"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history."—National Geographic TravelerWith more than 13 million visitors each year, the greater Phoenix area is home to some of the world"s most prestigious spas and resorts, as well as a hub city to some of the world"s greatest natural wonders. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They"re packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they"re compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you"ll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include: Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more! A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information. Maps of regions and locales. Black-and-white maps and photographs throughout