The seasons blend into perpetually warm and sunny days here in the heart of the Desert Southwest, where golfers, explorers, power shoppers and sightseers know there's never a bad time for making memories that last a lifetime.

Oases of vacation resorts dot the landscape, offering championship courses that challenge and inspire golfers regardless of skill level. Spas, meanwhile, conjure the healing powers of native desert plants to provide signature treatments that regenerate the body and nourish the soul.

Every area of this grand state is unique and special in its own way. With high-end retailers such as Tiffany's, Gucci and Cartier - and more spas per capita than any other U.S. city - historic Scottsdale is a shopper's paradise and a spa lover's dream. There may be no better place to indulge yourself, or, as more than a third of the teams in the Major League have discovered, no better setting for spring baseball.

Venture beyond the diamond to Sedona, and you'll discover a surrounding landscape that includes ancient rock art, pueblo ruins and incomparable desert mountain views. We are your source for Arizona Vacation resorts.

While the rest of Arizona relishes the 365-day-a-year tee time, fresh powder awaits skiers and snowboarders atop Flagstaff's San Francisco Peaks. From here, day trips to Grand Canyon National Park are possible.

Eat...

Savor the sunset. Whether you are at the Top of the Rock at The Wyndham Buttes Resort, Scottsdale - or one of Arizona's many other fine restaurants - hit up the lounge or patio for an after-dinner cocktail - and a spectacular crimson Southwest sunset.

Cowboy up. Bring your appetite - and your stretchy pants - for a grilled steak, barbeque ribs or other beefy fare at one of the many Western-style steakhouses. Then kick up your heels to some live country music.

Play...

Cricket Pavilion (Phoenix). Experience everything from off-Broadway musicals to rock concerts at this 20,000-seat amphitheater, the city's cherished outdoor venue.

Heritage Square - (Flagstaff). Summertime brings cool evenings and free shows to this popular downtown hangout, including the "Thursdays on the Square" live music series and the "Movies on the Square" events each Friday.

Explore...

Mill Avenue (Tempe). Since this stretch of road features a host of bars and clubs within walking distance of one another, you can simply stroll until you hear your favorite type of music.

Forbidden City in the Desert (Phoenix). The COFCO Chinese Cultural Center, 668 N. 44th St., is a fascinating complex that includes several Chinese restaurants, Asian art galleries and antiques stores, an Asian supermarket and a Chinese garden with several traditional viewing pavilions.

Red Rock country (Sedona). Soak in Sedona's spiritual energy: see spectacular red rock vistas and on a bike, on a hike, on a horse, in a jeep or in a hot air balloon.

Grand Canyon National Park. There's really no disappointing way to experience this national treasure. Whether by raft, helicopter, jeep or foot, a tour of the Grand Canyon simply can't be left off your life's "to do" list.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (Flagstaff). Born out of a series of eruptions 900 years ago, Sunset Crater is the youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau. Learn more at the Visitor Center, or see for yourself on the one-mile, self-guided Lava Flow Trail.

Shop...

Go antiquing Glendale-style. With more than 80 antiques shops and specialty stores, downtown Glendale (northwest of downtown Phoenix) is the Valley's main antiques district. You'll find the greatest concentration of antiques stores just off Grand Avenue between 56th and 59th avenues.

Scottsdale fashion. It's a very short gap from the runways of Milan to the malls of Scottsdale. Biltmore Fashion Park, the Borgata of Scottsdale, El Pedregal Festival Marketplace, and Scottsdale Fashion Square all offer shops with upscale designs fashionistas won't want to miss.

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