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Treat yourself! Add a few extra days of Arizona fun to your meetings.

Before the meeting starts—or after it adjourns—why not add a few extra days to your trip to enjoy some fun in the sun? Arizona destinations are just as enticing for two-day getaways as they are for two-week vacations. Here are some suggestions for a fabulous trip extension!

A visit to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass will soothe all your senses. This premier Native American-owned luxury resort in Phoenix celebrates the architecture, art and legends of the Pima and Maricopa tribes. Plan a healing and indulgent escape at the resort’s Aji Spa, offering the ultimate in relaxation with indigenous body and beauty treatments approved by Gila River Tribal Elders. Afterward, reserve a spot at Arizona’s only AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Five-Star Award-winning restaurant, Kai, or “seed” in the Pima language, featuring a menu rich in creative Native American fare.

Need to feed your soul with some arts and culture? Phoenix’s Heard Museum is internationally recognized for the quality of its American Indian art collections and world-class exhibitions. The museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, and sets the standard for collaborating with artists and tribal communities to provide visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art of Native people, especially those from the Southwest.

If you want to explore the desert, but don’t have time to go far, you can get a taste of Arizona’s wild spaces at the outdoor Desert Botanical Garden. Wander in wonder on 140 acres that showcase 50,000+ displays of stunning desert flora, from towering saguaros to delicate blooms. After you’ve “walked” up an appetite, dine at Gertrude’s restaurant. Located onsite, Gertrude’s offers a fresh food experience that focuses on ingredients directly from the farm and pasture to the plate.

Learn more about exciting things to do in Arizona.