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Tucked away in the spectacular desert beauty of Arizona, in the foothills near Tucson, Starr Pass Golf Suites is a Southwest vacation jewel. The endlessly changing vistas make for an inviting resort with a stunning backdrop and casual elegance.
Tucked away in the spectacular desert beauty of Arizona, in the foothills near Tucson, Starr Pass Golf Suites is a Southwest vacation jewel. The endlessly changing vistas of natural beauty surrounding this inviting resort provide the stunning backdrop for a perfect mix of comfort and casual elegance.
At the heart of the resort community is the celebrated Starr Pass Golf Course. Its desert style layout and dramatic terrain challenges golfers of all skill levels. The J. W. Starr Pass Resort and spa added nine additional holes, making it a 27-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Facility.
But Starr Pass Golf Suites isn't just for golfers. It's also perfect for a family getaway, hiking, or those seeking to enjoy the culture and adventure of the old southwest. A peaceful location along the wildlife corridor adjacent to the 20,000 acre Tucson Mountain Park makes it ideal for those desiring a relaxing escape with a touch of outdoor adventure. Starr Pass is also located only minutes away from the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum. Low light restrictions also make star gazing a particularly rewarding pursuit due to the close proximity of Kitt Peak Observatory.
The magnificent views from your spacious casita include natural desert landscaping drenched in 350 days of sunshine per year. A 75-foot heated Olympic swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center are just the beginnings of a full array of amenities. In addition to nearby horseback riding, some of the southwest's most picturesque hiking can be found minutes away at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Mexico and The Village of Tubac are also within driving distance, offering some of the most fascinating history and sights of the Southwest.
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The Legacy's 328 spacious suites, 18-hole championship golf course, sparkling pool and deluxe health club, coupled with an endless variety of recreational activities amidst an inviting resort community, make The Legacy the perfect Phoenix Resort.
The history of The Legacy Golf Resort? A rich history of the Old West. A challenging and engaging golf course. An oasis of green at the base of Phoenix’s scenic and well known South Mountain. Stories of President Teddy Roosevelt and Pancho Villa visiting the historic bunkhouse that is grandly preserved on the golf course’s first tee. A friendly welcoming resort with a passion for service.
The Legacy's 328 spacious suites, 18-hole championship golf course, sparkling pool and deluxe health club, coupled with an endless variety of recreational activities amidst an inviting resort community, make The Legacy the perfect Phoenix Arizona Resort.
The Legacy Golf Resort's close proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, downtown Phoenix, and the Valley's major sporting venues, makes it the perfect location for a family vacation, business trip, or weekend getaway.
Stay at the Legacy
The Legacy Golf Resort offers 328 beautifully appointed luxury guest suites housed in 12 separate buildings. Decorated in Spanish mission-style with rich wood cabinetry and earth-toned fabrics, each suite features a full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, and either a balcony or patio overlooking lush tropical courtyards and the golf course .
Meeting Facilities
The Legacy is the ideal Phoenix, Arizona resort for small, intimate and personal meetings and retreats. Enjoy professional and detailed planning, one on-site contact, affordable pricing and welcoming meeting space. Find out more about our personalized proposals and current packages and specials.
World-Class Championship Golf Course
Designed by renowned architect Gary Panks, the 6,908-yard, par 71 Legacy Golf Course was the site of the 2000 LPGA Standard Register PING tournament. The native vegetation and horticulture introduced by the Heard family was carefully incorporated into the course and design layout of this extraordinary Phoenix golf resort.
Make The Legacy Golf Resort your destination for a romantic getaway, family vacation, reunion or golf outing. We are ready to help you create your legacy.
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A desert oasis the Orange Tree Golf Resort is one of Arizona's finest luxury golf vacation destinations. The Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale is the ideal destination for intimate getaways, family vacations, golf outings.
A desert oasis located in what was once an orange grove, the Orange Tree Golf Resort is one of Arizona's finest luxury golf vacation destinations.
Recently awarded a Green Award for the Scottsdale Green By Design Award from the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Orange Tree Golf Resort has been recognized by the community for it's green efforts in reducing non-recyclable waste, reducing water usage and implementing a recycling program on property.
At the heart of Orange Tree is a beautifully maintained Parkland-style 18-hole USGA-rated championship golf course, long considered one of Arizona’s most renowned traditional golf courses. www.orangetreegolfcourse.com
At Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale you will also find a variety of nearby dining and entertainment choices, a fitness center, a crystal clear pool amidst cascading waterfalls, towering palms and flower-filled gardens—all in a superb location in the heart of the American Southwest.
