This is such a classic!

Phoenix Sun

When a desert escape is on your agenda, skip the sin and head to the Phoenix sun!

The great American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities.” A weekend in Phoenix evokes that very sentiment. Check in at the Arizona Biltmore, otherwise known as The Grande Dame of Phoenix. Built in 1929 it is the only existing hotel in the world to benefit from the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright. If the walls could talk there would be plenty of stories, as the hotel has been graced by US Presidents, celebrities, and world travelers alike.

In celebration of their 80 years, the Biltmore is making history again - in perfect Frank Lloyd Wright style- with the Ocatilla retreat and private sanctuary. Forget about the necessities and let a “Fonsworth Bentley” style concierge attend to your every need in a well-appointed, relaxed lounge environment. Your morning espresso made just how you love it, your golf shirt perfectly pressed, and car service to wisk you away on any whim. With nearly 40 acres of plush grounds, glistening pools, shops, and golf in the heart of Phoenix, consider it your desert playground.

It would be scandalous to leave Phoenix without at least one trip to the spa and spa addicts seeking a greater level of bliss will find their sanctuary at the Hyatt’s Spa Avania.

Tapping in to your body’s internal clock, every detail within the indoor-outdoor oasis works to balance all five senses so perfectly that you experience a state of “avania.” Everything from streaming natural light, synchronized music styling, to the personalized treatments (mineral Thai massage, anyone?) assist your body in mastering its own internal clock. With a summer of jet setting, this is a sure cure for any lingering jet lag.

When you find your expertly tuned body telling you it is time for some nightlife, cruise to neighboring Scottsdale’s Mastro’s Ocean Club. The parking lot may look like an exotic car show, but once inside, it’s all local color.

Their lobster bisque is the best ever, especially against the backdrop of the live piano and cacti. Whether it’s a girls trip, romantic weekend, or solo getaway, the luxuries under the Phoenix sun never disappoint.