Mesa Summer Values 2010

MESA ON SALE WITH TRAVEL DEALS AND DISCOUNTS
Citywide Summer Values Help Make Low-Cost Summer Vacations Possible

There are few activities today where wasting the day away, tuning out and letting go is encouraged. When it comes to a vacation, these elements are at the top of many itineraries and for good reason. Instead of dreading vacation planning, the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau wants folks to know they can afford a vacation this summer. Click below and check out budget-friendly vacation itineraries and download the Summer Savings Tip Sheet chock full of ideas and insider tips on how to get the most value out vacationing in Mesa this summer. Getting a deal matters and there are plenty of affordable vacation packages and values to be found! Happy packing…

Budget-Friendly Planning: Got a budget? No problem. View three budget-friendly vacation itineraries that show how a family of four can have fun in a down economy in Mesa. These budget-friendly itineraries cover stays from one night to four nights and budgets ranging from $200 to $600.

More Ways to Save this Summer: Make sure to download our Summer Savings Tip Sheet and learn how to get the most value out of your stay in Mesa from free admissions to Mesa museums and listings of free festivals and events, to a list of places kids can eat free and so much more!

SUMMER RATES & PACKAGES

Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn: The property boasts a variety of guest rooms including standard, executive king and two-room suites. The resort offers on-site amenities such as room service, heated pool, two spas and a fitness center - as well as meeting space. Request the three-night Keepin' It Cool in the Pool package with rates starting at $220 and up. Package includes gift bag with beach towels and sunscreen, $25 restaurant certificate and breakfast buffet.  Book the two-night R&R package starting at $172. Amenities include a $25 restaurant certificate, breakfast buffet and one-hour massage.  (Rates are per room, based on double occupancy; restaurant certificates also valid for room and poolside service.)  Guests can also book the Sunsplash Water Park package that pairs an overnight stay with two tickets to Golfland/Sunsplash plus full buffet breakfast for two. Call for restrictions and availability. To book: www.dobsonranchinn.com, 480-831-7000, 800-528-1356.

Country Inn & Suites:  "Do Not Disturb" Massage Heights Package includes a one night stay in your choice of a standard room, one bedroom or whirlpool suite, 1-hour hot stone massage, free cold stone face massage and summer cucumber mint aromatherapy at Massage Heights; complimentary transportation to and from Massage Heights or anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the hotel; complimentary hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, sausage, make-your-own waffles and more; access to our outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi; choose from 11 great restaurants located right outside the hotel; 2 pm check-out. Rates vary depending on room type and date. Package available through December 31, 2010. Book online at www.countryinns.com/offers/3347972/chi or call 480-641-8000.

Quality Inn & Suites: At Mesa's Quality Inn & Suites, the Splash Into $avings package includes a suite with one king or two double beds, two tickets to SunSplash water park, and breakfast each morning for $100 per night. SunSplash is located just across the street - hassle-free parking at the hotel!  The Book the Heat rate of $49 per night includes a studio suite with one queen bed, breakfast, and a daily USA Today. Call for restrictions and availability. For information: http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-mesa-arizona-AZ276?promo+gglocal. To book:  480-964-2897.

Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa: At the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa guests are treated to a recently renovated property boasting new furniture, décor, flooring and wall treatments. All guest rooms are equipped with new bathroom and vanity fixtures, lighting, carpeting as well as the installation of 32” and 42” flat-screen HD televisions. The hotel boasts a state-of-the-art business center and a fitness center with all new state-of-the-art Precor equipment, new flooring, ceiling fans and televisions. Summer rates start at $69 per night for Arizona residents, including breakfast buffet, free Internet and specialty drinks. Book the SunSplash Package starting at $119 per night which includes breakfast and two SunSplash tickets. Coming to Mesa for business? The Hilton's Gold Business Package includes full breakfast buffet and complimentary Internet access. Rates start at $99 per night plus tax. Call for restrictions and availability. To book: www.hiltonphoenixeast.com 480-833-5555, 800-544-5866.

Phoenix Marriott Mesa:  At the Phoenix Marriott Mesa, rates for the Splish-Splash Water Park Package start at just $99! This package includes deluxe accommodations and two passes to SunSplash Water Park (to be received at time of check-in). Call 1-800-835-9873 and ask for promotional code WQH to book the package. www.marriott.com/phxmm.

Best Western Mezona Inn:  Stay two nights at the Mezona Inn and the third night is free, plus, receive a $25.00 food and beverage credit at Il Vinaio. A great new restaurant experience awaits you at Il Vinaio, "the Wine Merchant”. Make your mini-vacation plans now and save.  To book:  www.mezonainn.com. 

Days Hotel Mesa Country Club:  The newly renovated Days Hotel Mesa is the place to stay for all your Valley of the Sun activities.  Start your day with a Free Full Hot Breakfast and then come & relax in our resort-style outdoor courtyard that features a heated pool, Jacuzzi & modern fitness center. Come and join us at night for our complimentary late evening snack. We offer free high speed wireless internet access as well as a business center. All of our spacious rooms feature a refrigerator & microwave. Our Sunsplash Water Park Package features an upgraded poolside room with either 1 king or two queen beds, two tickets to Golfland/Sunsplash, full hot breakfast & late evening snack for your entire family…starting @ $93.99 per night.  Additional Golfland/Sunsplash Tickets may be purchased at the hotel.  The Days Hotel Mesa is also offering our Summer Promotion…save 15% if you stay 2 or more nights which includes a free upgrade to one of our beautiful poolside rooms.  Call 480-844-8900 and book today! 

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Mesa:  The Hyatt Place offers a variety of deals. The Bass Pro Shops Stay & Shop Package includes a $10 gift card to Bass Pro Shops each night you stay; Bass Pro is conveniently located adjacent to the property.  Stay two nights with the SunSplash Water Park Summer Package between May 15 and September 19 and receive two admission tickets to nearby SunSplash Water Park. Additional admission tickets can be purchased at the hotel for $19.50 each and transportation between the hotel and SunSplash is included!  You can get a gift certificate for a manicure with the "Pamper Yourself" Manicure Package. Stay two nights and receive two tickets to the Cinemark Movie Theater, located adjacent to the hotel with the Fun at the Movies Package. The Hyatt Place also has a Golf Package that includes one round of golf at Longbow Golf Club. Book online at http://www.phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/offers.jsp or call 480-969-8200.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites:  Cool off at the Holiday Inn with their Feel the Spray package. SunSplash Water Park is so close you can "feel the spray". The package includes a guestroom, breakfast for two, two drink tickets to their lounge, and two tickets to SunSplash Water Park for each night's stay. The property is also offering a Summer Free FOUR All package, which includes a guestroom, breakfast for two, a $25 voucher to Redstone Grill for each night's stay, 1 Pay-Per-View movie each night along with a movie snack pack (popcorn, candy, soda combo). Call to book: 480-964-7000. http://www.mesaphxhi.com

Residence Inn Mesa:  Beat the Heat! Water Park Package:  One bedroom package includes: Suite accommodation, free hot breakfast buffet, two passes to Golfland SunSplash theme park in Mesa or two passes to Big Surf Water Park in Tempe; Two-bedroom suite package includes: two-bedroom suite, free hot breakfast buffet, four passes to Golfland SunSplash theme park in Mesa or four passes to Big Surf Water Park in Tempe. Rates from $119.00 to $179.00.  Valid seven days a week through 9/19/10. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions may apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations. Tel:  480-610-0100. Book online: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/phxrm-residence-inn-phoenix-mesa/?offerInfo=388469

SUMMER ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES

Arizona Outback Adventures:  Float down the Lower Salt River in a Kayak Tour with Arizona Outback Adventures. Offered Monday through Friday, meet your guide(s) at 8 a.m. at Saguaro Lake Ranch. Enjoy 2 hours of fun and relaxation; AOA provides the kayaks, bottled water and snacks, safety equipment, and guides, all for just $80 per person. www.aoa-adventures.com, Tel: 480-945-2881

Golfland/SunSplash: Splash, swim and slide after sunset as part of NightSplash at Golfland Sunsplash. Offered every Friday night in June & July, and Saturday nights in August - Night Splash is a chance to enjoy all the slides, wave pools and water fun without the sun. Open from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Also new this year on Thursdays at Golfland from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. is the Rock & Ride Nite Slide event. For one fee, each guest can enjoy unlimited Golfland attractions including mini-golf, racecars, bumper boats and laser tag plus enjoy the six waterslides at Golfland. The "rock” is supplied by the all-night disc jockey firing up tunes on the dance floor. www.golfland.com/mesa, Tel: 480-834-8319

Desert Botanical Garden: Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden are offered Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., May through August. Free with admission, flashlight tours are perfect for little ones letting them experience the desert environment at night complete with desert wildlife including nighthawks, tortoises, insects and night-blooming flowers. Guests must come equipped with their own flashlight for the guided tours. www.dbg.org, Tel: 480-941-1225

Take a Hike Arizona:  Hiking excursions that will keep you out of the heat of the day: a sunrise, sunset, or nighttime scorpion and tarantula "hunting" excursion. The summer package includes a 2-hour guided hike during the cooler part of the day. Each guest receives water, snack, use of trekking poles and backpack, use of flashlight and ultra-violet (black) light. Tour also includes all entry and permit fees and you are accompanied by a First Aid/CPR certified guide who is very knowledgeable about the desert. Come see the desert come alive in the pre-dawn or early evening hours when the nocturnal desert animals are most active! Price: $55 per person (2 person minimum). Four or more people:  $45 per person! www.takeahikearizona.com, Tel: 480-634-8488

Usery Mountain Regional Park: Summer programming includes guided evening nature hikes and walks throughout the June and July and unique events including full moon hikes, stargazing, animal hide & seek flashlight walks, and other fun programs that get you up close to the flora and fauna of Arizona's Sonoran Desert.  http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery/, Tel: 480-984-0032

Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake: Set sail on the Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake and watch Arizona's night stars twinkle on the water. This summer take in either a Twilight Dinner Cruises or the popular Twilight Astronomy Cruises. These 2 ½ hour romantic cruises offer an exciting alternative to dining in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Entrees are served buffet style and vary by night. Guests can also bring their own libations on board. Call for dates, details and pricing. www.dollysteamboat.com, Tel: 480-827-9144.

Stratum Lasertag:  Summer Break: begins May 28th, Limited Laser Tag, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for only $19.99; Thursday Thunder: Unlimited Laser Tag $14.99.  Check for plentiful coupons online!  www.stratumhq.com

Flow Rider @ Rhodes Aquatic Complex:  Come ride Mesa's newest attraction....The FlowRider®!  The FlowRider® crosses snowboarding, skateboarding, and wakeboarding into an exciting new ride with plenty of challenges and a whole lot of FUN!  The best part is that ANYONE can do it.  Even someone with no experience can jump on a boogie board and almost instantly start carving and doing tricks.  The best part is that there is always something new to learn, you will NEVER get bored with the FlowRider®! Youth (17 and younger) - $5.00 - Per 1 hour session, adults (18 and older) - $10.00 - Per 1 hour session. http://www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec/aquatics/flowrider.aspx

Rockin' R Ranch:  Bring the whole family and enjoy gunfights and gold panning, western shops, and hot dutch oven biscuits. Savor an all-you-can-eat BBQ beef or chicken dinner with all the trimmins' followed by a spectacular western stage show featuring the world famous "ROCKIN R WRANGLERS". Mention Mesa CVB Special and get $5 off admission for everyone in your group. Reservations required. www.rockinr.net; Tel: 480-832-1539

Massage Heights:  Sublime Summertime includes a one-hour Hot Stone Massage and FREE Cold Stone Face Massage and Summer Cucumber Mint Aromatherapy for only $59.99.  The Summer Slimming Wrap is a 90-Minute Massage featuring a Slimming Cellulite Aromatherapy Body Wrap for $99.99. For more information, call 480-632-7529.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

SuperShuttle:  $2 off per party per direction on SuperShuttle; or $5 off per sedan per direction on ExecuCar. Book online at www.supershuttle.com or www.execucar.com using the discount code GMW2C. Valid for Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.