Celebrity Romantic Travel:
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

If you were a fan of Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's Newlyweds show, you probably saw their couple's visit to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a luxury resort known not only for its golf offerings but also for its top-notch spa. The Arizona desert makes a beautiful romantic backdrop.

Where: Scottsdale, Arizona. Perched at the desert's edge, the Scottsdale Princess stands like an oasis of luxury and leisure.

What's Special Here: This AAA Five Diamond property pampers its guests with luxurious touches and lavish style. Set on 450 acres, the resort features Mexican Colonial style architecture with colors echoing the subtle shades of the desert.

Who's Here: couples, families, singles

What's Great for Active Couples: Guests at this sprawling resort find no shortage of activity. Whether your idea of fun is golf or gourmet dining, basketball or biking, you'll find it at this striking resort set against the rugged McDowell Mountains. The resort has its own golf concierge to help visitors make reservations at the region's 125+ golf resorts.

Romantic Dining: Multiple restaurants introduce guests to a variety of cuisines. Echoing the Spanish style of the resort, the award-winning Marquesa restaurant features Spanish Catalan dishes, starting with tapas enjoyed with fine Spanish wines and followed by entrees such as peppercorn crusted tenderloin of beef with dried cherries and stuffed Morel mushrooms or grilled turbot and prawns with a black olive and saffron sauce.

Featured on Newlyweds, Mexican specialties are the order of the day at La Hacienda, located in a historic Mexican ranch house. Roasted suckling pig carved tableside, grilled seafood, chicken, and beef dishes reflect authentic recipes from interior Mexico. Strolling mariachis delight diners with romantic ballads. Other dining options include LV Bistro for a taste of Arizona's Southwest cuisine and the golf clubhouse's The Grill, offering mesquite grilled steaks, seafood and prime rib.

Get a Room! With 651 guest rooms, you'll have lots of options depending on how much elbow room the two of you would like (and your budget!) Opt for one of 72 villa as on Newlyweds or one of the smaller 119 casitas, all recently renovated. The resort has plenty of traditional guest rooms as well, all with living areas, terraces, wetbars, and luxury baths, each decorated in the muted colors of the Southwest desert.

For More Information: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale or 480-585-4848.