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.
Among the most epic ways to experience Arizona is by indulging in one of its elegant and ultra-exclusive VIP accommodation options, be it at a local resort or resort community. These are some of our choices for the best luxury accommodations in Arizona. As is common...
The Strawberry Inn in northern Arizona is the perfect weekend escape from Phoenix's triple-digit summer heat. There is plenty to do in Strawberry and the neighboring community of Pine. My husband and I visited in the spring and were surprised by not only what a...
When you think of the southwestern U.S., images of exotic wooden Kachina dolls may come to mind. You’ll see them in galleries, museums, at Native American art markets, and even at souvenir shops. If you are lucky, you’ll be introduced to a Hopi carver when you tour...
In northern Arizona, just over a three-hour drive from Phoenix, you’ll be transported to a rainbow-hued otherworldly landscape. The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Parks, near Holbrook, make for an ideal Arizona road trip. Both national parks are less...
These are the best places to retire in the south and southwest, offering great affordability, weather, health care, and social activities. Are you not quite ready to retire but looking for suitable locations? While it may be a bit more expensive than the average cost...
Spas should be a sanctuary, and that’s exactly what SpaWell, the new multi-million-dollar spa at El Conquistador Tucson, is. Perched on a mesa a walkable distance from the resort’s lobby, the adults-only spa features a salt therapy room, swimming pool with mountain...
You will recognize the huge multi-armed Saguaro cactus as a symbol of the American West. Saguaro (pronounced suh-waa-row) have figured prominently in classic Western movies. They are a must-see when visiting Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. When you travel through the...
On a road trip through Northern Arizona, we spent the day at Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, both located a short drive east of Flagstaff. While Sunset Crater is a geological wonder with lava flows around a huge cinder cone, Wupatki is a conserved area...
It's time to check out the magnificent fall colors in the Southwest. Here is our guide to finding the best fall foliage in the Southwest. It’s time for the magnificent fall colors in the Southwest. From the golden aspens of Colorado and northern New Mexico to the...
Staying at a cabin on Lake Havasu comes with great views, provides easy access to park amenities, and makes it easy to get outdoors. Covid-19 changed the way many of us think about travel. Instead of staying in fully occupied resorts with packed swimming pools, we’re...