Summer 2026

combos that showcase fresh ingredients by Arizona producers.The resort’s buzzy Plaza Bar presents evening cocktails and small plates on a firepit patio, while James Beard award winner Michael Mina is behind the popular Bourbon Steak location at the Princess. La Hacienda, one of two resort restaurants by pioneering chef Richard Sandoval, serves modern Mexican dishes, wine and cocktails, and more than 250 types of tequila and mezcal. Sandoval's Toro Scottsdale fires up globally influ- enced Latin flavors in the TPC Scottsdale clubhouse. The PGA Tour’s WM Phoenix Open swings through TPC Scottsdale early each February, bringing big-name players to the Stadium Course that shares a boundary with the Princess. It’s one of several courses within min- utes of the resort. In all, players can tee off at more than 50 Scottsdale courses and around 200 in the greater Phoenix area. “The other TPC course, the Champions Course, is a little more playable for the average golfer. We also have an amazing relationship with Grayhawk courses, and they’re five min- utes away,”White says.“We can transfer guests from the hotel as well.” Many of the region’s outdoor attractions and cultural activities are conveniently close to the property. It’s a short drive from the Princess to bluSONIL, an upscale longevity and regenera- tive aesthetics destination that opened in December 2025. The studio offers diagnostic scans, laser therapies, microneedling and other skin care services, plus wellness therapies like cryotherapy, infusions and weight loss consul- tations. Nearby, Cliff Creek Outfitters runs guided e-bike tours that spotlight Scottsdale’s trails, parks, plants and history. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright spent his winters at Taliesin West, now a designated National Historic Landmark that hosts engaging tours, talks and workshops. To the south, sur- rounded by the hiking routes and sandstone buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts nature, art and culinary events amid dazzling wildflower and cactus collections. “The beauty of the desert is so close to our hotel.We have world-class dining and golf and spa, but then five minutes away, you’re on 212 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 Look for a poolside cafe and private cabanas at the Princess Pool, one of six resort swimming venues. Others include the Sonoran Splash, with twin, 200-foot waterslides, and Sunset Beach, featuring soft white sand and a splash pad. Set on 65 Sonoran Desert acres, the property has six pools, five dining venues, several retail outlets and 750 guest rooms.