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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Springtime in Scottsdale blooms with thrilling outdoor activities, fresh resort experiences, wellness retreats and new additions to the first-rate food scene. Though things will look a bit different this spring – when this Sonoran Desert destination is typically known for its large-scale sporting events, flurry of activity and bustling energy downtown – Scottsdale still boasts plenty of sunshine and excitement for locals and visitors alike.

SPA ESCAPES

• This season, the 33,000-square-foot Spa at The Boulders Resort Scottsdale will reopen. Relax in a sanctuary for well-being which includes a Labyrinth for quiet contemplation, an authentic Tipi used for traditional Native American rituals and private meditation in the Organic Garden. Recharge with outdoor activities around the 1,300-acre property, including moonlight bike rides, desert hikes and the Sonoran Explorin’ Tour.
• For the jetsetters looking to experience the world without crossing the seas, look no further than VH Spa’s Jet Set Crowd menu at Hotel Valley Ho. This exclusive spa program showcases 90-minute indulgent treatments inspired by international spots such as Istanbul, Helsinki and Reykjavik.
• The NOW Massage, a boutique massage concept based in LA, kicked off the new year by opening its doors in Scottsdale on Jan. 2. The serene and approachable atmosphere is designed for clients to easily reset and revive the mind, body and soul. Described as, «a reimagined neighborhood spa experience,» The NOW Massage offers treatments specifically created for stress relief, relaxation, muscle recovery and optimum healing.
• The Spa at JW Marriott Camelback Inn has debuted a brand-new Mindful Meditation Room administering contactless treatments. Try Himalayan Salt Lamp Therapy to boost mood and ease allergies and stress, or become immersed in traditions of Chinese medicine with the Gemstone Water treatment, created with wood, water, earth, metal and fire.

RESORT SCENE
THE BIG NEWS: Scottsdale welcomed the area’s first-ever Dark Sky Zone resort on Oct. 20, ADERO. The six-story, 177-room property perched high in the desert features signature restaurant, CIELO, and grab ‘n go Spa café, Revive. Debuting on property on Feb. 11 is Skytop Lounge, an al fresco dining experience placed on the lawn overlooking the canyon and below the stars. The outdoor cocktail lounge will offer delectable bites and astro-inspired cocktails, such as the «Dark Sky.»

FIVE MORE STAYS:

• On Dec. 29, the W Scottsdale introduced the new Cottontail Lounge, with a sophisticated environment while still retaining the bold and flirty style for which W Hotels are known. Cottontail Lounge replaces the former Shade Lounge and serves breakfast, craft cocktails derived from an extensive mixology program, and inventive bites.
• The star-studded culinary team at Sanctuary just got hotter with the addition of industry powerhouses, Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz and Bar Chef Christiaan Röllich in Nov. 2020. The two will lead the advancement of the resort’s fine dining experiences at elements and jade bar. This is a homecoming for Sanz, a two-time James Beard Award nominee, who began her career at elements, under the direction of Chef Beau MacMillan. Röllich began at Les Deux Café in LA, where Forbes dubbed him, «one of LA’s most innovative mixologists.»
• After a nine-month closure, Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale has just reopened its doors with new Chef de cuisine, Nino La Spina. A native of Sicily, Chef Nino began his career when he moved to Pisa for his studies and landed at renowned restaurants like Paris’ Michelin-starred Mirazur on the French Riviera, before moving stateside to work at Four Seasons Palm Beach. His Mediterranean style of cooking fused with Chef Victor Davila’s Latin and Mexican flare brings an adventurous new cuisine to Talavera’s Spanish steakhouse menu.
• Canopy by Hilton joined the Old Town Scottsdale arts district on Oct. 1. This 177-room resort – the first new-build hotel in Old Town in over a decade – delivers a modern elegance, with two dining experiences and a rooftop pool.
• Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley – a 215-room, 20-acre new-build opening in 2021 – will have it all; exemplary service, views of Camelback Mountain, modern and sleek interiors, a 16,000-square-foot spa and a location minutes from downtown Scottsdale. The resort has pivoted amid construction to incorporate new safety measures and features, such as the installation of Plasma Air in every guestroom and common space, to reduce airborne viruses and bacteria.

EVENTS + PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
THE BIG NEWS: Golf fanatics rejoice; the Waste Management Phoenix Open returns Feb. 1-7 at TPC Scottsdale. The legendary 16th hole will also live on at the 86th edition of «The People’s Open,» though modified from previous years. With limited fans in attendance, the scaled-down, one-level, open-air venue will offer limited ticket packages for fans who want to stay seated at the 16th hole. COVID safety protocols will be enforced throughout the entire tournament.

