• The desert Southwest forms the backdrop for an all-inclusive resort vacation in Arizona.cactus and mountain sunset image by Sandra Henderson from Fotolia.com
  
  For those who appreciate the beauty of the United State's Southwest desert, Arizona is an ideal vacation spot. The state encompasses a variety of topography including massive red rock formations and cactus-filled desert plains. Arizona has a variety of all-inclusive resort experiences that include spa, golf and dude ranch packages suitable for singles, couples and families. Lodging, meals and many activities are included in the price of the following resorts.
  
  

Canyon Ranch in Tucson

• Health and fitness are what's on the agenda at the Canyon Ranch resort and spa in Tuscon. The packages offered cater to the body and spirit. If you've come for the spa, relax and be pampered by services ranging from massages to pedicures and body wraps. For those seeking to be refreshed through exercise, there are over 40 fitness classes and activities to choose from each day. If golf is your game, you may be interested in the Golf Performance Center where PGA pros use the latest equipment to help improve your game. Golf packages include all costs, including cart, green fee and driving range. Canyon Ranch is also a wellness center and has weight loss programs.
  
  Canyon Ranch in Tucson
  
  8600 E. Rockcliff Road
  
  Tucson, AZ 85750
  
  800-742-9000
  
  canyonranchtucson.com
  
  

Rancho de los Caballeros

• The emphasis is on outdoor activities at Rancho de los Caballeros, in particular golfing and horseback riding. The resort has a variety of packages that allow you to decide which activities you wish to focus on. If you book the Sun C Special package, you can choose which emphasis, either golf or horseback riding, while still enjoying the resort's other amenities such as swimming, tennis, and nature walks. The Gals Getaway is for women only, with the emphasis on female bonding as you take horseback riding instructions or sit around the campfire. Families are welcome and there is a special program for children 5 to 12 years of age.
  
  Rancho de los Caballeros
  
  1551 S. Vulture Mine Road
  
  Wickenburg, AZ 85390
  
  800-684-5030
  
  sunc.com
  
  

Tanque Verde Ranch Resort

• Located in the Rincon Mountains, east of Tucson, Tanque Verde claims to be the largest dude ranch resort in North America with over sixty thousand acres on which to play. The resort welcomes families and there are special programs for children 4 to 11 years of age, including horseback riding, swimming, arts, and educational nature programs. Adults can enjoy horseback riding, too, along with tennis, fishing, desert hiking, mountain biking and other activities. One of the highlights is team penning, where you can join a team and learn to separate and pen cattle from the herd. Outdoor theme meals are served several times a week.
  
  Tanque Verde Ranch
  
  14301 E. Speedway
  
  Tucson, AZ 85748
  
  800-234-3833
  
  tanqueverderanch.com