Name That Cactus and Win Two Nights at The Boulders Resort

The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (map) in Carefree, Arizona is inviting the public to name some of its most distinguished residents: the striking cactus that stand proudly in the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.  The “Name the Cactus” contest presents a fabulous vacation getaway to the winner at one of my favorite resorts in Arizona.

All you need is a burst of creativity to come up with a name that fits each cactus featured on their site. Winners from previous years came up with names like Gladtameetchoo,” “Mr. Grumps,” “Double Barrel Darrel,” and “Captain Cact-Eye.” You get the idea.  Here are more winning names from previous years.

The contest runs until June 1, 2010 so get those creative juices flowing.

Here’s how to participate:

1. Let them know who you’re reminded of when you take a look at the photos featured – whether it’s a famous person, an animal, a family member or maybe even a frenemy (they are quite prickly). You could win a fabulous vacation getaway and meet your nicknamed cactus.
2. Submit the most creative monikers for the six distinctive cacti pictured.
3. The winning names will be chosen on creativity and originality.

Six Contest Winners Will Receive:

• Two nights deluxe casita accommodations for two at the AAA Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa (June –September 2010).
• $500 airfare gift card per winner
• Daily breakfast for two at Palo Verde restaurant
• Two twosomes at the Boulders Golf course

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by participating in this contest. The Boulders Resort is a magnificent resort with award-winning dining, a fabulous spa  and an exquisite golf course surrounded by 12 million year-old boulders. It’s really one of the best retreats in Arizona.