The Islands Travel Guide

Phoenix

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Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

£30
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

£16
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

£77
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

£25
per adult
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

£158
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

£37
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
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Top hotels in The Islands

FOUNDRE Phoenix

FOUNDRE Phoenix

4 out of 5
1100 N Central Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is £106 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£106
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
FOUNDRE Phoenix
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is £135 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£135
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,937 reviews)
"Quick check in. Great room with corner floor to ceiling windows. In room refrigerator. 2 main pools. One with loud booming music. Other quieter but crowded with not enough umbrellas and chairs. Great casino. Lots of slots and tables. Good eating options ( especially fig snack bar with great sandwich ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Talking Stick Resort
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway Phoenix AZ
The price is £167 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£167
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes

4 out of 5
2000 W Westcourt Way Tempe AZ
The price is £165 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£165
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tempe. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5 out of 5
2400 E Missouri Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is £244 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£244
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Valley Ho

Hotel Valley Ho

4.5 out of 5
6850 E Main St Scottsdale AZ
The price is £106 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£106
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,668 reviews)
"Great spot for a girls weekend"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Valley Ho
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Where to stay in The Islands

Find the best The Islands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Rio Verde Foothills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.

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Downtown Phoenix

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

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Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Scottsdale Fashion Square – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Camelback East

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

North Phoenix

While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.

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