--- title: "Phoenix" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Phoenix." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phoenix" locale: "en" --- # Phoenix Primary place hint: Phoenix ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Arizona](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/arizona) > [Phoenix](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phoenix) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/phoenix) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Phoenix ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Phoenix with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/phoenix/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Phoenix guide is a helpful overview for planning time around Desert Botanical Garden, Camelback Mountain, Heard Museum, and the city’s outdoor activities. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/arizona/phoenix) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publication and guide site covering destinations, planning advice, articles, and guidebooks. Their Phoenix destination guide offers a strong starting point for trip planning, with useful context on when to visit and what places to see. - [Enchanting Travels](https://www.enchantingtravels.com/destinations/north-america/usa/phoenix/) (enchantingtravels.com) Enchanting Travels is a custom luxury tour operator and travel agency site with destination overviews and private trip-planning content. Their Phoenix overview is especially useful for travelers considering a more comfortable stay, with attention to hotels, spas, golf courses, and offbeat city attractions. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/things-to-do-in-phoenix/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog covering adventurous trips, nature-led travel, and destination inspiration. Their Phoenix article gives an energetic and practical list of 20 things to do, spanning hikes, places to visit, and tours around the city. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/phoenix-in-winter/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog with practical destination advice. Their winter-focused Phoenix guide is a practical resource for seasonal activities, travel tips, and deciding where to stay in the city. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/luxury-hotels-in-phoenix-arizona/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering destinations, hotels, food, family travel, and comfortable travel experiences. Their Phoenix hotel guide is well suited to travelers comparing boutique and luxury stays, including spa resorts, modern city hotels, and gourmet-oriented options. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-phoenix/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog covering destination guides, sustainable tourism, and trip-planning articles. Their day-trip guide is a helpful resource for using Phoenix as a base while exploring nearby excursion ideas beyond the city. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/day-trips-in-phoenix-usa/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, independent trips, gear, and low-cost travel. Their Phoenix day-trip roundup gives budget-minded and independent travelers a practical mix of natural areas, Old Western towns, and nearby cities to consider. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/phoenix-to-sedona-drive/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Phoenix to Sedona drive guide is useful for shaping a scenic day trip, with suggested stops and places to see along the route. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/day-trip-to-sedona-from-phoenix/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for traveling with kids and planning family trips. Their Phoenix to Sedona article is a practical comparison of three day-trip approaches, making it helpful for travelers weighing different ways to visit. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/best-day-trips-from-phoenix-az-road-trips-from-phoenix-arizona/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with Latina travel perspectives, destination posts, and personal storytelling. Their Phoenix road-trip guide gives readers a good selection of eight day trips and Arizona destinations reachable from the city. ## Travel Videos - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDvTaAfBm4) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel with detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage. This Phoenix travel guide video is a strong planning overview, covering orientation, transport, food, shopping, weather, hotels, and things to do. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc1hbvK1_Ws) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond, with travel adventures included. This itinerary video turns Phoenix into a practical 48-hour plan with activities, restaurants, lodging, tours, and evening stops across two days. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFJOE6YEzUs) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and trip tips. This concise guide video shares helpful Phoenix travel tips on timing, transport, packing, budgeting, day trips, food, and key things to know before visiting. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1z2GMy6_EM) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison focused on interesting places, unique foods, and life on the road. This weekend travel video gives Phoenix a varied, experience-led treatment with local food, shopping, street art, Desert Botanical Garden, kayaking, and Taliesin West.