MORE THINGS TO DO:

• Barrett-Jackson‘s 50th annual Scottsdale Collector Car Auction, typically hosted in January, will take place March 20-27 and include the Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition, featuring 50 vehicles from the nation’s top custom car builders.
• Grab your mitts and sunscreen, Spring Training is back in Scottsdale. Beginning Feb. 27, catch the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium or the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. At this time, it has not been confirmed if fans will be permitted to watch from the stands.
• Desert Botanical Garden‘s newest art exhibition, «Wind, Water, Earth» features three large-scale living sculptures by artists Natasha Lisita and Daniel Schultz, using florals and plant materials as a medium and desert elements as inspiration. The sculptures will be available for viewing select dates from Jan. 19-April 25, 2021.
• Travelers can now dive deep into the wonder of the sea at OdySea Aquarium without leaving the «personal bubble» with new private aquarium rentals. The buyout provides exclusive access to the entire aquarium, including the 3D movie and OdySea Voyager, and breakfast in OdySea’s posh VIP room with views of sharks, stingrays and more.
• The Musical Instrument Museum has launched a spring virtual education program analyzing the relationship between music and science. Using STEM-based learning for students K-8, the courses cover how musical instruments are made and include hands-on activities for critical thinking.
• With prime weather, plenty of space and many expert-led outdoor experiences now offered privately, the time is right for opting outside in Scottsdale. Soar in a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders or Hot Air Expeditions, horseback ride at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch or with Wandering Heart Adventures, or kick it into high gear on an ATV tour with Stellar Adventures.

FRESH BITES
THE BIG NEWS: Amid the pandemic, Scottsdale has continued to defy the odds with the opening and sustaining of myriad new restaurants since spring 2020 – including Pizzeria Virtú, FRANCINE and Benjamin’s Upstairs to name a few, just in the downtown area alone. The city’s business owners have also found new ways to dine safely and make up for lost revenue during temporary shutdowns with new allowances from the Governor’s office as of Dec. 2, 2020, for restaurants to expand outdoor seating into parking lots and sidewalks, as seen in many major US cities.

FIVE NEW WAYS TO SIP + SAVOR:

• Cold Beers & Pizza, a spin-off of its neighbor and local favorite, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, opened in Old Town Scottsdale this month. Highlights include Cowboy Pizza and gluten-free crusts, as well as a wide selection of brews.
• Southern charm, a lively atmosphere and a taste of Nashville await at Belle’s Nashville Kitchen. Belle’s debuted in Old Town Scottsdale in December, serving up a Honky Tonk brunch, Nashville Hot Chicken and whiskey tastings.
• Local breakfast joint, Hash Kitchen, introduced a new spin on brunch, «Hash at Night,» on Oct. 2. Available at select locations on Fridays and Saturdays, late-night noshers can expect all the Hash Kitchen staples, including the build-your-own bloody mary bar, bubbly Boba mimosas and cereal shooter flights.
• Trendy Fox Restaurant Concept, Culinary Dropout, opened a location at Scottsdale Quarter in Oct. 2020. The new, spacious restaurant brings a lively, open-air atmosphere for enjoying a casual meal and delighting in lawn games.
• Z’Tejas, with restaurants only in Arizona and Texas, is scheduled to open a new restaurant in Scottsdale in Feb. 2021. Classic Z’Tejas dishes like sizzling Santa Fe Enchiladas and Diablo Pasta appear on the menu, along with seasonal southwestern offerings, and its signature margaritas and tequila flights.

For more Scottsdale travel news and story ideas, visit http://www.scottsdalepressroom.com. For more information about Scottsdale’s commitment to keeping residents and visitors safe, visit the «Be Safe Scottsdale» page.

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SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A first of its kind, Ordnance Survey (Great Britain’s mapping agency) has launched its popular walking and cycling app, OS Maps, in Australia.

Australia is the first nation outside Britain to have access to OS Maps. The new app’s accurate mapping and routes will help people to explore more and create their own adventures on and off the beaten track.

Alongside detailed mapping, the app’s 3D features help outdoor lovers plan and navigate routes that are convenient, accessible and safe, whether hiking, walking, cycling or running.

Developed by Ordnance Survey, OS Maps utilises cutting-edge technology and 230 years of mapping expertise. For five years, the multi award-winning app has been helping millions of Britons to get outside, helping them keep physically and mentally active.

