Insiders' Guide® to Phoenix & Scottsdale

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Phoenix & Scottsdale Explore the history of the vast metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. Discover where to find the best Southwestern cuisine. Experience a thriving art and cultural scene. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area-from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children's activities

Michael Ferraresi is a journalist with more than 10 years' experience covering the Valley of the Sun. He worked as a reporter for The Arizona Republic and www.azcentral.com, the leading news organization in the state, for several years before leaving in 2011 to join a Scottsdale new media development company.