Daily Travel Tip: Stay at Arizona's best resorts for less money by going in the summer

An easy way to stay at great resorts for less money is to go during the off season. 

In Arizona, the off season happens to be during the time most families vacation - the summer.  With the temperature often 100-110(F), few business conferences are taking place in the desert.   

Yeah, it's hot and not the best weather for golf, but if you want to spend your time lounging with the family (or by yourself) in the pool or enjoy a massage in a spa, Arizona's resorts during the summer can make a lot of sense.

Starting in April and May, most of the Arizona resorts start offering summer sales that are hard to beat.  Here is sample of three summer offers that are already being promoted by some of Arizona's top resorts:

The Westin has an offer for AAA members at their Scottsdale Kierland Resort and Spa:

AAA members - Discover The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa!
Delight in a stay at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and enjoy a great summer offer exclusively for AAA/CAA members:

    * Rates from $179 per night
    * $50 daily resort credit
    * Valid for stay between May 23, 2008 and September 14, 2008

To make your reservation click the Book Now link or call 866-716-8137 and ask for rate plan:  AUTOHOT.

With the daily resort credit, the effective room rate is only $129 per night.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (one of my favorites in Scottsdale) has posted a summer offer:

Book an Only One Way Summer rate and you can earn triple airline miles*. OR, book before June 30, 2008 to receive a $50 food & beverage credit per night if you pay with any American Express® Card*.

Promotion Includes: Room Accommodation

Offer availability: This offer is valid from April 15 to September 2, 2008, subject to availability.

Rates:  Rates for this offer start from $179 plus taxes, based on double occupancy in a Fairmont room.

The Four Seasons Scottsdale offers a great spa package during the summer:

Enjoy deluxe accommodations and indulge in our luxurious spa. Use the fitness centre, steam room, sauna and relaxation lounge, and extend your enjoyment even further.

Includes:

    * Luxurious Casita accommodations
    * Two 50-minute spa services for every paid night
    * Spa gratuity

Offered:
June 01, 2008 - September 06, 2008

Premier Casita Room 550.00               
Deluxe Casita Room     525.00             
Standard Casita Room 505.00             
Partial View Casita Room 485.00   

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