Take a getaway to The Inns at El Rancho Merlita in Tuscon, Arizona, and save big! Now through next Wednesday, when you book, save 20% off either the Merle Norman Suite ($219 reg.) or Spanish Colonial ($159 reg.) with two-night booking. 

The BedandBreakfast.com Diamond Collection inn is a ranch house that features carved wood beams, rope trim, and hand hewn local rock fireplaces. The innkeepers say that there is plenty to do: "Relax under deep shaded porches, stroll the paths to the swimming pool and spa, stargaze from our dedicated patio through a Mead telescope, or challenge your companion to a game of billiards or croquet."

You must request this special deal at the time of booking. Please contact the inn directly at +1-520-495-0071 to redeem this deal.

By Emily Starbuck Crone

If you're looking for a desert giveaway, escape to Canyon Villa Bed and Breakfast, a Diamond Collection member in Sedona, Arizona. The mission-style inn is just two hours south of the Grand Canyon. Its heated pool (pictured below) and guest rooms provide up-close views of the famous Red Rocks of Sedona including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Castle Rock. Nearby activities include golf, tennis, hiking, Jeep tours, ballooning, and horseback riding.

Need an escape among natural scenery? The SunCatcher Fine Country Inn in Tuscon, Arizona is a wonderful place for travelers who want to get a true taste for the Southwest and its colorful landscape. The inn is located on five acres of desert at the Saguaro National Park East trailheads. Below is a photo of the B&B's colorful exterior.