Phoenix Travel Forum

Can you tell me where I can go to get coupons for the Grand Canyon Railway? We are going to be visiting in a couple of weeks.
Thank you!!!

Where can I get useful info on how many bags a person can take with them on an international flight from Sky harbor airport flying Lufthansa. I need to know now. Thanks

In an area where many hotels seem to be 200+ per night, they are offering a king with full kitchen for 102. It seems almost too good to be true.
Has anybody had any problems with them? Noise? Maintainence?
Thanks.

Hi, i am thinking of using this Motel,
Super 8 Motel -
Phoenix Airport Downtown
3401 E Van Buren.
Anyone have experience of this establishment ?
Also they have "Arizona leasing" car hire on site which looks very convenient, are they any better / worse than the big names in car hire ?
Any comments welcome,
Thanks in advance.

We are a family of five that want to stay one hour past Phoenix towards the GC in a place that is possibly not so cold and not sold out (hee hee hee)

Any ideas?

What about Cordes Lakes? Is this a possbility? Nice? Family oriented?

Thanks
Atarah

I am flying into Phoenix in March and plan on driving to Sedona for a few days then on to the GC. I know there is a very basic way to get from Phoenix to Sedona and so on. I was wondering if anyone know a different and more scenic, historical, or just fun way to get there. I have no issue taking a longer route, I just want to see as much as I can. Or maybe someone can suggest some places to stop and check out on the standard route. Looking for the same stuff when leaving Sedona and heading to GC.

I really appreciate any help at all.

Peace & Love
Rainy

Hi,
We are a group of 8 hikers coming from UK to visit AZ in April 07. We would like to get accommodation close to good hiking area. In Europe we would use youth hostels or mountain huts. That would be a room or two with bunk beds (say 4-6 beds per room). I don't know what would be the equivalent in the States.
The Superstition Mtn area looks amazing but we are flexible. We will have a couple of saloon cars rented from Phoenix Apt.
I'd be really grateful for any tips.
Many thanks

We were planning a trip to the area around Phoenix and would like to know when the best time to see the cactus in bloom would be. We understand it is beautiful and one of the must see things we want to do.

I am meeting my husband in Phoenix - he is driving and I am flying. I will arrive at the airport well before him. I would prefer not to wait in the airport. Is there somewhere else nearby I could wait? I won't have luggage so walking quite a ways is not a problem.

Thanks in advance for you advice.

Hello,

I am driving to GC during the holidays and just figured out it is snowing there. But I dont know how much snow will be accumulated on the roads.
My question is, do I need an 4WD or snow chains for this trip?

Thanks.

This is our first visit to the area and are looking for: restaurants (where do the locals eat?); don't miss sites; we love to wander old neighborhoods; mild hiking. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!

My mother will be visiting at Jan 20-Feb 5. What is the weather supposed to be then?

Everything might be closed but I don't want to wait in the airport that long. I would be happy to just walk outside someplace if it's not raining. I am on a budget so I prefer not to use a taxi. I arrive at PHX at 6:13pm and depart at 11:45 pm. What could I see???

Hi, I always wanted to visite phoenix AZ but dont know any one there or were to go when i get there. i would like to try to get there in january 07. for a weekend first. please let me know if you can give me any help.

I will be riding from Las Vegas to Phoenix in November on a motorcycle and would like to know what temperatures to expect at that time of year. I have only been to Las Vegas once in February and got out as far as the Hoover Damn which was awesome.

I am considering taking the Red Line-Metro Center bus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport. Which lower end hotel/motel/hostel is closer to the bus route for this purpose and in general terms of getting around without a car? (I've heard the taxi rates are high and I travel really light). Thanks.

We know the principals sites to visit in the West American, but hesitate for Phoenix. Can you give us councils ?

