Travel & Leisure

Arizona is famed for being the “Sunset State”—an epithet earned by the state’s vibrant orange, pink and yellow watercolor skies just before dusk. But what appears after the sun fades may be even more remarkable: miles upon miles of night sky studded with glittering constellations. Arizona is home to more certified dark sky places than any other state, with Grand Canyon National Park becoming the 10th this past July. As the astrotourism capital of the United States, Arizona...

There’s no doubt San Diego is a photo-worthy town where palm trees, sparkling beaches and trendy street art abound, all photo ops in their own right, but with the opening of The Guild Hotel downtown, San Diego just got even more Insta-worthy. So what makes a hotel an Instagram darling? Well, camera-ready common areas, design-worthy rooms and food fit for an Instagram influencer, for starts.

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Advantages of the Desert Life

At first, it may not seem possible for a heated and dry climate to have many advantages, but the desert provides a habitat for many types of plants and animals. Most plants and animals that live in the desert have developed over thousands of years to become water efficient. One advantage is that they have evolved with thick leafy foliage like the cactus plant. Secondly, plants have developed roots that dig deep into the soil where water is more abundant. Thirdly, plants retain more water in their leaves than plants in a rainy climate, which allows them to sustain themselves during a dry season. Agaves...

Already an adored luxury destination for a beachfront getaway, Los Cabos welcomed four properties in recent months that are adding even more splendor to its sandy shores.

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Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos

Opened in early 2019 on the shining shores of Cabo San Lucas, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos is within the Diamante Cabo San Lucas complex. The sumptuous all-inclusive hot spot has made its mark on the area thanks to its luxury amenities and Hard Rock’s too-cool...