Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

This Four Seasons property blends perfectly into the Sonoran landscape of Southern Arizona, 20 miles north of Scottsdale; its collection of adobe-style casitas laid out against a backdrop of saguaros and perpetual sunshine.

Beyond the stunning lobby and its contemporary Southwestern decor, the style is more low-key and in-keeping with the resort’s hideaway-in-the-desert vibe. Still, the amenities are excellent: there are three restaurants, the wonderful Onyx Bar and a huge split-level swimming pool – an absolute must in the dry desert heat.

The attentive staff are on hand to arrange all kinds of off-site activities, from hot air balloon rides to hikes and horseback rides, but the primary pastime is golf at nearby Troon North, home to two superb courses.