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GREATER PHOENIX

Greater Phoenix Summerscapes Cool Vacation Deals - (featured in the Arizona Republic - May 21, 2007.  Rates may not include resort taxes or fees, and restrictions may apply.  Rates and availability are subject to change at any time.)

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
Rates start from $169 per room, per night including a $50 daily food and beverage credit.  Valid June 2 - September 17, 2007.  Enjoy eight sparkling pools, and an array of summer activities including dive-in movies, s' mores on the main lawn, cigar rolling, cooking demonstrations and more.  Amenities: eight swimming pools, one with a water slide; seven tennis courts; 18-hole putting course; Links and Adobe 18-hole golf courses; full-service spa; salon; fitness center; Kids Korral; and four restaurants: Wright's, the Biltmore Grill, Cabana Club and the Cafe.

Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn, 1666 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
Summer Family Fun Sun SPLASH Package rates for two from $279 for a family of four (two adults and two children).  Package rates are valid June 1 through August 26, 2007. Package includes 2 nights standard guest room (up to four people), four Sun Splash or Big Surf waterpark tickets, $50 credit for restaurant, room service, and/or lounge, daily full American breakfast buffet per person and welcome beverage per person. Situated on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped courtyards in Mesa, 13 suites and 200 pet-friendly rooms offer a peaceful getaway with the perfect atmosphere for couples, family or group travel. The hotel is in a residential neighborhood with nearby walking, jogging and biking paths along small neighborhood lakes.

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, 34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Scottsdale
Summer rates start from $129 per room, per night.  Valid through August 29, 2007.  Special golf, spa, and romance packages also available.   Enjoy some time alone together in an idyllic destination just for the grownups.  Imagine being surrounded by relaxation and tranquility at the pool, indulging in some pampering for two at the Golden Door Spa, unwinding in an casita amidst the boulders or playing on a top-ranked golf course.  Amenities:  six cafes and restaurants, ranging from the elegant Latilla dining room to the casual Bakery Cafe; the Discovery Lounge bar; the Golden Door Spa (33,000 square feet, with fitness facility, restaurant, aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes); North and South championship golf courses, each 18 holes; terraced tennis garden; four swimming pools; golf, spa and tennis boutiques; El Pedregal Festival Marketplace; 24-hour room service.

The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 W. Westcourt Way, Tempe
"Summer Splash Special Package" from $139.95 per room, per night (Friday to Sunday) or $179.95 per room, per night (Monday - Thursday), including a $50 per night resort credit, which can be used for food, beverages or spa treatments.  Valid May 11 to September 8, 2007.  Take a refreshing dip in two mountainside pools with waterslide.  Discover the natural surroundings while hiking on on-site trails.  Pamper yourself in the Narade Spa or relax in one of four secluded hillside spas.  Enjoy beautiful views and world-class dining from the Top of the Rock restaurant.  Amenities: two large pools and four hot tubs carved into the Butte mountain; water slide; five restaurants, including the Thirsty Cactus Pool Bar and Grill; 24-hour fitness center; four lighted tennis courts; and two sand-volleyball courts.

Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Drive , Paradise Valley
Stay for Breakfast rates from $169 per room, per night, including accommodations, breakfast for two adults and children ages 12 and under registered to the same room.  Valid from May 24 to September 9, 2007.  The resort is undergoing a rejuvenation through March 2008. Amenities during this time frame include :  two pools ; tennis courts; two 18-hole golf courses; and hiking trails. The Spa at Camelback Inn includes meditation area, saunas, steam rooms, lap pool, fitness classes, hair and nail salon and the Sprouts restaurant. The resort's  other eateries include Hoppin' Jack's and the Golf Grill.

Carefree Resort & Villas, 37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree
"Cruise in Carefree Package" for Arizona residents (AZ residency ID required) featuring resort rooms from $79 per night.  Valid May 18 - Sep. 16, 2007.  Experience the new family activities program (modeled after a cruise) featuring more than 50 daily activities with a focus on family fun and adventure.  Enjoy a complimentary activities program beginning with themed morning walks, a shuttle to Pinnacle Peak Park to hike the trails each day, an afternoon activity of the day and ending with family campfires with s' mores, and dive-in movies on the weekends.  Arts and Crafts also are available for kids in the Desert Glasshopper Studio and Carefree Copper Mine where kids can dig for indigenous gems and minerals found in Arizona, which include a two-carat raw diamond!  For weeklong vacation packages, ask about the resort's residential villas.  Amenities:  Pool, spa, fitness center, tennis courts, dive-in movies, poolside snacks, bars, restaurants. 

Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
"Caribbean Summer Package" starts at $99 per newly renovated two-room suite, per night.  Valid May 24 through Labor Day, 2007.  Includes full breakfast, two hour evening reception, poolside room service with Caribbean items available, live Caribbean music poolside on Friday and Saturday evenings, giveaways for guests poolside Saturday afternoons, free gift bag with Friday or Saturday night stay, complimentary individual airport transportation for out-of-town guests, children 17 & under stay free in same room with adult or guardian.  Amenities:  two pools, two whirlpool spas, exercise room, tennis court, gift shop, business center, game room, kids activities, 4th Floor Grille & Sports Bar with 10 TVs.

