Bluegreen Cibola Vista Resort and Spa, an Ascend Resort is a peaceful spa resort located in the heart of the desert. Rustic Southwestern adobe blends in nicely with the mountains in the background. The resort has everything you need for a fun family vacation: daily activities, a family pool with waterslide, even an on-site horseback riding program. BBQ grills are perfect for a family cookout. Let the kids assist with carrying burgers, hot dogs, and condiments. Looking for a relaxing spa weekend? We’ve got you covered. Start your day with a workout in the well-equipped fitness center. Go for a swim in the adults-only pool or lounge with a cocktail from the poolside bar and get your tan on. Get in touch with your inner athlete on the tennis courts. Then head to the full-service spa for a massage or restorative treatment.

Air-conditioned studio, one- and two-bedroom condos and villas sleep two to eight guests. Full kitchens allow you to save money by making your own meals. The resort is just a short drive to Circle K Grocery Store and Target, bring the family along to make sure that all of the essentials are remembered. Declare it top-your-own pizza night. Lay out the pizza dough, sauce, toppings and cheese and let the kids have at it. Things will probably get messy, but you’ll have an in-suite washer/dryer so don’t stress. Have a contest to see who can make the most unusual (yet edible) pizza. The pizza artist who wins gets to pick a movie to watch on the cable TV with DVD player.

Bluegreen Cibola Vista is located in the northwest corner of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and is close to great dining in Scottsdale. You’re a short drive to Lake Pleasant, which offers a number of exciting watersports. Baseball fans will want to check out Surprise Stadium and the Peoria Sports Complex. Surprise Stadium is the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. The Peoria Sports Complex is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. Surprise the kids with a visit to Wet ’n’ Wild Phoenix. It features a variety of kid, family, and thrill rides. Little ones will have a blast at Boogie Board Beach. It’s a multi-level water complex with five zones and nine water slides.