Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona on May 24th, 2010
We got a two-part email from a visitor this week. I’m posting our entire email exchange because I think it illustrates some of the questions one should consider when in the planning stages of a trip to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but feel free to leave any comments or [...]
Posted in Arizona on May 3rd, 2010
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 rocks.
Things [...]
Posted in Arizona on Apr 20th, 2010
Dear Arizona Travel:
My children are ages 6, 14, 15 and 18. What tour(s) would be safe for all? What would you recommend? Thanks.
–Deborah H.
Dear Deborah,
Your kids are the perfect age for almost any tour. The only thing you probably wouldn’t be able to do is river rafting as I [...]
Posted in Arizona on Mar 4th, 2010
Dear Arizona Travel:
I will be staying at [name redacted] resort in Scottsdale, AZ from April 18th thorough April 22nd, I would like to tour the Grand Canyon. How far is it from the hotel? How much will it cost? trasportation? how long will the trip be? Give all possible details please.
Thanks.
Natalia
Hi, Natalia!
The South Rim of [...]
Posted in Arizona on Sep 16th, 2009
We got an email from a visitor to theCanyon.com, our Grand Canyon tours and hotels guide, today that totally struck a chord with me. I think Diana’s question is really common and who better to answer than another mom? Check it out and see if it will help you with your Grand Canyon [...]
Posted in Arizona on Aug 8th, 2009
Another great reader question came in this week from our guide to Flagstaff and Grand Canyon tours:
Good morning,
We would like to know whether is there any helicopter tour flying directly from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. We are not interesting in the tour that picks you from the hotel in flagstaff and drives you by [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jan 25th, 2008
In 2007, we polled thecanyon.com visitors to discover the most popular Grand Canyon vacation activity plans. It’s easy to see that there are such numerous and diverse things to do at the Grand Canyon that there is no one clear winner. So what does that mean to you?
Posted in Arizona on Jan 15th, 2008
January happens to be the time of year that many people begin planning their trips to the Grand Canyon. Who better to ask for a recommendation than someone who treks The Canyon for a living! Rob Sewell, an avid outdoors man who owns his own Grand Canyon guided tour company, wrote a small article [...]
Posted in Arizona on Oct 3rd, 2006
THE DEAL: Caravan Tours’ 8-day escorted Grand Canyon tour takes you from Phoenix to Sedona, and on to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and ends in Vegas. Price includes hotels, tour escort, 12 meals, and activities such as a Jeep tour of Monument Valley and a [...]
Posted in Arizona on Jun 12th, 2006
A San Francisco Chronicle reader shares her Sedona, Arizona recommendations
Fleeing to Sedona for some heat and art
Following weeks of spring rain in California, we decided to go to Sedona, Ariz., to warm up at the Casa Sedona Bed and Breakfast Inn. The lovely 16-room inn was designed by a protege of Frank [...]
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