Your guide to the best gifts in Scottsdale for all your holiday needs.
Combat end-of-year stress with the gift of self care. The Village Experience—offered at any Village Health Club & Spa in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Chandler—is the perfect package of services for anyone who needs to unwind, and who doesn't? Available in bundles of three or four heavenly services, including the customizable Village Signature Facial, the Village Signature Massage, the Signature Manicure + Pedicure and more, services include breakfast or lunch and a beverage of choice. villageclubs.com
Splurge and gift a needed staycation. Set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise Valley, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa embodies the spirit of the Southwest with its peaceful desert setting, private grounds for hiking and meditation and more. Plus, include a spa gift for its head-to-toe signature Aromatherapy Renewal Massage that promises ultimate relaxation. marriot.com
Two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant’s glamorous Maple & Ash is top notch when it comes to food and wine. Gift the epicureans in your life the restaurant’s over-the-top I Don’t Give a F*uck (IDGAF) Experience, a chef-selected dinner or brunch of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Get ready to savor the high-end steakhouse’s incredible dishes like the Fire Roasted Seafood Tower, the wood-fired steaks and more. For an additional charge, add wine pairing for dinner and bottomless bubbles for brunch. Yum! mapleandash.com
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Just off the main entrance of Taliesin West, the Frank Lloyd Wright Store showcases great design. The Store features books, home décor, apparel and accessories, and art that not only celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright, but also the work he has inspired. franklloydwright.org/shop
Float above it all with a hot air balloon ride from Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983. Take in stunning views of the Sonora desert during the one hour flight, which concludes with Champagne toasts or prickly pear mimosas. Spring for a private ride to take in the valley’s spectacular vistas that take off at sunrise or sunset. rainbowryders.com
The Wilde Resort & Spa is a Sedona must-visit destination—a perfect getaway gift for your loved ones. Take in the spiritually charged area’s incredible beauty while exploring the property’s Wilde Haven Spa, a full-service spa and fitness center that offers a variety of healing treatments. In addition to typical spa are like facials and massages, meditation, wellness classes, Qigong and yoga Nidra with sound bowl healing is also offered, making for experiences that enrich the body and the mind. Various spots across the property, including outdoor soaking tubs and landscaped seating areas, offer places to reflect and recharge. thewilderesort.com
Indulge a child’s Alice & Wonderland-esque fantasy by taking him or her to Drink Me! Tea Room for a proper high tea. During the holiday season, the restaurant will be dressed up in Christmas decor, adding to the whimsical experience. Gift a Tea for Two to try a modern take on traditional afternoon tea, which includes delicious organic teas, and plant-based and gluten-free savories and sweets. Extend the afternoon by gifting a monthly tea subscription that includes a curated tea box sent out each month. Delicious! Tempe, drinkmetearoom.com
The car-lovers in your life will appreciate a membership to APEX Motor Club, where they will have exclusive access to a private race track at one of Arizona’s top tracks. Members will have access to a new 10,000 square foot clubhouse complete with a pro shop, meeting areas, fitness facility, pool and play area for children, member lounge, and restaurant and bar—promising a true country club experience for racing enthusiasts. apexmotorclub.com
Since 1981, Oliver Smith Jeweler has been serving up incredible pieces, some inspired by the Scottsdale landscape. The Cairn Collection—part of the 40th Anniversary Collection—features unique diamond pieces inspired by rock formations Smith discovered while mapping out hiking trails. Gift one of these unique items or create a custom piece for a loved one. Either way, you can’t go wrong. oliversmithjeweler.com
Culture VultureGrab tickets and Immerse yourself in a story of love, lust and murder at Arizona Opera’s performance of Puccini’s Tosca. Running 1/20 - 1/22, 1/28 & 1/29; 1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, azopera.org
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