Originally published by The Scout Guide on February 23, 2022.
If lingering chilly temperatures and unpredictable weather have you itching for a warm-weather escape, we have just the antidote: a trip to one of our vacation-ready scouted cities. Whether your getaway goals include relaxing by the water, dining al fresco, enjoying a world-class cultural experience, or doing some casual window shopping, these locations have you covered. Read on to discover Phoenix & Scottsdale and head here to learn about 7 other fabulous destinations.
PHOENIX & SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
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For an otherworldly escape, a trip to the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert and the bustling desert towns of Scottsdale and Phoenix, is just the thing to chase away the winter blues. Sasha Clements, editor of The Scout Guide Phoenix & Scottsdale, notes that with iconic landscapes under picture-perfect skies, luxury resorts, stellar shopping, chef-driven restaurants, and endless exciting activities and attractions, there’s much to explore and appreciate. Adding to the area’s allure, “Creating, enjoying, and supporting the arts is a way of life here,” she says. “And with a vibe unlike anywhere else in the world, the creative spirit of the West is alive and well, and there’s room here for imagination to wander and dreams to flourish.”
To plan your Phoenix and Scottsdale winter getaway, check out the Phoenix & Scottsdale Shopping Guide and the Phoenix & Scottsdale Dine Like a Local Guide. And for more recommendations on what to do, see, and experience in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, follow The Scout Guide Phoenix & Scottsdale on Instagram and visit The Scout Phoenix & Scottsdale website, where you can browse or order the latest volume of The Scout Guide Phoenix & Scottsdale.