They pay great attention to details in furnishings and architecture. They always offer golf, if not by building one or two championship courses on their own properties, then by arranging trips to nearby courses. It's no wonder that Valley resorts have been showered with awards and accolades in surveys, travel guides and national magazines. Happily for those of us who appreciate the desert and Arizona's heritage, the fancy resorts respect Southwestern style. We're not Hawaii, after all.
Attention is given to desert landscaping, for the most part.
Tribute is paid to the state's Native American and Spanish roots through architecture, all kinds of art and sometimes through the food served in restaurants. The resorts offer great choices for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. Some visitors are lucky enough to come to a resort as part of a business meeting or convention. Even if a resort is not in your vacation budget, you might think about splurging on dinner or Sunday brunch in one of the restaurants, or sipping cocktails at sunset in one of the lounges. If you're just in for a brief visit, be sure to take some time to walk the main grounds.