Enjoy the unique charm and blissful solitude of the Sonoran Desert this year.
The Turquoise Pool Bar at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows. PHOTO COURTESY OF: ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS.
With 185 bungalows and suites, all with private patios, guests may discover inspiration in the serene desert terrain at Andaz Scottsdale. Renovate at Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary with its range of spa services, personalized to guests’ specific desires, and take part in the new Sonoran Wellness Suites to learn about music, food, art and healing. Enjoy the Turquoise Pool—a guest favorite—that’s fully equipped with beverage and dining selections. Indulge at Weft & Warp Art Bar
Kitchen featuring a glass-box exhibition kitchen, or ask for the chef’s table experience. Th e resort offers a variety of activities through Andaz Adventures, where guests can book guided hikes, biking, hot air balloon rides and a new hanging meditation experience. 6114 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, andazscottsdale.com
Gourmet eatery ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho. PHOTO COURTESY OF: HOTEL VALLEY HOHOTEL VALLEY HO.
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho chic dining area. PHOTO COURTESY OF: HOTEL VALLEY HOHOTEL VALLEY HO.
Now a modern gem in Downtown Scottsdale, Hotel Valley Ho was once a popular hideaway spot for Hollywood icons, spanning generations from Bing Crosby to Janet Jackson. It features major additions such as ZuZu, VH Spa and OH Pool. Zuzu, its gourmet eatery, is a local favorite featuring chic interiors and unparalleled service. VH Spa, a modern spa and fitness center, offers a variety of soothing treatments and workout sessions. Guests can unwind under the palms at OH Pool as they sip cocktails and enjoy tasty bites with full poolside service along with cabana and daybed rentals. 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, hotelvalleyho.com
Located on 65 acres, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has convenient proximity to the town’s greatest activities, shopping and restaurants. Enjoy the day lounging at one of the resort’s six dazzling pools, or hit its top-of-the-line golf course. At Well & Being Spa, indulge in a thoroughly tailored menu of wellness options, or dine at one of the six award-winning restaurants and bars. Native wildlife tours and lagoon fishing are among exciting experiences at the Trailblazers Kids Club, keeping your children entertained as you enjoy the resort’s other fantastic amenities. 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, scottsdaleprincess.com
Mountain Shadows overlooks Camelback Mountain. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN SHADOWS.
The spacious loft at The Residences at Mountain Shadows. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN SHADOWS.
Dine, swim, golf, pamper, sleep, repeat. Offering luxury accommodations in the iconic desert landscape of Paradise Valley, this boutique property provides it all, including an 18-hole golf course overlooking the picturesque Camelback Mountain. Mountain Shadows features fine dining at its open kitchen and bar, Hearth ’61, and comfortable patio seating at Rusty’s, the hotel’s golf grill and lounge. Leisure meets luxury at the hotel’s two 75-foot pools connected by a modern waterfall, including a full-service menu with specialty cocktails and gourmet cuisine. Guests can sip and savor poolside under the warm desert sun after a workout class at the hotel’s high-tech 4,000-square-foot fitness center. 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, mountainshadows.com
This Spanish-inspired resort is the perfect getaway for those who favor luxury and romance, relaxation and recreation. Omni at Montelucia’s three sparkling pools are encircled by tropical trees that provide shade under the warm Arizona sun. Joya Spa guarantees a one-of-a-kind wellness experience while Joya Motion Studio, Omni’s 24-hour fitness center, offers yoga, strength and core classes, and private training sessions. Dine at Prado, which resembles a picturesque old-world Spanish village, and explore the unique and delicious flavors of Spain’s Andalusian region, with comfortable seating on the patio, in the atrium and at the tapas bar. 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, omnihotels.com
At The Phoenician, guests can dine in style at one of the eight diverse dining venues; golf on the 18-hole course with panoramic views of Camelback Mountain; or relax at The Phoenician Spa, a three-story facility with 24 treatment rooms and an extensive collection of treatments. The pool area includes the gorgeous Mother of Pearl Pool, as well as the Kids Zone’s 197-foot twisting waterslide and treehouse. Keep the kids entertained as you laze away at the Mediterranean-inspired poolside bar, Kalio Kabobery. A guest hot spot is Athletic Club featuring a game room; tennis, pickleball and basketball courts; and a full movement studio. 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, thephoenician.com
Charmingly ensconced within Camelback Mountain’s striking landscape rests the phenomenal architecture of Sanctuary Resort, providing a wide variety of suites and a sense of solitude. Enjoy cuisines created by Food Network celebrity and executive chef Beau MacMillan; rejuvenate with Sanctuary Spa’s Asian-inspired treatments; and discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure including rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking, golfing and kayaking. At the newly remodeled Sanctuary Spa, restorative treatments such as a Watsu Aquatic Massage or its signature Luk Pra Kope— which is a relaxing blend of Thai massage and organic, medicinal herbs—are sure to refresh. 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, sanctuaryoncamelback.com
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