Arizona

Getting to Arizona is easy. British Airways and American Airlines offer two daily non-stop flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International; making international access seamless. From Phoenix, it’s a scenic 3.5 to 4-hour drive to the majestic Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Once you get to Flagstaff, hop on Route 66 for added for added charm and nostalgia. 

Experience Him-Dak EcoMuseum’s Ak-Chin heritage and culture and Arizona State Museum’s Native cultures of Arizona, the American Southwest, and northern Mexico. View Pima Air and Space Museum’s 400 historic aircraft and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s desert wildlife up close in Tucson. Explore Heard Museum’s Native American art and culture and play musical instruments from around the globe at Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Watch Broadway shows and concerts at Tempe’s iconic ASU Gammage and downtown Phoenix’s beautifully restored Orpheum Theatre.

Arizona’s culinary scene blends Native American, Mexican, and European influences; creating a food culture that’s both historic and inventive. Tucson, the first U.S. City of Gastronomy, is famous for its Sonoran hot dogs, mesquite-grilled meats, and farm-to-table dining. Across the state, you’ll find vibrant food trails; from craft breweries and local wineries to artisan bakeries and desert-inspired dishes like prickly pear margaritas. Whether savouring street food or James Beard award-winning cuisine; Arizona offers flavours as bold and diverse as its landscapes. 

Arizona is packed with family adventures; from hands-on attractions like the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, where kids can get up close with desert wildlife. Lake Havasu offers refreshing fun on the Colorado River, while Bearizona in Williams delights with drive-through safari encounters. Families can also enjoy scenic train rides, quirky roadside stops along Route 66, and breathtaking national parks. With outdoor thrills and cultural discoveries, Arizona makes family travel unforgettable. 

Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Flagstaff with neon signs, festivals, classic cars, retro diners, and revitalised motor lodges. This mountain town has amazing road trips: Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, Wupatki, and Walnut Canyon. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with award-winning restaurants and breweries. Experience adventure at Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff Extreme, and the Museum of Northern Arizona. Stargaze in the world’s first international dark sky city and visit Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered; featuring their rooftop planetarium with heated seats! Stay several days and book today. 

Tucson, Arizona, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, and 45 minutes from the US/Mexico border, is the wettest desert in the world. It’s surrounded by five mountain ranges and two districts of Saguaro National Park. Tucson’s 325 sunny days each year are perfect for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, and the clear desert skies offer the ultimate stargazing at night. Being the U.S.’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy also means the delicious culinary scene will not disappoint! 

Red Rock State Park leads to a wonderland of red boulders; while Lost Dutchman State Park lets you search out the rumoured gold hidden in the 1870s by Jacob Waltz. Experience Catalina State Park’s 5,000 saguaro cactuses and Patagonia State Park’s sand beach and water sports. Go star gazing at Oracle State Park or witness Karchner Caverns’ underground beauty. See Montezuma Castle National Monument’s well-preserved cliff dwellings, Chiricahua National Monument’s unique rock formations, and Canyon de Chelly National Monument’s 230m-tall Spider Rock. 

Trade grey skies for golden sunshine in Phoenix, Arizona—where fall means poolside weather, desert adventures, and can’t-miss events. Hike among blooming desert trails, catch the NASCAR Championship or a Phoenix Suns game, and savour James Beard Award-winning dining at the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Discover vibrant arts in Roosevelt Row, especially during First Friday, the city’s monthly art walk. With luxury resorts and standout festivals, Phoenix is a sun-soaked escape from UK autumn. 

Scottsdale offers the perfect getaway for travellers to enjoy never-ending sunshine as they take advantage of world-class amenities at luxury resorts (for a fraction of the price in summer) and stroll charming and walkable Old Town Scottsdale with its cafes, public art, museums, art galleries, boutiques, and nightlife. Visitors can embrace sunrise and sunset in the lush Sonoran Desert; while hiking, taking a hot air balloon flight, off roading, and kayaking amongst wild horses underneath the towering Saguaro cactus.