Ill be in Phoenix in the fall for a couple of days. I am hoping to see some Saguaro Cactus in the wild. I also may not have a car. Ive heard South Mountain Park has some cactus there. Is that true? Any other good places in the Phoenix area that I can see the Saguaro?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a real phoenix local to give me the inside tips for a tv show I'm are hoping to tape in arizona. I'm trying to find a location for a segment I'm doing on what you need to do to plan a successful road trip.

Ideally, the best place for this would be something with an iconic southwest look to it - highway through the desert or maybe a clay-roofed retro spot with a local charming gas station or something with a beautiful view that showcases the area.

DOes anyone have any ideas? I've called tourism boards, but thought anyone who lives in Phoenix probably knows the best places!

Thanks -
Pheobe

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a real phoenix local to give me the inside tips for a tv show I'm are hoping to tape in arizona. I'm trying to find a location for a segment I'm doing on what you need to do to plan a successful road trip.

Ideally, the best place for this would be something with an iconic southwest look to it - highway through the desert or maybe a clay-roofed retro spot with a local charming gas station or something with a beautiful view that showcases the area.

DOes anyone have any ideas? I've called tourism boards, but thought anyone who lives in Phoenix probably knows the best places!

Thanks -
Pheobe

Hi

I'm going to Phoenix-Mesa from July 6-11 for a conference at the Holiday Inn in Mesa. They only have an outdoor pool, and I was told by another Canadian who travelled to Phoenix in the past that many swimming pools are closed in the summer because they are simply too hot to swim in. Is this true?

My family and I (16 year old daughter) are coming to Phoenix on July 4th.. We are staying downtown at the Amerisuites hotel.. Firstly, has anyone ever stayed there and secondly if you were a tourist and just checked into this hotel and have a rental car what would be some of the places that you would NOT want to miss...? We are going to be there for 3 days and really have no itenirary planned as of yet.. I know that we want to go to Tuscon and Scottsdale because they are a short distance. Any other ideas? I will take any advice on the heat as well.. Thanks..

What day is "Shake" on?

My husband is scheduled for flight training at the Rotorway facility. Does anyone know how close to Chandler it is? Is there lots around it? Will we need a car to get from Gold Canyon Resort to the facility? Thanks for the info.

I'm visiting my mom in Phoenix for her birthday in early July and am trying to find a nice, good place for brunch. I'd prefer good ambience AND good food.

Basis New American Restaurant has some good reviews online but none of them are newer than 2004 and I can't find a website. Is this restaurant still around? Is it still good?

Has anyone been to the Wrigley Mansion restaurant?

Any other suggestions?

bonus question: does anyone in Phoenix know of a place open for pedicures on Sunday (other than the resorts - too $$$). :)

Thanks!
Jill

Thanks for the info on Gold Canyon AZ. We will be coming to Chandler but hubby will be busy all day. How far from Phoenix is Chandler? Is there anything around Chandler to occupy my time? How about shopping, museums, etc? How terribly hot is the area in October? Thanks for the info!

I'm seriously thinking about transferring from college here in michigan to phoenix but I've never actually been yet... I'm considering ASU. I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about college life there, how night life is, are there any nice lakes around with beaches? Is it a student friendly city, places to work? any info or tips would be much appreciated!!

THANKS!
Alison

We arrive from London into Phx at 16:30 on Thursday. Can anyone advise how long it may take for us to clear immigration( we're British ), get cases and pick up a rental car? I have heard that luggage retrieval tends to be a bit slow. Thanks all.

Can anyone give me (a Brit) any tips for driving in and around Phoenix (and Tucson for that matter)? When is rush hour and what are weekends like? Thanks.

Hello all -

I'm going to be moving to Tempe at the end of the summer. For commuting reasons, I'll be near ASU's campus. I've heard conflicting reports about the crime rate in Tempe - some say it's one of the safer parts of Phoenix, others say it's not.
Are there parts of town that I should avoid? Are there apartment complexes near campus that I should avoid?
Are there parts of the greater Phoenix area that I shouldn't visit?

Thanks! :)