SCOTTSDALE – JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN

Enthusiasts have their choice of championship courses to play at the Camelback Golf Club, with 36 holes across two courses, Ambiente and Padre.

Ambiente is the Spanish word for “environment,” a nod to the sustainability built into this course’s design with elements created to conserve water and attract wildlife. This 7,225-yard, par-72 course challenges players with attractive elevation changes and rolling fairways that highlight significant drops.

The Padre course features towering trees, subtle landforms and impressive bunkering to sharpen your game. This 6,903-yard, par-72 design is known for its strategic layout and multiple lakes.

Discover the healing properties of the Sonoran Desert at The Spa at Camelback Inn, often referred to as “The Fountain of Youth.”

This 32,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility features a pool, saunas, steam baths, whirlpools and a full range of services, including the Camelback Custom Massage and Adobe Clay Detox Wrap. Soak in the serenity of personalized services while rejuvenating mind, body and spirit. 

Scottsdale is world-renowned as a breathtaking natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts. 

Start your discovery at Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, where more than 235 miles of trails welcome bikers of all skill levels. If you’re feeling adventurous, choose a hot-air balloon flight, an off-road desert tour, a horseback ride on rolling foothills or a kayaking trip down the Salt River.

If you’re a baseball fan, take in your choice of Major League Baseball spring training games at a number of ballparks throughout the Scottsdale area.

For a slower-paced excursion, visit Old Town Scottsdale for more than 200 boutiques, museums, historic sites, public art installations, restaurants and bars across nine walkable districts. 

Restaurants dotted throughout the resort bring the serenity of Arizona’s landscape tableside. Options range from upscale steakhouses and casual neighborhood pubs to chef-driven bistros dishing up the best in farm-fresh cuisine inspired by both regional and global flavors.

If you’re a wine connoisseur, enjoy flights and small bites at tasting rooms from six of the state’s most acclaimed vineyards along the Old Town Scottsdale Wine Trail.

And beer lovers, there are more than 30 craft breweries and beer houses in the area, including eight great options along the Old Town Scottsdale Ale Trail.