Lodgings

The area surrounding Carefree, Arizona, epitomizes the very best of the Old West. For centuries, this storied locale was home to Native Americans, cowboys, and miners … and still casts an entrancing spell on travelers today, providing a legendary alternative to the everyday experience of nearby Scottsdale hotels and resorts. The town of Carefree was conceived in the mid-1950's by Tom Darlington and K.T. Palmer as a master planned community. The emphasis was on leisure - with whimsical street names such as Tranquil Trail, Easy Street, and Ho and Hum Roads - and the town's motto became "Home of cowboys and caviar, where the Old West meets the new." Pay tribute to the vision of these trailblazing pioneers, and treat yourself to magnificent desert and mountain views, unparalleled luxury, and thrilling recreation at Carefree Resort & Villas. Spanning 54 acres of high Sonoran Desert - easily accessible from Scottsdale and Phoenix - this legendary alternative to traditional North Scottsdale hotels and resorts is surrounded by desert wildflowers, towering Saguaro, giant octillo, and prickly pear cactus. You'll discover a true "Sense of Place" and a level of comfort and ease reflected in the Resort's authentic Southwest décor and beautifully appointed resort rooms and villa suites. Immerse yourself in the wonder and allure of the Southwest, and escape from standard Scottsdale Arizona resorts, in a majestic setting:
Located in the Sonoron Desert in Carefree, Arizona
Situated at the border of Tonto National Forest
Minutes from The Spanish Village and El Pedregal at Carefree, two fun-filled shopping and dining destinations
35 miles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Nestled in the heart of Sedona, Arizona's beautiful red-rock country, Mii amo takes its name from the Native American word for Journey...reflecting the life-enhancing experience of achieving a transformation in physical health, emotional well-being and spiritual renewal.rnrnrn

Nestled at the base of the stunning Catalina Mountains, Miraval Tucson’s 400 acres of lush Sonoran Desert creates an inspiring backdrop that is warm and welcoming any time of the year. The luxurious accommodations and world renowned spa, have lead the readers of Travel & Leisure, SpaFinder and Conde Nast to vote Miraval Tucson the #1 spa in the world, year after year. The award winning cuisine is created with our fundamental belief that healthy ingredients can also mean exquisite flavor. A complete selection of daily programs, both indoor and outdoor, in areas such as fitness, meditation, nutrition, relationships and more, help individuals learn new ways to live and feel better. For time to relax or explore, to spend time with loved ones or with yourself, Miraval provides hundreds of experiences that make every individual’s time at Miraval unique and unforgettable.

The Resort

118 recently renovated luxurious rooms on 400 lush acres set against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains
World-class spa, whirlpool, quiet room, steam room and sauna with new Outdoor Treatment Rooms
Body Mindfulness Center featuring Olympic lap pool and state-of-the-art equipment including Cybex and Woodway machines, treadmills, life cycles, Stair Masters and free weights
On-site Challenge Course with climbing wall, hiking and mountain biking
Swimming pool areas including a tri-level pool with cascading waterfalls, accupressure stone walk and whirlpool
Access to golf is 20 minutes away at the Golf Club at Vistoso, an 18-hole, par 72, Tom Weiskopf-designed course playing to 6,905 yards
Agave Yoga Center and Yucca Pilates studio
Zen and desert gardens with labyrinth and panoramic Kiva

Known throughout the world as the "Jewel of the Desert," the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa provides a restful oasis of 39 acres covered with lush gardens, glistening swimming pools, and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture. Set in the heart of Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore has been a favorite of celebrities and U.S. presidents throughout its colorful history.

Tanque Verde Ranch, located on 640 beautiful acres east of Tucson, Arizona and adjacent to the Saguaro National Park and the Coronado National Forest, offers horseback riding, tennis, guided hiking, mountain biking, nature walks and much more, all included in your nightly rate. If you're looking for dude ranch family vacations or adventurous horseback riding vacations, look no further! This historic dude ranch, founded in 1868, offers the very best of a Southwestern resort along with an authentic Arizona dude ranch experience.

Family Fun at All-Inclusive Rates

Tanque Verde Ranch's rates are all-inclusive, including meals and activities. Enjoy our spacious rooms and fabulous dining as well as indoor & outdoor pools, spas, saunas, outdoor BBQ's breakfast rides and all day rides, all included in your nightly rate. Come, share the magic of the Last Luxurious Outpost of the Old West, a true dude ranch family vacation!