Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

A luxury mega resort, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the perfect fit for its Sonoran Desert setting, combining traditional Spanish architecture with local flora to create a harmonious environment for guests as well as hummingbirds, roadrunners and jackrabbits.

Guestrooms are a minimum of 525 square feet; 72 villas and 119 casitas are also available. Each room features balcony or terrace with table and chairs, bathrobes, separate walk-in shower and oversize tub, safe, high-speed Internet access, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, hairdryer, voicemail and a mini-bar.

La Hacienda is a highly rated gourmet Mexican restaurant known for its tasty margaritas. You may want to order a flight of five to decide which is your favorite as the mariachis stroll. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly except Wednesday.

The resort's dining choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner are LV Bistro for diverse American fare, The Grill for steak and seafood, and Cazadores for snacks and cocktails.

In addition to treatments and salon services the resort spa features a swimming pool and sun deck, fitness center and aerobics studio. Guests who like nature walks will want to take the resort's Sonoran Trail planted with saguaro cactus, date palm, velvet mesquite and jasmine. Guests can also take advantage of two 18-hole championship golf courses and seven tennis courts.

Guests who enjoy walking can roam the rambling resort's 450 acres. Others may opt to travel via golf cart. The resort goes above and beyond to provide extra touches that make you feel special. For example, the business center has a refrigerator stocked with water and sodas, and guestrooms are supplied with a generous set of complimentary toiletries, including bath salts.

The 44,000-square-foot spa is a standout. The elegant stone and wood interior sets a tranquil mood. Fresh apples, muffins, cookies, fruit-infused water and other complimentary refreshments are always on hand. Women will love smart amenities like the bathing-suit drier, and men will appreciate having their own MVP Room for changing and watching sports or stocks on a plasma TV.