Phoenix

Arizona’s capital city, Phoenix is lauded for its warm sunny weather, and impeccable golf courses, but the city has plenty to offer travellers of all backgrounds. Located at the northernmost part of the Sonoran Desert in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is pretty with its tree-lined avenues, Spanish-style architecture, and surrounding mountains. Built on the foundations of an ancient Native American pueblo, it was originally an agricultural outpost before growing into the urban centre it is today.

Recognised as having some of the best Mexican and Southwestern cuisine in the country, Phoenix also has a wide array of cultural delights to choose from. Stop by the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or spend an afternoon in the Desert Botanical Garden – it showcases more than 50,000 plants from the unique desert wildlife in the region. Art lovers will appreciate the 16,000-piece collection that can be found in the Phoenix Art Museum, and performing arts enthusiasts will be tempted to catch a show at the Phoenix Symphony Hall or the ornate Orpheum Theatre. With luxury resort spas aplenty and natural wonders like the Grand Canyon just a few hours’ drive away, Phoenix is an ideal destination.