The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

"With hiking trails, horseback riding, pools for both kids and grown-ups, excellent restaurants, and a bar with Arizona's largest whiskey selection, the Ritz-Carlton is a world unto itself"

"Snag a seat around a fire pit at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar, which has its own citrus grove (try the chili-encrusted steak with poblano coulis), or at the spa—it’s one of the best in the state, with eco-minded treatments like the Aloe Mint Hydrating massage"

"Additional choices include a sushi bar and Latin grill"

"There is a row of lounge chairs submerged in a shallow pond for hardcore sun bathing"