In 1986, Arizona made national news with the debut of an awe-inspiring 25-acre hotel built directly into the Tempe Buttes Mountain range. Not only did the unique locale allow for 180-degree views of Downtown Phoenix and the Superstition Mountains, but the design – showcasing the mountain itself in the lobby, by the pool, and via […]
In addition to regular stories on all things that make the Southwest shine, each month The Best of the Southwest is taking 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: Cabo San […]
The magical land in the heart of Orange County between San Diego and Los Angeles — just miles from the John Wayne Airport — may be called Dana Point, but the better name may be Dana Exclamation Point. Because…wow. And welcoming visitors to the area near and far is the seaside haven The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna […]