Phoenix has always been a popular winter destination, but this year it will be even more so as it hosts Super Bowl XLIX and the 2015 Pro Bowl. While you’ll probably need a small fortune to attend either event, Phoenix is one of the most affordable large cities in the nation. Here’s how to get the most bang for your buck in Phoenix, whenever you go.
Before You Book
You definitely pay a premium to enjoy Phoenix’s mild winter climate, so if budget is your primary concern, consider booking a vacation in late spring or summer. Room rates can be half of what you would pay during high season, plus many of the resorts and hotels offer resort credits, 2-for-1 dinners, and other perks. And, even though it will be hot from May through mid-September, if you are planning to lounge by the pool and take a day trip to the Grand Canyon, the weather shouldn’t be much of an issue.
On the other hand, if the whole point of your visit is to escape your chilly hometown in winter, you can still get a good deal if you pick your dates wisely. Avoid the last weekend of January when car enthusiasts descend on the Barrett Jackson Auction and golf fans flock to the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the entire month of March when spring training baseball comes to the Valley. Resorts offer fewer deals during these peak times.
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