Clarendon Hotel + Suites, 401 W. Clarendon Ave., Phoenix
Summer rates start from $129 per room, per night.  Amenities: pool, Jacuzzi, Camus restaurant (Franco-American), cocktail lounge/bar, room service, 24-hour fitness center and business center access. 

CopperWynd Resort and Club, 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Fountain Hills
"Give Yourself Credit Package" rates start at $199 per night, including a $100 resort credit, and unlimited use of the fitness center.  Experience world class Four Diamond luxury in a breathtaking mountaintop environment. This summer value package includes a $100.00 resort credit that can be applied to food and beverage or a spa treatment.  Amenities: two pools, one with waterfall; poolside bar and grill; two Jacuzzis; fitness center; Spa at CopperWynd; kids club; nine lighted tennis courts on-site; access to local golf courses; Alchemy restaurant.

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort - One San Marcos Place, Chandler

Summer Package Rates start from $178 per room, per night.  Valid May 25 to September 3, 2007.  Enjoy Arizona's grandest resort at the best prices of the season.  It' the perfect place to cool it in the Arizona desert.  "Cool Summer Deals" are full of fun for the kids and a great place for Mom & Dad to relax as well.  Amenities:  free dive-in movies, kids cooking classes, kids board games, kids trivia contests, pool-side bingo nights, golf lessons & school, lighted tennis courts, two swimming pools.

Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Cool summer getaway rates start from $79 per room, per night.  Valid May 20 to September 8, 2007.  Retreat the heat with refreshing pools and cool fun, right in the heart of Scottsdale.  Here you can kick back and relax with the Sweet Dreams by Doubletree sleep experience, and enjoy a warm, chocolate chip cookie at check-in.  Refresh under shady palms with your favorite beverage, then unwind with evening weekend dive-in movies--great for the entire family.  Or, savor the award-winning southwestern favorites of enFuego Restaurant. 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale
"Dive-in Days Package" starts from $249 per room, per night including $100 daily food and beverage credit.  Valid from June 15 - September 11, 2007.  Relax in beautiful resort surroundings and enjoy AAA Five Diamond Award-winning service.  Kick back and relax at one of four cool pools, or take the plunge on one of two exciting 200-foot waterslides, or watch the popular Friday and Saturday night dive-in movies.  There's also a complimentary Kid's Club for children ages 5-12 (meals are not included), a Teen "Hang-out" Room, and Lagoon Lawn games for everyone.  Golf and spa packages are also available.  Amenities:  two 200-foot water slides; five pools, including one with zero-depth entry; five restaurants, from the Mobil 4 Star Marquesa to the Sonoran Splash Bar & Grill; Willow Stream Spa; tennis courts; Fairmont Fitness Center; and Fairmont lagoon. Resort is adjacent to the Tournament Players Club, home of the FBR Open.

FireSky Resort & Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Summer rates starting from $129 per room, per night includes two poolside cocktails and 25% off any 60-90 minute Jurlique Spa treatment.  Valid May 21 to September 9, 2007.  FireSky Resort & Spa is an environment created just for you--relax, reflect, rejuvenate, and rejoice in the pure pleasure. Special amenities include tranquil grounds, the Jurlique Spa, in-room yoga program, and hosted evening wine reception.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale
"Summer Weekday Special Rates" starting at $165 per room (Moderate Casitas), per night.  This rate is valid Sun-Thurs for June 1 - August 31, 2007.  Or with the "Stay Longer - Third Night Free Promotion", stay any three consecutive nights at regular posted rates, and get the 3rd night free--an exceptional value.  Valid May 28 - September 8 , 2007.  Amenities: 6,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool, 18-hole golf course, two tennis courts, full-service spa and fitness center and three restaurants: Acacia, Crescent Moon and Saguaro Blossom. Rotating daily activities, such as wine tasting, stargazing and meet the pastry chef.  For the family, Four Seasons features a kids' Concierge, movie night, fitness classes, and their complimentary Kids For All Seasons program for children ages 5-12 which features daily activities such as activities, games and crafts. Children 18 years old and under can share their parents' room at no extra charge. Children's amenities include a welcome amenity for the youngest guests, child-size bathrobes, complimentary children's toiletries, children's menus in restaurants and In-Room Dining.  Upon request, they can also provide items to childproof guest rooms, cribs and/or rollaway bed(s) (at no extra charge and subject to maximum occupancy), complimentary use of strollers, high chairs, bottle warmers, playpens and baby joggers, and complimentary baby powder, baby oil, mild soap, diapers and bottles.

Gainey Suites Hotel, 7300 E. Gainey Suites Dr., Scottsdale

Suite-only rates start at $99 per room, per night. "Suite Summer Golf & Spa Experience" rates start from $239 per package, per night Mon-Thurs or $265 per package, per night Fri-Sun.  Package includes one round of golf and one basic one-hour spa treatment with use of health club facilities on same day of treatment, one $25 gift card for the Village Tavern, chocolate chip cookies from Paradise Bakery, and a cuddly Gainey Suites Teddy Bear to take home.  Rates valid June 11 to August 31, 2007.  Adjacent to the hotel are the Shops at Gainey Village, with fabulous restaurants, unique boutiques, and captivating art galleries.

