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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 mountains, L’Auberge de Sedona is a luxury Sedona hotel. With the completion of a $25 million renovation in 2010, L’Auberge de Sedona now offers the perfect combination of breathtaking Red Rock vistas and creekside tranquility. Staying here, you will be near Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona Art Center and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Offering an array of amenities and personal attention, this is the ideal retreat from the hectic pace of everyday life. L’Auberge is only a two hour drive from Scottsdale/Phoenix.

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Owned by JW Marriott Hotels, Camelback Inn is situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. After $50 million renovation Camelback Inn provides 453 hacienda-style houses, spectacular restaurants, a poolside bar and the all new 20,000 sq ft Arizona Ballroom.

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The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the best resorts in Scottsdale. Set amidst flowering cactus, this world class resort is an oasis overlooking the breathtaking desert and nearby mountains. This Resort features 27 acres water playground amid grounds lushly landscaped with palm trees and flowering plants.

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The Boulders is world renowned as one of the finest golf, tennis and spa resorts in the United States. Golf in Arizona means hot, dry days, cool clear evenings and painted deserts.

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Scottsdale is a famous city with its golf courses, but in recent years is associated less with massage therapists and outdoor sports. Wright’s influence can be seen in much of the architecture, though a lot of it sits in the shadows of the telltale cranes erecting condos in this ever-expanding region of the West. Golf, if you wish. Or eat, explore and then float in an infinity pool, contemplating your next cocktail. The ways to get pummeled, peeled and rubbed in Scottsdale are endless.

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The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa offers luxury and relaxation in scenic Scottsdale. The Westin Kierland is located approximately 20 miles from Phoenix International Airport, which features shops, boutiques, and restaurants. In harmony with its surroundings, the resort’s picturesque silhouette is inspired by the nearby Phoenix Mountain Reserve.

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