Frommer’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Take the guesswork out of vacation planning. Frommer’s hires only seasoned experts, in this case two renowned journalists who live in Arizona. Their advice is savvy, dependable, and based not on one or two short trips to the state, but on a lifetime of exploration.

They offer an up-to-date, detail- and tip-rich commentary on Arizona’s iconic sights, and will introduce you to restaurants, off-the-beaten-path attractions, nature spots, tours, bars, and shops, that few tourists know to visit.

So whether you’re going to be rafting the Grand Canyon, hiking in Sedona, living the high life in Phoenix and Scottsdale, or walking in the path of Native American history, this is the book for you.

Frommer’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon contains:

• Dozens of stunning, full-color photos throughout
• Helpful maps throughout, including a fully-detachable fold-out map
• Strategic itineraries, including for families and weeklong stays, so you can make the most of your time
• Authentic experiences to help you appreciate this unique Southwestern culture, cuisine, historic sights and customs like a local
• Candid reviews, with star ratings of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences--and advice on the ones not worth your time and money
• Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, health care options, and more
• Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you’re traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury. Note: Frommer’s always lists exact prices, not ranges, so there’s less guessing with this guidebook

About Frommer’s: There’s a reason that Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty-five years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

Robert Pela is an award-winning writer known primarily as an arts critic for Phoenix New Times, where he has written a weekly column these past 26 years. His radio essays air each week on National Public Radio affiliate KJZZ, and he’s worked as a writer and editor for national and local magazines including Psychology Today, The Advocate, Phoenix Home and Garden, and Men’s Fitness. His last published book was Filthy, a biography of the film director John Waters. He curates art at galleries in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gregory McNamee is a writer, photographer, and editor of Zocalo, an arts and culture magazine published in Tucson. He is the author of Tortillas, Tiswin & T-Bones: A Food History of the Southwest and was the first writer to document the Sonoran hot dog, now an international sensation. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Outside, Smithsonian, Science, and CNN.com.