Arizona is the 48th state of the United States, located on the West Coast of the country. Most of the area is mountains, plateaus, and deserts. The fascinating and varied nature is why hundreds of tourists come here every year with pleasure. Especially for you, I have prepared some tips that will be helpful to you if you plan to visit Arizona.
Because of the vast expanse of land and the differences in elevation, the climatic conditions in the state can vary not only from city to city, but also throughout the day. It is usually warm during the day, and sometimes even hot, especially in the summer. At night, the weather is more unpredictable – frosts can occur. Such drastic fluctuations are mostly characteristic of the desert regions of the state. For this reason, going on a trip, be sure to take not only summer clothes but also warm clothes and shoes.
As for the gastronomic part of your trip, you can rest easy because in all major cities in the state, such as Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Mesa, there are very common establishments of different culinary trends. You’ll find fine Japanese food, spicy Chinese food, sophisticated French food, and, of course, hearty American food. So there’s something for every taste.
Speaking of restaurants and cafes. Leave tips here is mandatory. The level of material “gratitude” depends on the quality of service and complexity of prepared dishes. However, here it is considered bad form to tip less than 15% of the bill.
When it comes to household items, stock up on adapters for electrical outlets. First, because the U.S. is the only country that has two types of outlets – A and B (one with grounding, the other without). And secondly, the voltage of the power grid is 110 volts, and some devices may require special adapters for charging with this power.
For those who want to see all the local sights, of which there are plenty, I suggest renting a car. This will significantly save your precious time and make the trip much more comfortable. Firstly, because the notable points are at a great distance from each other. And secondly, Arizona can be so hot that without air conditioning you simply don’t want to move around. And third, you can fully appreciate the impeccable quality of American roads.
In Canyons, I advise you to travel with experienced guides or buy group tours for the reason that in many parks, the terrain without history and legends can be boring. It is also very easy to get lost, stray off the trail, and encounter wild animals in some of the reserves, and that is not at all safe.