Phoenix Area Is A Vacationer's Paradise

For many Americans,tThe city of Phoenix is known for one thing, its triple digit summer temperature. Now you noticed I said summer temperature. Because the fact is the rest of the year the whether is heavenly. Fall and winter are mild with plenty of opportunities to enjoy all the outside activities available in the greater Phoenix area.

Phoenix, nicknamed "Valley of the Sun", is the state capital of Arizona and is located in central Arizona. And it is the county seat for Maricopa County. Since the 50s the population has grown 15-fold. Phoenix boasts the largest city park in the world, South Mountain Park, which comprises16,500 acres for hiking, biking and equestrian adventures.

Resort living is the key word for homes in the Phoenix area. Many of the homes are in planned communities, some with golf courses, and others with family orientated activities such as swimming pools and equipped neighborhood parks. For the retiree there are numerous communities that cater to the active senior. Of course the most famous of these communities is Del Web's Sun City and Sun City west.

Phoenix, Scottsdale and other surrounding communities are well known for providing the traveler with luxurious resort accommodations. Whether you are visiting the Valley of the Sun with your family on holiday, or you are traveling to the Southwest desert for business, you can use this time to escape, relax and enjoy.

There are so many resorts in the Phoenix and the AAA has rated five of them with 5 diamonds. The AAA rates lodgings throughout the United States based on a scale of 1 diamond through 5 diamonds. Here is their description of the what it takes to be bestowed a 5 diamond designation:

The 5 Diamonds designation means the resort is Striking, Luxurious, and has Impeccable Service.
The Boulders Resort Resort & Golden Door
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
The Phoenician

Many resorts claim they are Striking, and Luxurious, and offer Impeccable Service, but to have five resorts that meet the 5 diamond status is worth a mention and another reason for the people of the Phoenix area to be very proud of their area.