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Phoenix
The well-situated Hilton Phoenix Mesa Hotel is the perfect place to start the holiday. Offering guests modern comforts and the convenience of two on-site restaurants, including the new ‘The Resident’ restaurant, serving Starbucks® Coffee, making the hotel the ideal base to explore Phoenix. Nearby, in Downtown Phoenix there are so many things to see and do, including the popular Arizona Science Centre and pizzerias, cocktail bars and cafes surrounding the Arizona State University Campus.
Also nearby is the city of Mesa, nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by outdoor activities. From hiking up to the mountain tops to kayaking along the peaceful river or lakes created by canyons, outdoors-lovers will be in heaven here.
Sophisticated, recently-renovated modern rooms include extensive amenities to ensure you can recharge and refresh before heading on your road trip. Enjoy rooms with two Queen-size beds or one King-size bed, a mini-fridge, coffeemaker, flat screen TV and plush seating area. Why not upgrade to a chic suite for the very height of luxury? Featuring two rooms, a Queen sleeper sofa and suites that even boast large, walk-out balconies. Beyond the rooms, the hotel’s amenities also include a resort-style, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool spa and state-of-the-art fitness centre, which features cardio and weight training equipment.
White Stallion Ranch, Tucson
Located on 3,000 acres of wide-open land at the foot of the beautiful Tucson Mountains the White Stallion Ranch offers guests the opportunity to explore the rugged and enchanting Sonoran desert of the Old West from the saddle. With one of the largest privately owned herds in Arizona, the ranch has the right horse for every guest – from complete beginner to experienced trailblazer – your ideal saddle companion is waiting for you here. With miles of scenic riding and horseback trails to explore, friendly staff and a host of outdoor activities on offer the White Stallion Ranch is ideal for families and groups of friends looking for an authentic “Dude Ranch” experience.
White Stallion Ranch offers a good choice of traditional guest rooms all of which come with, in-room safe, air conditioning, refrigerator, hairdryer, Apple iHome alarm clock, high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. The newly renovated standard single rooms are located right next to the horses in the corrals and are handy for the main lodge and dining room. Family suites are available groups of five and less whilst the Hacienda accommodation is available for larger groups of up to 10 guests and comes with additional amenities including TV, Fully equipped kitchen and private garden. No matter which accommodation you choose you’ll have your own private patio with views of the cactus gardens, corrals or mountains.
You’ll enjoy three full meals a day as part of your stay at White Stallion,start your day with a hearty breakfast and choose from a cooked to order menu or healthy continental buffet. Dine inside or on the patio at the lunchtime buffet and choose from a selection of entrees, side dishes, salads and sandwiches. At the end of end of the day enjoy a buffet style dinner with grilled entrees and delicious desserts whilst reminiscing about the day’s adventures with your traveling companions. Snacks are always available, including fresh fruit, chips and salsa, peanuts and the ranch’s famous homemade trail mix. Coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, hot and cold teas and lemonade are also available all day.
White Stallion guests can choose from a wide range of horseback riding activities during their time on the ranch, where guests are matched with their own horse for the duration of their stay based on ability, height, weight and riding ambitions.Start off with one of the slow rides and explore the desert fauna and flora as you become acquainted with your horse, then take it up a notch and explore the rugged Tucson Mountains on one of the mountain trail rides. Experienced riders will love loping through the desert on one of the ranch’s fast desert rides while the Beer and Cheetos or Wine and Cheese experience rides are a great way to get to know your fellow guests. Lessons from experienced Wranglers are available for a fee.There’s a fantastic range of other activities for guest to enjoy at White Stallion to enjoy including rock climbing, hiking, tennis, volleyball and basketball, or just chill out at the heated pool and hot tub for a while.
After a day of riding the trails in the warm Arizona head to the bar where you’ll enjoy fine wines, craft beers and good company, it’s the perfect spot to start planning tomorrow’s adventures! White Stallion ranch has a good programme of evening entertainment with the schedule including a moonlight bonfire with a cowboy singer, an astronomy show with large telescopes, line dancing lessons, nature and animal programs, watercolour classes with resident artists Wild West Shows of trick roping, whip cracking & gun spinning.
Guests looking to explore the surrounding Tucson area will find an amazing number of interesting attractions and activities close by including historical towns and museums, championship golf resorts, caving, mountain climbing, desert jeep tours, hot air ballooning, Native American culture and much more.
Galveston
With its desirable beachfront setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Doubletree by Hilton Galveston Beach combines modern amenities with chic accommodations and superb customer service. The perfect choice for easy access to the landmark attractions, water sports, lively entertainment, and outdoor lifestyle of the Galveston area.
Galveston is home to some of the finest beaches in Texas, and with over 30 miles of stunning shoreline just waiting to be explored there’s something for everyone at this Texas hotspot! Located along Galveston’s famous seawall, Stewart Beach Park is a family friendly beach park supervised by lifeguards featuring a children’s playground, beach pavilion, volleyball courts and much more – perfect for that seaside summer picnic!
Offering a host of recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast, Galveston Island State Park is located on the western gulf coast and is popular with both visitors and locals alike. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, wildlife watching and more at this wonderful destination. Other popular beaches include East Beach famous for hosting live music festivals and its annual sandcastle competition, Matagorda Bay Nature Park promoting the preservation of its natural wetlands, Surfside Beach and Poretto Beach.
Take the short stroll to the Galveston Island’s Historic Pleasure Pier and enjoy hours of family fun at one of the world’s top seaside parks, opened in 2012 this multi-million dollar theme park is packed with thrilling attractions and rides including the Iron Shark Rollercoaster, Pirate’s Plunge and the Cyclone. With nostalgic fairground games, shopping and retail kiosks dotted along the pier and a great selection of dining choices – it’s a fantastic day out for all the family.
