The new year means we are gearing up for more winter holidays here in the Valley and none are quite as exciting as Valentine’s Day. If you have been looking for the one destination that your loved one will absolutely love to visit consider nothing else but Scottsdale. Our Arizona community is the ideal spot to treat your loved one to a romantic getaway complete with candlelit dinners, time at the spa, and more romantic activities. Here is how you can spoil your partner when you visit Scottsdale for Valentine’s Day:
Romantic Dinner for Two
Whenever you think of a romantic dinner you may be picturing a candlelit table, glasses of champagne, and a luxury menu complete with entrees of all cuisines. You will find that and much more when you dine out in Scottsdale for Valentine’s Day. One of our favorite spots to dine out at for the romantic holiday is Reserve. This is one of Scottsdale’s most luxury fine dining establishments that offer an inventive menu with a set price. Reservations are required for this upscale restaurant where you will enjoy candlelit, white table cloth tables and a five course meal. Each course brings out a new decadent dish that will elevate the senses. Each course also features a wine pairing to bring out the flavors further. You will find popular items on the menu including Siberian caviar, Maine lobster tail, wagyu steak, and much more. This is one of Scottsdale’s pricier restaurants but is well worth the cost of admission. To feel at home in Scottsdale you can book a reservation at Olive & Ivy. This has become a staple for the Scottsdale community and continues to be a favorite. Olive & Ivy serves up California Mediterranean fare in a bustling restaurant setting. You will find a variety of dishes including steak, pasta, seafood, much more. Try out local favorites such as the shrimp scampi risotto or share some bacon wrapped dates. The beer and wine list is extensive with plenty to pick from. No matter where you end up at for dinner make sure you place a reservation well in advance to secure a table for Valentine’s Day night.
Hit the Spa
Getting a delicious meal is just the start to the romance here in Scottsdale for Valentine’s Day. Treat your loved one to a day at the spa where they will walk away feeling completely rejuvenated. Spa Avania is one of the popular spots in the city where you can enjoy the French Celtic mineral pool along with 19 treatment rooms. The onsite salon is perfect if your loved one is also looking to change up their style for the trip. Inspire Day Spa is another local favorite that offers a waterfront day spa. You will find all of the services you want from a spa including individual and couples’ massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and much more. The serene setting will make sure you both are feeling at peace here in the spa. It is also recommended to place a reservation at the spa in advance prior to your trip to secure a spot over Valentine’s Day.
Book a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Seeing Scottsdale from the ground is always great but seeing it from high up in the air is even better. Create lasting memories with a hot air balloon ride that will take you up and over the Phoenix Valley. This is a unique experience that will take you for up to an hour in the air as you take in the beautiful desert vistas. Rainbow Ryders is a local hot air balloon company that features rides here in Scottsdale. You can book a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride that will add to the romantic ambience. The experience is over 3 hours in length with up to an hour in the air. You have never seen sights quite like this.
See the Beauty at the Desert Botanical Garden
Enjoy the perfect date night during your stay with a visit to the Desert Botanical Garden. The Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of different species of desert landscape including cactus and trees. You will be able to explore the 55 acres of space that is set up in gorgeous exhibits. This year, the Desert Botanical Garden will have their Light Bloom exhibit open over Valentine’s Day. Beautiful geometric light installations will be set up over the garden offering a stunning convergence of nature and light. Don’t miss out on this unique and romantic outing in Scottsdale.
Get Ready for the Romance in Scottsdale
Our vacation rentals will keep you comfortable all trip long when you book ahead for Valentine’s Day. Treat your loved one to a stunning property found nowhere else.
