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AAA_USA_2013_01-16__ 6/20/13 5:12 PM Page 13 PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE Bell Rd. 51 17 North Mt. 8 Rec. Area Peoria Ave. Shea Blvd. Northern Ave. Glendale Ave. GLENDALE 15 McDowell Rd. 10 Guadalupe Rd. Elliot Rd. 87 Cooper Rd. 4 Stapley Dr. Baseline Rd. McQueen Rd. km 4 South Mountain Park Dr. 60 Rural Rd. 0 4 University Arizona Ave. TEMPE Southern Ave. GUADALUPE miles 101 Price Rd. Broadway Rd. 5 MESA Mesa Dr. 202 Arizona State U. Baseline Rd. 0 87 McKellips Rd. 10 Dobbins Rd. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale Center for the Arts 143 Taliesin West 18 Dobson Rd. S a l t R i ve r SOUTH PHOENIX 20 11 McDonald Dr. Thomas Rd. PHOENIX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 17 SCOTTSDALE 14 Salt River 101 Indian Reservation Pima Rd. VanBuren St. Buckeye Rd. 60 17 Lower Buckeye Rd. 13 3 Hayden Rd. 32nd St. 24th St. 16th St. 7th St. Central Ave. 7th Ave. 19th Ave. 43rd Ave. 27th Ave. e. Av d an 35th Ave. 10 1 Lincoln Dr. Indian School Rd. 202 16 PARADISE VALLEY 9 64th St. Camelback Rd. 47th St. Bethany Home Rd. 60 Gr Scottsdale's lush Sonoran Desert setting provides a vacation experience unlike any other! Here, year-round sunshine creates the ideal climate for outdoor adventures like hiking, horseback riding and Jeep tours, as well as urban explorations that include world-class shopping, outstanding art galleries and museums, renowned restaurants and a high-energy nightlife scene. 10 Scottsdale Rd. 6 Squaw Peak Rec. Area Dunlap Ave. 12 Pima Rd. Thunderbird Rd. Cactus Rd. 7 Invergordon Rd. 2 Greenway Rd. Tatum Blvd. In Phoenix, magnificent nature seems to reach the endless sky. Rock climbers and hikers flock to Camelback Mountain and its 200-foot vertical red cliffs. Perhaps the ultimate Zen experience is golfing amidst the Sonoran Desert scenery. For something less physical, take in the views of Phoenix from a scenic drive at South Mountain Park as you slowly climb to the 2,330-foot summit along twisty roads. PHOENIX 1 ARIZONA BILTMORE, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT ***** Opened in 1929, the legendary Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa features 740 guest accommodations; full-service Spa, Salon and Fitness Center; two 18-hole championship golf courses and 18 hole putting course; and poolside dining with a swim- up bar; year-round outdoor adventure. The Arizona Biltmore has achieved today's highest luxury standards while faithfully preserving the historic design and ambiance that has made it an architectural landmark of international prominence. 2 JW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE & SPA ***** This resort, located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, combines the elements of nature with modern architectural design. Its features include four pools with lazy rivers and slides, a Southwest-inspired Revive spa, a 36-hole golf course, eight tennis courts and 10 restaurants. Guestrooms offer private patios or balconies overlooking gardens, pools, golf courses and mountains. AAA Four Diamond. 3 ARIZONA GRAND RESORT **** Nestled on 164 acres at the foot of South Mountain Preserve, this allsuite property recently unveiled a $52 million resort enhancement including renovated guestrooms, a new lobby, restaurant and lounge. Hit the championship golf course, revive your mind, body and spirit at the spa, work out at the athletic club or make a splash at the 7-acre private resort water park. AAA Four Diamond. 4 SHERATON WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & SPA **** This luxury resort is located 11 miles from Phoenix Airport in the Gila River Native-American community. It includes 500 culturally themed guestrooms, 36 holes of golf, the acclaimed Kai restaurant, the Aji Spa, onsite horseback adventures and complimentary boat cruises to Rawhide Western Town that features live cowboy stunt shows. AAA Four Diamond. Phoenix/Scottsdale 13

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