US Airways Flights from Durham/Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on US Airways, which operates a non-stop flight everyday except Saturday from Durham/Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX), regularly scheduled to depart at 5:10pm and arrive at 8:18pm. Usually an Airbus A319 is flown for this route. The average travel time from Durham/Raleigh, NC to Phoenix, AZ is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
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During your Phoenix vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Wells Fargo History Museum
Yes, this museum is small, and yes, it's run by the Wells Fargo Bank, but the collection of artifacts here goes a long way toward conjuring up the Wild West so familiar from Hollywood movies. Not only is there an original Wells Fargo stagecoach on display, but there are also gold nuggets to ogle, old photos from the real Wild West, and plenty of artifacts and memorabilia from the days of stagecoach travel. There are also original paintings by N. C. Wyeth and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.
Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum
Arizonans have been romancing the stones for more than a century at colorfully named mines, such as the Copper Queen, Sleeping Beauty, and Lucky Boy. Out of such mines have come countless tons of copper, silver, and gold, as well as beautiful minerals with tongue-twisting names. Chalcanthite, chalcoaluminate, and chrysocolla are just some of the richly colored minerals on display at this small downtown museum. Rather than playing up the historical or profit-making side of the industry, exhibits focus on the amazing variety of Arizona minerals. Displays have a dated feel, but the beauty of the minerals makes this an interesting stop.
Castles & Coasters
Located adjacent to Metrocenter, one of Arizona's largest shopping malls, this small amusement park boasts an impressive double-loop roller coaster, plenty of tamer rides, four 18-hole miniature-golf courses, and a huge pavilion full of video games.
Caleo Resort & Spa
An exceptional location in the heart of the Scottsdale shopping district, a dramatic Southwestern styling (the focal point of the lobby is a massive sandstone fireplace), and a small but well-designed pool area are the main reasons I like this little resort. Set in a lushly planted courtyard are a small lagoon-style pool, complete with sand beach and short water slide, and a second pool with flame-topped columnar waterfalls. An artificial stream and faux sandstone ruins all add up to a fun desert fantasy landscape (although not on the grand scale to be found at some area resorts). The guest rooms have all been recently renovated, and while they don't have the Southwestern flavor they once did, they are still quite comfortable. A new little spa is a definite plus here; though small, it has a great feel.Facilities: Restaurant (Southwestern/New American); lounge; snack bar; 2 pools; exercise room; access to nearby health club; full-service spa; Jacuzzi; summer children's programs; concierge; business center; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.
The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa
Set amid a jumble of giant boulders 45 minutes north of Scottsdale, this was the first luxury golf resort to open in the rugged foothills of the north Valley. Back when Boulders opened it was the only game in town, but now, with competition from the nearby Four Seasons, it isn't as unique as it once was. Still, the adobe buildings that blend unobtrusively into the desert and the two acclaimed golf courses still capture the essence of the upscale desert lifestyle. If you can tear yourself away from the fairways, you can relax around the pool, play tennis, take advantage of the resort's Golden Door Spa, or even try your hand at rock climbing. The lobby is in a Santa Fe-style building with tree-trunk pillars and a flagstone floor, and the guest rooms continue the pueblo styling with stucco walls, beehive fireplaces, and beamed ceilings. For the best views, ask for one of the second-floor units. Bathrooms are large and luxuriously appointed, with tubs for two and separate showers. In addition to the upscale on-site restaurants, there are several other dining options at the adjacent El Pedregal Festival Marketplace.Facilities: 8 restaurants (Regional American, Southwestern, Mexican, spa cuisine, bakery/deli); lounge; 4 pools; 2 18-hole golf courses; 8 tennis courts; exercise room; full-service spa; 3 Jacuzzis; bike rentals; children's programs; concierge; business center; pro shop; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning.
The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix
Located directly across the street from the Biltmore Fashion Park shopping center in the heart of the Camelback Corridor business and shopping district, the Ritz-Carlton is the city's finest nonresort hotel and is known for providing impeccable service. The public areas are filled with European antiques, which, however, feel completely out of place in Phoenix. With so little regional character, this really isn't the sort of place where I would choose to stay if I wanted to come home from my vacation with a sense of having been to Arizona. Still the hotel is utterly sophisticated and regularly ranks among the top hotels in the world. In the guest rooms, you'll find reproductions of antique furniture and marble bathrooms with ornate fixtures. An elegant lobby lounge serves afternoon tea as well as cocktails, while a clublike lounge offers fine cigars and premium spirits. At press time, the hotel was planning to renovate all of its rooms, which should make this an even more luxurious option.
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