El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort  

High in the sunbaked foothills of Tucson’s Santa Catalina Mountains, this resort sits amid colorful Sonoran Desert terrain in Oro Valley. Close to Pusch Ridge Golf Course and the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, it’s a convenient base for outdoor play. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (on request, extra charge).

A AAA Four Diamond desert retreat with 428 guestrooms, suites and private casitas. Rooms feature plush signature bedding, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, patios or terraces and handy in-room amenities like coffee makers, safes and air conditioning.

Four swimming pools (including a 143 ft. waterslide), a children’s pool and multiple hot and cold jetted tubs make this a waterside playground. Full-service spa with customizable treatments, a full fitness center with cardio and free weights, 45 holes of championship golf across three courses, putting green and driving range, daily bike rentals, concierge service and on-site parking. Guest internet access is included with the daily resort charge — wake up to desert sunrises and mountain views.

More than 100,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space (recently renovated), multiple ballrooms and unique outdoor venues for large gatherings. A 24-hour business center with workstations, copier/fax and high-speed internet keeps things moving.

Casual all-day bites at the Sundance Cafe for breakfast and lunch, poolside fare at Desert Springs Cafe, and Nuevo Latino-inspired dinner menus at Dos Locos. There’s also a bar and a café for coffee and cocktails between adventures.