Time for a “Day-Cation”? Budget Friendly Resort Getaways in Arizona

Watching Our Household Budgets in Arizona

We're becoming more money-conscious than ever. When a dozen eggs can cost as much as $8 each, it's tough to justify blowing our complete household savings on an extravagant vacation.

What if you could have a touch of luxury without having to cash in your 401(k) to achieve it?

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Luxury Mini-Vacay in Arizona

Instead of taking time off work, wasting time traveling to a distant place, and then spending too much time and money on a fleeting experience, what if you could enjoy a luxurious get-away - close to home?

Arizona has a variety of family-friendly experiences close to home. Now you can enjoy a brief escape into luxury and family fun without the commitment of an overnight stay.

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Discover Arizona’s Day-Pass Delights

Consider a day pass at one of Arizona's resorts. With prices starting as low as $50 per person, your family can enjoy a fun day. Here are some family-friendly options to get your day of adventure started:

• Great Wolf Lodge Water Park: Day passes start at $65 per person, and this is a great option for cool family fun. With water slides, two pools, a pool for toddlers and infants, plus a lazy river and an outdoor hot tub, there's something to keep everyone busy.
• Arizona Grand Resort and Spa: Day passes start at $55 a person, this resort offers a 7-acre water park with "towering waterslides, a winding lazy river, and tons of pool fun for the whole family."
• Desert Ridge Resort and Spa: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers several heated pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide suitable for adults and kids, plus other amenities. Day passes start at $50 per person.

There are many more options for Arizona 'day-cations' for a range of budgets. No matter the size of your family, you're sure to find something the whole family will enjoy. Find out more about Resort Pass - Phoenix.

[ Sources: Resort Pass - Phoenix | JW Marriott Phoenix | Arizona Grand Resort and Spa | Great Wolf Lodge Water Park ]