THREE ARIZONA RESORTS

We love Arizona! It’s a cheap-ish short flight from Seattle, reliably warm, and a frequented winter destination for us. We spent a dreamy weekend at a family friendly resort and wanted to share our three favorite places to stay, two in Scottsdale and one nearby in Phoenix (not sponsored).

  1. Royal Palms Resort

Beautiful, upscale, boutique-y and quiet.

2. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch

Our kids’ favorite, and we agree, best with kids! Multiple pools, a shallow sandy beach area, an outdoor rock climbing wall, a play set, and the best part, a full waterslide (!!!). Very big and very fun. The poolside bar with dippin’ dots is a kid favorite.

3. Andaz.

Our first taste of Arizona five years ago. We love it here and have been back almost annually. Bungalows, modern furnishings, hip and cool luxury. Walkable to Trader Joes which makes it super easy to not have to rent a car.

Five years ago! It’s hard to believe.

Happy sun-seeking. There is not much I love more in life than a warm weather trip to a pool in the middle of winter.