I can promise, you won't want to spend your upcoming trip to Scottsdale entirely indoors. I consider myself extremely lucky to live in the heart of the majestic Sonoran Desert. As an Arizona native, over the years I have been on my fair share of hiking trails. No matter where your skill level may currently be, there's an endless list of beautiful paths perfect for hikers and desert photographers alike. It's nearly impossible to find a trail on any of the below Preserves mentioned that you won't end up falling in love with.

Last summer the resort's much beloved Mexican restaurant, La Hacienda, temporarily closed its doors to undergo a major revitalization. Keen attention has been paid to every detail, from the flatware to the staff uniforms to the food and beverage menus, even the main entry was moved to better welcome guests into the warmth and delights inside. Every aspect of the restaurant was awakened with a bit of change and the magic, synonymous with the Fairmont brand. The end result is nothing short of spectacular.

It is an exciting but challenging time for meeting planners as the profile of our attendee's changes. Now Gen Xers and Millennials are the predominant attendees at our meetings.?The good news is these attendees do 'want to meet'.?They are looking for mentors and peer connections to help grow their careers and education that will help them live better lives.?It's a tall order for planners to produce a conference that really connects and is meaningful for their attendees while continuously reinventing and keeping it fresh each year.

As a Fairmont property, the Princess continues to transcend expectations in its commitment to excellence with the next phase of resort enhancements fit for the modern luxury traveler.

In today's fast-paced world, families are living farther apart geographically than any other time in history, and as a natural result, multi-generational vacations are quickly becoming the best way for extended family members to gather together and reconnect in one place. Here's why the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the perfect family vacation resort to meet, eat, entertain and create memories with your tribe.