| This article contains information about | | | | If you are looking for luxury suites, there |
| planning for Super Bowl 42 in Glendale | | | | are 88 on two separate levels that are |
| Arizona. This article also contains ticket | | | | available and will seat approximately 1,500 |
| and hotel information and tips for the fans. | | | | patrons. Club seating for 7,000 fans is also |
| | | | available which includes access to private |
| Training camps may have just gotten underway, | | | | club lounges. |
| but the fact is, Super Bowl XXII, is already | | | | |
| underway. People are already buying tickets | | | | Both lower and upper bowl seating will be |
| and reserving their hotel and plane tickets | | | | available, accommodating some 55,000 fans. |
| now. The big event is scheduled for February | | | | |
| 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium | | | | Here are some tips when planning for NFL's |
| in Glendale, Arizona. | | | | 2008 big event. |
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| Planning well in advance for the 2008 Super | | | | There are still plenty of hotel rooms that |
| Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, is definitely a | | | | are available, but there are some hotels that |
| wise choice. Tickets are expensive, but you | | | | have already sold out of rooms. Without |
| will save a significant amount of money if | | | | question, it would be wise for you to reserve |
| you purchase tickets now. | | | | your hotel room now, to avoid having to drive |
| | | | excess miles to the game. |
| Super Bowl XLII tickets are already for sale | | | | |
| and will cost you around $3,250.00, depending | | | | Some nearby hotels include the Embassy Suites |
| who your source for tickets is. Currently as | | | | Hotel Phoenix, Hilton Suites, Radisson, |
| expensive as $9,000.00, those same Super Bowl | | | | Pointe South Mountain, Sheraton, Phoenician, |
| tickets will be more expensive. | | | | The Buttes, and other famous chains. |
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| The newly constructed stadium in Glendale, | | | | Determine your driving route. If you are not |
| Arizona has been named The University of | | | | familiar with Glendale, Arizona and the |
| Phoenix stadium and recently opened its doors | | | | location of the stadium, print or write out |
| on August 1st, 2006 and holds 63,400 seats. | | | | your driving directions. It is going to be a |
| It has the capability to expand to 73,000 | | | | very busy day with an abundance of people |
| seats. Considered a premier when it comes to | | | | running around. The last thing you need is |
| the very best in architectural design, the | | | | to get lost in the shuffle! |
| stadium and the locals can hardly wait to be | | | | |
| a part of NFL's big event. | | | | It would be best if you arrived plenty early |
| | | | for the best parking along with your piece of |
| Business Week Magazine noted the stadium as | | | | mind. There will be plenty of activities |
| one of the 10 "most impressive" sports | | | | before the game to keep you entertained. |
| facilities in the world because of the | | | | |
| combination of the retractable roof along | | | | Write down which parking lot that you parked |
| with the roll-in natural grass field. This is | | | | in. You will be glad you did. |
| the only stadium in North America with such a | | | | |
| stadium as this one. | | | | Bring some extra cash just in case you need |
| | | | it. Cash machines will be available, but |
| With more than 300 days of sunshine every | | | | they will likely charge you a fee for their |
| year in Arizona, The University of Phoenix | | | | service. |
| Stadium is retractable and will likely be | | | | |
| open during the 2008 Super Bowl, weather | | | | Wear a pair of pants, versus shorts. You may |
| permitting. The upcoming Super Bowl in 2008, | | | | also wish to consider wearing a pair of those |
| will be only the second game in Super Bowl | | | | outdoor pants that have zippers just above |
| history with a retractable roof. | | | | the knee that can be taken off if you get too |
| | | | warm. |
| What kind of weather can you expect for Super | | | | |
| Bowl XLII in Arizona? Well, you will be | | | | Keep in mind that the stadium is likely to be |
| happy to know that the average temperature in | | | | open on the day of the game and it will |
| Arizona in February is a comfortable 70 | | | | likely be an ordinary Arizona sunny day, so |
| degrees. It has been as warm as 92 degrees, | | | | take along sunscreen. Use a good sunscreen |
| so be prepared for possible warmer weather. | | | | before you leave for the stadium. Sunburn is |
| | | | no fun, not to mention very dangerous. If |
| If you have not been to Arizona during the | | | | the roof is open, you are going to want to |
| winter, keep in mind that 70 degrees in | | | | make sure that you have protection from the |
| Arizona does not feel like 70 degrees in | | | | sun. It would also be a good idea to take a |
| other parts of the country, such as the | | | | hat with you, too. |
| Midwest. It is best to dress in layers, | | | | |
| especially if the roof is open during game | | | | If you layer your clothing, you can always |
| time. Some Arizona Cardinal fans complained | | | | take them off. Also do not forget to take |
| last year about the retractable roof being | | | | along your sunglasses, as the glare may |
| open during the Cardinals regular season | | | | bother your eyes. |
| games, so be advised that you may wish to | | | | |
| take along warmer clothing. | | | | If you have the time, consider staying a |
| | | | couple of extra days to enjoy the state of |
| Entertainment for the Super Bowl has not yet | | | | Arizona! There are many more things to do |
| been determined, but both Bruce Springsteen | | | | in Arizona. |
| and Norah Jones are reported as | | | | |
| possibilities. | | | | Most importantly, don't forget to bring your |
| | | | tickets to the game! |