Grace Inn Phoenix, 10831 S. 51st St., Phoenix (Ahwatukee)

Family Fun Pack Special Package from $79 for a family of four, including large pizza, popcorn and 4 sodas, and an in room movie.  Valid May 21 to September 1, 2007.  An easy drive to Arizona Mills Mall, Fiddlesticks or a short walk to Baskin Robbins. The Grace Inn at Ahwatukee is a full service hotel conveniently located in the foothills of South Mountain on the border of Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler. Check out our restaurant, lounge, pool and Jacuzzi and Free shuttle service to and from the airport.

the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley
Summer rates start at about $169 per night. "Romantic Hideaway Package," starts at $239 a night, includes one night in a room, champagne and chocolate, $100 toward dinner for two at Lon's at the Hermosa and buffet breakfast for two at Lon's, through early September, 2007. Shopping and golf packages are also available. Boutique resort.  Amenities: pool, two Jacuzzis, access to nearby fitness center, plus the award-winning Lon's at the Hermosa restaurant.

Hilton Phoenix East Dine & Dream Package, 1011 West Holmes Avenue, Mesa

The Dine and Dream package starts at $89 per room, per night and includes $25 Food & Beverage credit per day (based on availabilty), board games for the kids, plus, Complimentary Frozen Novelty Station 2-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Valid from June 1 to August 31, 2007.  Hospitality is always artfully accomplished at the Hilton Phoenix East in Mesa and provides the world-class amenities and services of a luxury resort ... then adds a generous dose of Southwestern hospitality. Extraordinary care and luxurious facilities distinguish our hotel as the undisputed leader for Phoenix Arizona lodging. Amenities include: Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Business Center, New Atrium Bar, and Newly Renovated Pool Area.

Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

"Under the Stars" Summer Concert Series with rates starting from $89 per room, per night.  Rates valid May 25 to September 4, 2007.  Unwind to the cool summer sounds at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas with their Summer Concert Series on Saturday evenings from June 2 to September 1, 2007.  Featured are the sensational rhythms of Jazz and Pop.  Relax and rejuvenate with a memorable stay any day of the week.  Just steps away, savor the creations of Fleming's Prime Rib Steakhouse and Wine Bar.  Enjoy golf, shopping, gourmet dining and more--all right in the heart of Scottsdale.

Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
The "So Summer" package starts from $149 per room, per night, and includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival, 10% off first spa service, free appetizer at Trader Vic's, and $700 in Westcor shopping coupons.  Valid May 30 to September 7, 2007.  Also, live music by the pool on Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Hotel is near Scottsdale galleries and shopping. Inquire about shopping and golf packages. The basics: pool, whirlpool spa, pool bar, cabanas, fitness studio overlooking pool, VH Spa with boutique, Cafe ZuZu.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
The "Summer Values Package" starts at $199 per room, per night and includes a $50 daily resort credit good for food and beverage, fun at Camp Hyatt, or pampering at Spa Avania.  Valid June 10 - September 4, 2007.  If golf is your family's game, kids play free at Gainey Ranch Golf Club when playing with a paying adult.  Summer favorites like dive-in movies, beach and pool events, and destination activities are all complimentary.  Add in a 2.5-acre water playground, sand beach, golf and tennis, and you have everything you'll need for a a summer of smiles. Amenities include four restaurants and cafes, ranging from the Ristorante Sandolo with its singing servers and gondoliers to the informal Water Garden Cafe; the Lobby Bar; 10 interconnected swimming pools with a three-story water slide; family-themed poolside movies; Camp Hyatt Kachina for kids; the Dunes, Arroyo and Lakes golf courses, each nine holes; clothing, swim wear and gifts for men, women and children available at the Resort Shops, along with jewelry and art; 24-hour room service; wireless Internet access.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix
Escape Family Dining Package rates per room, per night start from $189.  Enjoy JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa's family dining package that offers something for everyone's taste buds. Treat yourself to one of the most beautiful and grand resorts in Phoenix and enjoy the dining benefits including breakfast for the family; lunch and dinner for children under 12 years old.  Amenities: Restaurants include Ristorante Tuscany, Meritage Steakhouse and Blue Sage. There are two on-site golf courses. Revive Spa features 41 treatment rooms and Sanctuary Swimming Pool and Spa Bistro. 

Inn at Eagle Mountain, 9800 Summer Hill Blvd., Scottsdale/Fountain Hills

"Just for Two" Package starts at $95 per room, per night, including whirlpool tub for two, spa basket, romantic oversized suite, continental .  Valid through September 30, 2007. 

