THIS WINTER, GUESTS CHOOSE THEIR STAY, THEIR WAY

PHOENIX, Ariz. – (December 13, 2000) – Those seeking a championship day on the links, a soulful sojourn to a spa, a romantic retreat or simply a lazy day playing poolside, the Pointe South Mountain Resort has a winter package to suit every vacation ideal. Vacationers can choose to spend their Arizona getaway doing the things they enjoy most with a host of overnight packages offered this winter, Jan. 1 - April 29, 2001:

The Customer Choice Package is:
·   $449 per room, per night in a two-room suite, based on double occupancy and availability
·   Each person has a choice of one of the following: one round of golf at the award-winning Phantom Horse Golf Club, a rejuvenating massage or spa treatment at Phantom Horse Spa, or dinner at Another Pointe In Tyme

The Arizona Golf Getaway Package is:
·   $259 per person, per night, based on double occupancy and availability
·   One round of golf at the award-winning Phantom Horse Golf Club with a la carte fee
·   A la carte golf at the Valley golf course of their choice each remaining day
·   Sleeve of golf balls

The Occasions Package is:
·   $324 per room, per night, based on double occupancy and availability
·   Romance turndown with Pointe champagne, six chocolate covered strawberries and rose petals
·   Special miniature gift book to mark the occasion

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year in Arizona, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is the perfect respite for a warm winter getaway. No better place to enjoy the sun on the golf course than on Pointe South Mountains 18 championship holes of award-winning golf. Ranked as one of Arizonas best by Golf Digest and the Arizona Republic, the course winds through 90 acres against the countrys largest municipal park, the South Mountain Preserve, offering traditional as well as pure desert golf.    

For a total refreshment of the body and soul, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is the place for relief. Feeling a world away, the Phantom Horse Spa has seven treatment rooms for the ultimate in massage therapies, innovative body and beauty treatments and a host of nourishing facials. In this 38,000 square-foot, three-level building, guests can also take advantage of the salon, the fitness center, sauna, whirlpools, outdoor lap pool, tennis club, racquetball, tennis, and an assortment of aerobic, yoga and stretching classes.

After a day of golf, spa, working-out or swimming at Phantom Horse, the upper-level Phantom Horse Grill features flavors of the Southwest. The bright and airy dining room and the spacious patio with the spectacular view of the Valley are the perfect complement to the friendly service and flavorful cuisine offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily. For dinner, guests savor specialty dishes including the Baked Sea Bass Tostada, Seared Salmon Vera Cruz and Five-Color Farfalle Pasta. Adjacent to the Grill, The Sports Bar features satellite televisions, delicious appetizers, drinks and dancing.

Another Pointe in Tyme, with its rich marble and hand-milled mahogany, offers a classic setting for the finest in American/Continental cuisine. Selections include Ahi Tuna Loin, Beef Tenderloin and Grilled Veal Chop and are prepared with freshest ingredients of the season and complemented by an imaginative wine list. The elevated center lounge is the place to be either before or after dinner, to enjoy the piano bar, fine cigars and a quiet conversation.

Located at 7777 South Pointe Parkway, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is a 220-acre, 640 all-suite destination resort at the base of the landmark South Mountain. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the property features 18 holes of championship golf, four themed restaurants, a 38,000 square foot fitness center and spa, 10 tennis courts and more than 95,000 square feet of meeting and function space including a 20,000 square-foot ballroom and a 20,000 square-foot outdoor exhibit pavilion.

The Pointe South Mountain, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, is part of a collection of distinctive, independent upscale and luxury hotels and resorts in the U.S. offering exceptional recreational opportunities and conference facilities. You can visit Destination Hotels & Resorts online at www.destinationhotels.com. Travel professionals can access Destination Hotels & Resorts properties, including the Pointe South Mountain Resort, on the global distribution system via the companys chain code DN.

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