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Arizona has several world-class resorts which fetch a pretty penny during peak season. Come June, however, the temps rise and rates fall. This is good news for Arizonans who are looking to enjoy a quick vacation close to home.

Making the value even sweeter -- many resorts offer special perks exclusively to TopherTravel clients.

Here are some of my favorite travel deals in Arizona this summer.

There are no minimum stay requirements, which means that all of the perks can be enjoyed on 1-night stays. The rates do not include taxes, and some properties charge a daily resort fee.

(Remember that TopherTravel charges no fees whatsoever for hotel bookings.)

               PHOENIX-AREA    SEDONA    TUCSON-AREA

Arizona Biltmore (part of the Hilton/Waldorf-Astoria Collection)   Rates from $139, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily Continental breakfast for two in the restaurant     - 4pm late check-out, subject to availability     - $100 food and beverage credit at Frank & Albert's

The Boulders (part of the Hilton/Waldorf-Astoria Collection)   Rates from $159, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily Continental breakfast for two     - A US$100 recreational credit to be used for golf or tennis     - VIP Status     - Welcome amenity     - 4:00pm late check-out based on availability

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess   Rates from $162, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily Continental breakfast for two     - 12 Noon early check-in, subject to availability     - 4 PM late check-out, subject to availability     - One-time $50.00 Spa credit towards a 60 minute spa treatment     - Complimentary golf storage     - 50% off valet parking for duration of stay     - Complimentary high speed internet access

Four Seasons Scottsdale   Rates from $139, including:     - A one-category upgrade, if available, upon check-in     - Daily full American breakfast for two     - One-time lunch for 2 (up to $85 value)     - Complimentary high-speed internet access for all suite bookings

InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa   Rates from $129, including:     - Upgrade to mountain view or poolside room     - Daily breakfast for two (up to a $50 value, per room per day)     - Welcome amenity     - Early check-in & 4:00pm checkout, based upon availability

The Phoenician (part of the Starwood Luxury Collection)   Rates from $242.10, including:     - Room view upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily full breakfast for two guests     - Welcome amenity of fresh seasonal fruit     - $100.00 Food & Beverage Credit, once during stay     - Daily access to the Fitness Center

Royal Palms   Rates from $189, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily full breakfast for two in T. Cook's Restaurant or via room service     - $100.00 resort credit, once per stay     - VIP Status     - 4 PM late check-out, subject to availability

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain   Rates from $239, including:     - Guaranteed suite upgrade at time of booking on Mountain Rooms     - Upgrade on arrival, if available, on Spa Rooms     - Daily Continental breakfast for two guests     - A complimentary 30-minute massage OR 50% off spa treatment of choice     - VIP Status

Enchantment Resort   Rates from $225, including:     - Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability     - Daily Continental breakfast for two guests     - $100 Spa services credit once during stay

L'Auberge de Sedona   Rates from $202.50, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily Continental Breakfast for two guests in Restaurant     - Guaranteed 2pm late check out on Sunday through Thursday stays     - 12 noon early check-in, subject to availability     - $85.00 spa credit, once during stay

Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain   Rates from $189, including:     - Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability     - Daily buffet breakfast for two guests     - One US $100 Food & Beverage credit per stay     - 4:00pm checkout, based upon availability     - VIP status

Westin La Paloma   Exclusive rates from $95.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can be of any assistance with planning your next fabulous summer staycation.

Thanks and happy travels!
- Chris from TopherTravel
   Summer Staycation Addict