About Arizona
Arizona's desert holds more scenery than its reputation for heat suggests: red rock canyons around Sedona, the mile-deep gash of the Grand Canyon, and a Sonoran desert floor studded with saguaro cactus around Phoenix. Four bases here put a different piece of that landscape at your door, from quiet Peoria suburbs to the Colorado River at Lake Havasu.
What the package covers is the room, at a resort or condo in Peoria, Phoenix, Sedona or Lake Havasu, plus airfare on our fly-away product. From there you are renting a car and choosing your own days: a Grand Canyon drive, red rock hikes out of Sedona, or a boat rental on the lake. Meals are on you unless the resort says otherwise.
The four bases suit different trips. Phoenix and Peoria put you closest to the airport and Valley attractions. Sedona trades convenience for scenery, about two hours north. Lake Havasu is a summer boating trip in its own right, close to the California border and worth treating as a separate stay from the Grand Canyon run.
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What to do
Highlights of Arizona
The Grand Canyon
The South Rim's main overlooks, Mather Point and Yavapai Point among them, sit roughly a three-and-a-half to four hour drive from the Phoenix area, close enough for a long day trip or an overnight at the rim.
Sedona's red rocks
Cathedral Rock, Oak Creek Canyon and Bell Rock draw hikers and photographers to layered red and cream sandstone formations, with easy trails alongside more demanding scrambles for a full day out.
Desert Botanical Garden
More than 50,000 desert plants, including towering saguaro and organ pipe cactus, laid out on walking trails in Phoenix's Papago Park, with concerts and evening events during cooler months.
Old Town Scottsdale
Restaurants, art galleries and Western-era storefronts sit blocks from resort pools, an easy add-on for travelers based in Phoenix or Peoria who want a night out without driving far.
Lake Havasu and the London Bridge
The relocated London Bridge anchors a lakefront strip of restaurants and beaches, with the Colorado River behind it open for boating, jet skiing and swimming through the hot months.
Your base
Where you'll stay
Peoria
A quieter northwest Phoenix suburb and spring training base near the Peoria Sports Complex, suited to families who want resort quiet without giving up easy access to the Valley.
Phoenix
The central hub, closest to Sky Harbor and the Valley's restaurants, golf and shopping, suited to first-time visitors who want easy access to everything from one base.
Sedona
Red rock scenery at the doorstep, about two hours north of the airport, suited to hikers, photographers and couples willing to trade convenience for the view.
Lake Havasu
A Colorado River town near the California border built around boating and beaches, suited to families planning a summer watersports trip rather than a desert or canyon tour.
Good to know
Questions
Arizona FAQs
How far is the Grand Canyon from Phoenix?
The South Rim is about 230 miles north of Phoenix, roughly a three-and-a-half to four hour drive depending on your base. It works as a long day trip, though many travelers prefer an overnight near the rim to catch sunrise or sunset.
What does the Luxury Escape Offers package actually cover?
It covers your accommodations at the resort or condo you book, and airfare if you choose the fly-away product. Meals, activities like Grand Canyon tours, and resort fees are typically on you unless stated otherwise; a specialist will confirm the specifics for your dates.
Do I need a passport to visit Arizona?
No. Arizona is a domestic US destination, so a valid government-issued ID is all you need to fly, the same as for any other state.
Is Sedona walkable, or do I need a car?
You will want a car. Sedona's trailheads, viewpoints and Oak Creek Canyon are spread along a highway corridor, and while the small uptown area is walkable, reaching the trails and overlooks requires driving.
When should I avoid visiting Arizona?
Skip midsummer if you are heat-sensitive: Phoenix and Lake Havasu regularly exceed 100 degrees from June through September, and the monsoon season, July through September, brings sudden dust storms. Sedona and higher elevations stay somewhat cooler.
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