10 Best Outdoor Activities in Phoenix: Exploring the City’s Great Oudoors

Phoenix offers many outdoor escapes, including the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area, a local landmark and hiking destination. There are two primary trails, the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail, with the former being more challenging. Both trails offer spectacular city and desert views, however.  For an urban escape, head to Tempe Beach Park […]

10Best restaurants in Downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row neighborhood

Roosevelt Row, or RoRo if you prefer, is perhaps downtown Phoenix’s most popular neighborhood. You’ll find historic houses, art studios, freshly erected condo high rises, and an ever-growing food and drink scene. If there’s one constant here, it’s change. The area is home to neighborhood staples like Carly’s Bistro, an unassuming restaurant and bar with a […]

10 Cheap California Family Vacations

Think California dreaming is too big for your budget? You might be surprised to learn the Golden State doesn’t require pots of the pricey gleaming stuff to have a fun, family-friendly vacation. Check out these cheap California family vacations. 1. Dana Point Located halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, the centrally located marina town […]

Romancing the Desert: 10 Romantic Things to Do in Phoenix

Great weather, beautiful desert scenery, and big city sophistication make Phoenix a great place to stoke the fires of romance. If you’re looking for an undeniably romantic outing, you can’t miss with a visit to the Desert Botanical Garden. The garden’s stunning display of wildflowers and cacti, meandering brick pathways, and a farm-to-table restaurant on-site […]

10 Best Nightlife Destinations in Downtown Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix nightlife has become a much busier place after hours in recent years, with a spate of new nightclubs, lounges, and other late night attractions opening their doors in the past decade. More accessible (and, some would argue, more hip) than the Scottsdale nightlife scene to the north, downtown Phoenix nightlife attracts both young […]

10 Romantic Phoenix Restaurants for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

It’s hard not to get in the mood for love at T. Cook’s, the signature restaurant at Phoenix’s ultra-romantic Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The menu of New American fare, featuring Mediterranean-inspired pasta, soups, and seafood dishes. The restaurant has one of the loveliest dining rooms in the city, featuring colorful Moroccan-inspired prints and plush seating. […]