mags

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.

Frida

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.

You may want to check out Kartcher Caverns and the Biosphere while in Tucson.

Have a wonderful trip!

Coco

Mags,
Always enjoy the "Westward Look" on Ina Rd. Older resort, nicely refurburished rooms. Check it out on the internet.

Coco

Nan

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

patg

Look at
latierralinda.com

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.

E.

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&B's in the mts.--I've driven past la Tierra, and it looks very cool! Enjoy!