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America West Arena in Phoenix Arizona

February 10th, 2010

America West Arena is home to the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. It is also venue for large concerts and other events. Check the local event calendar for events dates.
201 East Jefferson St, (between First and Third streets on Jefferson), Phoenix, AZ
Tel: Arena: +1 602 379 2000; Event Line: +1 602 379 7800; Ticketmaster: +1 480 784 4444

The arena is located in downtown Phoenix. More than 180 different activities are hosted by this 19,000 seat facility include concerts, sporting events and monster-truck bashes. Nearby dining and entertainment opportunities include Alice Cooperstown and the the Arizona Center. Ticket prices will vary with each event, check the Web site or the event line at +1 602 379 7800 for information.

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Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.