Sedona, AZ: Kicking off the pleasantly cool summer season in the red rock region of Northern Arizona, the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa announced today its “Water to Wine Cool Summer Package.” The three day / two night getaway is perfect for people looking for cool outdoor adventure that includes a float down the Verde River and wine tasting at the local Alcantara Vineyard. The package also includes two-$20 gift certificates for the winery and a $100 hotel credit for Reds Restaurant and the Spa at Sedona Rouge. The inclusive package price for two is $890 and is available from through September 20, 2009.
Guests are invited to relax in style in a Deluxe Sedona guest room. Accommodations boast dramatic colors, rich fabrics, and sensual Andalusia motifs. The hotel’s Mediterranean design features extraordinary spaces including a magnificent fountain courtyard with carved stone columns and intimate sitting areas placed thoughtfully throughout the grounds. High above beckons yet another extraordinary space - the Observation Terrace - perfect for viewing Sedona’s famous red rock formations and, after sunset, a sky blanketed with twinkling stars.
The average daytime summer temperature is typically 15 degrees cooler than Phoenix and evenings are 25 degrees lower than the Metropolitan area. The package is all about a cool outdoor summer getaway and a cool river float adventure. The tasteful and adventurous guided river tour lasts three to four hours from start to finish. The Sedona Kayaking shuttle leaves the lobby of the Sedona Rouge at 1 p.m. The tour begins with a float trip down the Verde River in safe and stable kayaks (funyaks) highlighting abundant wildlife and magnificent scenery along the lush riverbanks. Small chutes and drops in the river add excitement and fun to this cool experience. The float trip ends and wine tasting begins at the Tuscan-style farmhouse of Alcantara Vineyard in the Verde Valley’s wine country. Alcantara Vineyard offers award winning wines and knowledgeable Sommeliers.
Reds Restaurant at the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa is a lively American bistro known for gourmet cuisine, delicious comfort food, small plate appetizers, and excellent service. Reds, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, has a social ambiance that and locals, and visitors alike enjoy. After a day filled with cool outdoor adventure and excitement, the Spa at Sedona Rouge may be calling. Guests can indulge in the Spa’s serene atmosphere, soothing muscles in the Jacuzzi and steam room for a time of complete relaxation and pleasure. Customized massage and signature body treatments are the hallmark of the Spa at Sedona Rouge.
The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa is located at 2250 W. Hwy. 89A in Sedona. For reservations, call 866-312-4111 or 928-203-4111, and email reservations@SedonaRouge.com. For more information visit www.SedonaRouge.com.
Article courtesy of Patti Todd, Public Relations & Marketing.
Posted May 26, 2009.
