ABOVE: PRIVATE APARTMENT AT HACIENDA DEL SOL, TUCSON BELOW: THE SONORAN DESERT IS SCATTERED WITH CACTUS PLANTS AND ALIVE WITH FLORA AND FAUNA
TUCSON An hour and a half drive south (self-drive itinerary with car pickup from Phoenix Sky Harbour recommended) beyond Scottsdale, is a desert adventure with epic landscape scenery for those who want to push beyond escapism and experience the mystic Sonoran desert. Nestled at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountain Range, Hacienda Del Sol is a relaxing refuge with a storied past. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn are among many of the famous names who've strolled the grounds of this sleek, apartment-style resort, which underwent a redesign in 2015, but maintains its traditionalism. It is included in the National Registry of Historic Places in Arizona and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. The vista views from the infinity pool will mesmerize, especially at sunset. ON THE TOWN IN OLD TUCSON:
Sand-Reckoner Tasting Room: this Willcox-based winery’s flagship tasting room is in Tucson’s Warehouse District, and is the only place where you can find their entire lineup of local wines. Anello is a warm and bustling small room serving wood-fired, handtossed pizzas that reminisce Venice’s culinary scene, infused with a taste of Arizona’s signature local spices.
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