Sprawling on eleven acres, the townhome-style villas at Scottsdale Camelback Resort make for a peaceful family vacation. Play a game or get a rally going on the tennis courts. Challenge the kids to a game of mini golf or keep an eye on them while they enjoy the playground. After a fun day of golfing and nearby desert adventures, there’s nothing like relaxing next to the outdoor pool with a cocktail from the poolside bar. You can also hop in for a cooling dip or a soothing soak in the whirlpool spa. Little ones will love splashing in the children’s pool. Fire up the bbq grills and make a batch of burgers. Get in a workout at the well-equipped fitness center.

Studio Villas sleep four guests, two-bedroom villas sleep six guests, and three-bedroom villas sleep 8 guests. Escape the Arizona heat thanks to air conditioning. Full kitchens give you the freedom to cook everything from Kraft macaroni to a four-course meal. Start the morning with your famous chocolate chip pancakes and let the kids assist with mixing the batter. Don’t worry if things get messy; you’ll have an in-suite washer/dryer. Watch a sitcom rerun or a movie on the flat screen TV; it has cable and a DVD player. If you really want to get fancy, take advantage of the on-site movie theater for family movie night. Private patios are perfect for watching the sunset. Gather the family and take in the view.

Bring the family along to Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall for a day of shopping. Baseball fans will want to visit Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. It’s the spring training home to the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Test your luck at Casino Arizona at Talking Stick. It features eight-hundred slot machines, fifty table games, and poker tournaments.