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| Looking down on the Colorado River from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon – one of the most popular Arizona travel destinations |
Hi, we’re Jeff and Paula Hartgraves. We’ve lived in Arizona and we’ve traveled across the state.
We think Arizona is such a great place to visit that we wanted to share our discoveries and recommendations with you.
So, we created the Arizona Vacation Planner – a free online Arizona travel guide.
Our goal is to give you honest advice, helpful reviews and plenty of detailed information to help you decide where to go and what to do.
Whether you’re an Arizona resident looking for something new to do on the weekend or you are planning your first vacation to Arizona, you’ll find insider tips to the best the state has to offer.
Contrary to popular belief, Arizona is not just cactus and sand.
The state has a stunning variety of landscapes from cool pine forests and snow-capped mountains to boater-friendly lakes and rivers and, of course, saguaro cactus-filled deserts.
That means there are Arizona vacation destinations for just about everyone.
Arizona has so much to see and do that you may not know where to start.
Begin your Arizona vacation planning by checking out these pages for:
- City destination guides: learn about our favorite spots in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tucson , Sedona and Flagstaff.
- Our favorite Arizona travel ideas and sightseeing destinations such as the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum.
- Unbiased, in-depth Arizona resort, spa and restaurant reviews.
- Candid tips and advice on traveling to and in Arizona such as seasonal travel deals, what to pack, Arizona driving tips and Arizona weather.
So explore our site and discover what makes Arizona one of the most beautiful and interesting places in the United States.
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| Jeff and Paula at Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona |
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| Arizona Vacation Blog Find out the latest Arizona vacation tips, reviews, destinations and breaking Arizona travel info at Jeff and Paula's blog on their arizona-vacation-planner.com Web site. |
| Arizona Cheap Vacations: Cheaper by the Dozen – Twelve Tips for Budget Travel Think you can't go on vacation? Arizona cheap vacations are possible. With a little advance planning and these twelve budget travel tips, you'll be traveling and saving money, too. |
| Vacation Rentals in Arizona: Get More Lodging for Your Buck Vacation rentals in Arizona can be a great lodging option. With a little price comparison, you'll find that Arizona vacation rentals can be more cost-effective than staying at resort or hotel. |
| Need a Hotel in Arizona: Try a Historic or Boutique Hotel If you're looking for a hotel in Arizona, you won't have any trouble finding one. All of the major hotel chains are here. But for something different, book a room at a historic or boutique hotel. |
| Which Arizona Resort is Right for You? Staying at an Arizona resort can be wonderful but expensive. To help you pick the one that's right for you and your budget, check out our resort reviews for tips, photos and more before you book. |
| Arizona Spas: Find the Spa That's Just Right for You Arizona spas are some of the best in the U.S. and each is unique. Not sure which one to visit? Read our in-depth Arizona spa reviews for costs, treatments, favorite amenities and more. |
| Arizona Spa Vacation: Tips to Help Plan Your Spa Vacation Are you considering an Arizona spa vacation but aren't sure if you can afford it? Check out our spa vacation tips for when to go , how to save money and read our spa reviews. |
| Phoenix Arizona Vacation: The Old and New West in AZ’s Largest Metropolis Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the U.S., so a Phoenix Arizona vacation offers you hundreds of things to do. Check out our travel guide for tips and reviews on resorts, restaurants, hiking and more |
| Scottsdale Arizona Vacation Guide: Luxury, Art and Urban Cool Luxurious resorts, world class art, shopping and nightlife make a Scottsdale Arizona vacation perfect for the traveler looking for an upscale Southwest experience. |
| Tucson Arizona Vacation: Where Cultures and Nature Mix to Create a Great Escape Saguaros, spas and more salsa than you can shake a tortilla chip at. With so many thing to do in Tucson, how do you decide? Read our guide to help you plan a great Tucson Arizona vacation. |
| Sedona Arizona Vacation Guide: Red Rock Adventure, Spiritual Quests and Art Stunning red rock canyon and high desert scenery makes a Sedona Arizona Vacation one of our favorite Arizona travel destinations. Check out our tips on where to stay, where to eat and what to do |
| Glendale Arizona Travel: 2008 Super Bowl Host is Phoenix's Newest Sport City Glendale Arizona travel offers more than antiques and a historic downtown. Sports is now the big draw with the opening of the Arizona Cardinals Stadium, home of the 2008 Arizona Super Bowl. |
| Flagstaff Arizona Travel Guide: Northern Arizona's Land of Fire is Cool Getaway Flagstaff Arizona travel makes a perfect year round vacation. This Arizona mountain town has a historic downtown, art galleries, museums, Indian ruins, volcanoes and trails for hiking and skiing. |
| Spring Training in AZ: March is the Return of Arizona Spring Training Spring training in AZ is the highlight of the busy March tourist season when 12 baseball teams come to Arizona to warm up for the regular season. See the players up close in intimate stadiums. |
| Travel to Arizona: Plane, Train or Bus? Transportation to Arizona is a Snap How will you travel to Arizona? That depends upon how you like to travel and where you're coming from. Read about transportation to Arizona and how to get around when you get there. |
| Arizona Travel: Tips and Advice to Make your Travel Easier New to Arizona travel? Our travel and vacation tips page tells you when to get the best resort rate deals, what to pack, Arizona time zone, tipping and more. |
| Driving to Arizona: Arizona Driving Directions from its Border States Driving to Arizona? How you get there depends on where you're coming from and how much time you have. Check out our Arizona driving directions and driving maps to Arizona to help you plan your trip. |
| Arizona Driving: Avoid the Bumps in the Road with Our Driving Tips Will you be driving in Arizona? There are a few Arizona driving tips you should know before you hit the road, such as photo radar, speed traps, flash floods and what’s a stupid motorist? |
| Arizona Weather: It's Not Just A Dry Heat Arizona weather isn't just sunny skies every day. If you'll be traveling in Arizona, you should know about monsoons, lightning, flash floods and dust devils... |
| Arizona Botanical Gardens: Weird Plants, Wild Animals and Scenic Views Arizona Botanical Gardens are some of the best Arizona attractions for vacationers and residents alike. See colorful flowers, weird plants, fantastic views, wild animals and more. |
| Arizona Zoos: See Arizona Animals and More at These Popular Arizona Attractions Arizona zoos not only give you a chance to see animals up close. You can also take a train ride, cool off in a water playground and feed the giraffes. |
| Arizona Missions: Discover the State's Historic Past at Arizona Spanish Missions Travel back in time with a visit to Arizona missions. These sites preserve the state's Spanish Colonial heritage and give a glimpse into the early lives of Arizona's Indian Nations. |
| Tucson AZ Gem Show: See the World's Largest Collection of Gem and Mineral Shows The Tucson AZ Gem Show is world famous and is the largest event of its kind anywhere. See or buy rare dinosaur fossils, colorful minerals, meteorites, beads,exquisite gems and jewelry. |
| Tucson Gemshow Tips: Get the Most From the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Be prepared with these Tucson Gemshow tips. The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is huge, so you'll need to know prices, shuttles and which shows to see. |
| Travel Guides and Interesting Sites We've gathered a selection of great web sites that we wanted to share with you, including related Arizona web sites and other travel and vacation information. |
| Contact Us Do you have an Arizona vacation question or comment? Send us your inquiries, suggestions or comments by using our simple Contact Us form to send us an email. |
| About Us We’re Jeff and Paula Hartgraves. We created Arizona-Vacation-Planner.com to share our Arizona vacation recommendations and reviews with you. Check out this page to find out more about us. |
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