Looking for a place to cool off this hot summer? The Valley offers lots of places that you can beat the heat with a big splash.
Arizona Grand Hotel
Spend the day in the sun at Arizona Grand Hotel's family-oriented seven-acre Oasis Water Park. Here, you and your family can enjoy their main attraction, the Slide Canyon Tower, which stands eight stories tall. If you are afraid of heights, the water park also features a 10,000-sq.-ft. wave pool, a winding river and an 800-sp.-ft. play area with a water deck. On the weekends, the resort also offers a dive-in movie. Ask about their Playcation package which provides you with four total tickets to the SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, the Children's Museum of Phoenix as well as two LEGOLAND California tickets. www.arizonagrandresort.com.
Hotel Valley Ho
Enjoy a drink in the Hotel Valley Ho martini-and-olive shaped pool or lay out on one of their funky chaise lounges. Cabanas are available for rent and offer tons of amenities including Fiji Water, fresh fruit plates, Valley Ho playing cards, homemade tortilla chips and salsa, fresh veggies with dip, Kids' Pool Pack (variety of fun water toys), fresh fruit smoothies and a hummus and pita plate. Thirsty? Private bars for your cabanas are also offered. Live entertainment is featured on the weekends. www.hotelvalleyho.com.
W Scottsdale
Don't have time to escape to the beach? W Scottsdale offers a great scene merging desert living and the Miami feel into one. Escape to their rooftop oasis where you can enjoy your day in the sand beach bar. Signature drinks like the W Root beer Float or the Orange Creamsicle give you the vacation feel. High-tech chillers keep the waters at a constant crisp temperature. The pool also features underwater sounds. If you wish for a more intimate scene, the W offers 13 cabana with controlled sound, plasma TV's and personal poolside service. White linen-draped day beds are also available for rent. Nighttime presents a different vibe with lights casting different colors over the water and fire pits illuminating the outdoors. www.whotels.com/scottsdale.
