THE 5-STAR EXPERIENCE Some travelers see their accommodations as just a stopping off point, a place to drop your bags and rest your head. But these luxury resorts are the destination. Places where guests receive treatment that’s above and beyond the expected, and where overnight stays transform into memorable, unforgettable getaways that you dream about for years. BY IVY MORRIS From fine dining and personal-ized amenities to pillow menus and top-notch concierge experiences, these Forbes Five Star/AAA Five Diamond-accommodations will forever redefine the way you view hotels. An enclave within The Phoenician—which is a fabulous resort in and of itself— The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician in Scottsdale makes luxury amenities standard. Tucked away at the base of Camelback Mountain, 60 secluded suites and guest rooms include Frette 400-count Italian linens, Nespresso coffee machines and patios overlooking the pool or golf course. Resort amenities include a Canyon Suites-exclusive infinity pool, chauffeur service to and from Fashion Square Mall, and an executive breakfast featuring artfully carved fresh fruit, lox, croissants that taste like they were made in Paris, and more. The pampering starts before you arrive with the Luggage Liaison program, which can ship your suitcase directly to the resort, where it can be held until your arrival—or, your items can be unpacked in your room. At the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain , mornings begin with a stroll through the resort’s orchard, where guests can pick oranges, tangelos and grapefruits to be used in fresh-pressed juice. Then, take your pick of three courses for a round of golf, including a world-class, 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course amid the Tortolita Mountain range. By afternoon, perhaps some hydrotherapy at the spa? Or a guided hike to Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale Kai, Phoenix 26 VISITARIZONA.COM CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS; VISIT PHOENIX; VISIT TUCSON; SHERATON GRAND AT WILD HORSE PASS
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