SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - For the first time ever, The Phoenician is joining the pool party and offering day passes because how people vacation in the summer is changing.

I went to Scottsdale in April and spent one night at the Phoenician. I booked a grand deluxe room that typically costs $509 per night. It epitomized 21st-century, Southwestern luxury.

Think the spas at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, JW Marriott Camelback Inn and Omni Montelucia, only newer. These deals include use of the spa amenities including fitness classes and rooftop pool ...

The massive Phoenician pool complex includes a splash pad and an adults-only pool. But the most luxurious of the five is the serenity pool made of Italian Mother-of-Pearl tiles that cost $1 ...

Snow, ice, bone-chilling temperatures and grey skies in many places across the U.S. are just a few of the things that make Phoenix/Scottsdale one of the most popular destinations in winter. With more ...