Phoenix

Thanks to its excellent location in the heart of the Arizona desert, which means fantastic weather throughout the year, Phoenix has become one of the top holiday destinations in the USA for people who are looking for a great mix of high quality attractions, outdoor activities and friendly locals. It has gained a reputation for being a place where you can enjoy yourself without having many of the disadvantages that you get in other places.

The Arizona desert around Phoenix is amongst the most stunning places in the world, and there are plenty of great sights to see within easy reach of the city including the famous Arcology designed by Paolo Soleri and of course the Grand Canyon - one of the most incredible sights in the world, and a real treat at sunset and sun rise, when the landscapes glow with beautiful light.

In the last few years, Phoenix has become particularly famous for the number of different golf courses that are available in the area. These course offer a full range of experiences from the simple to championship standard, and thanks to the excellent weather in the region there is little or no chance of rain spoiling your day. Most of the hotels in the region will be able to advise you of the best courses in the area and several offer special access deals that mean you will get discounted fees to turn up and play if you book through the concierge.

Phoenix is a great place to begin a driving holiday in the south western states of the USA, and within a couple of days drive of the city you can get to destinations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs, as well as seeing a number of great sights that will simply blow you away such as the desert at dusk, when it comes to life.

Of course, there is also a lot to see in the city of Phoenix itself, and amongst the highlights of any visit, there are also a number of things to see in the city and good bars and clubs to enjoy in the evening, as well as a good theatre that has regular shows that feature top name actors from around the world in the key roles.