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Brunch at The Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Vegas

Imagine dining on delicious French cuisine while surrounded by panoramic views of the fabulous Las Vegas Strip! For stunning views, the most romantic setting, and exquisite service, look no further than the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, located on the 25th floor of the charming French-inspired Paris ...

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A Beginner’s Retreat in the Desert: The Beautiful Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park in Phoenix

South Mountain Park in Phoenix, one of the largest urban parks in the world, is the place to go hiking and take in peaceful, uninterrupted views of the gorgeous Sonoran desert. With over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, it would take forever to run out of new, exciting options. ...

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Flagstaff Arizona’s Restaurant Scene: The Most Overrated & Underrated Choices

Flagstaff, Arizona is a very popular road trip stop due to its’ close proximity to numerous national parks such as The Grand Canyon, The Petrified National Forest, and Zion National Park just to name a few. Because of its’ many hotels, restaurants, and attractions, it’s also a ...

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A Winter Wonderland in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona was recently declared Arizona’s official Winter Wonderland by Governor Doug Ducey. When thinking of an Arizona winter escape, palm trees, golf, and sunny, warm days typically come to mind. However, a winter trip to Northern Arizona is a fantasy for anyone who loves snow ...

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Sipping Tea While Gazing at The Vegas Strip: Waldorf Astoria Tea Lounge

An amazing tea lounge is located on the 23rd floor of The Strip’s 5 star classy, zen-like Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This is easily the most scenic place for a drink on The Strip thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Only in Vegas will you be able to sit and relax with your favorite cup of tea ...

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The Petrified National Forest: More than 225 Millions Years in the Making

The Petrified National Forest, located nearby Holbrook in the Northeastern portion of Arizona, is named as so for its’ large quantities of petrified wood. In 1906, the forest became a national monument. During the Triassic Period (which came just before Jurassic and is therefore known as ...

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Pinnacle Peak Trail: A Challenging Picturesque Hike in Scottsdale

The thought of hiking in the intolerable Phoenix heat during the summer months is unbearable, that is unless you set out before 7am, and even then it is still miserable with temps crawling towards the 90s!. Luckily, with the arrival of winter comes almost perfect hiking conditions. Winters in the ...

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Little Horse Trail: An Enjoyable Sedona Workout with Fantastic Views!

Little Horse Trail, one of the numerous hiking options within the Coconino National Forest of Sedona, is a moderate trail which is suitable for hikers of all skill levels. Despite the short distance, this trail provides an amazing look into Sedona’s majestic red rock landscape. If you are ...

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Attraction of the Week: Phoenix Zoo Lights

Each year, The Phoenix Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of colorful lights. This year, the zoo sparkles with over 4 million colorful lights and 700 unique themed displays. Other holiday events include ice sculpting demonstrators (unfortunately only on Thursdays), a ...

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14 Fun Things to do this Holiday Season in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona enjoys a climate and atmosphere drastically different from that of Southern Arizona. In addition to a 4 season climate (including plenty snow in the winter) skiing, snowshoeing, and any other winter recreational activity you can think of can be enjoyed. The pine trees provide a ...

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