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Whoever said that happiness is often found in
your own backyard must have lived in Arizona.
There are so many destinations just a stone’s throw
away from Phoenix, it’s no wonder people choose to
live and vacation here, year-round.
We at Phoenix Bride and Groom are always scouting
for the most fabulous places to host a destination
wedding, girlfriends’ getaway, romantic weekend
for two, or a honeymoon. We’ve even found
some cool “mancation” sites that focus on fun for
the guys. Read on, and start planning!
Our neighbor to the south revels in its authentic
Western small-town feel. This charming locale
is completely surrounded by the Santa Catalina
Mountains. Desert landscaping and rocky washes
are common. It, too, has golf courses and a thriving
arts community, but on a smaller scale. In Tucson,
you will find not only posh resorts at which to
marry or honeymoon, but because of its smalltown,
intimate atmosphere, you will find B&Bs and
small inns to choose from as well. It is not uncommon
to find a property that embraces the rich
sense of Arizona history with a backdrop of natural
beauty and styls
One of the most luxuriously relaxing destinations
we’ve discovered recently is located just south of
the border in Puerto Penasco—Las Palomas Beach &
Golf Resort, a 350-acre golf community just a few
hours south of here. Once a sleepy fishing village,
this resort town is growing in popularity and for
good reason. Upscale and diverse, and yet still affordable
(let’s not forget close!), this area might be
the next big thing for Arizonans.
Nestled where the Sea of Cortez meets the Sonoran Desert, Las Palomas
features everything we love about vacations by the sea—water sports, romantic
sunsets, cool breezes, and azure ocean views that take your breath away.
The sparkling new spa, evocative of a Mexican hacienda, offers an extensive
spa and salon menu in an extraordinary setting.
Once a sleepy fishing
village, Puerto Penasco is
growing in popularity.
Nestled halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff lies charming
Prescott, where adventure and relaxation are both on the
menu. Thrill-seekers know Prescott is home to some of the most
challenging rock climbing opportunities in the nation. The
beautiful Granite Mountain Wilderness area also offers camping,
fishing, hiking, backpacking and picnicking. Charming bed
and breakfasts abound in this lovely spot, which will have you
falling in love all over again. Popular wedding venues in Prescott
include the Hassayampa Inn and the Victorian style Hotel St.
Michael. Although just 90 minutes from Phoenix, the mild
Prescott climate is a welcome respite from the desert heat.
Nestled between
Phoenix and Flagstaff
lies charming Prescott,
where adventure and
relaxation are both on
the menu.
photography courtesy of:
Sedona Bride |
