Families and golfers alike will love Marriott's Canyon Villas. Go for a swim in the outdoor lap pool, spa pool, or quiet pool. Relax in the warm Arizona sun as the little ones play in the children’s pool; it has a lizard lagoon and splash pad. When the kids get hungry, have a family cookout on the bbq grills, or grab lunch and a refreshing cocktail at the poolside bar & grill. Recreation options include an on-site putting green, volleyball court, shuffleboard, billiards, and ping pong. If you’re up for something more traditional, there’s a well-equipped fitness center that has everything you need to get in a good workout. Kids will have a blast at the on-site children’s playground, or they can participate in the daily activity program.

Luxurious air-conditioned one- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests. Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchenette; it has a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop. For snacks, essentials, and even Starbucks coffee check out the On-Site Marketplace. If you need more variety, visit the nearby Albertsons. Catch the latest episode of your favorite show or the big game on the cable TV; it has CNN, ESPN, and HBO. Gather the family in the living room and channel surf until you find something everyone can agree on. Or take advantage of the DVD player for family movie night. Have the kids pack their favorite movies from home.

You’re right across the street from a massive golf and spa complex. The Wildfire Golf Club is home to two eighteen-hole Nick Faldo and Arnold Palmer signature courses, eight tennis courts, the Revive Spa, and dining at the Meritage Steakhouse and Stonegrill. Retail enthusiasts will appreciate Kierland Commons Mall and Biltmore Fashion Park. Brands at Kierland Commons include Banana Republic, White House/Black Market, and J. Crew. Get some new jeans at Lucky or 7 for All Mankind. Treat yourself to a new pair of sunglasses at Solstice or a new handbag from Michael Kors or Coach. Hungry? There’s P.F. Chang’s, Shake Shack, and The Cheesecake Factory. Visit the only Saks Fifth Avenue in the state of Arizona at Biltmore Fashion Park. For athletic apparel, there's Lululemon. MAC offers cosmetics. Other stores include Macy’s, Williams-Sonoma, and Pottery Barn. Baseball fans will definitely want to check out the spring training home of the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.