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Staycation GuideTravel37 Staycation Deals in the Valley & Around Arizona

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Pack your bag and drive across town for a budget-friendly stay at one of the Valley’s many celebrated resorts. Bonus: staycays in Northern and Southern Arizona for adventurous weekenders.

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Valley NewsSurf’s Up: New Water Parks Flood the Valley

Jimmy MagahernJuly 17, 2024

Despite the state’s water woes, new water parks and resort water attractions will soon flood the Valley.

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TravelVegas Renewal

Craig OuthierNovember 3, 2022

Las Vegas refreshed its look during the quarantine. As it always does. See what fun new accessories the city has in store.

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FeaturesTravelSummer Staycations 2021

Editorial StaffMay 3, 2021

With widespread vaccination and decreasing COVID-19 numbers, this summer offers shimmering hope – and smoking deals – for some good, old-fashioned fun at Valley resorts. Smiles are returning to the faces, indeed.

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LifestyleValley NewsVoyeurism

Mike MeyerAugust 22, 2019

Who among us hasn’t craned to look at a friend’s bank statement, or rubbernecked in a nice neighborhood? Satisfy tour pangs by peeking in this dossier of Valley wealth and income

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LifestyleValley NewsValley Spending Guide

Mike MeyerAugust 22, 2019

From secondhand stores to ritzy resorts, here’s everything you need to know about spending and saving in the Valley.

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LifestyleValley NewsSide Hustle: PHX

Mike MeyerAugust 22, 2019

From retired Boomers to peaking Gen Xers to motivated millennials, every generation could use a little something on the side. Here’s a guide to creating your own alternate revenue stream.

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TravelAll-Star West Coast Resorts

Editorial StaffAugust 22, 2019

Stay close to home, relatively speaking, with an autumn trip to one of five West Coast locales.

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LifestyleValley NewsMoney, Money, Money

Mike MeyerAugust 22, 2019

Who Makes What? How to Make It? Where to Spend it?

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From Our Partners6 Classic Hotels & Resorts You Wouldn’t Mind Calling Home

Editorial StaffMay 6, 2019

Choose from six exclusive hotels and resorts ranging from luxurious, to chic and charming, including The Scott Resort & Spa, Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, The Inn at Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach House, La Playa Carmel and Hotel Carmel.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.