The Pool at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

"If you can afford it, opt for one with a private plunge pool and an outdoor shower -- a luxury usually found only in tropical resorts"

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Golf, Pool, Spa, Tennis"

"At poolside, Saguaro Blossom offers stunning views of Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak"

"The Four Seasons is one of the top luxury resorts in Scottsdale, with a gorgeous bi-level pool, an intimate setting in the Sonoran Desert, and beautiful grounds that blend with the surrounding landscape (expect tall cacti, flowering shrubs, and natural stone formations)"

"Magnifi cent desert resort, with very luxurious rooms and suites arrayed in separate casitas around spacious swimming pools in the cactus-studded mountains to the north of Scottsdale, plus a good spa and fine restaurants"

"Golfers rave about the two 18-hole courses at adjacent Troon North; rounding out the recreational offerings are a pair of pools and four tennis courts"

"Set in a "gorgeous" area near Pinnacle Peak, this "incredible escape" makes for a "relaxing treat" thanks to accommodations that are "absolutely amazing" and feature flat-screen TVs, fireplaces and "breathtaking" views of the surrounding scenery; "top-notch" service and outstanding facilities that include a spa and "wonderful" pool help add to the "awesome" experience that supporters say is "worth every penny"

"The pool is "the most gorgeous I’ve ever been in, with service overall to match"; at its edge, Saguaro Blossom provides complimentary snacks and smoothies"

"The 22 suites have such extravagances as plunge pools, garden showers, outdoor kiva fireplaces and telescopes"