If you've always dreamed of visiting the beautiful Arizona desert, there's no better way to do it than by choosing lodgings that will enhance your trip. Traditional bed and breakfasts are beautiful and homey, it's true, but many of these inns cater more towards couples. If you're looking for a family-oriented place to stay that combines the luxury and friendliness of a bed and breakfast, you've still got plenty of options.

Many vacationers are choosing to stay in slightly larger establishments that have chosen to incorporate the good points about a bed and breakfast inn, while offering their guests the amenities and services of a larger hotel. This way, your vacation plans will fit beautifully with your lodging choice, whether you're vacationing as a couple, a family, or with seniors. Another benefit to choosing a slightly larger inn over a traditional bed and breakfast is the space--bed and breakfasts are often in older houses, converted into an inn, and there may not be ample wheelchair accessibility. There are often steep flights of stairs that may not be safe for young children. This is why you want the best of both worlds in your lodging choice.

Some larger hotels and motels have come to understand this need, and strive to recreate the cozy feeling of a bed and breakfast on a larger scale. They furnish their rooms differently, so that they really feel like home (rather than the typical sterile motel room). In addition, they make good on the "breakfast" portion of bed a breakfast, by offering a full service breakfast--not just a small box of cereal and a cold bagel.

Room Selection
There is also a wider variety of room choices in a larger inn. While some people prefer the intimacy of a traditional bed and breakfast, larger inns try to create a private environment. Certain rooms will have a private deck or patio, with a view of the red rock spires of Sedona. It is a magical, even mystical, place to watch the sunset and sunrise.

Another great feature of a larger inn that you may not get with a typical bed and breakfast is the list of amenities. With larger establishments, you'll get things like whirlpool baths, gas fireplaces, cable, VCRs, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. Better inns also have internet access. In addition, it is possible to get adjoining rooms, or a room with more than one bed, which is necessary for families. Many travelers don't know that there's even a choice between a homey bed and breakfast and a standard chain hotel--if you take the time to investigate the possibilities, your trip will be that much better for the work you put in.

Sedona Activities
One of the most helpful things about going with a larger hotel is the ability to use all of their resources. Larger hotels may provide packages in which you will be able to get a room, an activity (such as a Jeep tour through Sedona or hiking tour), and perhaps even meals. This is both economical as well as much easy--it could take hours to book all these items separately.

In addition, the front desk staff will be able to help lead you to the best activities for you. If you're looking for something romantic, there are plenty of choices; families will have other needs. The front desk can even make the reservations for you. This can be done during your stay or ahead of time. Many people think they'll sacrifice personal attention if they venture outside of the traditional five-room bed and breakfast, but this simply isn't the case.

All in all, Sedona is one of the most beautiful and uplifting places on Earth. During the day, you'll want to see all you can and then you'll want to rest easy when you get back to your room. There are so many activities to choose from that it can sometimes be dizzying--use the services of your hotel's front desk rather than trying to organize the entire vacation by yourself.

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