Night 1: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Phoenix, Arizona Set in the desert mountains of Phoenix, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa welcomes your family with friendly service and lots to do. Settle into your spacious guest room with a balcony or patio and enjoy amenities such as high-speed Internet access, cordless phones, bathrobes and hair dryer, iron and ironing board, mini bar, coffee maker and in-room safe. Grab a complimentary inner-tube and float along the resort's Lazy River, with 1,600 linear feet of meandering streams and channels until you find the 89-foot waterslide! Or take a dip in one of four different swimming pools, each with its own theme. There's a Tennis Center with 8 premier hard, lighted courts; the Wildfire Golf Club; the Revive Spa; and paths around the property to explore. With 10 choices of dining venue – from the elegant Restorante Tuscany to Blue Sage for Southwestern cuisine to casual dining at the poolside Just a Splash for burgers and sandwiches to Starbucks right in the lobby – there's no excuse for being hungry or thirsty for long.
Night 2: Kachina Lodge Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Situated within Grand Canyon National Park, close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, the modern Kachina Lodge is an excellent staging point for exploration. Comfortable guestrooms have a full bath, a safe, a refrigerator, television, telephone and in-room coffee-making facilities. Its ideal in-the-park location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular masterpiece, makes a stay here memorable.
Thunderbird Lodge Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Located between El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge in the heart of Grand Canyon National Park, the contemporary Thunderbird Lodge lies close to the canyon rim. Like the Kachina Lodge, all guestrooms offer in-room coffee, television, telephone, a refrigerator, a safe and a full bath. The location of the Thunderbird Lodge at the rim of the Grand Canyon is ideal for exploring this incredible natural wonder.
Night 3 & 4: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas Page, Arizona Located right on the shores of Lake Powell, Lake Powell Resorts & Marina puts guests in the midst of all the wonders of this incredible spot. Enjoy the two swimming pools and other resort facilities in between your explorations.
Night 5: Bryce Canyon Lodge Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this right-in-the-park Lodge is the only accommodation within Bryce Canyon National Park. Its hiking trails offer scenic vistas and opportunities to glimpse the Canyon’s wildlife. Bryce Canyon Lodge offers a rustic 1920s elegance – down to replicas of the lodge’s original hickory furniture. This quiet and relaxed atmosphere, without televisions, allows the guest to get reacquainted with nature. Fine dining is available in the main lodge.
Night 6: Zion Lodge Zion National Park, Utah The name "Zion" means a place of peace and refuge. As a sanctuary with over 146,000 acres of cliffs, canyons, diverse plant and animal life, and uninterrupted beauty, Zion is well-named. Its massive sandstone walls, some as high as 3,800 feet, offer an opportunity for serenity and reflection for all who visit. Designed by Gilbert Stanley Underwood in the 1920s, Zion Lodge was destroyed by a fire in the 1960s, and today has undergone substantial renovations and rebuilding to restore its classic appearance and design. All rooms at the Lodge feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers. Red Rock Grill, Zion Lodge’s recently renovated dining room, boasts spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings. Casual, outdoor dining can be found at the seasonal Castle Dome Cafe, which offers relaxed seating and park fare favorites.
Night 7: New York-New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Set amidst of all the Las Vegas action, New York-New York Hotel & Casino gives your family a bite of the “Big Apple.” If you’ve been to New York City, you’ll immediately recognize some transplanted famous landmarks. Spacious guest rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, iron and ironing board, electronic safe and a hairdryer. You’ll find the crystal-clear water of the swimming pool pretty tempting in toasty-warm Las Vegas; and you’ll want to be sure to take a ride on The Roller Coaster that rockets up 203 feet in the air and reaches a speed of 67 mph! If you find yourself in need of a nibble, you’ll have a lot places to choose from, just like you would on the streets of New York.