A luxurious spa, championship golf and exclusive service all set in a uniquely dramatic setting – 1,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert foothills with panoramic views of 12-million-year-old boulder formations. This is some of what awaits you at the majestic Boulders Resort and Spa, curio collection by Hilton in Arizona.

It is notable to view how the resort has ensured that the surrounding terrain and plant life have been left virtually untouched, allowing indigenous flora and fauna to thrive. In acknowledgment of its eco-friendly design and practices (like using green-seal approved cleaning products and CFL bulbs resort-wide), the Boulders Resort & Spa has been awarded the Urban Land Institute’s Environmental Award of Excellence and the Valley Forward Association’s Crescordia Award of Environmental Excellence.

An extremely prestigious golf and spa resort, the swanky decor is left up to Mother Nature at The Boulders, as it is quite impossible to compete with stunningly surreal ancient rock formations. Spanning a vast area of the Sonoran Desert, it promises ultimate natural rejuvenation at the massive spa compound, and their two golf courses are truly world class.

This sprawling resort has plenty of on-site recreational activities, including tennis, swimming, hiking and rock climbing. To top that the stylish in house restaurants offer captivating views from every turn and tantalizingly gourmet food to appeal to any palate.

As a pet-friendly resort it offers handy amenities, including the Boulders Pet Program – a gourmet pet food menu, delicious in-house baked treats and pet photography.

There is also a private gated Villa Retreat for celebs seeking anonymity and it counts amongst its clientele some of the wealthiest people in the world.