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Spring is the perfect time of year to visit beautiful Sedona, Arizona. The winter crowds are down, the summer heat hasn't let loose yet, and there are many budget-friendly timeshare rentals to be had.

The Hyatt Pinion Pointe resort, located in the heart of Sedona's Red Rock country, offers two-bedroom villas accommodating up to 8, and one-bedroom units accommodating up to 4. Both include spa tubs, a fireplace, and fully-equipped kitchens. Its studio units also can accommodate up to 4, and include a kitchenette.

The resort's amenities include a health club with mountain views, a sundeck, hot tubs, swimming pool, and a tennis court. For the youngsters there is Camp Runamuka, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

You'll find many fun activities nearby, including mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and hot air ballooning. A "must-do" is the Pink Jeep Tour. For over 50 years, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road family adventures in the Southwest. ”Whether you're seeking rugged adventure, Native American history and culture, nature, geology, or panoramic vistas, Pink Jeep Tours has the right tour for you."

There are plenty of spectacular places around Sedona for you to explore on your own, as well. Red Rock Crossing has been made famous in the many movie westerns that have been filmed here. Oak Creek Canyon is where you can enjoy hiking, rock-climbing, trout fishing, and a natural water slide at Slide Rock State Park.

And be sure to take a quick trip to Jerome, an enchanting old mining town just 20 miles up in the hills from Sedona. Once known as the "wickedest town in the west," Jerome grew from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. The looks of this real-life western town haven't changed much in the past 100 years, and there are lots to do for the modern day visitor, including unique shops, fun saloons, and the town's own Jerome Winery.

Two reviews of the Hyatt Pinion Pointe resort:

“Sedona is so beautiful, everyone should visit it at least once in their lifetime. The Hyatt is in a prime location. This was one of the nicest condos I have stayed in.”

“This resort was very nice. The units were great and the property is very well maintained and beautiful. We enjoyed the free activities and entertainment. We had a wonderful time in Sedona. The Pink Jeep tour was lots of fun. We liked some of the talks that were offered about the area. The flute player was enjoyable. We thought it was everything you can expect from Hyatt.”

(Photo credit - redweek.com)

Now that the summer heat of the desert is fading into the pleasant temperatures of autumn, plan a timeshare rental vacation to Sedona, Arizona. While there is plenty of beautiful scenery to enjoy in the area, and lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and horseback riding, also make time for a day trip to Bearizona.

Bearizona Wildlife Park opened in May, 2010, just east of Williams, AZ. From Sedona you'll take a scenic 45-minute drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon - a colorful and deep-cut gorge that is especially beautiful in the fall. You'll come out in Flagstaff, and Bearizona is less than a half hour beyond.

Bearizona is the brainchild of members of the Casey family, who founded Bear Country USA near Rapid City, South Dakota. Like Bear Country, Bearizona is a drive-through park where visitors can see wild animals native to North America, from the safety of their own cars.

Bearizona animals are all captive-born. Bison, bighorn sheep, burros and black bears can be seen in the 158-acre park now. Other animals that will be introduced by the end of the year include wolves, mountain goats and bobcats. During 2011 more animals will be brought in such as foxes, badgers, musk ox, river otters, and even grizzly bears.

Eventually over 40 species of wildlife will be in the park, including orphaned animals from other states. When Phase II is completed there will be a walk-through area at the end of the drive-through route, "which will be more like a traditional zoo except it will have cliffs and waterfalls," explained Dennis Casey, one of the partners. “With so much ground to play with, we can hide the enclosures pretty well.”

Bearizona will have an emphasis on conservation and even though the Williams City Council gave the wildlife park access to 4 million gallons of water per year, plans are for the park to also use rainwater collection. Other "green" projects include composting and solar power.

The mission statement of Bearizona reads, in part, “Bearizona’s Mission is to promote conservation and preservation through safe, affordable, memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in a natural environment. The Bearizona Wildlife Park is a vehicle for connecting visitors to wildlife and the land in which they inhabit, while using best practices for economic, environmental and social sustainability.”

Bearizona plans to be open 7 days a week, year-round. A Sedona timeshare rental is the perfect place for a family vacation this autumn, with the special bonus of a fun day in a beautiful wildlife park.

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Colorful Sedona is located in the northern Verde Valley area of Arizona. World famous as Red Rock Country, the rock is formed out of unique red and orange-colored sandstone found only in the Sedona area. The huge rock formations glow dazzling orange when struck by the rising or setting sun, creating vistas of enchantment.

Sedona is made to order for a family vacation. Rent a timeshare and take the time to immerse yourselves in the area's unrivaled natural beauty. There are many budget-friendly timeshares in resorts that not only offer swimming pools and spas but amenities that range from golfing to horseback riding to fishing. In the winter you're less than an hour's drive from downhill and cross-country skiing in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff.

Begin your exploration of Sedona by choosing from the many different types of tours available. Start with an overview of the area by riding the Sedona Trolley on its narrated tour. Then choose from guided or unguided Jeep or Hummer tours, or even tour by ATV. Once you've delved into the countryside on land, take an exciting aerial tour - by hot air balloon, helicopter or small plane.
However you choose to investigate Sedona, your family will have fun hunting for the various rock formations by name. See if you can spot "Snoopy" lying on his doghouse. Watch for the landmark formations that include Coffeepot Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte. And keep an eye out for the Mittens, the Cow Pies, and the Rabbit Ears!

You'll want to take a drive through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a 12-mile long gorge between Flagstaff and Sedona. Along Oak Creek stop and enjoy the natural water slide at the popular Slide Rock State Park. There are several areas in the Canyon suitable for swimming, and anglers will want to be sure and try for trout, bass and catfish. Many hiking trails will take you through side canyons, or even up to the top of the canyon rim.

Your Sedona timeshare can be a great hub for day excursions to surrounding areas. Visit the old historic mining town of Jerome which used to be a ghost town and is now an art community and popular tourist destination. Have rip-roarin' "Old West" fun at the chuckwagon supper and live Western stage show at the Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood. And ride the Verde Canyon Railroad from Clarkdale through Sycamore Canyon, home to majestic eagles. See all Sedona timeshares. See all Arizona timeshares.

(Photo from ian-whitehead.com as shown on visitsedona.com)