Unwind in luxuriously appointed guest suites that are exquisitely decorated and offer large, comfortable living rooms and sleeping areas. French doors open onto your patio or terrace, with breathtaking views of the surrounding desert. Each suite features a two-person whirlpool tub to relax in, for the perfect way to end your day.
And when you are ready to venture beyond Orange Tree’s 128 lush acres, explore the striking beauty of the Scottsdale area and the Sonoran desert. River rafting, hot air ballooning, shopping, art museums, the Phoenix Zoo, as well as the majestic Grand Canyon…you will find there is so much to experience in the heart of America’s Southwest.
In a setting that combines the first class amenities of a fine golf resort and the ambiance of a country club, The Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale is the ideal destination for intimate getaways, family vacations, golf outings, and special events in Arizona.
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Settle into tastefully appointed rooms that are among the most spacious in San Francisco. The top floor fitness center, with a whirlpool spa and saunas, provides the perfect retreat after a day exploring the city or visiting the nearby wineries.
Experience classic elegance at the Donatello hotel in San Francisco.
Inspired by the great Renaissance artist who shares its name, The Donatello is a modern hotel in the heart of San Francisco's fashionable shopping and theater district by Union Square, with a charming Italian atmosphere and friendly staff.
Settle into tastefully appointed rooms that are among the most spacious in San Francisco. The top floor fitness center, with a whirlpool spa and private saunas, provides the perfect retreat after a day exploring the city or visiting the nearby wineries of Napa or Sonoma Valley .
In a city known for its cuisine, Zingari Ristorante at The Donatello hotel in San Francisco is a Northern Italian feast for the taste buds. Then cap off your evening in the top-floor lounge and view the city lights from the adjoining rooftop terrace.
Take a cable car and go up and down San Francisco 's colorful neighborhoods. Explore the many streets of Chinatown. Revel in a diverse metropolis brimming with activity. Fully experience fine dining, theater and shopping in San Francisco at our luxurious retreat in the exciting City by the Bay - a San Francisco getaway perfect for romance, leisure and business travel.
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Celebrate culture in San Francisco, a place where performing arts lovers and artists converge. The Inn at the Opera in the heart of San Francisco features a prime location and a luxurious, French-style ambiance.
Celebrate culture in San Francisco.
A place where performing arts lovers and artists converge, the Inn at the Opera in the heart of San Francisco features a prime location and a luxurious, French-style ambiance. Built over half a century ago to house visiting opera stars, The Inn at the Opera continues its performing arts heritage by catering to those who appreciate San Francisco’s exquisite cultural activities.
Your comfortable surroundings are a perfect complement to your love of the arts. Relax in elegantly appointed suites are tastefully decorated with antique European furnishings, and enjoy amenities including a complimentary continental breakfast, 24 hour front desk services, fine dining at Ovation at the Opera, high speed Internet access, valet parking and lovely plush robes in all rooms. Inn at the Opera is your perfect choice for leisure vacations, romantic getaways, and business travel to San Francisco.
Located just steps away from the city's Civic Center, the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, the California Supreme Court, and Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the Inn at the Opera is your gateway to all the finest cultural activities San Francisco has to offer. The illustrious Opera House is just outside your door, and the diverse charms of the city are all within your reach.
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Hanalei Bay Resort is a tropical Shangri-La that overlooks the stunning Hanalei Bay on the north shore of the “garden island,” Kauai. Vacationers are humbled by breathtaking sunsets, majestic mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The property sprawls over 22 lush acres and the accommodations are tranquil and spacious.
Hanalei Bay Resort has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as being home to the ‘Best Hotel Pool in the U.S.’ and was named a Gold Choice 2010 award winner for best pool in an American resort. According to the article, ‘this pool is one of the best on Kauai, with authentic lava-rock waterfalls, an open-air hot tub, and a kid-friendly beach.’ But what really sets it apart is the stunning view of Hanalei Bay and the Napali Coast. The architects were inspired by the natural beauty of the area and positioned the resort on a downward angling cliff, with the pool serving as the crown jewel.
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Located on the north shore of the Garden Island of Kauai, The Cliffs Club lies within the Princeville Resort on 22 acres of lush tropical garden land - called the "Cliffs" because of its situation on a high bluff, overlooking the Pacific.
The Cliffs Club offers the quiet privacy and comforts of spacious condominium suites. Accommodations include one bedroom suites and one bedroom with loft. Each suite is tastefully decorated and features a fully equipped kitchen, two full baths, two private lanais, separate living room, and private master bedroom.