Millennium Resort - Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, 7401 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
"$100 for $100 Package" starts at $100 per room, per night and includes a $100 daily Food & Beverage credit. Valid from June 1 to Sep. 17, 2007.  Explore Camelback Lake by canoe, sailboat or paddleboat, then take advantage of bicycles, fishing poles, swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and tennis and volleyball courts.  Amenities: Lakeside boutique resort, 125 deluxe guestrooms, 51 two- & three-bedroom villas, two 18-hole PGA golf courses, lighted tennis court, one sand volleyball court, outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, exercise room, boating and fishing on Camelback Lake.

Mondrian Scottsdale, 7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale
Packages start at $145 per night for standard rooms, including complimentary welcome amenity, $25 credit daily at Blue, complimentary mini spa treatment at Agua, and 20% off additional spa treatments.  Valid May 28 to August 30, 2007.  Amenities: two pools; casual-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Sunday brunch; 24-hour room service; bar with outdoor patio; 24-hour fitness center; cabanas featuring variety of body treatments.

The Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Room-only summer rates for standard rooms begin at $199 per room, per night Sun-Thurs. or $229 per room, per night for Fri-Sat.  Valid June 15 - September 4, 2007.  Experience elegant accommodations, five-diamond cuisine, a stunning golf course and a lavish spa.  Funicians Kids Clubhouse hosts kids ages 5 to 12 every day for activities including feeding Japanese koi fish in the Necklace Lagoon, bead making, behind-the-scene resort tours and a trip on the resort's 165-foot water slide. $75 a day with lunch. Amenities: nine swimming pools, 27-hole championship golf course, $25 million art collection, 11 restaurants and lounges, including the Southwestern-themed Windows on the Green, lobby tea court and the award-winning fine-dining room Mary Elaine's, and Centre for Well-Being fitness center. 

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
"Summer Splash Getaway Deal" rates starts from $99 per suite, per night, from July 5 - August 30, 2007.  Rates as low as $119 per suite, per night from May 25 - July 4, 2007.  The Pointe Hilton Resorts are famous for fun and this year kids eat free (for children under age 12 at select restaurants from children's menu with one adult entree purchased per child).  You'll enjoy access to all pools and water features, poolside activities, dive-in movies and really fun pool parties.  Also enjoy all-suite accommodations, themed restaurants, children's programs, championship golf, spa and salon services, diverse shopping opportunities, and a whole lot of FUN!  Amenities:  eight pools at each resort, a spa and salon, and multiple restaurants.  Squaw Peak - Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch, which includes 4 acres of pools, a water slide, a lazy river ride, an 18-hole miniature putting course, and Coyote Camp, which is an educational children's program featuring supervised activities. Tapatio Cliffs - the Falls Water Village, which includes private cabanas, a 138-foot water slide and dramatic waterfalls. There is an optional $9 daily resort fee.  Coyote Camp fees range from $30-60 per child per day, plus lunch.

Pointe South Mountain Resort, 7777 S. Pointe Parkway, Phoenix
Summer rates from $129 per suite, per night.  Valid Sunday-Wednesday, May 28 to September 6, 2007.  Ages 12 and younger stay free.  Also, for $16 per day, guests can access the Oasis water park, tennis and volleyball, the Phantom Horse Athletic Club and more. The resort screens dive-in movies at its 10,000-square-foot wave pool, starting at 8 p.m. on weekends. Special events, with movies, music and entertainment, for Father's Day, Independence Day, monsoons and Labor Day.  Amenities: 640 suites, six restaurants, Phantom Horse Athletic Club & Spa, tennis, basketball, racquetball, volleyball and croquet courts, water park with six pools and three water slides, Buckaroo Roundup and Cactus Kids Club.  The Pointe has introduced a"Teen Tagalong" package, which includes a facial, massage, manicure, pedicure and spa cuisine.

Resort Suites of Scottsdale, 7677  E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale

Summer Splash rates start at $69 per room, per night, including a free suite upgrade plus Kids eat free (age 9 and younger in Gordon's Restaurants from the Kids Summer Splash Menu with a paying adult).  Valid June 1 to August 31, 2007.  Also enjoy Summer Splash Movies at the pool, the Resort Suites Kids Club and more!

Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
$229 per room, per night for a standard room weekdays, $169 per room, per night for weekends through September 1, 2007. Amenities: outdoor heated pool, 24-hour in-room dining, hydro-cooled sundeck, complimentary fitness center with two spa treatment rooms, dry sauna. The room: mountain or city views, feather beds and Egyptian cotton linens, oversize granite and marble bath, European bath essentials and plush terry robes.

Royal Palms Resort and Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
"Summer Escapes" rates starts at $179 per night per room.  "Montavista Escape Package" starts at $499 per couple for two nights in a Valencia Terrace room, enchanting dinner for two in T. Cooks, rose petal turndown and resort fee.  Valid through September 12, 2007.  Amenities: pool, hot tub, Mediterranean-inspired T. Cook's restaurant and lounge, 24-hour room service and Alvadora Spa.