Free to download, its premium subscription service provides unlimited access to detailed mapping, routes and features.

With OS Maps, users can:

• Explore a variety of map layers including detailed Australian topographic maps, aerial imagery and detailed street level mapping.
• View thousands of features including footpaths and trails and feature names such as hills and points of interest.
• Discover thousands of ready-made routes and create new routes.
• Download maps and routes to phones to use later outdoors even without mobile signal.
• Visualise routes in 3D and fly-through a route to understand the terrain and difficulty level before leaving home.
• Operate across all devices – seamless sync between desktop, tablet and mobile.
• Share routes and experiences with friends and family to discover the outdoors together.

Nick Giles, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure, said:

«We are delighted to be launching OS Maps in Australia. We know how passionate Australians are about the outdoors and that the country is packed with amazing features for people to explore.

«OS Maps has detailed mapping, routes, tools and features to help people discover new adventures. It’s perfect for walkers, runners and cyclists of all abilities and great for ensuing people stay safe, have the best possible experience and can find their way back again!»

Australia has become the first nation outside of Britain to have full access to OS Maps. During 2021 OS Maps will continue a rollout to other nations including New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

Helping Great Britain to get outside

OS Maps is Britain’s most popular navigation app with over 3.5 million users, providing access to 4 million routes covering 30 million miles. During the UK lockdowns for the Covid-19 pandemic, OS Maps become a vital tool in helping people to discover walks and greenspaces in their neighbourhoods. During 2020 the app saw a 78% increase in subscribers with local searches of greenspace and urban cycle networks increasing by over 1,000%.

The new app is available on both android and iOS to download through App Stores. To support the launch of OS Maps in Australia, users can take advantage of a free 1-month trial of the premium subscription service. For more info, visit OSMaps.com.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A first of its kind, Ordnance Survey (Great Britain’s mapping agency) has launched its popular walking and cycling app, OS Maps, in Australia.

Australia is the first nation outside Britain to have access to OS Maps. The new app’s accurate mapping and routes will help people to explore more and create their own adventures on and off the beaten track.

Alongside detailed mapping, the app’s 3D features help outdoor lovers plan and navigate routes that are convenient, accessible and safe, whether hiking, walking, cycling or running.

Developed by Ordnance Survey, OS Maps utilises cutting-edge technology and 230 years of mapping expertise. For five years, the multi award-winning app has been helping millions of Britons to get outside, helping them keep physically and mentally active.

Free to download, its premium subscription service provides unlimited access to detailed mapping, routes and features.

With OS Maps, users can:

• Explore a variety of map layers including detailed Australian topographic maps, aerial imagery and detailed street level mapping.
• View thousands of features including footpaths and trails and feature names such as hills and points of interest.
• Discover thousands of ready-made routes and create new routes.
• Download maps and routes to phones to use later outdoors even without mobile signal.
• Visualise routes in 3D and fly-through a route to understand the terrain and difficulty level before leaving home.
• Operate across all devices – seamless sync between desktop, tablet and mobile.
• Share routes and experiences with friends and family to discover the outdoors together.

Nick Giles, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure, said:

«We are delighted to be launching OS Maps in Australia. We know how passionate Australians are about the outdoors and that the country is packed with amazing features for people to explore.

«OS Maps has detailed mapping, routes, tools and features to help people discover new adventures. It’s perfect for walkers, runners and cyclists of all abilities and great for ensuing people stay safe, have the best possible experience and can find their way back again!»

Australia has become the first nation outside of Britain to have full access to OS Maps. During 2021 OS Maps will continue a rollout to other nations including New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

Helping Great Britain to get outside

OS Maps is Britain’s most popular navigation app with over 3.5 million users, providing access to 4 million routes covering 30 million miles. During the UK lockdowns for the Covid-19 pandemic, OS Maps become a vital tool in helping people to discover walks and greenspaces in their neighbourhoods. During 2020 the app saw a 78% increase in subscribers with local searches of greenspace and urban cycle networks increasing by over 1,000%.

The new app is available on both android and iOS to download through App Stores. To support the launch of OS Maps in Australia, users can take advantage of a free 1-month trial of the premium subscription service. For more info, visit OSMaps.com.

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BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — AutoAp, the automotive industry’s leading Recalls as a Service (RaaS) company, today announced the launch of Safety Recall Performance (SRPsm) Assessment, an online service to help auto dealers assess their current safety recall management capabilities and provide recommendations for how to immediately improve recall repair management.

