Ice Skating, Lights And A Magical Snowfall Turn Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Into A Winter Wonderland

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow is in the forecast at the sunny Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, as this AAA Five Diamond resort transforms into a winter wonderland in the desert during its annual "Christmas at the Princess" festival, November 21, 2013 – January 5, 2014. The enchanting hotel will glisten with holiday splendor featuring a four-story musical tree, the Desert Ice Holiday Rink, Princess Express Train, magical snowfalls, hot cocoa, carolers - and best of all - Santa. Over 1.6 million dazzling lights will illuminate the resort's majestic lagoons where visitors can stroll through a lit fantasy land to see graceful swans floating on the water, a buccaneer pirate ship, 14-foot poinsettias, a teddy bear, toy soldiers, a fishing Santa and a candy cane forest.

Other holiday activities include strolling carolers, marshmallow roasts, lighting of the menorah, crafts for the kids and a nightly high-definition and an animated light show featuring five holiday scenes set to music and projected against the resort's facade. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has a number of unique food and beverage experiences from Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak to La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval and Ironwood American Kitchen, The Grill at the TPC and The Plaza Bar. Each offer special holiday menus, featuring winter cocktails and wine selections and will join together for one spectacular Christmas Day brunch.

Getaways such as the Sip, Savor and Skate Package starting at $284 has unique, value-added components including ice skating vouchers and resort credit. For details on package dates, prices and availability, please visit www.scottsdaleprincess.com or dial toll-free, (866) 540-4495.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is located at 7575 East Princess Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Video with caption: "The annual "Christmas at the Princess" holiday festival at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona brings ice skating to the sunny desert, with 1.6 million holidays lights on the resort's lagoons, animated light shows and a four-story musical tree, November 21, 2013 - January 5, 2014." Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stzGCic2w1k

Image with caption: "The Desert Ice Skating Rink is just one of many attractions at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona, where the "Christmas at the Princess" festival runs November 21, 2013 - January 5, 2014. The resort also has 1.6 million holiday Lagoon Lights, the Princess Express train and a 4-story musical tree. The festival is open to the public and overnight holiday packages include the Sip, Savor & Skate. For details visit www.scottsdaleprincess.com." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131112/LA16094

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