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Palms Place: Affordable Las Vegas Luxury Far Away from the Craziness of The Strip

Palms Place is one of my favorite luxury resorts in Las Vegas. This new-ish addition to the luxury resort scene in Vegas (built in 2008) offers a classy, elegant ambiance without being as uber expensive as the 5 star resorts on the Strip. Palms Place is a unique property as the building consists ...

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Attraction of the Week: The Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas

Go back in time with an afternoon of nostalgic youthful fun playing classic pinball machines from the 1950’s up until the 1990’s. As soon as you walk into the massive 10,000 square foot space dedicated solely to pinball, a feeling of nostalgia will overcome you. As someone who watches ...

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19 Things to do in Phoenix When It’s Too Hot!

While Phoenix is a wonderful winter oasis for many coming from cold dreary climates in the East, the summer weather is more often than not quite unattractive. So what do you do when the thermometer keeps crawling up past 100 on a regular basis for months on end? In order to stay entertained during ...

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“Get Your Kicks on Route 66” in Williams, Arizona

The original “Mother Road,” as Route 66 was referred to by John Steinbeck in the classic Grapes of Wrath novel, was once a narrow 2 lane road, spanning from Chicago all the way to the Santa Monica Pier in Southern California, for a total distance of 2400 miles. ...

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The Arizona Biltmore: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece

The Arizona Biltmore, referred to as the “Jewel of the Desert,” is part of Hilton’s line of luxurious Waldorf Astoria resorts. It’s one of Phoenix’s largest resorts. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most popular tourist resorts, especially during the prime winter ...

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51 Fun & Free (or Cheap) Things to do in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona is many things including gateway to the Grand Canyon, Arizona’s premier 4 season destination, as well as a popular starting point for exploring natural attractions throughout the Southwest. Located 7000 feet above sea level, the city is the 2nd highest in the US (counting ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Peaceful Creeks & Red Rock Views along Sedona’s Huckaby Trail

Sedona is home to dozens and dozens of trails, some extremely difficult uphill climbs only for advanced hikers like the A.B. Young Trail, and others short, flat treks like Fay & Wilson Canyon, which are perfect for beginners. Then there are trails of moderate intensity which are perfect for ...

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Hiking Hotspot: A Quiet Nature Stroll Along Sedona’s Wilson Canyon Trail

Wilson Canyon is one of 5 Sedona hikes beginning near Midgley Bridge off of scenic Oak Creek Canyon drive. Several trails including the easy & short Wilson Canyon trail, the moderately difficult Huckaby and Jim Thompson trails, as well as the strenuous Wilson Mountain North and South trails ...

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6 Fun Things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is known for many things, primarily unique local New Mexican cuisine, red and green chiles, the International Balloon Festival, Breaking Bad, open desert landscapes with beautiful mountain scenery, Native American culture, and much more. Albuquerque really offers a little something for ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Sedona’s Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock

Sedona visitors looking for an easier, shorter trail which still offers stunning red rock scenery may just want to check out the Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock. One of the newer trails in town, this beautiful course takes you along the base of the stunning Cathedral Rock formation. However, the ...

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