The Cliffs Club presents many on-site amenities, including two tennis courts, a full-size volleyball/badminton court, a half-court basketball court, two shuffleboard courts and a children's playground. A swimming pool, spa for adults, and a putting green with sand trap round out the Cliffs amenities.
Major attractions in the immediate area include the 45-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Princeville Golf Courses, the beautiful and unique Na Pali coast, lovely and uncrowned soft, white sand beaches, dramatic helicopter flights over tropical mountains, and tranquil, enchanting sunsets.
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Kauai Coast Resort is a beachfront resort perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun. Situated on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast, here you’ll find studios, and spacious one and two bedroom accommodations with private lanais and your favorite watersports.Surrounded by swaying coconut palms, plumeria blossoms and tropical landscaped grounds, Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy is a beachfront resort perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun.
Situated on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast, here you’ll find studios, and spacious one and two bedroom accommodations with private lanais, your favorite watersports, lush flora and fauna, and some of the most dramatically beautiful scenery in the South Pacific.
And that’s just the beginning. Step outside and take a dip in the new swimming pool with natural rock formation waterscapes and oceanside Jacuzzi. Enjoy fresh Seafood, prime rib and Pacific Rim cuisine at Hukilau Lanai restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pamper yourself with a massage at the full service spa on site. Or simply sit and enjoy the ocean breeze in your own private lanai. The possibilities are endless.
Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy is perfectly located for exploring the rest of Kauai. Just steps away, the Coconut Marketplace offers theaters, shopping and restaurants. Nearby you’ll find kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, whale watching, and so much more. For those truly seeking an adventure, try a helicopter ride, scuba diving, or horseback riding along the coast. Looking for your perfect Hawaiian getaway? Discover Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy.
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Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village's 73 spacious villas in two story buildings are fully furnished with a Hawaiian flair and feature private lanais with stunning views and tropical breezes. Step outside your door and enjoy eight sparkling swimming pools.
Nestled amidst the striking greens of 36 holes of championship golf in a lush tropical setting, with a stunning coastal view of Keauhou Bay’s private harbor, the Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village invites you to enjoy your perfect Hawaiian vacation.
Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village's 73 spacious villas in two story buildings are fully furnished with a cheerful Hawaiian flair and feature private lanais with stunning views and tropical breezes. Step outside your door and enjoy eight sparkling swimming pools and whirlpools, 11 world-class tennis courts, a fitness facility, and even on-site activities. Throughout the resort you’ll always find yourself surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, manicured lawns, lava-rock pools and fountains.
When you’re ready to explore your spectacular surroundings, head out to sea for some of the best sport fishing in the Pacific. Surf crystalline tropical waters in the morning and snow-ski on breathtaking Mauna Kea in the afternoon. Snorkel and scuba Kealakekua Bay and find every species of Hawaiian fish. Visit an active volcano from on the ground or above in a small plane. Dining, shopping and entertainment are all conveniently located nearby at the Keauhou Shopping Village.
From fascinating sights and spectacular natural beauty to endless recreation, the best of the “Big Island” welcomes you Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village for your next romantic getaway, family vacation or golf trip to Hawaii.
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Paniolo Greens, located on the Kohala Coast, offers easy access to the Big Island’s northern ranch highlands. With the Big Island’s captivating mountains as a backdrop, Paniolo Greens is a lush tropical retreat deep in the heart of Hawaii's Big Island. It’s the perfect place for romantic getaways, family vacations, reunions and golf outings.
Settle in to spacious, fully furnished villas tastefully decorated in keeping with the area’s rich heritage. Relax in your own private lanai, enjoying the cool breezes and warm Hawaiian sun. At the resort, enjoy tennis or a game of horse shoes, swimming, spa, exercise facility, barbecuing, on-site activities such as Hula lessons and flower lei making, and so much more.
When you’re ready to explore, this Big Island resort is centrally located for day trips to the North Shore, Waipio Valley, Volcano National Park and the waterfalls on the windward coast. Hapuna Beach Park and the white sand beaches of the Kohala Coast are just minutes away. Also, each year hundreds of people gather on the Big Island to enjoy the many exciting events in the area.
Surf crystalline tropical waters in the morning and snow-ski on breathtaking Mauna Kea in the afternoon. Tee off on one of ten world-class golf courses located just minutes away. And dining, shopping and entertainment are conveniently located nearby at the Highlands Shopping Center, The Shops at Mauna Lani or the Waikoloa Kings Shops.
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