THE ARID CLIMATE of Osoyoos boasts more than cacti and casinos these days. Discerning types drawn to golf courses, wineries and ski hills will welcome the waterfront Walnut Beach Resort, complete with spa and private marina. Surrounded by the breathtaking mountains, the resort has its own private beach that allows guest to feel as if they are in their own oasis.

Rooms start at $119.

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