Discover some of our favorite wow moments as you travel across the Grand Canyon State of Arizona in the beautiful Southwest USA. We help you create unforgettable travel experiences.
The historic Route 66 town of Williams, AZ is a basecamp for exploration, adventure, fun, and a great escape. Those people zipping by in the distance on the Interstate have no idea what they are missing in Williams, AZ. The opium dens, bordellos, and other landmarks...
If you’ve exhausted the usual Arizona getaway ideas, try one of these ideas. You can go hike a crater, Scotch tasting, or sample market food. Are you looking for unique ways to explore Arizona? We’ve devised some ideas for unique Arizona getaways, ranging from an...
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo, which focuses on wildlife conservation, includes not just animals from Arizona, but all over the world. Check out fun things to do, special events, and the four trails. The Phoenix Zoo began with a dream. Robert Maytag, the grandson of the...
Arcosanti is a little mystifying, sitting just off Interstate 17 an hour north of Phoenix. Rumor has it this unusual futuristic community in the desert inspired George Lucas to create the planet Tatooine in Star Wars. What began as a sustainable urban experiment...
I saw the announcement for Late Lunch & Learn and I almost squealed with delight. Before COVID, one of my favorite spots to sip happy hour cocktails and watch the sunset was from jade bar at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. My husband and I...
The vast Navajo Nation Reservation covers more than 25,000 miles in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. The Navajo Nation Parks are on some of the most scenic lands in the Southwest and are popular places to visit. If you want to experience iconic southwestern...
I’ve been a desert dweller several times in my life and have become intrigued by the Sun City and Del Webb phenomenon in the Phoenix West Valley. In the 1960s, developer Del Webb and his partners figured out that the parents of the post-WWII baby boom would be...
I recommend Ocean Prime Phoenix if you're looking for great flavors, fresh seafood, and a nice atmosphere. One of my favorite happy hour spots! I was recently a guest of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants at the North Phoenix location of Ocean Prime. I had eaten there once...
The bold letters near the lobby entrance proclaiming “WTF”—under a small sign reading “Where’s the Fun?”—set the tone for my stay. Hotel Adeline in Scottsdale, Arizona is playful, stylish and a little edgy, and you never have to wonder where the fun is when you stay...
Out in the middle of nowhere—between Phoenix and the California border—you’ll find a quirky little desert town named Quartzsite. The town is filled with quirky: The population of 3,700 swells to two million each winter One of the main attractions in Quartzsite is a...