On Monday, January 24, 2011, Ballantines PR hosted an elegant evening dedicated to discovering the soul of the Southwest as they brought the charms of Arizona travel to Los Angeles at the SLS Hotel. Members of the press sipped on champagne and nibbled on the creative appetizers of the Bazaar’s kitchen while tourism officials expanded on the adventures and mysteries waiting to be discovered in the Grand Canyon state.
Arizona was aptly represented with booths from the Arizona Office of Tourism, Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, Metropolitan Tucson, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Flagstaff, Sedona and Arizona Rocks. They highlighted what each city or area had to offer in the way of culinary delights, golf resorts, luxurious spa treatments, wine tasting, Native American tours and even baseball spring training details.
Arizona makes the perfect weekend getaway for Los Angelenos due to its easy access by flight or car. It was an insightful evening for discovering Arizona in a unique way. Here are some exciting ideas for your next vacation:
Flagstaff: Visit the preserved Riordan Mansion, built in 1904, a stunning example of the Arts and Crafts style architecture. www.azstateparks.com
Glendale: On Feb. 4-6, 2011, Glendale becomes a haven for the chocoholic with its award-winning festival – the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. www.visitglendale.com
Mesa: If making pottery is your passion, Mesa Arts Center offers ‘claycations’. Three day workshops tailored to learn functional pottery/ceramic making.
www.mesaartscenter.com
Scottsdale: Tour the newly completed Paolo Soleri bridge.
www.scottsdalepublicart.org
Sedona: Take a Water to Wine tour – kayak your way through wine country. www.visitsedona.com
Tempe: View art from over 400 artists at the Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 25-27, 2011. www.tempetourism.com
Tuscon: Stay at the historic, family-owned and operated Arizona Inn, recently named as one of the “Top 500 Hotels in the World 2011” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. www.arizonainn.com
Tuba City: Eat a traditional Hopi meal in a Hopi home. www.azcomgroup.com
For more about traveling to Arizona, visit: www.arizonaguide.com
