Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson on Jan 24th, 2012
Share The romantic sentiment that comes with castles didn’t get left behind as early settlers traveled to the Wild West. The open land, pink sunsets, beautiful land formations and free spirit invited the opportunity for dreams to come true. Just as medieval castles were built to provide family protection, comfort and luxury, while making a statement [...]
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Posted in Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona on Jan 19th, 2012
Share View Northern Arizona Wineries Map in a larger map Did you know that Arizona is home to 40 wineries and vineyards? It’s true. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently acclaimed the Verde Valley as an emerging hotspot vying for Napa-like status¹. Prescott and the Verde Valley are home to hundreds of acres of [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale on Nov 16th, 2011
Share Don’t miss “Food Truck Day” November 17th. If you’re visiting or live in the area; take a break and have lunch. If you are not sure what your hunger is craving, join the Phoenix Street Food Coalition and the culinary selections on Thursday. Where: In the parking lot of Whole Foods @ Raintree and the [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Sedona on Jul 8th, 2011
Share Today, we’re proud to present the second installment of a series we call Back(pack) to Basics with a general guide to Sedona, Arizona. We’ve included everything you need to know about visiting Sedona in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of travel resources and this year, visit the place USA [...]
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Posted in Arizona on May 16th, 2011
Share When we say “artist community,” what city comes to mind? Santa Fe, New Mexico? Certainly. Sedona, Arizona? Absolutely. How ’bout Tubac, Arizona? Oh, you’ve never heard of it? Well, here’s to learning something new every day! Tubac is a quaint southern Arizona artist community that, in addition to an eclectic array of restaurants, galleries, [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon on Mar 9th, 2011
Share Today, we kick off a series we’re calling Back(pack) to Basics series with a general guide to the Grand Canyon. We’ll answer all the basic questions about visiting the Grand Canyon in a lightweight, easy-to-carry guide you can stuff in your “backpack” of web resources and maybe even visit this Natural Wonder of the [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff on Dec 16th, 2010
Share Got a great question on our Facebook page today, but thought I’d post the reply here for everyone to read. If you still have questions, or have any other recommendations to add, please feel free to comment here. Dear Arizona Travel: Where do we take the kids sledding on a day trip from Phoenix? [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Prescott on May 20th, 2010
Share When we were kids, my sister and I loved the 1980 PBS series Cosmos with Carl Sagan. Something about his deep, soothing voice and that gold cordoroy blazer just drew us in. Well, that, and the fact that as daughters of a NASA spokesperson and an accomplished teacher, we were reared on a steady [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Sedona on May 3rd, 2010
Share Imagine floating over Sedona as the sun peeks out over the crimson towers that line the eastern horizon. As the sun crests in the sky, your morning hot air balloon ride gives a bright perspective on what the day might bring. End your ride with a gourmet champagne brunch amidst the famous Sedona red [...]
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Posted in Arizona, Flagstaff, Sedona on Apr 14th, 2010
Share Dear Arizona Travel: In the last ten years what has been the average weather conditions in Sedona from July 15 – 31? Would Sedona be good vacation location for a person with a heart condition who is unable to tolerate the high temperatures in July? I am hoping my friend will not have to [...]
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