The tool is free to dealers until March 31, 2021. Beginning April 1, 2021, the service will cost $495.00.

In referring to the benefits of how the SRP Assessment and Report of Findings can help dealers across the country, Chris Cleveland, Compliance officer at Galpin Motors, in Southern California told us:

«AutoAp is a cost-effective, integral part of managing safety recalls across our various dealerships. Their software is backed by a great support team who is dedicated to reducing your safety recall liability.»

According to AutoAp research, more than 20 percent of all vehicles on the road have at least one open safety recall. Out of the nearly 1,000 recalls published each year, more than 100 of these have an average delay of 16 days between an auto manufacturer’s announcements and National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) publishing the recalls, with many being delayed for months. In addition, an AutoAp review of the NHTSA data in 2014 found an error rate of nearly 30 percent. These errors persist, even today.

«Many dealers are unaware of the liability and risks they face due to errors and timing delays between manufacturers and recall information providers such as SaferCar, NHTSA and vehicle history reports,» said Mark Paul, CEO of AutoAp. «As a result dealers often buy or sell vehicles with open safety recalls without knowing it. We created the Safety Recall Performance Assessment to give dealers an objective view of their safety recall repair operations, and provide actionable recommendations that can boost profits and decrease liability.»

AutoAp, which launched its Dynamic Recall Management (DRMsm) service in 2015, currently supports nearly 1,500 dealerships, rental car companies and corporations across the country to help manage open recalls by providing the most-accurate and timely recall information available.

By taking a three-minute survey about their current recall repair management methods, Dealers will receive a comprehensive report with customized and actionable recommendations to increase profitability, decrease liability, reduce customer risk and improve compliance.

«The Safety Recall Performance Assessment tool is a quick and easy method for giving dealers insight into an important industry challenge,» Paul said. «Taking just a few minutes to complete, this tool can help put dealers on a path to better understand their current risks, and perhaps even more importantly, drive hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional profits by making a few simple operational changes.»

About AutoAp
AutoAp, Inc., a Beaverton, Ore., based company helps clients increase profitability, decrease liability and reduce customers’/drivers’ risks, with the industry’s most comprehensive, accurate and timely safety recall solutions. The company provides the industry’s leading safety recall management technology to help franchised and independent auto dealers, automotive solutions providers, fleet management companies, corporate and government fleets and rental car companies, increase driver safety, lower liability, generate service revenue and reduce recall management costs. Find out more at http://www.autoap.com.

Media Contact

Michael J DeVilling, WestShore PR, +1 2488754207, mdevilling@westshorepr.com

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AVONDALE, Ariz., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Budget-minded car shoppers in the Avondale, Phoenix, Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise area may find the right fit at Earnhardt Honda in Avondale during the dealership’s Honda Zero Percent Event. Potential customers who are interested in the Honda Accord, Honda CR-V and Honda HR-V may be eligible for Honda-brand lease and finance incentives that include a 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for select models that is available until March 1.

Families who prefer to finance a Honda car, truck or crossover must be approved by Honda Financial Services. Earnhardt Honda will provide well-qualified car buyers with 0% APR for 60 months on select 2020 and 2021 Honda models. Select 2020 Honda CR-V, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2020 Honda HR-V models feature 0% APR finance rates.

Earnhardt Honda customers who wish to lease the 2020 Honda Accord may qualify for a 36-month lease with $2,599 down and $209 per month. Drivers who wish to finance the redesigned 2021 Honda Accord may be eligible for 1.9% APR for 60 months or 2.9% APR for 72 months.

Fans of the Honda CR-V can lease the 2020 Honda CR-V LX 2WD for 36 months with a $2,999 down payment and a $229 monthly payment. Drivers interested in a fuel-efficient 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid can lease the Honda CR-V Hybrid EX AWD with a 36-month lease agreement that includes a $3,399 down payment and a $259 monthly payment.

Fun-to-drive Honda HR-V models may be the perfect fit for Phoenix-area drivers. The 2021 Honda HR-V CVT 2WD LX is available for lease with a $169 monthly payment and $2,999 due at signing with a 36-month lease offer.

Individuals who would like to learn more about Honda lease and finance incentives available at Earnhardt Honda can visit the dealership online at http://www.earnhardthonda.com. Potential owners who prefer a more personal interaction can contact the dealership sales team directly by calling 623-934-5211.

Media Contact

Earnhardt Marketing, Earnhardt Honda, 623-934-5211, press@earnhardt.com

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