Inn at Rio Rancho & Conference Center offers superior southwestern hospitality that exemplifies this motto. All 118 spacious guestrooms surround a 2-acre botanical courtyard with a majestic view of the Sandia Mountains.

Complimentary amenities include a “Rise & Shine” breakfast, WIFI, local calls, cable TV w/HBO and 24-hour business / fitness centers. We also provide coin operated guest laundry and are pet-friendly.

Relax in our seasonal swimming pool and whirlpool amidst a picturesque gazebo, BBQ grills and Ponderosa pines.

Inn at Rio Rancho offers 10,000 square feet of conference / meeting rooms, plus a stunning Ballroom. Experience the Toro Bar and Grill for tempting southwestern / traditional cuisine, daily Happy Hour and “Live Music” Tuesday – Saturday.

Conveniently located in the heart of Rio Rancho-NW Albuquerque, this hotel is minutes from ABQ Airport, Balloon Fiesta Park, Santa Fe, casinos and shopping!

Inn at Rio Rancho & Conference Center

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Now that you and your four-legged buddy are ready and rarin’ to go to your family vacation destination, it’s time to think about the actual travel part of the trip. Here are some areas to consider for maximum comfort and ease:

1. Planes Can Be Miserable for Pets

Many pet owners would like to believe that their dogs or cats are as comfy as they are while journeying to their family vacation destinations. However, plane travel can be tough on pets.

Ask your veterinarian for medicines to help make air travel a little calmer for your feline or canine companion. Though you may hate the thought of medicating him or her, it could be the travel tip that saves your buddy from a frantic flight.

2. Car Rides Should Include Plenty of Breaks

Are you planning to travel by car to your [...]

1. Don’t spend the week complaining

Yeah, it’s tough when your family beach vacations get rained out, but griping about it ad nauseum does nothing for your collective morale.

Instead of yipping and yapping about what you can’t do, focus on what you can.

2. Don’t stop disciplining your kids

You’ve seen them – the parents who virtually allow their kids to get away with murder on a trip.

To maintain the structure of your best family vacations, don’t get too lax about your expectations. Sure, your eight-year-old might not need to go to bed at nine, but that doesn’t give him or her the right to back-talk just because you’re not at home.

3. Don’t spend money you don’t have

“Hey! That looks good! Let’s put it on the credit card!”
“Why bother to worry about money? We’re on our family vacation getaway!”
“Dinner tonight? We’ll head to the fanciest restaurant we [...]