Be one with nature and then unwind in luxury in Southwest USA

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Advisor - Amanda Denner
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Amanda Denner

  • Arizona

  • Utah

  • Active Travel

  • Family Travel

  • Nature Escapes

  • Arts & Culture

  • Outdoors

  • Sightseeing

  • Entertainment

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Curator’s statement

Arizona and Utah have a unique culture and landscape that bring you closer to nature. It is a diverse region offering the red rock vistas in Sedona, the immense river valley of The Grand Canyon and the iconic arches of Utah. It is a place to embark on adventures like no other. You can immerse yourself in nature and then choose how to end your day in either a tent under the stars or in a luxury cabin.

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Things to do in Arizona and Utah

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Sedona Hot Air Balloon Ride

Start your day soaring over the majestic red rocks of Sedona while the sun rises.

Go hiking in Boynton Canyon

Take a hike on the Sedona trails with the most unforgettable scenery in the country.

Visit the Haunted Town of Jerome, AZ

On your ride from Sedona make a stop to do some shopping and grab a hamburger and shake at Haunted Hamburger.

Glamp under the stars

Spend the night in a tent with a private bathroom minutes away from the Grand Canyon.

Swim at the bottom of the Grand Canyon

Journey down famous Route 66. When you reach the bottom, take a swim in the Colorado River with the massive towering walls of the Grand Canyon surrounding you.

Be engulfed by Monuments

Experience Monument's Valley's 17-mile Navajo Tribal Park. See for yourself the most photographed point on Earth.

Raise your adrenaline on a 4x4

Go off-roading on the Hell's Revenge trail in Moab. The sharp dips and steep climbs make this a must-do for daredevils.

Get wet and wild rafting on the Colorado River

Hop on a raft and paddle down the Colorado while taking in the Moab scenery.

Experience the wild west by horse

Experience the wide open sky and towering mesas from a different view, horseback!

Places to eat & drink in Arizona and Utah

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Sedona, AZ

Che ah Chi at Enchantment Resort - Get ready for a hike with a green protein smoothie or if it's a pool day, have a Bloody Mary.

Ti-Gavo - Enjoy southwest flavors under the stars surrounded by Boynton Canyon

Jerome, AZ

Haunted Hamburger - After climbing the steep steps in Jerome, enjoy the No. 1 burger in Arizona and a giant boozy milkshake.

Moab, UT

Moab Brewery - Refresh after a day of rafting and kick back with a beer and an order of desert chicken wings.

River Grill -have a memorable meal sourced from Sorrel River's on-site garden.

Epic Bar at Sorrel River Ranch -Enjoy a crafted cocktail or glass of wine at the bar or outside on the deck with views of the Colorado River.

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For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Lauren Martin’s guide, Adventure in the American Southwest.