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Last week we set off on an adventure to the sixth largest state, Arizona. We were delighted to partner with the Cibola Resort and Spa in Peoria, Arizona to spend part of our Thanksgiving week with them. The experiences and memories gave This Family a lot to be thankful for.
Checking In
Right away we could see how Cibola Vista embraced the unique character of Arizona architecture and we knew we were in for a real treat!
Checking in is super easy! Right away we were greeted with friendly people, a sandwich board full of sun things to do, an activity center, and one of my favorite things…spa water!!!
Room Tour
Resort Tour
The grounds were beautiful and we spent the whole day enjoying them. Sage got a Scavenger Hunt and it was a great way to see a bunch of the amenities the resort had to offer!
The pools were lovely. There was even one just for adults. That one had a little bar where Josh and Grandpa took part in a mixology demonstration.
Grandma and Sage explored the grounds and found a giant connect four game to play!
I enjoyed walking around and taking photos of some of the beautiful gems hidden around the property.
Snippet O’ History
And it wouldn’t be us if we didn’t find a little bit of history. And find history we did! The name Cibola Vista itself has a great story behind it!
It was a full but fabulous first day! We took advantage of the beautiful soaking tubs in our rooms, listened to cowboy music in the distance, and nestled in the uber comfortable beds for a good night sleep and get ready for day 2!
Related: Cibola Vista Resort and Spa Day 2
Related: Cibola Vista Resort and Spa Day 3
Related: Adventure 101 Series
This looks like a great place to stay if traveling to that part of Arizona!! We used to live in the Phoenix area, but didn’t venture that way much. I’ll have to keep this in mind for when we go back to visit.
This place looks like a great place to stay. I have never been there. Thank you for sharing. I love the pictures. You take great pictures.
Oh wow! I live in Arizona, not too far from Peoria. I totally need to check this place out for a staycation! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yeah! You’ll feel like you went somewhere for sure!
I love arizona and we plan on moving to that area for a while. Thanks for sharing this looks like a lot of fun!
It’s a really great area! I hope you enjoy it!
I stayed here a few years ago on a business trip and it was lovely! The scenery is beautiful.
Oh good to know! I know they are building a lot more too!
I love the detail! I have always wanted to visit a resort in Arizona.
oh well this is a good one for sure!!
Looks like a great place for a family trip. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I used to live not far from this area but not familiar with this place. It looks fabulous, thanks for sharing!
Oh worth a day trip for sure! Did you see all the hot air balloon photos?
I think I need to go here! It looks amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to read the next two days as well. 🙂
What a lovely place! Sounds like a great vacation spot!
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Thanks for the detailed post about this resort. I live here in Arizona and I have never heard of this place. I enjoyed your room tour, now I feel like I have a good idea of what it would be like to stay here.
I feel like it is a little hidden gem for sure! I’m so glad you liked the room tour. It was the first one we’ve done so I am glad you liked it!
Well this just looks amazing and relaxing. I wanna go!
haha oh it was! I hope you get to go!
Awesome info! I am a travel agent in Arizona but have not been to this property, I appreciate the extra insight!!
Fantastic! I’m glad you enjoyed it!You might be interested in the next two days of the trip as well!
I love all of the activities! Looks like a great spot to stay!
Be sure to look at the hot air balloons on day three. They were SO COOL!
This looks beautiful and peaceful! We’re in Texas but might have to make a trip out that direction someday and check this place out!
Lovely! Glad you are inspired! 🙂
Looks like such a fun, relaxing place! I need to find a spa to go to next!
You know in our three days there, that’s the one thing I thin we didn’t actually do. LOL I’ll have to go back!
I live in Arizona and have not heard of this resort. We sure have a lot of great resorts to visit. Your post describes the amenities so beautifully and it sounds like you had a great time. We may have to check this out!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yes I’ve been to several in Arizona. There are some really unique ones and this one didn’t disappoint.
I love when I get to learn a little history on my getaways.
Well Karie, you’ve come to the right place! It’s pretty much what we do on all our adventures. 🙂
I love that idea of the scavenger hunt!
Isn’t it cool?!! I thought it was really smart!
This looks like a fantastic place! I love the activity board and all the fun things for the littles to do~
I loved the activity board! I didn’t have to think. It was all right there for us to look over.
I’ve never been to Arizona but this looks like a beautiful place to visit! It’s going on my bucket list.
It was really nice because it was within driving distance of Phoenix and still very serene.
Looks like an awesome place and looks like you all enjoyed it. I loved when resorts/hotels cater to kids and have fun activities for them to do.
It really is a lovely getaway! So much to do… no one could be bored!
Looks like an amazing resort!
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Wow, what a beautiful spot we love AZ! Love the grounds and there appears to be a ton to do too! Love the adult pool and mixology class 🙂
The adult area was very cool. I can only handle the kid pool for so long LOL
That looks like a wonderful place to stay. I love resorts that have activities - we always participate and have a blast doing it!
me too!!!! We usually don’t take advantage of the actual place we stay so this was really great!
I haven’t been to Arizona in years. This place is a great find. Love how it’s family inclusive. looks like you had a blast and some r&r.
It is truly a gem!!
The Scavenger Hunt sounds awesome. Looks like a beautiful place to stay.
It really was. It made us really take advantage of the whole property offerings.
I want to take my family there! I love this post!
Oh it’s great for the family for sure! Lots to do! Be sure to look at Day 2 and 3 for more ideas!
I want to take my family there! Great post!
I encourage it! Tons to do!
I definitely want to go here! I loved Arizona when we were there, and have always wanted to go to one of these types of resorts. Thanks for the further inspiration!
Glad you like it! It really was cool! Be sure to look at the next two days as well. The hot air balloons were amazing.