arizona springSpring training in Major League Baseball refers to the practice and exhibition games that the professional players engage in to prepare for the upcoming regular season. These games take place in February and March. The destination? Florida and Arizona—there are no better places to get in on all the excitement and the action that comes with spring training than these two states.

If you’re looking for a memorable travel experience when spring rolls around next year, then you must train your sights on Arizona as the ideal landscape for getting your spring training fix. To properly accommodate the flow of baseball enthusiasts and fanatics coming in to immerse themselves in Arizona spring training, hotels are especially primed and ready to guide guests toward the can’t-miss events and activities and help them make the most out of the exciting sporting atmosphere.

What to expect when you get to Arizona
MLB’s Cactus League pertains to baseball teams (15 in all) that train in different ballparks across Arizona (that would include Mesa, Goodyear, Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, and Tempe). Watching these teams practice and train for upcoming games is the highlight of the event, but of course, it’s by no means the only thing that Arizona locals and visitors alike can expect to find during this exciting time.

What else is there, you ask? If you head over to Greater Phoenix, you can bask in the excellent sunshine while trying out adventurous activities such as:

• Playing rounds of golf
• Hiking through trails
• Cycling to see beautiful scenery
• Joining a Jeep tour
• Horseback riding
• Rock climbing
• Going on hot air balloon rides

If you’re not up for adrenaline-pumping action, there are other recreational pursuits that can suit your desire for a more relaxed pace just fine. Make the most of your vacation in Arizona by:

• Sampling local culinary delights
• Exploring museums on Native American history and art
• Catching a show, ballet or symphony
• Shopping ’til you drop at malls, boutiques, outlet centers and art galleries
• Getting pampered and indulging in relaxing rest at luxurious spas and resorts

So, can’t wait to show your support for the Cactus League? Hotels are bound to fill up quickly, so make those essential reservations now—you wouldn’t want to miss all that Arizona has to offer in such a festive and high-spirited time of the year. By booking rooms at the top hotels in Phoenix, you can spend as many days in the Old West as you need in order to soak up all the spring training experiences and spend a great vacation in Arizona.