Scottsdale's Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Offers Guests a Holiday Home in Paradise

Travelers looking to trade the season's hustle and bustle for a relaxing retreat can make the award-winning resort their home for the holidays, complete with a festive Christmas dinner at the acclaimed elements restaurant, and special rates on accommodations in a private, festively-decorated estate home.

Christmas Day at elements will be celebrated with a delectable, four-course dinner by executive chef and Food Network star Beau MacMillan. Menu choices to please all palates include Smoked Salmon ‘Benedict' with Savory French Toast; Wild Mushroom and Truffle Soup with Spot Prawn Ravioli; Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Forbidden Rice, Charred Zucchini and Coconut Lobster Broth; and Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes, Bacon Braised Cabbage and Cherry Garlic Sticky Glaze. Diners can top off their meal with mouth-watering desserts like Brandied Eggnog Bread Pudding, and Mini Pumpkin Pies with Chantilly Cream. Christmas dinner will be served on Dec. 25 from 12 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $75 for adults and $25 for children ages 12 and under, excluding tax, gratuities and beverages. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (480) 607-2300.

For guests seeking an extended getaway this season, Sanctuary's “Home for the Holidays” package offers spacious, private Mountainside Estates with ample accommodations for multiple family members or friends. Just steps away from all of the resort's world-class amenities, including an expansive Asian-inspired spa, picturesque infinity-edge pool, superior dining, and the newly redesigned jade bar, guests can enjoy privacy and easy access at the same time. An added bonus is incomparable views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley.

The “Home for the Holidays” package includes:

• Private estate home with holiday decor
• A welcome gift basket in the spirit of the holiday
• Rates from $950 nightly(two-night minimum) subject to limited availability through Jan. 3, 2013

To ease gift giving this year, Sanctuary has Gift Cards available for purchase. They can be used resort-wide for everything from spa treatments to dining or an overnight stay. Gift Cards can be purchased online or by calling (480) 607-2333. For more information and reservations, please call (800) 245-2051 or visit sanctuaryaz.com.