Insiders' Guide to Phoenix, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Kate Reynolds (Author), Mary Paganelli Votto (Author), Sean McLachlan (Original Author)

Book Description

Series: Insiders' Guide Series | Publication Date: December 1, 2006

Get a taste of the true Southwestern lifestyle in this guide to Phoenix and its surrounding cities. Pristine and sparely beautiful desert landscapes, restaurants boasting the best Mexican and Native American specialties, and art galleries showcasing the talents of local photographers, painters, and artisans are among the attractions Phoenix offers the traveler and resident.

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From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From its upscale resorts, restaurants, and nightclubs to its major-league sports franchises, championship golf courses, and vibrant arts scene, Phoenix serves as the economic and cultural center of the Valley of the Sun. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the area’s urban villages, charming shops, and breathtaking desert landscapes.

 

Inside you’ll find:
• countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to

   the lowdown on real estate
• comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat
• the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Challenger Space Center, the

   Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum, and the Goldfield Ghost Town
• sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more

Whether you’re planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders’ Guide to Phoenix will show you everything you need to know.

About the Author

Sean McLachlan is writer who has traveled the globe on assignment. He has been to more than twenty-five countries, but always ends up back in the Sonoran Desert. When not traveling, he spends his time hiking, reading, and hunting for petroglyphs.

Mary Paganelli Votto has lived in such exotic places as Rome, Basra, Baghdad, and Damascus, and has traveled extensively throughout the world. She is a food and travel writer, editor, and chef. She makes her home in southern Arizona.

Kate Reynolds, a freelance writer and novelist, lives in Tucson with her husband and three cats. She writes articles for local and national publications and has been writing professionally for nearly fifteen years. A Phoenix native, she recently finished a coming-of-age novel set in World War II Phoenix.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; 5th edition (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741880
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741885
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,623,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need for a visit to Phoenix!, January 11, 2007

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Bob Sanchez (Southwestern USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Phoenix, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

If you plan to visit or relocate to Phoenix, you won't find a better guide than the Insider's Guide to Phoenix (Fifth edition). Written in a clear and friendly style, it thoroughly covers all the basics and then some. Not only does it offer appealing descriptions of hundreds of places to see and things to do, it dispenses lots of valuable advice, such as how to safely hike in the desert (One tip: don't go alone).

This book by a trio of savvy insiders is the only one you'll need for your next trip to Phoenix.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, thorough review of the Phoenix area, June 10, 2007

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Gypsy (Tuscaloosa, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Phoenix, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

I bought an older version of this book at a used books bookstore. We are consindering a move to Phoenix and had an upcoming preview trip. This books was amazingly helpful and thorough. It covers history, nature, attractions, events, places to eat, etc. It has a section on kids activities, relocating to the Phoenix area, retiring to the Phoenix area and lots of other useful info. If we decide to move there, I will definitely order the newer version.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully done, very helpful to new AZ visitors., September 20, 2011

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bornafred - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insiders' Guide to Phoenix, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

We arrived in AZ for the first time and found this book a life saver. We are from NYC & it was our first time in Tucson & Phoenix. These books are what made our visit an enjoyable success. Be sure to have them with you as you head to AZ.