Now that the weather is cooling down, the Phoenix desert is the perfect vacation destination.

The desert is warm during the day, but cools off significantly at night.

So you can still enjoy the summer weather, without burning up!

But you’re going to need a good hotel, local restaurant and fun events to make this trip worthwhile!

An Awesome, Stylish Home Base

When you’re away from home, you need a comfortable home base. Somewhere that’s friendly, plush, and luxurious.

Look no further than The Clarendon in Downtown Phoenix.

Their rooms are modern and contemporary without the stuffy atmosphere and inflated prices.

The Oasis pool area has a swimming pool with underwater speakers, bubbling foundations, and Italian sun beds.

And they have an awesome rooftop lounge area that’s perfect for reading, relaxing, or hanging out with some friends.

The Perfect Spot to Hang Out

The Windsor is a local restaurant and bar just a short walk from the Clarendon. It’s funky vibe and colorful personality makes it a great spot to grab food or hang out with some locals.

Lauren Rains had this to say on the Fox Road Trip;

After our tasty brew and chatting with bartender soon-to-be-dad Will we headed over to the second half of the restaurant that offers a fine selection of ice cream and cookie sandwiches. My sweet tooth could not resist. We split a chocolate cookie with pecan ice-cream mashed up in the center. It was delightful.

Other than the great people and company the best part of The Windsor was hands down this amazing wall comprised entirely of cassette tapes. I found everything from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Madonna to Johnny Cash to Hanson on this wall.

Whether you’re starting the night or ending it, the Windsor is a must-see on your Phoenix vacation.

One Amazing Sunrise Ride

Last but not least, you need to experience the beauty of your surroundings.

And there’s no better way to do that then on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Amy Schmittauer captured this amazing video on her recent trip.

The winter months are steadily approaching, and bring with them some of the things humans hate most: cold, snow and awful driving conditions. Now would be a perfect time to start planning for a vacation to escape the cold for a couple of weeks, because we all know how nice sunny beaches feel when your family is shivering near a fireplace in December.

Below I’ve included five of the best locations the United States has to offer, and I’m sure you’ll agree.

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1. San Diego

Home to some of the prettiest beaches in the world, San Diego makes for a perfect destination away from the cold weather. In addition to lounging on the beach and enjoying some sun, you could also partake in the many activities that accompany a location such as: water-skiing, boating, surfing, volleyball and especially swimming.If you’re a sports fan, you’ll also want to check out QualComm Stadium, home to the San Diego Chargers football team. What better way to spend the day than to watch a rousing game of football and watch a whole slew of guys pound each other into the ground?

2. San Francisco

The Gold Gate Bridge, the famous trolley system and the world class dining and atmosphere are just some of the attractions most often affiliated with San Francisco. With an assortment of art and culture exhibits and attractions, wild and sophisticated nighttime activities and high class hotels, those who visit the famed city will have plenty to do.Take a ride on the trolley while you’re there, too. You have to!

3. Las Vegas

This one really needs no introduction, because, well, it’s Las Vegas! Gambling, drinking, partying and a loose atmosphere make this a hotspot for fun and excitement. While gambling in the casinos and viewing the special design of hotels like the Bellagio, Excalibur and the Hard Rock are wonderfully fun, there are other attractions as well like visiting spas, golf courses, racing and even indoor skydiving.

4. Seattle

While this may not be the warmest location of them all, Seattle does have a mild climate all year round. If you can handle 50 degree weather and a bit of rain here and there instead of 30 degree weather, you’ll love what Seattle has to offer. Aside from being a beautiful city, it is one of the northwestern cities that has a very sophisticated and youthful population. If you’re the artsy or culture type, you’ll be in heaven. But just about everyone will enjoy the ski resorts, beaches, dining and even the first Starbucks coffee house to ever be built in Seattle, all within an hour or two apart.

5. Phoenix

Phoenix has a very warm climate, and visitors will love the outdoor activities that are available to them. With many parks and outdoor attractions, all nature lovers will enjoy everything about them. Perhaps one of best outdoor attractions that many find to be exhilarating fun is the River Rampage water rafting and kayaking, where you can combat the white, raging rapids and make your way down river, making for an exciting adventure.

There you have it, folks, the five best vacation destinations for those seeking refuge from the colder months. You’ll be glad you took a vacation when those blizzards and 20 degree winds swoop in. That’s for sure!

Joe Petchonka has been a writer for over five years, and has written for newspapers, websites and automotive dealerships. In addition to having an extensive writing background and bachelor’s degree in English, he has helped companies develop professional material to help them achieve their goals. He currently writes for Nexteppe, who helps dealerships sell Queens Used Cars, New York Used Cars, CT Used Cars and Bronx area Kia cars, in their social media department.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

The number one topic people wanted to hear about on our survey was ways to save.

We can do that!

Fox already provides a number of ways to save on car rentals. Here are a few that highlight some of the best ways.

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1. Last Minute Deals

Score last minute deals with the Fox Hot Deals.

On our main website, you’ll find the lowest rates for the next two weeks.

2. Loyal Customers

The Fox Rent A Car Rewards Program is the best way to save on car rentals.

Earn points with each rental and use them on your next rental with Fox Bucks. Your points are applied directly to your next rental car. You’re allowed to use them whenever you’d like.

You can also redeem points for gift certificates. You can pick a Super Certificate on the Gift Certificates website, for a larger list of stores.

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3. Coupons for Friends

Get discounts on a variety of cars and locations from our Facebook Specials.

“Like” us and the discounts will be yours!

You can also Check-In to our locations and receive upgrades and more!

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly when to travel.

I mean the right place at the right time.