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley
Special summer rates start at $185 per room, per night (Sun-Thurs) or $235 per room, per night (Fri-Sun).  Valid June 11 to September 6, 2007.  Amenities:  spa with Asian-influenced treatments; fitness center with Pilates and yoga; meditation garden; five tennis courts; two pools, including 25-yard lap pool; restaurant serving American cuisine with Asian accents; 24-hour room service; bar known for Cantaloupe Martini and Paradise Fizz.

Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
"Sun, Fun, Free Food Package" is one of the Valley's best deals--stay for just $125 per room per night, and get a $100 food and beverage credit.  Valid May 29 - September 7 2007.  Stay two nights and receive a guaranteed late check-out.  $100 credit can be used at any of their restaurants and bars.  Amenities: Centrally located within Scottsdale Resorts community, 40 beautifully landscaped acres in the shadow of famed Camelback Mountain, 404 Guestrooms - including 180 elegant, newly remodeled suites, Five Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Racquetball Courts, Arizona's Largest Whirlpool Spa, Award-Winning Dining, High-Speed Internet Connection. 

Scottsdale Resort, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale

"Summer Camp for Grown-ups" starts from $99 per room, per night, including a "Camper's Card" entitling you to 25% off all food and beverages around the resort, weekly spa specials and discounts on shopping and activities around the Valley.  Valid May 23 to Sep. 4, 2007.  Summer isn't just for the kids...give yourself a getaway at Scottsdale Resort.  You can also use your "Camper's Card" to save at their Friday night "Make Your Own Fiesta" and Saturday night wine tastings, served both poolside and in Sangria's, all summer long.

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Reservation
"Family Fun Getaway Package" starts at $179 per room, per night, including $50 daily resort credit, Kid's eat free (12 & younger off kids kids menu in select restaurants with an adult purchase), free in-room movie, and two-for-one Kid's Club.  Valid May 24 - September 16, 2007.  Regular room rates only start at $149 per night.  This unique resort features Native American culture, championship golf, the Aji Spa and AAA Five Diamond dining at Kai.  Enjoy stunning views from every guestroom, three sparkling swimming pools, a 111-foot waterslide and a multitude of family-friendly activities and events.  Enjoy a family welcome reception, horseback adventures, poolside movies and boat cruises to Rawhide 1880's Western Theme Park for cowboy stunt shows, stagecoach and train rides. Amenities: three riverside pools; Friday night "Splash Cinema"; two restaurants, Kai and Ko'sin; Aji Spa; Whirlwind golf course; Koli equestrian center; and Wild Horse Pass casino.

Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe

Summer Package starts at $129 per room, per night and includes full breakfast for two people.  Valid May 25 to September 3, 2007.  Enjoy a spectacular rooftop pool, twin whirlpools and poolside service from the Terrace Cabana.  Rent a boat and catch the breeze on Town Lake, the largest body of water in metro Phoenix.  Explore more than 170 shops, restaurants, galleries and entertainment venues in downtown Tempe.

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix

"Summer Escape" package rates start at $199 per room, per night, including a $50 resort credit and access to all resort pools, including a 110-foot waterslide and lazy river.  Valid May 25 - September 9, 2007.  There are also special treats for young guests, like Kid in the Kitchen, campfire programs and Kids and Teens Club.  Enjoy bagpipes at sunset, roast s' mores under the stars and watch dive-in movies poolside.  Plus, you'll be just steps from upscale shopping, a summer concert series, and much more at the adjacent Kierland Commons. The spa, Agave, includes 20 treatment rooms and a full-service salon. Restaurants include Deseo, Nellie Cashman's Monday Club Cafe, Edie's Range House and Brittlebush Bar & Grill. 

"Family Fun Package" for the Whole Family includes a daily $100 credit for the Discover Kid's Club, Spa, or other resort activity; an orientation session with our Fun Team, in-room gifts for each kid upon arrival; unlimited soft drinks, milk and juices for kids at the pool bar; kids 12 and under eat free off of the kids menu in select restaurants when accompanied by an adult who purchases an entrée; “Guilt free” (and supervised) dining - kids and adults in separate dining rooms; participation in evening events.  Offer is valid for stays booked between April 30, 2007 and December 30, 2007 and completed between April 30, 2007 and January 19, 2008. The offer also includes free kids meal from the kids menu with purchase of adult meal at Nellie Cashman's or J. Swillings (one child 12 years old and younger per paying adult; up to two children) per room per day; one welcome amenity per child per stay; a kid's cup that can be filled up with juice, milk and soft drinks for free at the pool bar; complimentary rollaway subject to availability; evening ritual (varies by property) separate kids and adult seating area (kids area is supervised) at dinner in the main dinning room (offered at least 3 times a week); and guaranteed connecting single rooms or suites, based on room type availability. Seven day advance booking is required.

"Bundle of Joy Babymoon Package" offers couples one last romantic hurrah before the big arrival, and includes stylish babystyle® mommy tote filled with a plush teddy bear and deluxe mom-to-be pampering potions from Mama Mio, $500 Kierland Commons shopping and incentive book, $25 Kierland Commons Gift Card, $50 babystyle gift card, 24 Hour "Cravings Chef", Breakfast in bed, In-room make your own ice cream sundae, Couples Massage at Agave, The Arizona Spa, Sparkling cider & chocolate covered strawberries delivered to room upon turn down, and complimentary in-room movie.

