The Phoenician
This resort is among the country's best. Make your reservations as far in advance as possible. The Phoenician offers its guests an array of services that will satisfy the most challenging guest but it has managed to maintain the qualities you'd find in a boutique hotel. Among the most attractive facilities is the well-maintained 27 holes of golf which are more lush than almost any other course in Arizona. Then when the round is over, you can take a refreshing dip in one of the nine pools at The Phoenician, or restore your muscles by having a rubdown at the hotel's spa. At dinnertime, the luxury doesn't stop. You'll have the choice of 10 lounges and fine-dining restaurants, providing a style suited to your mood. Be prepared to spend a minimum for about $450 per night for a room during the winter based on 2009 rates.
The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(800) 888-8234
thephoenician.com/
The Boulders Resort
Prepare to be pampered at this resort from the time you check-in to the time you leave. The Boulders Resort caters to the needs of its guests better than most others in the world. There is almost nothing that this resort has overlooked, from the way you are treated when you partake of the services of the Golden Door Spa, to the food that you are served. In addition, the two immaculately maintained golf courses at the resort were designed by the world-renowned Jay Moorish whose imagination is well-known to golfers everywhere. In 2009, you would pay about $375 per night, including unlimited golf.
The Boulders Resort
N. Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZ 85377
(888) 579-2631
theboulders.com/
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
After only one night at this resort, you'll understand why it is considered among the best of the golf resorts in the United States. The guests at Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale have their choice of two golf courses at so-called "Troon North," the Pinnacle or The Monument, each designed by former champion, Tom Weiskopf. A round at either or both courses will likely be the golfing highlight of your life. Based on 2009 pricing, a night's stay at this resort will cost about $475.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 515-5700
fourseasons.com/scottsdale/
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
