Surrounded by dramatic mountain ranges, when it comes to unique attractions in Tucson, the Arizona city is blessed with both natural and man-made riches. Sunset over Saguaro National Park (Photo: John Fowler via Flickr / CC BY 2.0) A desert city it may be, but there’s nothing sparse about Tucson’s cultural and entertainment landscape. Around Fourth Avenue, vintage shops, nightclubs and restaurants create a buzzing atmosphere, day and night, while Tucson also hosts a number of excellent festivals each year. Visually, restored mansions and adobe row houses, dating back to Tucson’s 19th century ..read more

With its stifling desert climate, travellers to Arizona’s neighbouring cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale may well be attracted by the idea of a cooling swimming pool. (Photo: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa) Thankfully, despite being hundreds of miles from the ocean, there are  a wide number of  hotels and resorts in this part of Arizona with on-site  swimming pools that are available either for overnight guests or day visitors. If you’re coming to Phoenix or Scottsdale and would like to find somewhere to cool off after a long day’s sightseeing in the oppressive sun ..read more

Appreciating the Grand Canyon without a means of transportation is pretty difficult, which is why these amazing tours from Phoenix are the perfect solution. (Photo: Getyourguide.com) Nothing can prepare you for that initial Grand Canyon experience, where the earth opens up beyond the forest, giving way to a vast, craggy abyss. Elk and deer roam the rims, and a network of roads winds between different viewpoints, each one offering a fresh perspective on a natural wonder. The South Rim is accessible throughout the year and can be accessed most readily on a tour from Phoenix, or its adjoining c ..read more

Phoenix is within reach of some of America’s most awe-inspiring natural attractions, making it the ideal base for Arizona day-trips. (Photo: Detours Arizona / Courtesy GetYourGuide) The Arizona capital anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun, but beyond the city’ bright lights, high-end spa resorts and world class golf courses can be found an equally dazzling array of landmarks and places of interest that can be explored in just a day. We’ve picked out 8 of the best organised day tours that start in Phoenix currently on offer. Grand Canyon Day Tour Wit ..read more

Separated by a 2.5-hour road trip, the Arizona desert town of Sedona is a great base from which to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon. (Photo: Arizona Tour & Travel / Courtesy GetYourGuide) While the journey between the two covers just over 100 miles, those who embark on the trip should prepare for a leisurely drive due to the incredible scenery along the way. Beautiful vistas will have you turning off the highway and grabbing your camera with great frequency – and that’s before you reach the iconic landmark of the Grand Canyon itself. Here are 5 of the best Grand ..read more

A favourite gathering place for visitors from around the world, Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona can be visited by booking on to a wide choice of organised tours. (Photo: VIP Tour Corporation / Courtesy GetYourGuide) With its glowing, red canyon walls and dazzling beams of light shining through the dusty air, Antelope Canyon is a truly stunning place to visit. Two different slot canyons make up the attraction, with both offering notably different experiences. If you’re planning to visit Lower Antelope Canyon, here’s our comparison of some of the best guided tours of the landmark curren ..read more

See the utterly remarkable rock formations of northern Arizona’s Antelope Canyon on one of these excellent tours from nearby Page city. (Photo: Viator.com) The Navajo Nation knows Upper Antelope Canyon as Tse’bighanilini, or “the place where water runs through the rocks.” It’s a saying which neatly explains why these slot canyons are so unique in their appearance, for when it rains in this arid, red desert land, the water rapidly forms torrents carving out narrow fissures over the millennia that appear scoured, twisted, never still. Page, Arizona, also boasts Lower Antelope and X canyons. He ..read more

Phoenix, Arizona is surrounded by sun-scorched mountains, canyons, rock and desert, perfect for exploring in style on one of these top ATV tours. (Photo: Getyourguide.com) All-terrain vehicles are a thrilling way to explore the American Southwest’s remarkable, yet precarious, wild spaces. Follow exciting dirt tracks through the cacti-studded scrubland, dusty arroyos and rocky escarpments of the Sonoran Desert in vehicles robustly built to handle the challenging terrain. These top, guide-led tours around Phoenix, Arizona, offer a range of locales, as well as the option to travel as a passenge ..read more

Located twenty miles east of the bustling metropolis of Phoenix, Mesa is home to a several indulgent spas where visitors can recharge their batteries in a tranquil setting. (Photo: K Bella Beauty Spa / Courtesy Groupon) Arizona’s third-largest city is perhaps best known for its Spanish colonial architecture, stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, and hot desert climate. And one of the best ways to escape the stifling heat that sometimes hits is by taking refuge in one the city’s sumptuous spas. There are a wide number of spas dotted across the Mesa that invite day visitors as well as ..read more

Arizona plays host a huge number of festivals and fairs each year,  many of which were inspired by some of the unique aspects of the southwestern state’s culture. Hot air balloons traverse the sky during the Arizona Balloon Classic (Photo: Arizona Shona via Flickr) A highlight of any visit to Arizona and its capital Phoenix is immersing yourself in the region’s rich arts and cultural scene, which has helped give rise to many of the festivals and fairs that are held here throughout the year. Consequently, such events serve not only as a chance for locals to celebrate their own heritage ..read more