Airfare of the Month: March is arguably the Valley’s best month, weather-wise, and therefore not the most opportune time to travel. But doesn’t spring in New York City sound not-horrible, too? Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering a smoking-hot $140 round-trip, nonstop fare to the Big Apple in March, with a midweek departure. Reserve those Hamilton tix. flyfrontier.com
Airfare of the Month, Regional Crisis Division: For what it’s worth, Air Canada will fly you from Sky Harbor to Shanghai, China, and back for a mere $374 from March 4-18, part of an industry-wide fare-slashing trend related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. State Department discourages travel to China during the crisis. aircanada.com
Ranch Glam: Dude ranches? So 1985, according to travel resource Gene Kilgore Ranch Vacations. Private ranches are the hot new ticket for travelers who want a taste of the gentleman cowboy lifestyle. The site reps two family-owned Colorado ranches – Middle Creek Ranch and Sleeping Indian Ranch – that accept only buyout groups and families, preserving the communal energy of a working ranch. ranchvacations.com
