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Spring is almost here and with it, Arizona Spring Training. For those in the know, it’s likely been on your calendar for the better part of a year, and for those who aren’t in the know, the Cactus League is a month-long series of pre-season, exhibition baseball games with Major League Baseball teams that are, you guessed it, in the Cactus League. Every year 15 MLB teams, (think Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, and Los Angeles Angels), partake in America’s pastime in sunny Arizona. So if you’re currently bundled up at home in the thick of winter, you’ll want to book your flight ASAP. Did we mention the daily temperature hovers around 75 degrees? Now about that flight… 

Amidst the endless holiday gift guides, shopping sprees, and sales, it can be easy to get distracted during your own gift hunt for the special people in your life. In lieu of “more is more” this year, opt for a gift that will outlast any trendy item headlining the top gift guides – adventure. Gifted adventures not only form memories that last a lifetime but expose travelers to new perspectives, places, and people.  If you’re stuck on a destination to gift – somewhere beautiful, somewhere with lots of natural sights and things to do, and somewhere not too complicated to get to – we have just the solution for you: Arizona. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the ski parks throughout the state, winter in Arizona is the ultimate adventure to gift your loved ones and today we’re exploring just fifteen of the reasons you’ll want to gift a getaway to Arizona. 

For many, when thinking about a bachelorette party, the dusty rose skies of the southwest can only be lit up by the neon lights of Las Vegas. But continue on south down a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, you’ll discover a divine alternative to the glitz and glam of Sin City in Scottsdale. This dreamy, candy-colored alternative to Vegas is chock full of chic hotels, beautiful restaurants, timeless bars and plenty of seriously cool experiences no matter the season. If you’re thinking of Scottsdale before the veil, here’s everything you need to know before you go. Reporter: Katie Bush | Location: ​The Saguaro Scottsdale | Photo Source: Sand and Sequins

Anyone who has planned a group trip knows it’s more like herding cats than executing a perfectly designed itinerary: plans change, people run late, and there are only so many hours in a day. So, how do you plan a fail-safe trip for your friends or family that’s sure to deliver on thrills, sights, food, and stays? Arizona. From the painted skies of the Grand Canyon to the warm and welcoming city atmospheres, there is quite literally something for everyone that is uniquely Arizona.  Do you foresee the road trip of the ages in your trip planning crystal ball? Or maybe selecting one destination to leave no figurative stone left unturned is more your crew’s speed? No matter your traveling style, needs, or biggest wishes, this list to Arizona’s best places to stay, spots to eat and drink at, and breathtaking sights to behold is your guiding light to your next group getaway, Arizona edition.  Reporter: Heather Ash Created in partnership with our friends at Visit Arizona