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InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa

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<p>With its graceful plazas and arcaded walkways, this 35-acre retreat so resembles an Andalusian pueblo blanco that you'll forget you're in Arizona. To set apart its North American flagship in resort-rich Scottsdale, InterContinental created a $325 million Spanish hideaway made up of four “villages” featuring fountain-filled courtyards, garden terraces, and vistas of Camelback Mountain from the outsize suites. Unexpected flourishes, such as live flamenco music at the Prado restaurant, complete the picture.</p>