Tucson Travel & Leisure

Roll out the red carpet this fall for the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, a world-class, 250-room resort that has been dubbed the largest and most comprehensive Ritz-Carlton project in the nation by the New York Times. Once complete, the 850-acre master-planned community will be the ultimate in vacationing and luxury living overlooking the picturesque Tortilla Mountains in Tucson. Enveloping the emerald green grasses are the resort, residences, a world-class spa, a championship golf course and uncompromising views.

Tucson is known for many wonderful things: gorgeous sunsets, delicious Mexican fare and fabulous hiking trails; but, one of the most well-known and beloved aspects of Tucson is its Wild West heritage. Bringing the Old West into present day is Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson’s most high-end and authentic dude ranch. And now, retired Tucsonans and out-of-towners can look forward to daily events, specials and resort offerings, with a Western twist.

In recent months, you may have noticed a large, dust-ridden lot just outside the north entrance of downtown Tucson’s Hotel Congress. Despite its historic roots, the hotel—which has been a Tucson landmark for 100 years—is about to feel new again. No, it’s not a hotel renovation that will be taking place, but rather an outdoor renovation of sorts. Soon, a new tree-lined plaza will grace the streets just outside the charming hotel.

While you may not have the luxury of taking the whole family to Disneyland this particular summer, a staycation in Tucson with the Nickelodeon Getaway program hosted by the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa will feel as expensive as an extravagant theme park vaca, but it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. The kids will be jumping for joy when they realize your fun-filled weekend plans, and you may even have a little fun as well.