Nativi-cation
Looking to experience a resort vacation that goes beyond swim-up bars and wall yoga? The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in New Mexico’s Santa Ana Pueblo offers a series of family-oriented programs celebrating Native American culture. Activities include horseback petroglyph tours, pottery classes and story-telling under the stars. tamaya.regency.hyatt.com
Air Vino
Allegiant Air discontinued its Mesa-Sonoma route earlier this year, but Valley wine fans need not despair: American Airlines quickly stepped in with daily nonstop flights to Sonoma’s STS airport from Sky Harbor. Doorstep-to-doorstep, you could be sipping a dry Sauvignon Blanc with amusing hints of honeysuckle not three hours after leaving home. Rates start at $244 one-way. aa.com
Desert to Desert
Much like the Valley, Palm Springs gets wicked-hot in the summer. And much like the Valley, Palm Springs goes into super-saver mode after Memorial Day. Example: the Midweek Retreat package at the midcentury-marvelous Riviera Resort, which includes $175 in resort credits (spa, restaurant, etc.) with a two-night stay ($135/night). rivierapalmsprings.com