"Stay for a Spell - Harry Potter Package".  Calling all muggles and wizards, squibs and giants.  On Friday, July 20th, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is celebrating the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with an adventure-packed slumber party that would make even the Weasley twins jealous. Rates start from $179 for the first night. Stay a second night for only $99. Package includes: Harry Potter gift bag upon check in, Harry Potter "dive-in" movies, Costume contest and several other Harry Potter-themed activities and giveaways, Anyone staying an additional night will even get the chance to meet their favorite Hogwarts character. The “Hogwarts Express” shuttle will be available to take guests to nearby Barnes & Noble at Kierland Commons for a special midnight book release party, and because each will receive a front of the line pass in their gift bag, they'll get to be among the first to pick up a copy of the seventh and final book in the wildly popular Harry Potter series.

The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
"Summer Special" rates from $139 per room, per night.  Valid through Sep. 5, 2007. Plan your escape and enjoy great rates and special summer activities for everyone.  Rejuvenate body, mind and spirit at the Red Door Spa, or challenge yourself on 54 holes of championship golf.  Younger family members may prefer pools, waterslides, or the fun and educational Camp Pow Wow.  Amenities: nine tennis courts, two swimming pools, three golf courses and two restaurants, the Arizona Kitchen and Grille on the Greens Lounge.

Phoenix Zoo Family Safari Package

Get wild at the Phoenix Zoo!  Package includes 3 Days/2 Nights Accommodations in a spacious two-bedroom resort condominium, passes for up to Six (Two Adults and Four Children) to the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Gardens.  Additional Room Nights: $249 Sun-Thurs (limited availability), $299 Fri-Sat (limited availability).  Offer valid from through July 11, 2007.

The Phoenix Zoo, founded by Robert E. Maytag of the appliance family is one of the country's largest privately-owned zoos, receiving no federal or state funding. It covers 125 acres and is organized around four trails: Africa, the Tropics, Arizona and Discovery, connected by 2.5 miles of walking trails. Over 1,400 animals are on display at the Phoenix Zoo, which is a small, easily-walkable zoo featuring standard zoo animals such as giraffes, zebras, orangutans and baboons. The forty-year-old Phoenix Zoo infrastructure is starting to show its age in many places, with once-state-of-the-art exhibits and animal areas looking a little outdated (the zoo is embarking on a fund-raising and building campaign designed to upgrade the facilities). Allow 2.5 to 3 hours to tour the whole Phoenix Zoo. A narrated Safari Train tour is offered daily (extra charge).

 

Muppets coming to Mesa museum (posted 6/11/07)

Jim Henson's newest Muppets show is coming to the Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa for a rare appearance.  The debut of "Jim Henson's Fantastic World," a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition, will be at the downtown Mesa museum from Dec. 15, 2007 through March 9, 2008. The venue is the only museum in the Southwest - and only the second in the nation - to host this unique exhibit that documents Henson's remarkable process of visual thinking. "This may be your only chance to catch a glimpse of Henson's legacy before it heads east of the Rockies," Executive Director Sunnee Spencer said in a release.

Items on display include:
• Several of Henson's Muppets and Creatures (including characters from "The Muppet Show," "Sesame Street," "Fraggle Rock," "The Dark Crystal" and other productions)
• More than 100 framed works of art (including paintings, sketches, cartoons and storyboards)
• A large collection of rare photographs
• Unique production documents
• Additional artifacts and film props
• More than 30 minutes of special video presentations
• An illustrated timeline of Henson's life and career

The exhibition is organized by The Jim Henson Legacy and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the Henson family, The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio LLC, and Sesame Workshop.  For more details, visit the exhibit's official information page at www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/henson/main.htm .

 

SEDONA

Summer on the Rocks at the Sedona Summit Resort (posted 5/28/07)

What better way to experience Sedona than in a jeep? The Arizona Tourism Center has put together a package featuring a 3 day/2 night stay in a one bedroom suite at The Sedona Summit Resort & a sunset Jeep tour for two. The Sedona Summit Resort is adjacent to National Forest Service land & offers panoramic Red Rock views.  Suites feature: private balconies, fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, & spectacular Red Rock views.  Resort amenities include: pool, barbecue areas, fitness room, outdoor Hot Tubs, & personal Concierge service. Sunset Jeep tour takes guests through canyons, behind Thunder Mountain , & gets them up close to Sinaguan look-out ruins.  Then they may enjoy the sunset from the perfect off-road vantage point. Retail price on this package is $600.00 plus tax.  But exclusively for 3TV viewers, the Arizona tourism Center is offering this package for two for only $295.00! More than half off!  The offer is good seven days a week.  Valid through 8/30/07 - 72-hour cancellation policy.

