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>>Checking In: Arizona
Four spectacular desert resorts
T
owering red rocks, eye-popping wildflowers and
dramatic sunsets — there’s beauty to be discovered at
every turn in Arizona’s picturesque desert. Rather than
try to upstage nature’s splendor, these four resorts have
embraced the landscape as a vital element in their overall design.
>> Organic Architecture:
Phoenix’s Arizona Biltmore
Drive up to the grand Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix and it’s immediately apparent how it earned its reputation as the “Jewel of the
Desert.” The Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced “organic architecture”
integrates its majestic property with its desert surroundings while
still making a bold statement.
New to the resort is Ocatilla at Arizona Biltmore, a club
addition with 120 rooms that serves as a boutique hotel within the
resort. Along with a private swimming pool and poolside service,
Ocatilla provides complimentary pampering amenities, such as the
soothing Therapeutic Turndown Bath.
Soak in the desert atmosphere at any of the eight additional
swimming pools at the Arizona Biltmore or spend more time
outdoors at the resort’s two 18-hole PGA golf courses, seven tennis
courts and a lighted
basketball court.
Afterward, unwind
with yoga classes at the Top: Peaceful relaxation at the Ocatilla at
Arizona Biltmore. Above center: The towfitness center or enjoy
ering Loews Ventana Canyon is a work of
a treatment at the Ariart. Above: Classy comfort at L’Auberge.
zona Biltmore Spa.
The latest addition to the resort’s six dining options is Frank
& Albert’s, which pays homage to the two men responsible for
the design of the Arizona Biltmore — Frank Lloyd Wright and
Albert Chase McArthur. The restaurant serves up American
classics accented by local flavors such as the wood-stone baked
filet of salmon with duck-fat poached fingerling potatoes. For a
complete Biltmore experience, don’t forget to order the tableside
s’mores for dessert.
For more information about the Arizona Biltmore, visit
www.arizonabiltmore.com or phone 602.955.6600.
>> Environmentally Conceived Resort:
Loews Ventana Canyon in Tucson
At the foothills of the dramatic Santa Catalina Mountains lies
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ing, Chef de Cuisine Alexis Martinez
dishes up classics like pozole with
shredded pork and blue corn hominy.
For more information about
the Loews Ventana Canyon, visit
www.loewshotels.com or phone
520.299.2020.
an equally impressive sight: Loews
Ventana Canyon. The luxury hotel
has been setting the standard for
structural design since 1984 when
Architectural Digest dubbed it “the
Spanish Charm at
first environmentally conceived resort
InterContinental
in North America.” From the massive
Montelucia Resort & Spa
stone façade and vine-covered walls
Channeling the European architecture
outside to the
and idyllic lifestyle
copper, leather
of southern Spain,
and subtle
the stunning
earth tone
InterContinental
décor inside, it’s
Montelucia Resort
clear that the
& Spa is a much
desert landscape
desired oasis in
served as the
the heart of the
muse for Loews.
Sonoran Desert.
Each of the 398
The 34-acre resort
renovated guest
features 253 plush
rooms has its
guest rooms and
own private
40 suites, beautiful
terrace with
Spanish courtbreathtaking
yards, a walkway
views of the
modeled after the
desert, mounAlhambra palace
tains or city.
in Granada, Spain,
Grilled wild spot prawns (top) and
antipasto with fresh figs (bottom) at
At Loews, the
and the pièce de
InterContinental Montelucia’s Prado.
first-class treatment
résistance — the
extends to children and pets. The little
Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa.
ones receive gift bags upon check-in,
Inside the 31,000 square foot spa
and they’re encouraged to borrow games
are 19 treatment rooms, including five
from the library, hang out at the
oversized suites with terraces, kingKidbanas by the pool or attend supersize daybeds, fireplaces and sunken
vised camps. Furry friends benefit
tubs. Guests can indulge in treatments
from their own beds, plus pet walking, like the traditional Thai massage or
grooming and sitting services.
the cooling parsley facial with a sevenOne of the main highlights at
herb mask and cranberry-pomegranLoews is the Window Walk Nature
ate face massage.
Trail where guests can take a stroll
The great outdoors beckons with
along the half-mile path and learn
five inviting pools, lavish private caabout plants and animals indigenous
banas and nearby hiking trails. Golf
to Arizona.
enthusiasts can take advantage of
The 100-acre property also boasts
the complimentary driving range at
two swimming pools, the Lakeside
Mountain Shadows Golf Club, while
Spa, eight lighted tennis courts,
children ages 5 to 12 can participate
a croquet court and two worldin Planet Trekkers Kids Club, an
renowned PGA golf courses designed interactive day camp.
by Tom Fazio.
There are six dining venues at the
The Flying V Bar & Grill serves
resort, including the popular Prado,
Southwestern fare with a Latin twist.
helmed by Chef Claudio Urciuoli. Ask
The restaurant’s famed guacamole is
for rotating specials like the squid-ink
served tableside by a guacamoliere
paella or cochinillo (suckling pig).
(guacamole sommelier). As a homage
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to his southern Arizona upbring-
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It’s all taken care of. Inspired accommodations.
Exquisite cuisine. A refined and revered legacy of service.
So you can live in the moment. All inclusive. All encompassing.
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For more information about the
InterContinental Montelucia Resort
& Spa, visit www.icmontelucia.com
or phone 480.627.3200.
>> Creekside at
L’Auberge de Sedona
Just a two-hour drive from Phoenix
or Scottsdale is Sedona, Arizona’s
red rock country. It’s easy to see how
the majestic red rocks have inspired
countless artists, many of whose
works can be seen in uptown Sedona’s
gallery district. Another work of
art found in walking distance —
L’Auberge de Sedona.
Tucked away in a forest of
sycamore and cottonwood trees,
L’Auberge sits on the banks of Oak
Creek. The 89-room resort celebrates
its 25th anniversary in 2010 with the
completion of a $25-million expansion. Part of that project includes 64
newly built or redesigned themed
cottages and 25 remodeled Lodge
guest rooms. L’Auberge’s scheduled
activities include yoga, morning
duck feedings, plein-air art classes,
wine tastings and Friday night
stargazing. For quieter moments, unwind in one of the many Adirondack
chairs and listen to the sound of water trickling down a nearby creek. At
Serenite Spa, relaxation comes in the
form of treatments befitting Sedona’s
spiritual scene, like a cleansing sage
body wrap performed in an outdoor
spa cabana.
Dinner on the flagstone terrace
of the highly rated L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek is an event
unto itself with French-American
cuisine from Chef David Schmidt.
For more information about
L’Auberge, visit www.lauberge.com
or phone 928.282.1661.
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