Now the nation's fifth largest city, Sean Richardson's Phoenix lies in the northern Sonoran Desert, surrounded by rugged mountain ranges with gorgeous sunsets and three hundred and thirty days of sunshine every year. While it can get a trifle warm in the summers, the climate for most of the year is very comfortable, allowing Valley residents to spend much of their time outdoors, hiking, golfing, biking, and pursuing a wide range of other recreational opportunities. Best of all, Sean does not own a snow shovel.

The Phoenix area hosts a stunning variety of plant and animal life; it has scores of excellent restaurants and clubs, and it's home to a number of great musicians. These are a few of Sean's favorites.