Though many travelers' dream vacations involve exploring ancient cities or lying on sun-kissed beaches, others prefer the simple elegance of a desert setting. With natural rock formations creating some of the most spectacular natural sites in the world, it's small wonder that these areas hold appeal for many worldly individuals. If a stay amid the mesas of the American Southwest is on your to do list, booking a luxury vacation villa like the Gallery at Sanctuary can make for the perfect vacation.

This 2,800-square-foot luxury rental was once owned by tennis great Kew Rosewall and provides an elegant setting from which to explore the Arizona desert. Boasting four-bedrooms, onsite spa facilities and – of course – a magnificent tennis court, the villa is truly an oasis in the desert.

This luxury vacation rental is just a quick jaunt from Echo Canyon State Park, a hotspot for hikers and mountain bikers hoping to see the sands up close and personal. Golfers, on the other hand, are only a short drive away from the Paradise Valley Country Club, which offers an 18-hole par 72 designed by Lawrence Marion Hughes, one of the American Society for Golf Course Architects' most prominent members.

Whatever your passion, the villa is sure to allow for a comfortable, relaxing and exciting stay in the American Southwest.