Hilton Irvine is not “just an airport hotel.” In fact, anyone who has ever seen the sitcom “Cheers” will appreciate how this Southern California hotel embodies the show’s lyric, “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.” This is a place to stay when top customer service is valued, the restaurant is a cut […]
Hotel del Coronado will be a magical winter-holiday destination this year. The “A Holiday Through Time” theme is a celebration of more than 135 years of holiday memories, taking guests through the eras that shaped The Del’s extraordinary legacy. This season’s theme brings these distinct chapters of history to life through festive decor, including themed […]
Three Rackets is preparing to open a 34,000-square-foot indoor club in Broomfield, Colorado, featuring padel, pickleball and squash, along with coaching programs, leagues, social spaces and food and beverage offerings. Need more? Read more: Why solo travelers are falling in love with these Southwest destinations Located at 830 Hoyt St. #150, the club will feature […]
In addition to regular stories on all things that make the Southwest shine, each month The Best of the Southwest takes readers on an easy weekend getaway, sharing the ultimate itinerary for a destination either a quick drive or short flight away, in a column we call Field Trip Friday. Today’s field trip: Mackinac Island. […]
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It’s one of Disney fans’ favorite seasons of the year: Halloween Time. Plaza de la Familia, Mickey’s Trick and Treat, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark and all the spooky decor you could hope for have arrived at Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure — and we just got a front-row seat to […]
September is National Honey Month, and Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is celebrating with something particularly sweet: honey harvested from the resort’s own onsite beehives. Throughout September, the Scottsdale resort is incorporating its homegrown honey into specialty dishes, cocktails, dining events and treatments at Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary. Need more? Read more: Michelin has […]
The American Southwest is made for travelers in search of outdoor adventure and exploration. Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern California and Utah offer some of the most sought-after hiking trails in the Southwest. We gathered a handful of hotels and resorts with hiking either nearby or with front-door access to trails. Don’t see a favorite […]
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