Orange Tree Resort is a golf lover’s dream, located in a desert oasis in North Scottsdale that was once an orange grove. The resort features an on-site eighteen-hole golf course with a full driving range, a pro shop and an award-winning John Jacobs golf school. After playing a round or two of golf, head back to your condo and get changed into swimsuits. Grab pool toys and water wings, slather everyone with sunscreen and get ready for some underwater fun at the outdoor pool. Hop in for a refreshing dip or lounge poolside with a magazine and catch up on your celebrity gossip. When the kids get hungry, have a family cookout at the BBQ grills. There’s a fitness center on-site, along with a horseshoe pit, badminton court and tennis courts.

Escape the Arizona heat in your air-conditioned one-bedroom condo which sleeps four guests. Kitchenettes allow you to prepare the basics. Bring the family along to Albertsons for groceries, and stock the full-size refrigerator with everyone’s favorites. Freezers are perfect for storing dessert – popsicles for the little ones and a stash of Halo Top Ice Cream for the grown-ups. Flatscreen TVs with DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Bring favorite movies from home or browse the selection of free DVD rentals available at the resort. Grab popsicles and ice cream and gather everyone in the living room. First kid on the couch gets to pick the movie. Don’t worry if the kids get popsicle on their clothes; there’s an on-site laundry facility. Your family should have no trouble drifting off to dreamland at the end of the night thanks to the Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Once the kids are asleep, enjoy a relaxing soak and a glass of wine in the jetted tub.

Kierland Commons Mall has everything you need for some serious retail therapy. Brands include Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama and J. Crew. Treat yourself to a new handbag at Michael Kors or Coach or some new sunglasses at Solstice. If you need an afternoon pick-me-up, Starbucks has you covered. Hungry? Try The Cheesecake Factory or Shake Shack. Visit Old Town Scottsdale; it’s the city’s historic downtown. It features an assortment of shopping and dining. Unique souvenirs can be found at the Artisan Markets. Stop by The Mission and try the guacamole, it’s prepared table-side. Baseball lovers will definitely want to visit Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. It’s the Spring Training home of the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks.