Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale sits among sculptural boulder rock formations in the Sonoran Desert at Carefree, a Southwestern hideaway ranked among the best hotels in Arizona. Accommodation is in adobe casitas and suites with wood-burning fireplaces and beamed ceilings, plus private one to three-bedroom haciendas and villas. Dining spans several restaurants and bars, from health-conscious and bistro dishes to Southwestern-inspired cooking, including The Grill and its deck. The spa offers healing therapies, a meditation labyrinth and a shamanic tipi, with a fitness centre and group classes. There are four outdoor pools, including a 24-hour Lodge Pool, and two 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed championship golf courses. Experiences run from hiking, biking and horse riding to 12 pickleball courts among the rock formations, with extensive event space and weddings. Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, it suits golfers, active travellers and couples and families who want a distinctive desert-boulder setting with strong golf, pickleball and a spa.