Moody Gardens is only a short drive from the hotel and is one of Galveston’s most popular attractions Enjoy an educational and fun filled experience and get up close and personal with roaming monkeys, exotic birds and other endangered animals and plants in a rainforest adventure, soar over Palm Beach on the exciting Zip Line Ride, learn about the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum, meet the penguins and sharks at the Aquarium or just kick back and chill out on the lazy river – all in all a fantastic family day out.
Towards the north of the island is the Strand Historic District filled with Victorian era style buildings, galleries, restaurants, chic shopping and museums – its well worth a visit.
Your Cruise
Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Disney Magic‘ cruise ship is a spectacular choice for families looking for that Disney cruise adventure. Fully equipped with outstanding innovations including imaginative inside retreats and extraordinary entertainment this ship boasts the ultimate Disney experience. Step aboard this beautiful, sleek ship with a plethora of fun facilities, fulfil the Disney dream and you will never want to leave.
Onboard the Disney Magic you’ll find something exciting happening around every corner! Guests of all ages can indulge and enjoy the imaginative recreation facilities and world class entertainment that this ship is adorned with. The Wide World of Sports Deck is the perfect place to get involved in some friendly family competition; the massive open air area includes basketball courts, ping pong tables and a football net for a penalty shoot out. Kids, teens and adults are all invited to join in with fitness and sports activities available for all ages. If you haven’t had enough on the sports deck, the fully equipped fitness centre will get you working up a sweat featuring cardio equipment and weight machines. Love to splash? There’s plenty of opportunity for some water adventures; if you’re feeling brave climb your way to the ships highest point on the AquaDunk before braving the 3-story body slide, if you’d prefer something a little more relaxed the AquaLab boasts a fantastic water playground to please every member of the family. There are three freshwater pools included on the Disney Magic, but be sure to check out Goofy’s Pool – the number one destination for fun! While the kids enjoy a splash, the Quiet Cove Pool is the ideal adult’s only retreat.
The Disney Magic cruise ship boasts an outstanding selection of entertainment options that can provide laughter and fun for every member of the family. While onboard you’ll be sure to catch some first class entertainment including Twice Charmed, an original twist on the Cinderella Story and Tangled The Musical in spectacular venues such as the Buena Vista Theatre and Walt Disney Theatre. What Disney Magic cruise would be complete without the chance to meet some of Disney’s most beloved characters!
No matter the party, age or occasion there’s something for us all on this stunning ship! Disney Magic offers a great range of clubs and settings where everyone can have fun. Disney’s Oceaneer Lab focuses on those ages 3-12; here they can play and learn at sea with imaginative and themed activities and games. Vibe is an ace chill out zone exclusive to teens who want to watch TV, listen to music and take part in games more suitable to their age. “It’s a small world” is hosted by Huggies® and allows the young ones to play and rest while parents relax.
Onboard Disney Magic the dining is as innovative as the entertainment with a vast array of delightful options to choose from. Enjoy a touch of enchantment at Lumiere’s; an exciting dining venue inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! At Pete’s Boiler Bites you can get stuck into some tasty treats including burgers, hot dogs and tacos for lunch or dinner while Pinocchio’s Pizzeria serves delicious slices of sizzling pizza any time of day. Cabanas – the beach boardwalk boasts fresh food favourites for lunch and dinner as well as nightly table service. Other eateries include Animators Palate which serves up a unique dinner show starring Disney characters of course!
Disney Magic’s staterooms boast fantasy and comfort with families at the centre of the design. These spaciously appointed spaces come complete with premium plush mattresses, Frette® cotton linens and premium bath towels for your comfort. Make the most of the modern features including a 22″ LCD flat-screen TV, refrigerator, climate control and Wi-Fi and don’t forget to use the little added luxuries including H20 Plus® spa, bath and shower products. The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom features porthole vistas so you can enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean 24/7. Spoil yourself with a verandah cabin or a one or two bedroom suite.
Houston
Start your adventures in Houston at the Aloft Houston Downtown, well-appointed near Houston’s theatre district and other attractions including the Houston Police Museum. During your stay in Houston, head to infinity and beyond and explore the fascinating history of manned space travel at Houston Space Centre. The official visitor experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre provides an incredible experience, see some of the capsules that were actually flown in space and take a behind the scenes tram tour of the Space Centre. Get an insight into the workings of the Historical Mission Control Centre, the Space Station Shuttle, and discover for yourself the rigours of astronaut training at this informative and entertaining attraction.
After your space-themed adventures, grab some food at a nearby restaurant or at the hotel’s own convenience store, stocking snacks, drinks and grab and go meals. Wind down with a soothing swim in the outdoor pool or get your muscles moving at the fitness centre, open 24/7 for your convenience. Guest rooms are offered with one King-sized bed or two Queen sized beds, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi access, flat screen TVs with cable channels and HBO, mini refrigerators and spacious bathrooms. Each room has been designed to feel like a modern loft, with high ceilings, contemporary touches and spacious, open floor plans. Guests can also enjoy access to hair dryers, ironing facilities, a coffee and tea maker and free bottled water. For a fabulous location, stylish guestrooms and access to an extensive collection of amenities, Aloft Houston Downtown is the perfect home-from-home.
For an unforgettable adventure, call one of our travelplanners 020 3542 8888 to book your Arizona Dude Ranch Stay & Mexican Cruise Aboard Disney Magic today!
