Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town

Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town is walking distance from Scottsdale’s entertainment district, filled with dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops. Get your day off to the right start with the free daily breakfast buffet. Head back to your condo to get changed into swimsuits, grab water wings and pool toys, Slater everyone head to toe in sunscreen and take a dip in the outdoor heated pool or soak in the hot tub for pure relaxation. If the weather is cooperating, take advantage of the bbq grills and have a family cook-out. Recruit the kids to help carry burgers, hot dogs and side-dishes. Then lay out the condiments and toppings and let everyone have at it. Feel like a workout? Head to the resort’s fitness center to get your cardio on. At night, gather around the fire pit for stories in the crisp desert air or enjoy a cocktail at the on-site bar/lounge, H Bar.

Modern one- and two-bedroom condos sleep four to eight guests. Full kitchens have everything that you need to whip up anything from sandwiches to multi-course meals. The resort has an on-site 24-hour convenience store or stop by Safeway (the free area shuttle can help with that). Make sure to bring the kids along so that no one’s favorites are forgotten. Up for a low-key night in? Flatscreen TVs with Cable have you covered. Gather everyone on the couch, put one of the kids in charge of the remote and another on snack duty and get ready to be entertained. Be sure to pack some of your favorite movies from home, DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Ask for a show of hands to decide what movie to watch first. Take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities and throw in a load. Now when you get home, all you have to do is unpack. You shouldn’t have any trouble drifting off to sleep thanks to the premium bedding and blackout drapes. I haven’t even told you the best part yet! Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town is a dog-friendly resort, so there’s no need to leave your four-legged family member behind.

Ready to shop ’til you drop? Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale shopping mall that features several well-known stores. Get a new handbag at Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade or Michael Kors. Stop by Tiffany & Co. for jewelry. Department stores include Dillard’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom. Surprise the kids with a visit to the Disney Store or Build-a-Bear. Hungry? Grab a burger at Five Guys or Johnny Rockets. If you’re craving something sweet, there’s Cinnabon. Get your caffeine fix at Starbucks. Baseball fans will love Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. It’s the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. Gather the golfers in your crew and head to TPC Scottsdale Champions Golf Course for a little friendly competition.