconut oil leaving the skin velvety soft. This treatment is the perfect complement for any Eurasia treatment.

GREEN & WHITE TEA SUNDANCE BODY FACIAL, we call it liquid “Sunlight!” This 80-minute treatment begins with a Green & White Tea sugar scrub to clean and exfoliate the body, This is followed with a full body massage using “Sun Dance” warm massage oil that will assist in bringing clarity, and especially comforting for those who come from wet, snowy or cold climate and need a little reprieve! For hydration, Green Tea body butter is applied and you are wrapped in a warm blanket that will allow the skin to soak up all the offerings of this signature treatment. Finally your treatment experience finishes with a comforting scalp massage.

CHAI TEA MUD WRAP, a Balinese healing treatment that detoxifies by drawing impurities, this 80-minute treatment combines pure green clay, soothing aloe vera, and Chai tea spices for a relaxing therapeutic wrap that revitalizes and reactivates sluggish cells to reveal beautiful skin. This treatment begins with a dry brush to prepare the skin, followed with the warm Chai mud mask wrap. After showering, the treatment continues with massage using the Aruyvedic oil appropriate to one’s Dosha type.

REVITALIZING CHI BAMBOO BODY POLISH, this 50-minute body treatment is an excellent treatment to revitalize chi energy and bring the body back into balance. Foaming Bamboo Lemongrass Scrub made with bamboo powder is applied to stimulate and polish one’s skin to a healthy glow. Lemongrass oils revitalize, while ginger oils warm and soothe.

In addition to the signature treatments, the spa also offers guests the latest facials, advanced massages, and waxes. Besides the range of individual treatments, the spa offers an enticing array of packages, from one and a half hours to full day packages, allowing guests the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the spa experience.

Guests can use the spa as a luxurious addition to their stay at the resort and day visitors are also welcome, making it ideal for locals in need of some pampering.

Opening March 2006, the Eurasia Spa can be reached at (480) 922-8855, or at
infoscottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com.

ABOUT SCOTTSDALE RESORT & ATHLETIC CLUB

The family owned Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club features 56 guestrooms and villas (expanding to 85 rooms with Presidential Suites and 3 Bedroom Villas in March 2006). The resort offers the Eurasia Bistro, featuring fusion cuisine; 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. 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.

For more information, 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 email address is:
info@scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com.