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Phoenix/Scottsdale | 17 PHOENIX ARIZONA BILTMORE, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT O O O O H Opened in 1929 and renovated in 2014, it features 740 guestrooms; full-service spa, salon, and fitness center; two 18-hole championship golf courses and an 18-hole putting course; and poolside dining with a swim-up bar. The Arizona Biltmore has achieved today's highest luxury standards while preserving the historical design and ambiance that has made it an architectural landmark of international prominence. 1 JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE RESORT & SPA O O O O H This resort, located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, combines the elements of nature with modern architectural design. Its features include four pools with lazy rivers and slides, a Southwest-inspired Revive Spa, 36-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, and ten restaurants. Guestrooms offer private patios or balconies overlooking gardens, pools, golf courses, and mountains. AAA Four Diamond. 2 ARIZONA GRAND RESORT O O O O Nestled on 164 acres at the foot of South Mountain Preserve, this all-suite property recently unveiled a $52 million resort enhancement that included renovated guestrooms and a new lobby, restaurant, and lounge. Hit the championship golf course; revive your mind, body, and spirit at the spa; work out at the athletic club; or make a splash at the seven-acre private water park. AAA Four Diamond. 3 POINTE HILTON TAPATIO CLIFFS RESORT O O O O A scenic stay coupled perfectly with a collection of amenities. Golf enthusiasts can experience Lookout Mountain Golf Club; Tocaloma Spa & Salon offers relaxing spa treatments. Falls Water Village is an oasis of swimming pools, with a waterfall, water slide, and private cabanas. All-suite accommodations, tennis, hiking, biking, and a selection of themed dining complete this beautiful and welcoming property. 4 SHERATON WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & SPA O O O O Arizona's premier Native American- owned luxury resort boasts 500 culturally themed rooms, 36 holes of Troon ® Golf, the Aji spa, Koli Equestrian Center, and Rawhide, an 1880s western town. Located on the Gila River Indian Community, this unique property offers a recreational, educational, and inspirational experience never before available in a resort setting. 5 POINTE HILTON SQUAW PEAK RESORT O O O H The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort offers all-suite accommodations, Coyote Camp™ for the kids, the Prairie Dog putting course, Tocasierra Spa & Salon, three restaurants, the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch, and a four-acre water feature with a lazy river, 130-foot slide, and sports pool. Hiking and biking are close by at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. 6 SCOTTSDALE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS O O O O O H Spanish-style architecture with a modern edge surround amenities like the 44,000-square-foot Well & Being Spa; two golf courses; Michael Mina's BOURBON Steak; Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar; five pools; and 648 finely appointed guestrooms. To come in 2016: 102 new rooms, a great lawn, and Sunset Beach, with 9,000 square feet of white sand and a Splash Pad. AAA/CAA Five Diamond, 26 consecutive years. 7 FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH O O O O O H Adjacent to the courses of Troon North Golf Club, this resort offers a truly handcrafted desert resort experience. Guests can experience the property's full-service spa and fitness center; priority privileges on two of Arizona's finest golf courses; distinctive cuisine; nearby hiking and horseback riding; and the complimentary Kids for All Seasons children's activities program. 8

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