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Nestled against the Catalina Mountains above the city of Tucson, the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is the perfect blend of tranquillity, recreation, and luxury. You’ll find yourself in awe of the living desert surroundings. The hotel offers business and leisure travellers a profoundly fulfilling experience. Close to Racquet Club and Sabino Canyon, the resort is suited for the pleasure-seeking leisure traveler as well as the professional conference guest.

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Nestled at the base of the stunning Catalina Mountains, in northern Tucson, Arizona, Miraval Arizona Resort is a top-rated all-inclusive destination retreat. Located amid 400 acres of lush gardens, the resort is a place dedicated to opening eyes, minds, and hearts. Consistently rated #1, Miraval Arizona Resort is a must for those looking for an inspiring experience whether you choose adventure or relaxation.

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Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain, the Royal Palms is a Spanish Mediterranean-style estate that combines the sophistication of a Mediterranean villa with the intimacy and privacy of a secluded retreat. Ideally situated for leisure and business travelers searching for a unique and extraordinary experience, the resort is ranked #1 in Arizona, Travel + Leisure Top 500, “World’s Best Hotels” 2009.

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Originally opened in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore Resort is set amongst 39 acres of lush gardens. Located near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, this luxurious resort is a short drive from many major attractions in the city like the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden.  Designed by Albert Chase McArthur, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright’s, this is the only existing hotel the world with a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design. Offers a luxurious setting, the Biltmore is like an architecturally inspiring version of a Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons-big, elegant, and consistent. Hotel chain: Waldorf Astoria Hotels

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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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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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The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is a luxury resort perched in the high Sonoran Desert against the the Tortolita Mountains. This is a destination where casual elegance meets adventure, featuring an elite golf venue intended to be shared by friends and legends alike. A host of popular attractions are within close range from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dove Mountain Marana. Among these are the Tucson Museum of Art, Tohono Chul Park, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park and the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

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Located near Phoenix Arizona, The Wigwam Golf Resort is a luxury Litchfield Park resort situated in the desert. The local area offers a host of attractions, such as University of Phoenix Stadium and Camelback Ranch. This park-like estate offers its guests a rustic elegance and modern technology that create charming and warm atmosphere. The resort hosts amenities such as the Red Door Spa, 54 Holes of Golf, Nine Tennis Courts, and award-winning cuisine.

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