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Besides boasting tremendously diverse natural attractions – from the saguaro cacti of Phoenix’s surrounding Sonoran Desert and the red-rock peaks of Sedona to the immense majesty of the Grand Canyon and the snow-capped mountains of Flagstaff – the 48th state includes one of the fastest-growing metropolises in the country.
For the picturesque outdoors coupled with golf, spas, and history.
$198+: Midwest fall & winter flights (round-trip) Midwest Airlines
$19+: Rock-bottom fares to/from US cities (one-way) JetBlue
$135+: Early booking on holiday fares (round-trip) Major Airlines
$99+: Bay Area flights from Phoenix (one-way) Southwest Airlines
Up to $150 off: Dining at select Fairmont Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
$199/nt+: Phoenix Westin with $50 resort credit Westin Kierland
$145/nt+: Luxury Westin Scottsdale (reg. $279+) Westin Kierland
$154/nt+: Tucson Loews with meal & beverage credit Perfect Escapes
$199/nt+: Last-min rates at luxe Scottsdale resort Westin Kierland
$36/nt: Phoenix boutique and tower hotels – 50% off Priceline.com
$187+: Last-minute fly-and-drive weekend trips Major Providers
Under $450: Labor Day wknd beach trips w/airfare Major Providers
$388+: Last-minute Tucson trip w/2-nt hotel & flight Travelocity