Enchantment Resort Family Package (posted 5/29/07)

Enchantment always endeavors to create lasting memories. This package is a convenient way to set the stage for a southwestern vacation the whole family will enjoy. Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture which is honored every day through the resort's Native American Program . The resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Luxury suites and bedrooms at Enchantment Resort offer casual sophistication with southwest interiors in rich earth colors. Every room has an outdoor deck for viewing the serenity and beauty of Boynton Canyon. For guest convenience, every room has a mini-bar, coffee maker, safe, complimentary high speed internet, in-room movies/Nintendo, iron with full size ironing board, hair dryer and bathrobes.

-Three nights accommodations in a Casita Guest Room or Casita Bedroom Suite
-Full breakfast each morning per person, per day (gratuity inlcuded; breakfast can be taken in the Yavapai Restaurant or via Room service; includes Sunday brunch when a Saturday night stay is reserved.)
-One 60 minute spa treatment per adult (16 & older) per day during your stay and includes gratuity
-Daily Camp Coyote for children ages 4-12 (open 9 am to 3 pm)
-Daily access to Mii amo; use of tennis courts and mountain bikes

-Add-on nights are available for an additional fee.

Package ranges from $2,508 to $4,638 depending upon availability, season, number of adults and children, and room type selected.

**Special - Now get the Fourth Night Free at Enchantment Resort.  Enchantment Resort in Arizona's red-rock country offers guests the fourth night free with any consecutive three-night stay, now through September 14, 2007.

TUCSON

 

Tucson – Play with the Tucson Attractions Passport and Stay at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort (posted 5/28/07)

Tucson and Southern Arizona have an abundance of attractions that the whole family will enjoy--the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Sabino Canyon, and Kartchner Caverns just to name a few. For a great way to save money on these attractions, purchase a Tucson Attractions Passport for $15 that entitles you to 2-for-1 admissions and other offers at over 50 participating attractions until September 15, 2007 . With great rates in the summer time, the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort is offering fun summer packages to base your area exploration from. If you plan on traveling with the family, come enjoy the Family Fun Fest Package which includes deluxe accommodations, one in-room movie, pizza, salad and sodas for four! This is a great deal starting at $169.00 per night. For all the children of summer, the Hilton El Conquistador Resort is also proud to offer our Discovery Kids package, which includes a stay in deluxe accommodations, up to four continental breakfast vouchers for each morning of your stay and a fun-filled “Discovery Kids at Hilton” backpack for each child. Discovery Kids packages start at $184.00 per night. The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort offers 428 newly remodeled guest rooms and casitas, five distinctive restaurants, more than 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space, 45 holes of championship golf, Desert Springs Water Oasis water complex and the West's largest resort tennis facility. Children 18 and under stay complimentary.

 

FLAGSTAFF

 

Flagstaff – Shop & Stay at the Little America Hotel to Explore Northern Arizona Attractions (posted 5/28/07)

Need to escape to a cooler area of the state? Little America Hotel in Flagstaff is offering a Shop & Stay Package that includes one night stay in either a Two Queen Beds or King Suite, breakfast in bed in the morning, $50 Westcor gift card, and welcome amenity basket. Double occupancy rates start at $345.34 per night. While there, you can explore many of the area attractions such as the Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Lift Ride which operates during the summer, stroll the downtown area with its historic buildings and quaint shops, or look through a telescope at Lowell Observatory, where the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered.

 

WILLIAMS

Make Some Family History on the Grand Canyon Railway (posted 5/29/07)

Reading about the west in a book just doesn't compare to experiencing it first-hand.   Spend the day together with your family while riding the rails behind a historic locomotive as you venture through pine forests and high desert until you come upon the Grand Canyon, which will redefine your children's interpretation of the word “big.” Create lasting memories and experience the way of the west on the way to the canyon, aboard the Grand Canyon Railway.

Package 1)  Family Getaway - 2 days, 1 night

Most popular package, everything you need for a great trip:

• Roundtrip Coach Class train travel from Williams to the South Rim

• Overnight stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

• Breakfast and dinner at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant

$389 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children). Package rates do not include tax or National Park entry fee. Valid through 10/14/07.

Package 2)  Family Getaway Plus - 3 days, 2 nights (Extend it another day)

Our most popular package, everything you need for a great Spring Break:

• Roundtrip Coach Class train travel from Williams to the South Rim

• Two nights at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

• Two breakfasts and two dinners at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant

$592 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children). Package rates do not include tax or National Park entry fee. Valid through 10/14/07.

Package 3)  End-to-End Fun: The Canyon Limited Plus- 4 days, 3 nights

The package with it all, a great long weekend or mid-week vacation:

• Roundtrip Coach Class train travel from Williams to the South Rim

• Motorcoach rim tour of the South Rim with lunch

• Overnight stay in Grand Canyon National Park

• Two nights at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

• Two breakfasts and two dinners at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant

$931 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children). Package rates do not include tax or National Park entry fee. Valid through 10/14/07.

Package 4)  Polar Express Package

Experience the magic of The Polar Express™ , the classic children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole." Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to the magical story. Watch the joy on the children's faces when the train arrives at the North Pole, where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting! Santa will board The Polar Express and hand each child their own special gift. Make this a family holiday tradition. Note that these packages sell out and fill up very early--especially weekends.  Space is limited to those who truly believe in the spirit of Christmas!  The Polar Express departs Williams Depot at 6:30 p.m. On select evenings, a second train departs at 8 p.m.

