Where to stay in Tucson
 

Me and my husband are over from the UK touring Arizona. We are visiting Tucson from 1 - 3 January and want some advice on where to stay. We want to hike in tthe Santa Catalina mountains and perhaps do a horseback ride - maybe see centre of Tucson for a couple of hours. Can't afford the fully inclusive Ranch style places but would like somewhere with a bit of character (short notice allowing!) Thanks.

Check www.biddingfortravel.com and then bid on Priceline. You will get a great deal for a hotel. Also, bid on your rental car this way.<BR><BR>You may want to check out Kartcher Caverns and the Biosphere while in Tucson.<BR><BR>Have a wonderful trip!

Mags,<BR>Always enjoy the &quot;Westward Look&quot; on Ina Rd. Older resort, nicely refurburished rooms. Check it out on the internet.<BR><BR>Coco

A few years ago we stayed at the Windmill In in Tuscon and loved it. It was reasonably priced and had lots of appeal.

Look at <BR>latierralinda.com<BR><BR>It is small, family-run, smack up against Saguaro Park, has horeseback riding on site, very charming history. Seemed to be very popular with British visitors, too.

I like the Windmill as well, but be warned that it isn't particualrly charming--just clean, modern, with free parking and in a convenient strip-mall location for popping out for meals. If you want atmosphere, shoot for one of the B&amp;B's in the mts.--I've driven past la Tierra, and it looks very cool! Enjoy!