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AAA_USA_2013_01-16__ 6/20/13 5:12 PM Page 14 PHOENIX VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! Tombstone Day Tour: We'll help you relive the reality and legends of one of the West's most famous towns. You can belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate's Saloon, visit the museum at the Tombstone courthouse and walk among the graves at Boot Hill. As we return to Phoenix, we visit the White Dove of The Desert and one of the Southwest's best preserved Mission at San Xavier del Bac. Phoenix/Scottsdale Area – City Highlights Tour: The Phoenix metropolitan area represents one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. This tour showcases the most popular areas of this dynamic, thriving destination. The Apache Trail: Hold on to your hat as we creep up (or down) Fish Creek hill for an unforgettable view of the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Then on to colorful Tortilla Flat and the ghost town of Goldfield where you'll get picture perfect glimpses into Arizona's rambunctious past. 5 PHOENIX 6 7 8 9 Grand Canyon Full-day Tour: This tour passes through Sedona's Red Rock Country and the lush and towering Oak Creek Canyon. From there it plunges through the heart of the largest ponderosa pine forest on Earth where, along the way, you will catch a glimpse of the world famous "Route 66." 11 Canyon Spirit and Canyon Dancer Helicopter Tours Phoenix/Scottsdale ***** THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS ***** With its dramatic Spanish colonial architecture, open plazas, fountains and locally inspired design, this resort offers a blend of comfort and style that captures the charm and grace of the Southwest. Each of its 649 oversized guestrooms and casitas has a private balcony. The Fairmont features beautiful gardens, five pools, four restaurants, two golf courses, a magnificent spa and casual elegance. AAA Five Diamond. FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH ***** Located adjacent to the renowned courses of Troon North Golf Club, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale offers a truly handcrafted desert resort experience. Guests can experience the property's full-service Spa and Fitness Center, priority privileges on two of Arizona's finest golf courses, distinctive cuisine, nearby hiking and horseback riding; and the complimentary "Kids for All Seasons" children's activities program. HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH ***** Set among flowering cactus and breathtaking sunsets, and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch features a 2-acre water playground, 27 holes of championship golf, tennis, the 21,000 square-foot Spa Avania, the Native American Learning Center and five different restaurants. JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA ***** Nestled on 125 acres of breathtaking desert landscape with majestic mountain views, this luxury resort offers casual elegance and exceptional guest service. Its features include Pueblo style casitas, a 36-hole championship golf course, pools, tennis courts and seven restaurants. This resort offers all the indulgences of a full-service destination spa. AAA Five Diamond. Also Available: 14 THE BOULDERS, A WALDORF ASTORIA COLLECTION The Boulders is a stunning getaway unlike any other in the region. The landscape is truly inspirational, with ancient boulder formations and breathtaking, natural terrain in the cooling desert foothills. Savor the beauty of your surroundings as you relax in spacious villas and casitas, enjoying championship golf, tennis, rock climbing, hiking, four sparkling pools, and the renowned Golden Door® Spa. 10 Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. POINTE HILTON TAPATIO CLIFFS RESORT **** Nestled among granite bluffs that overlook panoramic Valley views, the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort offers all-suite accommodations. Hotel amenities include the Falls Water Village – an oasis of swimming pools, waterfall, private cabanas, waterslide and luxurious hot tubs – plus golf at Lookout Mountain Golf Club, the Hilton Golf Academy, tennis, Tocaloma Spa & Salon and selection of themed restaurants. SCOTTSDALE Sedona Day Tour: Let us take you on a trek through Sedona's Red Rock Country and Arizona's most photographed town. The tour options range from cultural and spiritual to adventurous and action-packed. Sunrise Balloon Tour with postflight champagne breakfast POINTE HILTON SQUAW PEAK RESORT **** The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort offers all-suite accommodations, Coyote Camp™ for the kids, Prairie Dog putting course, Tocasierra Spa, Salon and Fitness Centre, three restaurants, the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch, a 4-acre water feature with a lazy river, 130-foot slide and sports pool. Hiking and biking are close by at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. 12 MONTELUCIA RESORT & SPA SCOTTSDALE ***** Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain, Montelucia Resort & Spa brings the essence of Europe to the heart of Scottsdale with arching entryways, splashing fountains and floral walkways. The sprawling Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa, globally influenced cuisine and luxurious accommodations with private patios and breathtaking views make Montelucia the #1 ranked resort in Arizona (by Travel + Leisure readers) and the ideal destination for your next getaway.

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