US · luxury
Scottsdale, AZ
United States
Resort spas, golf, art galleries — desert luxury done right
Best Nov-Apr (70-80°F). Brutal summers (105°F+). Spring training Feb-Mar = MLB stars + perfect weather.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
American AAdvantage
+ $15 taxes
AA hub PHX — direct flights from most US cities
Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $15 taxes
Southwest into PHX
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA business via PHX hub
Delta SkyMiles
+ $30 taxes
Delta business via ATL
Cash equivalent: economy ~$280 · business ~$900 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Hyatt
Cat 6 — Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired bungalows in old Paradise Valley.
The Phoenician
Marriott Bonvoy
Luxury Collection — Camelback Mtn base, 9 pools, top golf.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Hyatt
Cat 5 — water playground, 10 pools, family resort.
What to see & do
Old Town Scottsdale
1.5-sq-mile walkable district — galleries, restaurants, Western shops.
Camelback Mountain
Iconic 1,200-ft peak — two trails: Echo Canyon (steep) + Cholla (slightly easier).
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home + architecture school — guided tours.
Spring Training (Cactus League)
15 MLB teams play exhibition games at 10 stadiums in greater Phoenix Feb-Mar.
Heard Museum
Premier Native American art museum — exquisite collection.
Pizzeria Bianco
James Beard award-winning pizzeria — locals call it America's best pizza. Lines from open.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 68°F | |
| Feb | 49°F | 72°F | |
| Mar | 54°F | 78°F | |
| Apr | 60°F | 85°F | |
| May | 68°F | 95°F | |
| Jun | 78°F | 105°F | |
| Jul | 84°F | 107°F | |
| Aug | 82°F | 105°F | |
| Sep | 76°F | 100°F | |
| Oct | 62°F | 88°F | |
| Nov | 50°F | 75°F | |
| Dec | 45°F | 67°F |
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