Phoenix Arizona by Delta Vacations

Life in Phoenix revolves around its two major influences - desert living and Native American culture. The capital of Arizona is also the capital of the American Southwest, in large part because of the magnificent nature that seems to ascend all the way to the endless sky. Experience the Arizona desert as the pioneers did - up close - by rafting or canoeing Phoenix’s rivers and lakes. For an even more laid-back feel, try fly-fishing these same waters – where the white bass in Lake Pleasant are huge, and both the Salt and Verde Rivers are stocked with rainbow trout.


Luxury
1	Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2	Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
3	Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
4	JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
5	The Fairmont Scottsdale
6	The Phoenician
7	The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
Superior+
8	The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Superior
9	Arizona Grand Resort
10	Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
11	Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
12	Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
13	Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
14	The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
15	Westin Kierland Villas
Moderate+
16	Carefree Resort & Villas
17	Renaissance Scottsdale Resort
18	Sheraton Desert Oasis
Moderate
19	Hyatt Place Scottsdale
20	Resort Suites Scottsdale

Image Courtesy of JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa

If you’re looking to unwind, visit one of Scottsdale’s many day spas or visit Scottsdale’s many beautiful golf courses. For something more up-tempo, the Casino Arizona is 100,000 square-feet of gaming excitement, and includes boutique and specialty shopping, fine dining and entertainment. Or check out El Pedregal for some upscale power-shopping.

Fun Fact: Phoenix averages 300 sunny days per year, and its average high temperature of 85 degrees is accompanied by low humidity. This means ideal golfing at the more than 200 courses in the Phoenix area.

Fun Fact: The December 2005 issue of AmericanStyle Magazine rated the annual Scottsdale Arts Festival as the best in the United States. The festival is held every March during the height of Scottsdale’s tourist season.