Enjoy a complete Polar Express package that includes:
- Polar Express train trip from Williams, Arizona to the North Pole
- One night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams next to the train depot
- Dinner and breakfast for each person at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant
- $10 retail certificate per adult (maximum $20 per package) for use in Railway Gift Shops

Starting at $289 for two adults and two children.  The package is $309 for two adults and two children on Fridays and Saturdays in November and December and from December 15 - 22, 2007.  Package rates do not include tax. Options available for all family sizes!

 

WHITE MOUNTAINS

White Mountains – Sunrise Lodge – Not Just for Winter Fun! (posted 5/28/07)

Sunrise Ski Area is not just for winter play—you can fish, hike, hunt, explore, and go horseback riding in the area too. At the end of each day, the Sunrise Park Lodge is the perfect place to relax and spend the evening.  The 100 room lodge located on Sunrise Lake offers comfortable rooms, restaurant, lounge, gift shop, indoor pool, whirlpool, and game room. The lodge also offers complete meeting facilities for up to 200 guests for business or social functions—great for a family reunion.  Summer rates in standard rooms start at only $69 per night—what a bargain!

 

VERDE VALLEY

 

Verde Valley/Cottonwood –Canyons, Cowboys & Carnivores Package at Best Western Cottonwood Inn (posted 5/28/07)

The Verde Valley area near Cottonwood has a multitude of attractions that families love to explore. The Best Western Cottonwood Inn offers a 3 days and 2 night package that covers the highlights of this area. This Super Deal based on double occupancy is a truly fun packed adventure and includes accommodations in a Deluxe King Casita with private patio, tickets for two to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park, first class ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad train, and dinner/show at Blazin' M Ranch! A package for two adults starts at about $498 during the summer months.

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California

LOS ANGELES/ANAHEIM

LA Universal Studios Family Package (posted 4/26/07)

Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, CA has announced its 2007 year-round "Family Fun in the Sun" package-including overnight accommodations in a pool view deluxe guest room, two tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood (additional tickets can be purchased at the hotel), and a kids' goody bag at check-in-priced at $259 per night for up to a family of four.

Property features:

200 "Country Style" guestrooms
Heated year-round Olympic pool and whirlpool
Free shuttle to Universal Studios and discounted tickets
Free transportation to / from Burbank Airport for guests at check in /checkout
Free Hotel Guest Parking
Restaurants, two lounges and seasonal pool bar

Family Getaway to the Holiday Inn Buena Park Hotel & Conference Center (posted 5/11/07)

Getaway with your Family to the Holiday Inn Buena Park Hotel & Conference Center this summer!  For a limited time they are offering a $99 Family Getaway special (for up to 2 adults and 2 children). This Holiday Inn Near Knott's offers all of the conveniences and amenitites you desire, so come... 'Relax, It's Holiday Inn  Due to limited availability, the $99 special rate ends July 4, 2007 . So hurry and book your Family Getaway today!

• Complimentary Parking

• Free scheduled transportation to all local attractions

• Minutes from Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney Shopping District, Knotts Berry Farm, Knotts Soak City, Medieval Times, and Pirate's Dinner Adventure.

• Largest heated outdoor pool in the area

• Free wireless internet access throughout hotel

• Restaurant, Lounge and room service available onsite

• Concierge service to assist in purchasing tickets to attractions

• Onsite fitness center

• 15 minutes to the California beaches

• Kids Eat FREE at Holiday Inn!

• Upgrade to Kids 'mini' Suite for $30 more per night

 

MID-CALIFORNIA COAST

And Baby Makes Three Package $359/$419 at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach

Couples can enjoy their last romantic getaway as a twosome at The Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, California before baby makes three. Relax and pamper yourselves with a massage for Mom and Dad and a $50 dinner voucher for our Sea Cliffs Restaurant. Enjoy your last uninterrupted movie with some specially made Doc Burnstein's Baby Brickle ice cream and round out your escape with breakfast in bed. This package is available Sunday through Thursday starting at $359/night with Friday or Saturday night stays starting at $419/night, based on availability. Package includes:  Welcome Basket with diapers, a onesie, ice cream, and a comemorative bottle of wine 2-1 hour massages $50 Dinner Voucher Spectravision Movie Breakfast in bed.

Amenities:

• Private Oceanfront Cliff Setting
• 165 Guest Rooms & Suites
• Stunning Ocean & Mountain Views
• Perfect Mediterranean Climate
• Recent Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
• Winner of Multiple Readers” Choice Awards
• Midway Between San Francisco & Los Angeles
• Complete Meeting Facilities
• Minutes from Hearst Castle & Countless Attractions

 

SAN DIEGO

Days Inn Hotel Circle San Diego Package for two from $252

Package includes : Hotel accommodations as well as One-Day Sea World admission tickets and San Diego Best Value Zoo tickets!