{"id":13968,"date":"2019-11-11T14:15:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T21:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=13968"},"modified":"2019-11-11T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T21:16:00","slug":"best-of-our-valley-2020-stay-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/news\/best-of-our-valley-2020-stay-play","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley 2020: Stay &#038; Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Best of Our Valley 2020 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best of Our Valley 2020<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is now open for voting. From now through Nov. 30, vote on your favorite local businesses, professionals and individuals across more than 4,000 categories for AZ Foothills annual Best Of Our Valley online contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very best of each category will ultimately be featured in the coveted\u00a0<strong>AZ Foothills&#8217; Best of Our Valley collectors edition issue<\/strong>, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of the fierce competition, we&#8217;re highlighting some of the leaders in the top categories so you can get to better know your nominees and potential winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we&#8217;re showcasing some of the hottest hospitality and exciting ways to explore the Valley in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Stay &amp; Play (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/show_subcat\/10.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Stay &amp; Play<\/strong><\/a> category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"best-downtown-phoenix-hotel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Downtown Phoenix Hotel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13969\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13969\"  class=\"wp-image-13969 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232647\/found-re-phoenix.jpg 1000w\" ><figcaption>FOUND:RE Phoenix<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"424\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13970\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13970\"  class=\"wp-image-13970 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-750x424.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-750x424.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-380x215.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-800x452.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-1160x655.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-620x350.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-850x480.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar-257x144.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232653\/hotel-palomar.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption>Hotel Palomar Phoenix<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"419\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13971\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13971\"  class=\"wp-image-13971 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-750x419.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-750x419.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-380x212.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-1160x647.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-620x346.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-850x474.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM-257x144.jpg 257w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232659\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-11-at-11.12.41-AM.jpg 1274w\" ><figcaption>Hyatt Regency Phoenix<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Eclectic downtown Phoenix has an array of hotel stays, including current leader and art-centric FOUND:RE Phoenix. While they command the lead, Hotel Palomar Phoenix and Hyatt Regency Phoenix are both tied for the second-place spot. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vote here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/voting\/391.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Vote here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"best-lobby-bar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Lobby Bar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"748\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13982\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13982\"  class=\"wp-image-13982 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-750x748.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-750x748.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-380x379.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-800x798.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-620x619.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-850x848.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232737\/65305295_896726794006000_2513291995489763328_o.jpg 960w\" ><figcaption>Mountain Shadows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13981\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13981\"  class=\"wp-image-13981 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232733\/phxws-lobby-2507-hor-clsc.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption>Westin Kierland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"454\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13810\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/hotel-valley-hos-zuzu-debuts-new-look-menu-and-more\/attachment\/zuzu-bar\"  class=\"wp-image-13810 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-750x454.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-750x454.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-380x230.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-800x484.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-1160x702.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-80x48.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-620x375.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar-850x515.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/24232244\/ZuZu-Bar.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption>Photo: Hotel Valley Ho<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now who&#8217;s looking pretty in a hotel bar? Chic and contemporary Mountain Shadows is currently tied with the classic and cool Westin Kierland Resort &amp; Spa, but recently renovated Hotel Valley Ho is in the running and its retro space is definitely deserving of votes. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vote here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/voting\/392.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"best-resort\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Resort<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"10079\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/escape-to-the-wigwam-this-summer-for-irresistible-deals\/attachment\/pool-and-ww-bar-50\"  class=\"wp-image-10079 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/24213832\/Pool-and-WW-Bar-50.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption>The Wigwam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"501\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"10205\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/a-place-for-everyone-5-arizona-resorts-for-the-summer\/attachment\/lawn-guestrooms\"  class=\"wp-image-10205 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-750x501.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-1160x775.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms-850x568.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/24214117\/Lawn-Guestrooms.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption>Mountain Shadows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13973\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13973\"  class=\"wp-image-13973 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232706\/2k0b9170-pro-hr.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption>Talking Stick Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The race is close for the coveted Best Resort title. While The Wigwam goes for a repeat win, Talking Stick Resort and Mountain Shadows are both tied for the second place spot and not far behind the leader. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vote here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/voting\/397.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"best-valley-adventure-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Valley Adventure Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"617\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13979\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13979\"  class=\"wp-image-13979 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-750x617.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-750x617.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-380x313.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-800x658.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-80x66.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-620x510.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders-850x699.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232727\/rainbow-ryders.jpg 960w\" ><figcaption>Rainbow Ryders<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"567\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13978\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13978\"  class=\"wp-image-13978 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-750x567.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-750x567.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-380x287.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-800x605.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-80x61.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-620x469.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-83x63.jpg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-850x643.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions-260x198.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232723\/hot-air-expeditions.jpg 960w\" ><figcaption>Hot Air Expeditions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems voters really love to get high&#8230;in hot air balloons that is! The two leading nominees are Hot Air Expeditions and Rainbow Ryders, with the latter in a considerable lead. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vote here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/voting\/447.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"most-luxe-accommodations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Luxe Accommodations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"499\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13976\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13976\"  class=\"wp-image-13976 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-750x499.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232717\/w-scottsdale.jpg 1440w\" ><figcaption>W Scottsdale<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"9914\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/live-play-mountain-shadows-debuts-resort-condos-suites\/attachment\/mountain-shadows-condos-penthouse-south-master-bedroom_preview\"  class=\"wp-image-9914 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-750x500.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-380x254.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-1160x774.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-80x53.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-620x414.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview-850x567.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24213458\/Mountain-Shadows-Condos-Penthouse-South-Master-Bedroom_preview.jpeg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Mountain Shadows<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"499\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"13975\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?attachment_id=13975\"  class=\"wp-image-13975 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-750x499.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-620x412.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large-850x565.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232711\/Bacabi-Interior_Large.jpg 1000w\" ><figcaption>The Wigwam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lavish stays abound in the Valley, but only one will win. Will newly renovated W Scottsdale take crown? With half the votes, it certainly looks like it, but Mountain Shadows and The Wigwam still have a fighting chance. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vote here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/best-of-our-valley-2020\/voting\/398.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Vote here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In honor of the fierce competition, we&#8217;re highlighting some of the leaders in the top categories so you can get to better know your nominees and potential 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