Mar 24, 2013

Leaving Las Vegas – For the Grand Canyon The Road to Grand Canyon National Park I was jolted awake from my deep slumber when the bus hit the unpaved road. The bus driver explained that the last leg to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas was a 10 mile stretch of raw rough terrain. The bus continued to bounce along like an old covered wagon in a classic...

Nov 8, 2012

Spirit Airlines Launches New Service to Favorite Warm and Sunny Destinations MIRAMAR, Fla., Nov. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq:SAVE) today starts new seasonal service to a variety of warm and sunny destinations and resumes seasonal service to favorite winter travel hot spots, including: — New nonstop...

Jun 22, 2012

(Prescott, AZ, June 22, 2012) – Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is gearing up for the 125th Annual World’s Oldest Rodeo this summer and is well positioned to be an official Arizona Centennial event in Prescott, Arizona. The dates for Prescott’s most anticipated event of the year are June 28-July 4.   Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys...

Jul 29, 2010

It was my first time ever climbing a rock wall. And I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t terrified. But it was my last day at Miraval Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona and I had already conquered several activities, challenging both mentally and physically. So, I figured, what the heck? I had a private session with Matt Walker, author of Adventure in...

Nov 22, 2009

There are no passport checks, no immigration lines and no border patrol, yet to enter the remote desert land of Southeast Arizona is truly a crossing of worlds. This is where one of the oldest civilizations in North America lives, where ancient culture and traditions, spirituality and mythology form one continuous link from past to present. If you are ready to...

(MESA, Ariz) – Set among the fiery sunsets of the Sonoran Desert, the city of Mesa is known for its amazing weather, quaint dining, and ample shopping opportunities in a thriving arts district. Mesa Arts and Culture’s fall festivals provide the perfect entertainment for the entire family during a relaxing visit to Arizona. Featured by Cookie Magazine on Good...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 4, 2009) – Part celebration, part art exhibit, part music festival, and all environmentally friendly, Green Street Scottsdale will celebrate the city’s sustainability efforts on Nov. 12. The free event, which takes place during the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center Nov. 11-13, will...

Digestif, one of restaurateur Peter Kasperski’s renowned downtown restaurants, has found a new home in the location that used to house Chef Nobuo Fukuda’s Sea Saw. The new, intimate location for the gastropub seats 35 and brings you closer than ever to the masterful creations of Chef Payton Curry who whips up farm-to-table delights like house-cured...

Phoenix, Ariz. (July 14, 2009) – In celebration of its 80th anniversary year, the legendary Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa is offering a limited-time summer line-up of exclusive packages and rates, ranging from the ultimate romantic desert escape for two for just $179 per couple to $99 bed & breakfast and $79 summer rates. Nestled just 10 minutes west of...

You’re never too old to learn something new. Any traveler can tell you that. I learned this week that for a real baseball fan, attending a spring training game can be a more enjoyable experience than a regular season game. The Cactus League, in Arizona, hosts spring training games for many major league teams every year, and has been doing so since 1946...

ALASKA AIRLINES, HORIZON AIR LAUNCH WINTER CLEARANCE SALE SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched a Winter Clearance Sale with low fares to many of the carriers’ destinations on the West Coast, Alaska, the East Coast, Canada and Mexico. Tickets require a 14-day advance purchase and are valid for travel through June 10, 2009. “Alaska...

“It is only fitting that our original golf property, Camelback Golf Club, is the final location to achieve certification, completing our environmental program goal for 2008,” said Robert Waller, Senior Director of Grounds, Marriott Golf. “We are extremely proud to be part of Marriott’s worldwide green initiative, and equally excited about our leadership...