In the meantime, visiting captains of commerce or fans of swanky boutique hotels can settle into the contemporary ambience of 3 PALMS OASIS RESORT. The desert has never looked so modern with stone accents set in the hand laid white crystal granite to welcome you in the lobby. There is plenty to keep you amused with cocktails and people watching at the lively pool bar or a relaxing massage in the private spa suite. Hotel suites and rooms have a definite of-the-moment feel with modern art and contemporary furnishings and entertainment centers. Sink into pillow-top beds dressed in high-thread-count linens and you may just decide that room service, available 24/7, isn’t such a bad idea… www.scottsdale-resort-hotels.com

For those who choose to dine out, AVALON, Scottsdale’s newest dining experience is just steps from the hotel. Avalon’s Executive Chef, Travis Weston, dishes out contemporary coastal cuisine that fuses the best of Italian classics with the bold, clean flavors of California cooking. The bottom line is your taste buds will thank you when you introduce them to offerings like Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Mascarpone Mac n’ Cheese or Grilled Portobello and Caramelized Onion Panini with Pistachio Pesto. The restaurant and bar are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night noshing until 2AM. www.avalon-scottsdale.com