The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Marana, United States
Set in a canyon in Marana’s Sonoran Desert, at about 3,000 feet in the Tortolita foothills, this 253-room resort is built around outdoor access rather than a Tucson city base. Hiking and biking trails, stargazing, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf and a desert-inspired spa shape the stay, while pools and several dining venues keep much of the experience on property. Tucson is nearby by regional standards, but the setting is distinctly remote and mountainous.