American Southwest USA National Parks Tour, October 16-24, 2010
Hotel Information
Note: All hotel rooms will be smoke-free
DAY 0 - Marriott Courtyard Inn and Suites – Las Vegas, Nevada
Prepare for your tour with a comfortable night on the luxurious Spring Air pillow-top mattresses. The hotel’s restaurant, the Courtyard Café, serves a healthy breakfast buffet and a limited dinner menu. Experience the world famous Las Vegas Strip by taking the complimentary Marriott shuttle 1/2 mile to the Mandalay Bay Resort, MGM Grand, and Town Square Las Vegas. Or for those who would prefer to avoid the urban excitement, exercise in the onsite fitness facility, go for a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, or take advantage of the free high-speed Internet access.
DAY 1 - Best Western Zion Park Inn – Zion National Park, Utah
Relax in the heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and kiddie wading pool. For those who would rather be active, facilities are available for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and horseshoes. The Best Western Zion Park Inn also offers free high speed Internet access. Enjoy dinner at the Switchback Grille, which features superb cuisine that brings the enticing flavors and fragrances of the Western United States, France, and Italy to your table.
DAY 2 - Best Western Ruby’s
Inn – Bryce Canyon National Park,
Utah
Located at the entry to Bryce Canyon National Park, Ruby’s Inn will delight and refresh you after your tour. You will enjoy a fine meal at Ruby’s Inn Restaurant. Relax in your spacious guest room or enjoy the indoor swimming pool and spa, mail postcards at the onsite Post Office, purchase supplies and souvenirs at the general store, or develop pictures at the One Hour Photo shop. Visit the replica Western town gift shop and gift shops across the street. Wireless Internet access is available.
DAY 3 - La Quinta Inn – Moab, Utah
This recently renovated hotel provides a restful environment between tours in the scenic Moab area. La Quinta Moab provides spacious and comfortable rooms, a well-equipped fitness center, outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, free high-speed Internet access, and laundry facilities. In the morning, enjoy an onsite hot breakfast to give you energy for a full day of touring Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and other nearby sites.
DAY 4 - La
Quinta Inn – Moab, Utah
See DAY 3
DAY 5 - Hampton
Inn Kayenta – Kayenta Arizona
Located in the picturesque “Gateway to Monument Valley,” Hampton Inn is a unique three-story adobe style building with Native American themes and décor. The spacious lobby and large fireplace welcome visitors to the clean and comfortable rooms. Take advantage of the outdoor pool and fully equipped exercise room, or step next door and take in the World War II Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit. A delicious dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant, the Reuben Heflin.
DAY 6 – Grand
Canyon Red Feather Lodge – Tusayan, Arizona
In the small Grand Canyon gateway community of Tusayan, you will enjoy the modern design and courteous hospitality of the Red Feather Lodge, which offers spacious rooms designed for maximum comfort and convenience. This lodge is within walking distance of Tusayans’ amenities, including the IMAX cinema, gift shops, and restaurants. Relax in the heated outdoor pool, enjoy in-room cable television and free high-speed wireless Internet, and sleep peacefully in the quiet rooms.
DAY 7 - Marriott Courtyard
Inn and Suites– Las Vegas, Nevada
See DAY 0