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As soon as we arrived at the resort, the bellman tagged our suitcases, assuring us they would next appear in our room, which they did. Taking the "lug" out of "luggage" was a welcoming touch that we appreciated, especially after a long journey. Valet parking is complimentary, a nice budget-stretcher.
Do you want to dine at Kai but don't think the five-star cuisine will fit your 6-year-old's palate? No problem. Opt for the resort's Guilt Free Dining, available Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $30. Counselors take the kids to Rawhide -- the on-property replica of a western town -- for wagon rides, gold panning, a visit to the petting zoo and dinner at the town's Steakhouse.
Getting There
The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass is 11 miles -- or about 15 minutes -- from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air Tran, Alaska Airlines, American, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes, Hawaiian Airlines, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, Sun Country, TED, United, US Airways and WestJet provide service to Phoenix.
The Art of Smart Timing
High Season is November through February, low season is May through August, and shoulder season is March and April, as well as September and October.
For Mom and Dad
The resort labels the menu for the Aji Spa -- a 17,000-square-foot, Mobil Four Star rated facility -- as "the only authentic Native American spa menu in existence." Many of the treatments incorporate the Pima's and the Maricopa's use of indigenous ingredients and techniques. The Sacred Salt Wrap (Ongam Hobin), employs oil made from creosote, and some wraps and scrubs feature native herbs and local honey or mud. The Pima Medicine massage uses traditional techniques of "energy anatomy" for relaxation. I chose "Thoachta," a healing session by Belen Stoneman. After the combination of light touch and centering techniques, I felt wonderful -- energized but peaceful.
Like many Arizona resorts, this one offers golf. Play your way through 36 holes at the Devil's Claw and the Cattail, the resort's Whirlwind Golf Club's two courses. If you're feeling lucky, try the casino. Modern cowboys who "ride" cars can book an introduction to racing course at the nearby Bob Bondurasnt School of High Performance Driving.
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