Night 1: El Paso Marriott El Paso, Texas The El Paso Marriott extends a warm Southwestern welcome. Nicely appointed guest rooms feature air conditioning, coffee maker, high-speed Internet access and Web TV, iron / ironing board, luxurious bedding including down comforters and custom duvets with cotton-rich linens, hair dryer and cable TV. Recreational facilities include interconnected indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a Fitness Center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
Night 2 & 3: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, New Mexico Set high in New Mexico’s Mescalero Mountains on the shores of Lake Mescalero near Ruidoso, the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino impresses at every turn. Spacious, attractive guest rooms with private balconies feature coffee maker, iron / ironing board, hair dryer and TV. Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in the clean mountain air include an 18-hole championship golf course and horseback riding in addition to an indoor swimming pool and fully equipped fitness center. Barbecue lovers will enjoy the Apache Summit BBQ Co., while those seeking a more refined dining experience will find Wendell’s most pleasing. Guests in search of Lady Luck can court her in the Casino, which offers gaming selections ranging from penny slot machines to baccarat, blackjack, craps and roulette.
Night 4: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Albuquerque, New Mexico Occupying 500 acres of protected land along the Rio Grande, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa is recognized as one of the loveliest resorts in New Mexico. This imposing resort reflects its location and the cultural traditions of the Tamaya Indians in its adobe construction and Native American décor. Guest rooms welcome with luxurious linens and feather pillows, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron / ironing board, cable and satellite TV, in-room safe and a jade slate bath with Portico amenities. Three lovely swimming pools – one circular inspired by ceremonial structures of the Santa Ana tribe, one offering an impressive water slide and waterfall, and one reminiscent of a river – await your pleasure, as does a championship 18-hole golf course and the Tamaya Mist Spa. Dining options range from elegant to casual. Enjoy a Turquoise Margarita on the porch of the Rio Grande Lounge as you take in a beautiful New Mexico sunset.
Night 5, 6 & 7: Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe, New Mexico The Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe’s premier four-diamond hotel, is situated in the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe in an enviable location next to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Spacious, well-appointed guest rooms await at the end of a busy day in lovely Santa Fe with unexpected pleasures and expected amenities such as remote control TV, iron / ironing board, terry robes, hair dryer, overstuffed chairs and a refrigerated mini bar. The sunset views from the impressive rooftop heated pool area are memorable. Pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation is offered at the Nidah Spa or enjoy panoramic city views from the fully equipped Fitness Center. Zagat has named Eldorado Hotel & Spa's Old House Restaurant as the very best in a city famous for fine dining venues, and AAA has awarded the restaurant its Four Diamond designation.