With Labor Day just around the corner, these Valley resorts and restaurants offer a festive lineup for enjoying a safe holiday weekend. Whether you’re craving a family staycation with oodles of pool time or a straight-from-the-grill feast, there are plenty of ways to kick your feet up in Arizona.
Summer Vacations
Summer Vacation: Cassara Carlsbad
The Cassara Carlsbad hotel, located in coastal Carlsbad in San Diego County, was reimagined in December of 2019 and opened in June 2020. The all-new Cassara Carlsbad is nestled on 12 lush acres overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the seasonal Carlsbad Flower Fields.
Fall in Love with Flagstaff
There is magic up the hill far before the first snowfall. While still keeping its cozy “mountain town” charm, Flagstaff is gaining more and more national attention as a hot spot for couples, friends and families looking for adventure and culinary creativity, especially in the summer and fall months and well before the first snow falls (and skiers ascend upon the city).
Coronado Beckons From Just Across the Bridge
As part of our regular vacation series this summer, Fabulous Arizona is providing options for ultra-lux travel that neither requires a passport or plane ticket. Among the poshest of places to consider: Coronado Island.
Road Trip to Wine Country: Temecula Valley
Temecula is the largest winegrowing region in southern California. Once a small town, the region has exploded in popularity in recent years, now with more than 40 wineries and 80 winegrowers, as well as other attractions, high-end dining and – of course – amazing tasting tours.
Summer Vacation: The Chateau At Lake La Quinta
The Chateau At Lake La Quinta is a charming, lakeside boutique hotel located near Palms Springs.
Summer Vacation: Inn and Spa at Loretto
With its incredible styling, first-rate spa, unbelievably accommodating staff, and luxurious amenities, the award-winning Inn and Spa at Loretto is one of the best places one can possibly stay in Santa Fe.
Summer Vacation: The Strawberry Inn
The Strawberry Inn is a quaint boutique hotel located in Arizona’s Rim Country, less than 2 hours north of Phoenix. With temperatures typically 15-20 degrees cooler, The Strawberry Inn is the perfect retreat in the summer.
Summer Vacation: Hotel St. Francis
For this installment in our Summer Vacation series, we take a look at one of our favorite nearby vacation destinations, Santa Fe, and a perfect place to stay when visiting this diverse little city, the lovely and charming Hotel St. Francis.
Summer Vacation: Omni La Costa Resort
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, located in Carlsbad, California, is one of the most beautiful properties we have ever visited.