Sherman's Travel

The year has just begun, but the winter is nowhere near its grand finale. Shake off the shivers, grab your significant other, and leave the in-laws behind. Carefree Resort & Villas in sunny Scottsdale, Ariz., along with Travel by Spa Week, are presenting their decadent Spa & Golf Getaway Package for Two at less than $600 per person!

With a booking window through January 31, 2010 (travel by December 31, 2010), this knock-out bargain is just $1,195 (priced originally at $1,547, sans meal value) and includes the following:

•    3-night accommodations (worth as much as $597)
•    Half-day Carefree Spa Package for two, which includes massage therapies, skin care, aromatherapy, nail care, and body treatments (originally $600)
•    1 round of golf per person (a $250 value)
•    Sonoran desert adventure in a hummer, ATV, or on horseback (valued at $100)
•    All meals

To book, go to www.spaweek.com.

About the Resort: Situated in the Valley of the Sun and on the edge of Tonto National Forest, Carefree Resort & Villas is a remote Scottsdale oasis, 2,500 feet above sea level, sheltered by Southwestern architecture and panorama views of a profound stretch of desert at the foothills of Black Mountain. Bide your time playing golf on the 18-hole championship course, exploring the ancient Western town of Carefree, or getting a Liquid Sunshine facial. In addition, vacationers can go hiking or horseback riding, play tennis, and swim in one of the sparkling resort pools.

The rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, cable TV, spacious closets and luxurious linens, balconies or patios, and a complimentary, daily newspaper. In-room dining is available.