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Southwest

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Towering cacti, red rocks that turn even redder at sunset, cold margaritas on patios overlooking the desert… we have a soft spot for the Southwest region in the United States. From the best American Southwest national parks (like the Grand Canyon) to quirky motels to luxury resorts on the Sonoran Desert to where to find the best avocado margarita that will change your life, these are all our travel guides.

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Scottsdale Bachelorette Party Itinerary & Guide (Where To Stay, Eat, Dance & Drink!)

  • Kara
  • May 9, 2022
The sun was shining as we peddled around Old Town with beers in our hands, Lizzo pumping and us all there (loudly) celebrating love, marriage and all that jazz with…
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  • 21 min
  • City Guides
  • Southwest
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15 Cool Mesa AZ Things To Do: Best Restaurants, Hikes & Hidden Gems

  • Kara
  • March 20, 2022
While licking a prickly pear ice cream cone dipped in prickly pear icing because I’m that extra, we decided our unofficial mission during our time in Mesa was to hunt…
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  • 5 min
  • Southwest
  • Travel

Horseback Riding in Arizona: My Stunning Desert Sunset Trail Ride Near Mesa

  • Kara
  • March 16, 2022
Halfway through our sunset horseback ride in the desert, our guide’s horse suddenly refused to keep walking without a lot of coaxing. “He’s new and gets spooked easily”, our guide…
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  • Camping
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Inside The Charming Cozy Peach Glamping Trailers at Schnepf Farms Arizona

  • Kara
  • March 9, 2022
Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek Arizona, just outside Mesa, is not your average farm. This 300+ acre is more like an oasis for anyone needing to reconnect with the natural…
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  • 9 min
  • City Guides
  • Southwest
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Sedona Itinerary: How to Spend The Perfect Weekend in Sedona

  • Kara
  • May 15, 2021
I wasn’t prepared for just how much I would fall in love with Sedona. People all over the world flock here to soak up the spiritual juju of the vortexes,…
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  • 11 min
  • Southwest
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The Perfect Arizona Honeymoon Itinerary: Romantic Resorts, Epic Adventures & More

  • Kara
  • March 13, 2021
Luxury resorts with infinity pools overlooking the desert. Sunrise hot air balloon rides that end with champagne. Amazing local cuisine, sunshine for days… Arizona makes one hell of a romantic…
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  • 2 min
  • National Parks
  • Southwest
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13 Coolest Grand Canyon Airbnbs: Cabins, Stargazing Huts, Glamping & More!

  • Kara
  • February 23, 2021
Luxury glamping tents, cozy cabins, stargazing huts… there are some pretty dang magical and cool Airbnbs near Grand Canyon National Park. When visiting one of the most magical national parks…
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Kara of Whimsy Soul swimming in pool at sunrise next to Red Rocks at a Sedona Airbnb in Arizona
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  • 4 min
  • Southwest
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12 Coolest Sedona Airbnbs: Pools with Red Rocks Views, Dome Houses, & More!

  • Kara
  • September 15, 2020
Sedona Airbnbs offer an extremely peaceful way to soak up all the magical juju of the Red Rocks. After your morning hike to one of the famous vortexes, you can…
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  • 11 min
  • Southwest
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Summer Road Trip To Scottsdale: 3 Days in Scottsdale Itinerary

  • Kara
  • June 23, 2020
Pink sunrises dotted with silhouettes of saguaros. Cold pools with stunning landscape views and shaded cabanas. Margaritas on misted patios. Relaxing evenings by an outdoor fireplace.  Summer in Scottsdale may…
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  • 3 min
  • Southwest
  • Vacation Rentals

8 Unique Airbnbs In Scottsdale For A Magical Desert Getaway

  • Kara
  • June 8, 2020
Scottsdale is one of our favorite cities in the United States. It’s colorful, hot, the locals are nice, the margaritas are tasty and the Arizona desert landscape is simply magic.…
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  • 8 min
  • Southwest
  • Travel
  • United States

9 Reasons You Should Swap Your Palm Springs Weekend Getaway For Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Kara
  • January 18, 2020
Color. Heat. Palm trees. Luxe pools. A walkable downtown. Craft cocktails. Sunshine. I’m not talking about Palm Springs (though all this does apply.) I’m talking about Scottsdale, Arizona! If you’re…
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