AITP Phoenix

Your guide to the hottest city around

 
 
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2010

A move can be time consuming and exhausting, but you don’t want to miss out and everything your new city has to offer.  When you get a chance, you’ll see that Phoenix has a great deal of activities and entertainment that will suit every personality.

Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix is a great town for sports fans.  Chase Field, built in 1998, is air-conditioned, so you don’t have to worry about the unbearable heat of the southwest.  It also includes a retractable roof and even a swimming pool, making it a truly unique stadium.  The spring and summer months are a great time to head to the ballpark with family and friends.  Enjoy a drink, great food, and America’s favorite past time.

If baseball isn’t your thing, try the Phoenix Zoo.  Monkey village, a petting zoo and stingray bay feature a variety of different species from around the world. More »

Jul 10
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2010

Many people who move to Phoenix or other areas in the Southwest are not prepared for the extreme heat they will encounter.  Though it is dry heat without the uncomfortable humidity of other regions of the country, temperatures can regularly reach 100 degrees during the summer months.  Follow these few tips to avoid over heating as well as excessive air conditioning bills.

  1. Drink Water…a lot of water: If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times, but there’s good reason for that.  Staying hydrated is your number one defense against heat stroke or exhaustion.  Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, by that point you have already reached some level of dehydration.  Stay ahead of the game and drink water constantly throughout the day. More »
Jul 10
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2010

Anytime you move to a new house or city, you are trusting your most valuable possessions in the hands of perfect strangers.  Moving to your new home should be an exciting and enjoyable adventure, not to be tainted by unreliable movers or broken items.  Before you move to Phoenix, consider one of these local moving companies to help you with this overwhelming task.

Camelback Moving is a family-owned company operating out of Phoenix.  They assist in moves within Arizona as well as long distance.  They offer affordable moving and storage unit rates.  They have a range of storage options including standard, air conditioned and temperature controlled.  Their “meet-or-beat” price pledge guarantees you’re getting the best price around.

Another family owned mover is Arizona Discount Movers that assist in residential, commercial and warehouse relocation within Arizona and surrounding states.  More »

Jul 10
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2010

Anytime you move to a new city, it’s important to educate yourself on the area’s crime rates.  This is helpful in deciding in what neighborhood you want to live, as well as providing a general knowledge of these trends in order to be aware of your surroundings.  If you happen to be relocating to the Phoenix area, you’ll be happy to know, crime rates are falling.  According to the Phoenix police department, in 2009 there was a total of 97,175 crimes in the city, which is down approximately 35,000 from 2003.  While there was some drop in violent crimes, the most significant improvements in crime rates were in property crime. Violent crime includes homicide, sexual assault, robbery and aggravated assault, while property crime measures burglary, theft, auto theft, and arson.  In 2003, 112,766 property crimes were committed, compared with the 76,724 property crimes of 2009.  More »

Jul 10
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2010

No matter what your interests happen to be, there is something for every taste in downtown Phoenix.  The atmosphere is great for a singles’ night out, an escape from the kids, or just a gathering with friends.  Nightclubs, music bars, and tasty eateries abound in the Valley of the Sun.

If you enjoy a high-pace night scene, put on your dancing shoes and head over to one of the many dance clubs and lounges of the downtown area.  Start the night off at the upscale Portlands Restaurant and Wine Bar.  Discount drinks are served Monday through Friday during their 5-7 pm happy hour.  They also host live music every Saturday night.

After the sun goes down, the nightlife scene really comes alive.  The Martini Ranch in Scottsdale hosts a range of live entertainers.  Many famous musicians got their start playing at the Martini Ranch such as Avril Lavigne and ColdplayMore »