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Phoenix, Arizona - Insider Travel Tips by Stacey Wittig Must Do Desert Botanical Garden - near the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - is a must-do. Make this your first stop after your flight into Phoenix, AZ. Docents give you a fascinating overview of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and a better under- standing of this unique clime. Second stop? Float the Salt River on inner tubes. Wear your bathing suit under your travel clothes - which will really freak out your friends staying back in frigid Minnesota or BC. Then experience the Saguaro cacti - that you have just learned about at the DBG - by floating by Saguaro forests on the fun Salt River. What do you like best about Phoenix? The climate! You don't have to worry about scheduling your stay, with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and average temperature of 72.6 degrees, Phoenix is a premier destination. Come any time of the year. The "Valley of the Sun" will romance you with the spirit of the desert, the purple peaks of nearby mountains and the perfect weather for its variety of attractions. Best Walk My fave is Piestawa Peak climb. Named after Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman to die in combat while serving with the U.S. military. She was a member of the Hopi people of northern Arizona. Piestawa is one of the highest peaks that you see from downtown Phoenix, so it is not an easy walk. But the hike rewards with awesome views of the city below. Best Restaurants Barrio Cafe - Chef-owner Silvana Salcido Esparza's restaurant has been awarded Best Mexican Restaurant every year since 2003! It is the trendy place to see and be seen - and is convenient to the Phoenix Art Museum. Talavera Restaurant at The Four Seasons - Troon, Scottsdale features American cuisine with a nod to local food sources. The upscale yet comfortable restaurant offers outdoor dining overlooking a city-lit view. The Wine Cellar is THE spot for Double-Income-No-Kids and 30-somethings which congregate for weekly tequila tastings. Prado, Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa's signature restaurant, gets its culinary inspiration from traditional Andalusian cooking. Healthful ingredients, prepared simply are bursting with flavor. The wood-fired grilling is done in European open-fire brick ovens. Romantic views from your table of Camelback Mountain backlit by city lights. Thus the resort's name, Montelucia, means mountain of light. Best Music/Festival The Fountain Hills Great Fair is held every February. The three-day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors. A special event at the art fair is the annual Hot Air Balloon Rally which launches from Fountain Park on Sunday morning (weather permitting). The exciting lift-off is a blast of colorful "photo ops" as the balloons reflections are caught in the mirror finish of Fountain Hill's lake. The local tradition among balloonists is to dip their baskets into Fountain Lake at lift off. Live Native American music adds a special Arizona spirit. Free Admission - Free Parking - Wheelchairs and Scooters available for rent. Best Nightlife Scottsdale ArtWalk is "America's Original ArtWalk" and takes place every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. So Happy Hour on Thursdays are lively for appetizers and drinks before the walk begins. The 30-year tradition is popular with locals and visitors alike. Scottsdale is home to about 100 art galleries, so after strolling so many galleries, most art goers are hungry for dinner and more drinks. The Scottsdale club scene is infused with students from nearby ASU. Clubs such as e4, Suede, Myst, SIX and Axis/Radius also offer celebrity star gazing. George Clooney, Paris Hilton, Ben Affleck and Carmen Electra are some of the celebs that have been spotted around Scottsdale. |
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WAVE Journey is your one-stop online resource for women-oriented businesses and
services around the world.
WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor activities
this website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested
in finding businesses or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your number one online resource.