Well a great article from About.com has given us some clues and detailed when you should travel to specific U.S. cities.

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January

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA

March

Los Angeles

June

Phoenix

August

Las Vegas

November

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
Reno, NV

December

Napa-Sonoma, CA

What do you think?

Do you know of a good time to travel? Let us know in the comments below!

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Finding kid-friendly activities in a new city is tough. Luckily, Phoenix has a variety of great things to do with your kids this summer. Just try to stay cool while doing it!

Read the Top 7 Free Summer Activities in Phoenix

Summer can be a lot of fun in Phoenix. But when the kids want to go out to the amusement park every day, it can get too expensive for comfort with the paid rides. And if you have driven down to the city to enjoy a holiday in Phoenix, demands such as this can send your vacation budget for a toss. Check out some activities for yourself and the kids that you can do for free in Phoenix.

Read the Top 5 Free Museums in Phoenix

Traveling with kids and entertaining them easily gets very expensive. Especially when your wallet is a little tighter, it does help to visit museums or children’s places on their free admission days. But when are they, and for which places? For Rent A Car has prepared an overview of free kid-friendly museums in Phoenix.

Read the Top 5 Free Phoenix Attractions for Kids

Phoenix is full of entertaining family activities. However, you may want to save up a few bucks and also take advantage of the free things to do in Phoenix while you are there! Here is a list of the top 5 free attractions for kids in Phoenix presented by Fox Rent A Car.

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

Traveling is tough when you’re young.

You don’t have that much money, and it’s hard to get a hotel or transportation.

But it just got a little bit easier.

Fox Rent A Car is pleased to announce that we now rent to 20 year olds. College kids now have the chance to save big with Fox on their next big trip.

Fox has an attractive selection for young drivers, including economy through SUVs, convertibles, Jeeps® and luxury vehicles.

With Fox’s Choice Program, renters can select their preferred make, model and color upon pick up.

“We are a discount rental agency,” stated Jakub Kopiczak, Marketing Manager. “Our low prices are attractive to everyone, including budget minded students and youth. By allowing this age group more options, we feel we’ll attract a larger clientele base. Our goal is to be a low cost value leader across the board.”

Fox Rent A Car serves 13 airport locations, including:

• Phoenix (PHX),
• Salt Lake City (SLC),
• Los Angeles (LAX),
• Ontario (ONT),
• Burbank (BUR),
• Oakland (OAK),
• San Jose (SJC),
• Orange County (SNA),
• Las Vegas (LAS),
• San Diego (SAN),
• Seattle (SEA),
• San Francisco (SFO) and
• Denver (DEN)

Many other airports are serviced by Fox affiliates. The complete list of all airports could be found in Fox website.

About Fox Rent A Car

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

This week saw videos of mechanical bulls and desert hot air balloon rides, some tips on how to save on summer travel, some awesome Vegas activities, and a few 4th of July events in San Diego. Catch what you missed below!

Breathtaking Road Trip Videos from Fox Rent A Car

How to Save on Travel this Summer

The Best Kid Friendly Las Vegas Attraction

Your Guide to 4th of July in Vegas

Don’t Miss the 4th of July in San Diego

Relive the first half of the Fox Road Trip with these funny and breathtaking road trip videos.

Los Angeles, San Diego and Matt vs. the Mechanical Bull

A Day With Rick and Shamu

The Clarendon Hotel in Phoenix

Amazing Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hot Air Expeditions

Here’s what you may have missed over the past week.

The Road Tripper’s FOX Hotel Scorecard: Napa’s River Terrace Inn

The ambiance of this hotel was exactly what I’d imagine of a Napa Valley hotel getaway: relaxing, welcoming, and sophisticated. Read about the River Terrance Inn now.

How To Royally Piss Off Your Traveling Companions

On a road trip, it’s hard not to piss each other off. So here’s three small pointers to keep relationships cordial, tempers intact, and rainbows shining. Read the small pointers now.

The Perfect Old Town San Diego Hotel

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, the Hacienda Hotel in Old Town is the perfect place to start your mornings, and sleep away your nights. Read about the Hacienda here.

5 surefire ways to disappear in the desert on your next roadtrip

When traveling through the desert, you’ll see several opportunities to dump a body without being noticed… this is where your opportunity comes in. Discover the 5 ways here.

Fish Tacos that don’t suck at Brigantine’s in Del Mar, CA

Brigantine’s in Del Mar has some of the best fish tacos you’ll ever find. Read more about Brigantine’s Fish Tacos here.

Digging the vibe at The Clarendon Hotel in Phoenix | A Photo Tour

Small details make a huge difference. The same ole, same ole gets boring and the Clarendon doesn’t do that. Read more about the Clarendon here.

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.

L-R - Schmittauer, Kimberley, Rains, Laborde.

A few days into the trip, the desert heat finally began taking it’s toll on Matt. He finally had to let the world know in The Truth About The Fox Road Trip

Next time you’re in Phoenix, Arizona make sure you check out this chic, down to earth, and friendly Phoenix restaurant. Check out these great pictures from Phoenix’s Hottest bar: The Windsor .

If Hugh Hefner owned a hotel in Phoenix, it would be the Clarendon. This place is the bomb. Dot com.
Clarendon Hotel, Phoenix

One of the big highlights so far has been this amazing Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hot Air Expeditions!

In order to stay fresh and limber on a road trip, make sure you get out and stretch at Rockin’ Bod Vinyasa at Prana Yoga Studio in San Diego

About Fox Rent A Car:

Fox Rent A Car, your discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates for rental cars since its founding in 1989. Today, our success in these areas has enabled us to develop into the largest independent car rentals company headquartered in California. You will find Fox Car Rental offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world.