Travel & Leisure
Rediscover Arizona’s Urban Escapes
If your ideal summer vacation involves lounging poolside at one the state’s famed resorts or enjoying a day of pampering at the spa, look no further than your own backyard. With more than 300 golf courses, dozens of luxurious spas and resorts, countless boutiques, galleries and culinary creations, your urban oasis awaits just a short drive away.
Costa Mesa: Down to an Art
Orange County is known for its expansive beaches, top-notch hospitality and a buzzing arts and entertainment sector. Within the O.C., just a short drive from the John Wayne Orange County Airport sits Costa Mesa, a cosmopolitan city overflowing with character and hidden gems to suit a variety of interests.
Stay Cool at Butterfly Wonderland
To escape the summer heat, head to the new Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, an ideal indoor playground to reconnect with the natural world and learn about its splendors in a tangible and engaging way. Visitors of all ages are welcomed into America’s largest Butterfly pavilion where 2,000 to 3,000 butterflies from around the world fly freely, alighting on fragrant flowering plants and a friendly visitor’s shoulder or finger.
Summer Fun in Rocky Point
Eco Fun Land & Sea based in Puerto Penasco, Sonora Mexico provides rentals, beach activities and excursions for people looking for adventure when visiting the beaches of ‘Rocky Point’
Arizona’s Water Wonders Offer Ways to Cool Off
Water, water everywhere. Arizona is filled with natural bodies of water around every turn. Lakes, rivers and canyons are classically Arizona and contribute significantly to our state’s picturesque reputation.
Photo: Lake Pleasant
Editor’s Note: The Arizona Office of Tourism is blogging throughout the summer to help Arizonans enjoy the state’s local attractions and vacation experiences.
