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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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Bouchon: A French Treat on the Las Vegas Strip

If you are looking for a relaxing restaurant with fantastic French inspired cuisine, exquisite service, and a beautiful setting, look no further than Bouchon: a wonderful little French cafe located in the Venezia tower of the gorgeous Italian themed Venetian Casino Resort. Times Magazine named ...

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Prescott: “Arizona’s Christmas City”

In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford named Prescott “Arizona’s Christmas City.” With an attractive 4 season climate (including cooler temperatures in December and a slight possibility of snow!), historic Victorian architecture, and a whole lineup of festive holiday activities, Prescott ...

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Little America Hotel Lights Up Flagstaff’s Dark Skies with 1 Million Plus Lights

Flagstaff, Arizona’s favorite winter destination, offers numerous holiday celebrations and winter activities all season long. The city is one of the highest in the US at an elevation of 7000 feet. Come winter, this makes it a prime destination for snowy fun in an otherwise dry and warm ...

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13 Creek Crossings Along Sedona’s Magnificent West Fork Trail

Gorgeous views of Sedona’s stunning red rocks, 13 fun and challenging streams to cross, and a diverse variety of trees (many of which turn a brilliant gold and red hue during the fall season), make the West Fork trail the most popular hiking choice within the Coconino County National Forest. ...

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