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Arizona: Scottsdale, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, Cowboy Sing-a-Longs, Camp Hyatt Kachina and a Water Playground. Arizona Hyatt PoolCreate memories to share for years by experiencing the Sonoran Desert with Hyatt Regency Scottsdale as your family vacation base. From days spent playing by the pool or taking a group golf lesson to singing around a campfire or watching a movie under the stars, discover a host of activities for your entire family to enjoy together. The intriguing blend of pampering luxury with the native cultures and natural beauty of this magnificent area create a Scottsdale Arizona resort designed to please every guest.

Accommodations: Feel pampered with one king or two double Grand Beds offering plush pillows, softest sheeting and down blankets piled upon pillow-top mattresses. Balcony or patio views of the Sonoran Desert. Amenities include marble bath, robes, newspaper and wireless Internet access. A rollaway or crib is available upon request. Bonus points: The Resort provides E-Concierge service to aid guests with any reservations or vacation details during your visit.

Activities: Delve into the fascinating world of Native Americans through interactive educational opportunities, adventures and traditional displays of dance and crafts. Spend sun-filled days at the 2 ½ acre “water playground”, tee up for championship golf or play world-class tennis. The awesome 'Water Playground' has ten separate pools with 28 fountains and 47 waterfalls. It is an oasis in the desert. Zip down a three-story water slide; build the sand castle of your dreams on a white sand beach. Go for a swim around a five-foot wide rushing waterfall named the 'Big Gun'. Water bonus: During the warm starry nights catch a family-friendly flick while lounging in the pool.

Only for kids: Offered daily, year-round Camp Hyatt Kachina is a fun and interactive program for children ages three to five and six to 12. Participants play games and explore the flora, fauna, culture and geography of the area. Interesting projects and adventures include creating Indian headbands or pinch pots, playing games in the water park, listening to cowboy storytellers or learning about reptiles of the desert.  

Only for a mom-to-be. Feel the quiet. Experience the comforting and nurturing atmosphere. Rejuvenate with innovative treatments at Spa Avania, surrounded by plush amenities to soothe body and soul. Enjoy personalized treatment offerings, mineral water therapy, uniquely synchronized music styling, YogaAway, diet, and the antioxidant blessings of the world’s finest teas into an artful indoor-outdoor oasis. Bonus points: Streaming natural light from oculus assist your body in mastering its own internal clock. Only when the five senses align so perfectly are you able to experience the ideal state we call “avania.” Arizona Hyatt Pool Kids

Try Hyatt Family Camp Arizona style. Designed for the whole family to experience during holiday periods, this program presents unique venues of our destination in a fun, informative and interactive way. Watch Native American dancers and Old West character reenactments, learn the art of cowboy roping or join a sing-a-long around the campfire. Hunt for collectable treasures in our very own version of the famous “Lost Dutchman’s Mine.” Perhaps you’ll find the mysterious buried treasure to take home. Explore the incredible landscape via horseback, on a bike, aboard a 4x4 or from the sky in a hot air balloon. There are also plenty of hiking and jogging trails to see everything up close and personal. Our concierge can assist you in planning your offsite adventure.

Visit the Native American Learning Center. The Center on site offers guests a unique opportunity to speak first-hand with a member of our Native American community about their traditions and culture. The Hopi People are famous for silver overlay. Monday through Friday Melissa Masayesva will explain the process and show beautiful silver overlay jewelry. Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert throughout the resort's grounds. Our Director of Horticulture will introduce native plants and stories of the desert. Each Friday watch as Native American Dancers share the culture and dances of their tribes. The performance includes hoop dancing, known as the "dance of life." You'll see interpretations of many animals and plants during these special dances. Discover over 30 varieties of indigenous plants as you tour the garden. Value added: During holiday time periods such as Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year, spring school break, Memorial Day and Labor Day, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale features complimentary special programming for children, adults and families. Arizona Hyatt IndiansExperiential family vacation activities typically include themed activities such as Reptiles of the Sonoran Desert, Family Fun Sing-Along, with singing cowboy and Native American Dancers, Native Heritage Seed Garden tours, encounters with Arizona's unique "Birds of Prey".

Discovery: In addition to awesome pools, thrilling waterslides and awesome lazy rivers add Cranium to your family vacation time. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Cranium Inc. to offer guests a complimentary assortment of fun games to enjoy during their stay. Cranium Inc. reinvented the board game category in 1998 with the launch of Cranium, and has since created a host of other award-winning games including Cranium Whoonu® and Craniun Zigity®. Families can enjoy these games at the Cranium Game Library at all Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the U.S. and Caribbean. The hotel or resort concierge will be happy to provide further details.

Location on the planet: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258 USA or www.scottsdale.hyatt.com

 

Content researched by FamilyTravelFiles staff and images provided by Hyatt. Copyright 2010

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