OUR TAKE ON PHOENIX
Looking for a taste of the old west and the new west? Phoenix, Arizona's capital, has it all, including scenic horseback trails, exciting nightlife, and activities both parents and kids will enjoy. If you want to experience an exciting vacation, travel to Phoenix for a great time. Otherwise, head elsewhere, such as quiet Casa Grande.
If you really want to vacation in Phoenix, we suggest avoiding the late summer. Summers in Phoenix are famous, and it's not for a good reason. Temperatures easily rise over 100F on any given day. Instead, vacation during the spring, where the temperature is more tolerabl
For fun activities both you and your kids can enjoy, take them to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Afterward, stop by one of Phoenix's many ethnic restaurants -- chose from Hawaiian or traditional Mexican for a surprising kick. For kid friendly lodging choices, there are many modernesque hotels that have pools and water parks, perfect for young kids.Do you want something more romantic? Phoenix also offers a city-wide romance package, but if that isn't up to par, make your own romantic package. For lodging, stay at one of Phoenix's finer hotels in downtown Phoenix. For fun, romantic activities, head to their Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona's finest collection of desert-living plants and flowers. For a quick pick-me-up, head to one of Phoenix's spas, where trained masseuses will quickly massage any vacation woe away. If you want something to do during the nighttime, visit a downtown lounge -- just make sure to watch the wine. Want to explore more? Visit Phoenix's official website, where you can learn about romantic packages, kid friendly packages, restaurants, vacation deals, and much, much more.
The Phoenix travel guide makes sure you have all the information you need to plan your trip. Get user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of Phoenix hotels.
Whatever you do, thanks for making Uptake your first step!LODGING
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Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak
"bedding was luxurious" - a user of Yahoo! Travel
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Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"was a great deal" - a user of Travelocity.com
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Blue Sage @ JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Restaurant
"beautiful lobby, lovely swimming pools." - a user of OpenList.com
THINGS TO DO
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Papago Park
"Its wonderful and relaxing. You can also go hiking." - a user of Yahoo! Travel
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Open Road Tours
"We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight trip to the Grand Canyon with Open Road Tours. The tour company was very efficient, everything went to plan; pick up times, the hotel reservatio…" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Enchanted Island
"This park is hiding in down town phoenix, inside Encanto Park. It is an Oasis of fun, in a beautiful lush green park. It is almost hard to remember your in AZ. My kids favorite rid…" - a user of GoCityKids.com

