This resort is draped over the peaks of the Phoenix North Mountains, offering dramatic views of Phoenix and its suburbs nestled in the valley below. The resort boasts its own water playground—the Falls Water Village—and a total of eight swimming pools, some with waterfalls. The resort's Lookout Mountain Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course set along the border of an 8,000-acre Sonoran desert park. A full-service spa offers pampering aplenty. If you can bear the summer heat, this is a great place for a family vacation—you can take advantage of special offers and the Kid's Korral program, which comes up with entertaining activities for youngsters.

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Amenities:

• 585 rooms, 6 story, all suites. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 4 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Children's activity center. Fitness room (fee), spa. Eight outdoor pools, children's pool, whirlpool. Golf, 18 holes. Tennis. Airport transportation available. Business center.