Arizona Biltmore - Family Vacation Summer Bargain
by Mrs. Party... Gail Leino

A 5 star resort, Arizona Biltmore, with off season bargain rates makes this HOT spot a family paradise if you love the heat!  Cool off with the kids splashing down the 90 foot slide.  Pool side service is consistently an A+ with special requests like double cushions on the lounge chairs not a problem.  On Saturdays, get a free cooking lesson with Executive Chef Michael.  Plus, on Friday and Saturday evenings, it's non-stop action with a water balloon toss, pool side "drive-in" movie, S'mores by the fire pit, cigar rolling lessons, live music by the pool, and live music outside the lobby. 

There is no need to ever leave the resort with 2 restaurants, a cafe and shopping but if you crave more shopping, the free hotel shuttle stops at the mall two huge blocks away.  Too hot to walk.

The summer rates during our visit was $135.00 mid-week and $155.00 weekends (plus tax and a $12.00 resort fee OUCH!) BUT stay 2 nights get the third night free and even better, if you need two rooms, the second one was 50% off.

Mammoth's Hidden Secret - Sshhh, don't tell!
by Mrs. Party... Gail Leino

Mammoth has a (slap on the forehead) fun free way to see the mountain.  Free nature tours (with paid lift ticket) are available most days.  The hosts take you around the mountain.  Show you different runs and talk nature about the trees.