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TravelWhy You Need to Spend Christmas in Whitefish, Montana

Madison RutherfordNovember 3, 2025

If you’d like your Yuletide to be a little less Southwest and a little more Stars Hollow, head to Whitefish, Montana, where local, family-owned Averill Hospitality recently rebranded the rustic Pine Lodge as the Whitefish Riverfront Hotel.

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Day Trip3 Places to Eat and 3 Things to Do in Sunnyslope East

Craig OuthierNovember 3, 2025

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TravelTravel Bag: What’s New Across the Pond in London and on the Slopes of Aspen

Leah LeMoineNovember 3, 2025

When Peoria publicist Amy Wolff and her husband, Rick, were assessing study-abroad options for their college-student daughter, Sophia, they blanched at the cost.

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FeaturesTravel5 Fall Escapes

Editorial StaffSeptember 9, 2025

From Oktoberfest in Flag to coasting on Coronado, live your best autumn with this quintet of regional getaway schemes.

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TravelTravel Bag: Old Town Scottsdale, Portland and New Orleans

Leah LeMoineSeptember 2, 2025

Scottsdale real estate broker Ruth Price specializes in “design-led and architectural homes.” When she needs to renew her own creative spark, she heads to her hometown, The City of Roses.

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Trail HeadConquering the Canyon

Mare CzinarSeptember 2, 2025

The 25-mile Grand Canyon rim-to-rim trek is a grueling and rewarding feat for any hiker.

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TravelLights, Camera, Newport

Madison RutherfordSeptember 2, 2025

Buffer a Newport Beach Film Festival experience with luxury shopping, lavish seafood feasts and whale-watching.

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From Our PartnersGet Out of Town

Editorial StaffAugust 28, 2025

When exploring the Great American Southwest, you need a strategy.

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Desert DigestSummer Cocktail Camp Q&A: Micah Wright of Revel Surf

Madison RutherfordJuly 10, 2025

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TravelTravel Bag: Just Back from Miami with Elaina Verhoff

Leah LeMoineJuly 2, 2025

Verhoff shares highlights from her Miami vacation.

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TravelGreat Escapes: Toronto

Craig OuthierJuly 2, 2025

Toronto proudly offers all the highlights of your favorite American cities in one infallibly polite package.

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Arizona Travel Awards2025 Arizona Travel Awards: Meet the Winners

Jason KeilJune 26, 2025

Arizona has something for everyone, from outdoor adventures set against breathtaking natural landscapes to award-winning restaurants, historical locales and art festivals that bring in visitors from around the world. To celebrate it all, the Arizona Travel Awards returns to recognize the destinations that make the 48th state great.

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Day Trip3 Places to Eat & 3 Things To Do in Uptown Phoenix

Jason KeilMay 2, 2025

Phoenix’s first shopping center has evolved into a high-end strip mall boasting a diverse collection of local shops and restaurants, including the newest location of The Henry.

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FeaturesTravelFive Getaways for Summer 2025

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2025

Stay semi-local this summer with our quintet of fair-weather, weekend-friendly holidays – each just a state or international border away.

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TravelJust Back From Greece with Eugenia Theodosopoulos

Leah LeMoineMarch 13, 2025

Essence Baker owner shares highlights from their trip to Athens, Vergina, Corfu, Kalamata and Thessaloniki, where she met her online Greek language teacher in person for the first time.

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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.