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Located in the shadows of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort is a member of The Waldorf Astoria Collection. It is a legendary resort destination that has reigned over the picturesque Palm Springs area in the city of La Quinta with grace and charm since 1926. Featuring one of the most extensive selections of luxury accommodation and excellent services, the resort is home to one of the premier championship golf club & resort facilities in the United States.

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Nestled among the Monterey Pines, Park Hyatt Carmel - the Highlands Inn a 4-star luxury property, offers stunning ocean views, award-wining dining, and unparalled Park Hyatt service. Overlooking the Big Sur coast, this is a picturesque retreat and longtime favorite among honeymooners, celebrities, and nature enthusiasts alike. Since 1917, the resort has been the premier destination for travelers to the spectacular Central Coast. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world’s finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “T+L 500″ World’s Best Hotels.

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Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, just minutes from picturesque Carmel, Quail Lodge Resort is a place where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. This spa resort has everything to make your star unforgettable championship golf, world-class cuisine, wide range of activities and more. Nestled on 850 acres of lush fairways, meadows and lakes, Quail Lodge Resort offers one of the best world’s golf opportunities. A destination unlike any other in Carmel…or anywhere else.

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This all-suite countryside resort is located on 500 acres in Carmel Valley at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, California, only 9 miles from Carmel Beach City Park. This is a sublime pastoral river valley considered as is one of the finest wine growing regions in California. Designed by Pete Dye, Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course welcomes its guests with special courtesies, services and social activities. Opened in 1981, the resort offers endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment, sumptuous food and premier wine tasting.

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Nestled in the dramatic Sonoran Desert, The Phoenician is a magnificent luxury resort found in the Valley of the Sun in Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on 250 breathtaking acres, The Phoenician is a desert oasis that will captivate your spirit of romance and adventure. Featuring a 27-hole USGA Championship facility that combines three nine-hole golf courses with unique landscapes including Canyon, Desert and Oasis, The Phoenician golf resort is one of the finest golf courses in the state. Playing at these golf courses will be an experience you won’t soon forget.

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The elegant Montelucia Resort is ranked as #1 Hotel in Arizona by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and #13 Top Resort in the United States and Canada. One of the most luxurious in Scottsdale, this 35-acre retreat so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you’ll forget you’re in Arizona. Montelucia Resort is a top-rated luxury hotel inspired by the rich history, culture and architecture of Europe’s Andalusia region. Points of interest close to the resort include Sun Devil Stadium, Downtown Old Scottsdale Shopping Center, US Airways Center, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Heard Museum, and Biltmore Fashion Park.

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Set in the heart of the American southwest in the Sonoran Desert on 450 glorious acres the Fairmont Scottsdale is the ultimate desert oasis. Newly redesigned gem blends alluring Spanish-style architecture with a modern, contemporary edge. Actually, this is the grandest of Scottsdale resorts. The grounds, a mystical landscape of lagoons, fountains, fire pits, colorful desert plants, and expansive green spaces, offer lush contrast to the desert surroundings. If you choose to celebrate Passover in Arizona, this 5-star resort is the perfect choice.

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Located adjacent to the renowned Weiskopf & Morrish-designed courses of Troon North and set on 40 acres of vibrant blooms, the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North features 210 newly transformed “desert chic” casitas and suites. Opened in 1999, it’s already undergone a $17 million renovation. The new “desert chic” palette is meant to evoke the colors of sunset and the arid region in bloom. This is the perfect “About Town” destination to make summertime memories this season.

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Situated in the most exclusive area of the Athenian Riviera, Margi Hotel welcomes you to experience unique services that guarantee a comfortable and pleasant stay. This is a beach hotel in Vouliagmeni located just a few of the attractions to be found in the region including Acropolis, Parthenon and Benaki Museum. With its sophisticated manner The Margi offers a winning combination of hospitality, the amenities of an urban hotel with the relaxed atmosphere of a seaside resort.

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Set in an idyllic position just 50 metres from Psalidi beach, Iberostar Kipriotis Panorama Suites invites you to spend a wonderful holiday in Greece. Surrounded by a truly enchanting landscape on the beautiful island of Kos, this five-star hotel is the ideal place for guests to spend a luxury holiday in Greece, brimming with activities and opportunities for all. Blends its mountain setting with the presence of the Aegean Sea, this hotel guarantees guests the quality of services and uncountable facilities.

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