Meanwhile, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa recently debuted an $80 million transformation and will soon be unveiling a reimagined AquaRidge Water Park, as well as a new Pan-Asian restaurant concept, Kembara. Look for two expansive swimming pools, bocce and tennis courts, as well as an enhanced golf club with 54 holes of championship golf including two courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The Wigwam, an historic resort with luxury casitas and suites in the West Valley, will undergo a comprehensive renovation in 2023. Some iconic properties are also getting overhauled. Over the next year, Phoenix will see the opening of several major resorts, including Moxy Phoenix Downtown (set in a 1920’s Luhrs building), The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie (overlooking Camelback Mountain) and the $1 billion VAI (complete with white-sand beaches, a 52,000-square-foot party island and the Mattel Adventure Park). “It’s the perfect home base to explore nearby trails and catch an amazing show or exhibition.” “Stay at WorldMark Phoenix - South Mountain Preserve,” says Santini. The city is in the midst of a $23 million redesign of South Mountain Park and Preserve-America’s biggest urban park-that will culminate with the park’s 100th anniversary in 2024. “The Valley of the Sun is known for sunny weather all year around, beautiful hikes and scenic landscapes,” says Lucee Santini, who is a big fan of spots like the Desert Botanical Garden, a 144-acre oasis in the middle of the desert. But there’s so much to experience in Greater Phoenix in 2023-one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.-not to mention the natural beauty that made it a must-visit destination in the first place. Why: Phoenix made headlines recently as the host of Superbowl LVII, the kickoff location of Taylor Swift’s tour and the home of the MLB Spring Training.

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