BY CLAY
LARROY
Do you feel like it is time for a short vacation? Once
you decide to travel,
how good you plan the trip will help you feel comfortable and be comfortable at
your destination. Not only will you feel less anxiety before the trip, but you
can rest assured that once you arrive where you're going you will have a good
understanding of what's going on there. When you need
to plan a vacation contact me!
Family Travel to Phoenix, Arizona
One of America's top
outdoor destinations and the country's fifth largest
city, it is not an accident that Phoenix is home to several of the best
destination resorts located in the United States. Explore desert parks and
lakes, tour archaeology ruins and historic gold mining towns, or visit one of
the many the museums and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.
From Surprise to Apache Junction, the
twenty distinct communities that make up the greater Phoenix area offer
visitors everything from the slow-paced rural southwest to a bustling college
atmosphere. Whether your interest is sports or archaeology, history or hiking,
biking, horseback riding, or bird watching Phoenix offers something for
everyone not wanting to venture beyond the Valley of the Sun.
Enjoy hiking, biking and horseback
riding at the many area parks such as South Mountain, McDowell or Papago. And
if quintessential southwest is your goal, explore Hohokam Indian ruins and
participate in a simulated excavation at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center or pan
for gold and tour a gold mine in Goldfield Ghost Town.
On the chance that it does rain or
the kids simply need a break from the great outdoors, take advantage of
Valley's cultural side. Children of all ages will enjoy exploring a re-created
Zuni Pueblo and participating in hands-on activities at the Heard Museum,
discovering science and technology at the Arizona Science Center, or taking in
a performance at one of the children's theaters, Childsplay or Valley Youth
Theatre.
While you will need to do a fair bit
of planning if you intend to take advantage of the many activities unique to
Phoenix, there is no need to venture very far. Many child-friendly activities
are less than an hour's drive from anywhere in the Valley.
So if you are looking to escape the
bitter cold of winter or an overcast rainy spring, plan a trip to Phoenix and
once you've pulled your kids away from the numerous activities offered at your
destination resort, explore a few of the many fun things to see and do in the
Valley of the Sun.
Getting there
The Sky Harbor International Airport
is conveniently located in the heart of Phoenix. Direct flights to/from most
U.S. locations. International flights to London (UK) and several cities in
Canada and Mexico.
Getting around
Your mode of transportation will
greatly influence your options. While shuttle services will get you to and from
your hotel and public transport will get you around downtown, families wishing
to venture beyond their resort should consider renting a car. A light rail
system is scheduled to begin operation in 2009.
When to travel
The best time to visit is from
November to April.
Health & safety
Car seats are required for children
weighing 40 pounds or less. Booster seats are required for children under the
age of 8 or less than 4 feet 9 inches (144 cm) tall. Children under 12 should
sit in the back seat and buckle up.
Things to keep in mind
Distance! The greater metropolitan
area covers nearly 2000 square miles.
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Ann LoCicero is the founder of
[http://www.kidscantravel.com] an emergent website for families intent on
making the most of their leisure time together.
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