For a taste of island life, visit the Arizona Aloha Festival. This multi-cultural experience for the whole family is located in downtown Phoenix at Heritage and Science Park. Vendors from around the world gather in the Island Marketplace to offer samplings of exquisite island foods and traditional arts and crafts. Three stages feature the best in Polynesian and Hawaiian entertainment.

A Spanish Colonial Mansion situated at the base of the Camelback Mountains is the heart of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The spa treatments mimic the Mediterranean style casitas and villas that are accented with Tuscan style gardens. Water Therapies start at just $65 or get you basic massage at $125.