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Jeff Feb 18th, 2002 11:32 PM

Phoenix?Miami or Las Vegas?
 
We live in England and hoping to get some sunshine and pool enjoyment around late April in the USA.<BR>which one of these cities will be warm enough to swim and get some tan?

xxx Feb 19th, 2002 07:51 AM

All 3 will be warm - but if an ocean is important to you rather than pools, obviously you'd have to go with Miami.

Stacey Feb 19th, 2002 08:12 AM

My personal favorite is Vegas! There is a lot to do there. I don't gamble but my husband does occasionally and I love it there. Most of the hotels have beautiful pool areas. I have been there 7 times in 4 years and it just keeps getting better and better. During the day you can lay by the pool or drive out a ways by the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire, the scenary is beautiful. At night down the strip there is a lot of free things to see such as a volcano erupting, pirate ship sink, water ballet, the eiffel tower, a pyramid. I could go on and on. So if you wanted a vacation full of sun(&pools), great things to see, excellent shows this would be the place to go! If you have any questions e-mail me.

LC Feb 19th, 2002 08:24 AM

If you like waves, sun, palm trees, margaritas and cruise ships go to Miami.<BR>

xxx Feb 19th, 2002 08:29 AM

Miami isn't for everyone. Alot of people find the crime issue to be too much and ruin the enjoyment of their vacation. <BR><BR>Phoenix has warm weather, but that's about all that it has to offer. Sedona is a beautiful nearby area for a day or two, but not known for it's swimming.<BR><BR>Las Vegas would be my choice of the three. Lots of resort style pools to choose from and lots of nightlife and good restaurants.

Lenore Feb 19th, 2002 08:37 AM

I agree with the above posts - All 3 will be warm enough for a swim/tan. I would also pick Las Vegas because there is a lot to do in a compact area. Plus there are some good day trips you can take from Vegas. I live in South FL, so I can't recommend it....but we have gobs of tourists year around. I have been to Phoenix several times (friends live there) but would not consider it a tourist destination. Go to Veags, you'll have a blast!

xxx Feb 19th, 2002 11:30 AM

miami if you want the ocean.<BR>otherwise, vegas. pheonix will have great weather but unless you golf, it's pretty boring. you don't say how long you will be there. i find 4-5 days in vegas is PLENTY so if you are planning a longer vacation, maybe consider making another stop (palm springs?) p.s. hotel rooms in vegas are much cheaper mid week.


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