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Fountain Hills, Arizona Breathtaking panoramas of the wildflower-, woody shrub- and cactus-strewn Sonoran Desert are on display at every turn at this European-style boutique resort, perched high on a mountain ridge between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona. The CopperWynd Tennis Center, with nine lighted and cushioned courts, offers personalized tennis instruction for all levels of play. With telling names like Drill 'Til You Drop Camp, daily offerings include warm-ups and footwork drills, fast-paced mini-clinics, stroke evaluation, competitive conditioning games and supervised match play. The center also organizes game-matching, daily drop-in games, and a popular Friday evening social mixed-doubles session.

The resort's fitness center offers all kinds of workout opportunities, from cardio- and weight-training equipment to swimming, aerobics, spinning and yoga classes; auto-racing clinics are available in partnership with the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. There's no golf course, but there is a lush putting green, and the pro shop provides tee times and transportation to three nearby courses. A full-service spa features signature treatments such as desert hot stone massage, reiki energy work and perscentoelogy, a system of personality profiling through toe reading. And the best of the relaxation options? A rocky-hillside hot tub, with mini-waterfalls and incredible Valley of the Sun vistas.

A stylistic hybrid of Southwestern classic and European modern, the decor of CopperWynd's 42 rooms and villas features fireplaces, imported handmade furniture, metallic- and glass-accents, and stunning private-terrace views. Of the property's three on-site dining destinations, the highlight is Alchemy, which serves New American fare with globally inspired twists. The restaurant's creative menu features entrees like smoked salmon bruschetta with lemon-caper creme fraiche at breakfast, grilled steak and cheese on ciabata for lunch, and sage- and prosciutto-stuffed chicken breast at dinner.

Two-night tennis packages include accommodations, two 60-minute private lessons, unlimited court time, two gourmet lunches, two cans of balls and use of the fitness center.

• Single room: $839 and up
• Double room: $1,159 and up

Additional private lessons and tennis-camp workouts are available starting at $90 a session.

*Prices may vary

Kids' Stuff
Junior tennis camps are offered over major holidays and during the summer months.

Getting There
The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), about 30 miles to the south.