If you want to thaw out this winter, head to Arizona's Valley of the Sun, where you can still enjoy a great vacation and easy to your wallet.

Winter is a special time for getaways. Longer nights, cooler weather, places where a layer of snow coats the landscape like a soft white blanket all make vacations at this time appear more romantic — and some might say, more necessary. Whether you take multiple winter getaways every year or this is your first experience planning one, Arizona is a great place to be.

When the weather turns cool, snowbirds aren't the only ones who head south. Arizona is a popular destination that guarantee warm weather in winter months. With more than 300 sunny days a year, the Phoenix-Scottsdale area has long been a favorite winter getaway. And even though winter is considered high season, many of the top resorts, spas, golf courses and restaurants offer some great deals to entice travelers during difficult economic times.

The Phoenician
6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251 USA • Phone: 800-888-8234