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Continued From Last Page Averaging 310 days a year of sunshine, Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect escape for those who long to be outdoors enjoying time, sharing and exploring with family and friends. Between mountain, desert and city views, the great outdoors can be experienced economically, if not, free. What about the great indoors? Hotel rooms and meals can add up to be the most expensive part of any vacation. Embassy Suites Hotels is the original all-suite hotel that has so much to offer its guests. Accommodations include a separate living room and bedroom, for privacy, refrigerator, microwave and many comforts of home. More often than not, if your family is greater than four, you are usually relegated to book two hotel rooms. Suites make better sense, but the price tag at traditional hotels are often more costly. Embassy Suites of Arizona have pull out sofa beds in the living room to accommodate more guests; at the price of a standard hotel room. In addition to spacious suites, guests receive a full cooked to order breakfast each morning, saving an average family of four approximately $50 per day. This isn't a pastry and coffee breakfast, it's an eggs cooked the way you want it breakfast, including mouthwatering omelets, pancakes, cereal and fruits, etc. The savings doesn't stop there. What's a vacation without a social hour? Included in your stay is a two-hour manager's reception every evening. Enjoy beer, wine, cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages with a light snack before dinner, saving you another $40 per day! Expand your knowledge of Arizona history by visiting some of our famous museums such as the renowned Heard Museum which focuses on American Indian art and Phoenix Art Museum featuring pieces from local artist. Invigorate yourself by hiking one of many mountain trails and experience the breathtaking views first hand. Be sure to pack an extra memory card for your camera though, Phoenix is loaded with picture-perfect scenes. There are five Embassy Suites locations to choose from. Each one is convenient to all the activities and attractions Phoenix has to offer. Tee off on one of more than 200 golf courses, or chill out by the pool. Try off road jeep tours or shop to your heart's content at our numerous shopping and outlet malls. Whatever brings you to the Valley of the Sun, make sure your accommodations are just as thought out as your recreation. The value and overall savings you receive at Embassy Suites of Arizona will allow you to have a vacation you feel good about. And your wallet too…. For more information and to make your booking, visit www.embassysuites.com and use offer code CAN. 62 Play before 1 pm at Oakcreek Country Club for $99 + tax and receive a $20 voucher good day of play in the New Redstone Restaurant, Bar & Patio. Play between 1 pm and 2:30 pm for $79 + tax and receive a $15 voucher good day of play in the New Redstone Restaurant, Bar & Patio. Play after 2:30pm for $49 + tax and receive a $10 voucher good day of play in the New Redstone Restaurant, Bar & Patio. Offer is valid from September 1st, 2012 through February 28th, 2013 (December – February Golf Promo Rate will be $79 as all play goes out at an 11 am shotgun). *Must present a copy of this editorial ad to receive the promotional rate* For more information visit oakcreekcountryclub.com. Sara Sterling, Marketing Manager for Pointe Hilton Resorts says to "Tee-up this year at the Pointe Hilton Resorts with our Stay and Play package. Your package includes a one night stay, Hilton Breakfast for two, and one round of golf. May 2nd to September 23, 2012 rates are from $89/night/suite, October 12 - November 1 is $119/night/suite and November 2nd - December 31 is rates from $134/night/suite. Restrictions apply and package rates are based on double occupancy. For reservations, please call 1-888-463-4931 or reserve online at tapaticocliffshilton.com or squawpeakhilton.com. The Sonoran Desert Golf Trail - The scenic Lower Verde Valley area northeast from Mesa is home to the Sonoran Desert Golf Trail which features six noted public golf courses (Desert Canyon Golf Club, Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, Tonto Verde Golf Club, Vista Verde Golf Club and We-Ko-Pa Golf Club). Golfers can stay in Fountain Hills or Fort McDowell and choose from courses which are located within a 10 to 20 minute drive of their accommodations. Packages can be customized to fit any dates and budget. Contact Arizona Trails Golf Vacations at 888-799-4284 or visit arizonatrails.com. Bear Creek GC Complex - Chandler is home to the Bear Creek Golf Complex, a 36-hole inland links style golf facility consisting of both a long and short course. Both courses as well as the practice area were created by the Nicklaus Design Group and architect Bill O'Leary. Says GM Jeff Huseman, "Bear Creek is a unique and exciting place, and we strive to encourage the development of golfers of all ages and abilities. In addition to our two golf courses we also have a full Practice and Learning Center, staffed by PGA Professionals who are available for both individual and group lessons." They are not resting on their laurels either and are completing a 21 bunker renovation project. Their online tee time system guarantees the lowest rates possible and they often sneak a special in, so check the website often. Bear Creek is offering a frequent golfer card, pay for 5 rounds and the 6th is free, good through December 20, 2012. Fun, affordable golf for players of all ages and abilities! Clubhouse open for breakfast, lunch and happy hours every day. Ladies clinics on Wednesday mornings, contact Brian Calhoun, PGA, 480-883-8200. They also have adult or junior beginner clinics on Saturday mornings. Visit bearcreekaz.com. Gainey Suites Hotel - The Gainey Suites Hotel says they are "the best Continued On Next Page Calgary brothers Lloyd and Wayne McBean bought Mesa Golf Resort in 2009 and have since been bringing it back to the high standards for which it had been known. The RTR Jr. design has received many accolades... Zagat ranked among the top 50 U.S. courses and Golf Magazine has put it in the Top 10 you can play in Arizona. The brothers have completed many improvements highlighted this year by a new stand-alone banquet facility that is able to host 400-500 guests with more than ample elbow room. Says Lloyd McBean with obvious pride, "Aside from all that this building offers, it also has the best views in the valley." For more information, visit lassendas.com 2012 ARIZONA UPDATE