Phoenix and the Grand Arizona Resort

I just returned from Phoenix where I attended the NSA Conference at The Grand Arizona Resort. We all expect a resort to be "grand" - and this one "is"! However, what impressed me most was the service. Our experience with every staff member who works there was flawless - right from the bell desk upon arrival until our departure three days later.

Some good to know information for Travel Professionals:

• The entire resort is huge - but if you want they will drive you around in little golf carts between the buildings.


• The Oasis - the water park closes for the winter every year - but they do open it partially for the weekends only.


• It has an amazing Spa with all kinds of treatments and very luxurious


• It has one of the best eqipped Gyms I've ever seen and I've seen many


• Behind the main lobby, there are two very large fire pits overlooking the Golf Course. It is a wonderful place to relax after dinner - open air, warmed by the fire with drinks served from the restaurant/bar. And you can even order dinner here.


• Claus sure enjoyed the food at Rustler's Rooste (a steakhouse) - I can definitely say that the portions were enormous. I ate the veggies and he ate the meat - and we still did not finish ONE order. But the "ambience" was THE BEST! The decor was "western dining" with an actual steer "Horny the Bull" near the entrance. And there live country music throughout the evening with several people dancing.

Honestly, for a wonderful relaxing weekend - this would be a perfect place - with or without kids! And yes, they do have a good TA rate.