American Airlines Flights from Miami (MIA) to Phoenix (PHX)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on American Airlines, which operates a daily non-stop flight from Miami (MIA) to Phoenix (PHX) regularly scheduled to depart at 4:40pm and arrive at 7:45pm. Usually a Boeing 737-800 is flown for this route, with in-seat power sources available. Generally, a movie is offered on this route, as well as audio programming. The average travel time from Miami, FL to Phoenix, AZ is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Phoenix Zoo
Forget about polar bears and other cold-climate creatures; this zoo focuses its attention primarily on animals that come from climates similar to that of the Phoenix area (although the rainforest exhibit is a definite exception). Most impressive of the displays are the African savanna and the baboon colony. The Southwestern exhibits are also of interest, as are the giant Galápagos tortoises. All animals are kept in naturalistic enclosures, and what with all the palm trees and tropical vegetation, the zoo sometimes manages to make you forget that this really is the desert.
Goldfield Ghost Town
Over on the east side of the valley, just 4 miles northeast of Apache Junction, you'll find a reconstructed 1890s gold-mining town. Although it's a bit of a tourist trap -- gift shops, an ice-cream parlor, and the like -- it's also home to the Superstition Mountain Museum (tel. 480/983-4888), which has interesting exhibits on the history of the area. Of particular note is the exhibit on the Lost Dutchman gold mine, perhaps the most famous mine in the country despite the fact that its location is unknown. Goldfield Mine Tours provides guided tours of the gold mine beneath the town. The Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad circles the town, and the Goldfield Livery (tel. 480/982-0133) offers horseback riding and carriage rides. If you're here at lunchtime, you can get a meal at the steakhouse/saloon.
Picacho Peak State Park
Alternatively, if you're heading to Tucson by way of I-10, and it isn't too hot outside, consider a stop at this state park, 35 miles northwest of Tucson at Exit 219. Picacho Peak, a wizard's cap of rock rising 1,500 feet above the desert, is a visual landmark for miles around. Hiking trails lead around the lower slopes of the peak and up to the summit; these trails are especially popular in spring, when the wildflowers bloom (the park is known as one of the best places in Arizona to see wildflowers). In addition to its natural beauty, Picacho Peak was the site of the only Civil War battle to take place in the state. Each March, Civil War reenactments are staged here. Campsites in the park cost $12 to $22.
Days Inn Scottsdale Resort at Fashion Square Mall
This is one of the last close-in, economical hotels in the Old Town Scottsdale area, and its location adjacent to the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall makes this a great choice for shopoholics. This may be just an aging chain motel, but green lawns, tall palm trees, and a convenient location all make it recommendable.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Located in the foothills of north Scottsdale adjacent to and with privileges at the Troon North golf course (one of the state's most highly acclaimed courses), Four Seasons has knocked the nearby Boulders resort from its pinnacle. This super-luxurious resort may not feel as expansive as Boulders, but in every other aspect it is superior. With casita accommodations scattered across a boulder-strewn hillside, Four Seasons can certainly boast one of the most dramatic settings in the valley, and with a hiking trail to the nearby Pinnacle Peak Park, the resort is a good choice for anyone who wants to explore the desert on foot. Likewise, the guest rooms and suites are among the most lavish you'll find in Arizona. If you can afford it, opt for one with a private plunge pool and an outdoor shower -- a luxury usually found only in tropical resorts. With three restaurants on the premises, it's easy to forget how far out of the Scottsdale mainstream this resort is.Facilities: 3 restaurants (Italian, steakhouse, Mexican); lounge; large 2-level pool; 2 18-hole golf courses; 4 tennis courts; large exercise room; spa; Jacuzzi; bike rentals; children's programs; concierge; car-rental desk; business center; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; guest laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning.
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
With 950 rooms, this is the largest resort in the state and stays crowded with conference groups, which can leave vacation travelers feeling a bit overlooked. Still, if you just want to spend some time in the sun drinking margaritas by the pool and not venturing out to explore the city, this place is great. It has been designed to make sure guests want for nothing and has such a wide range of restaurants (including a Roy's from Hawaii and a Starbucks), that you can spend several days here without leaving the property and not feel as though you're missing anything. There are also 4 acres of water features and pools (including a tubing "river") and a large spa with its own lap pool. At the resort's grand entrance, desert landscaping and rows of palm trees give the resort a sense of place, and the roll-up walls of the multilevel lobby let plenty of balmy desert air in during the cooler months. Guest rooms have balconies and hints of Mediterranean styling and are designed primarily for business travelers. Be sure to ask for a room with a view to the south; these rooms look out to several of Phoenix's mountain preserves. Personally, I think this place is just way too big, but I've heard you can get some great rates on Priceline.com.Facilities: 5 restaurants (Southwestern, Hawaiian fusion, Italian, steakhouse, healthy); 2 snack bars/cafes; 3 lounges; 5 pools; 2 18-hole golf courses; 8 tennis courts; health club; full-service spa; 2 Jacuzzis; children's programs; concierge; car-rental desk; business center; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; coin-op laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning.
