Desert Travel Guide

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10 Best Desert Hotels in the West

Whether you’re looking for a sprawling property that mimics the desert landscape or a hip urban oasis, we have a hotel for that

July 9, 2018

December 24, 2019

Southwest

See the Icons of the Southwest on This Road Trip of a Lifetime

It will take you nearly 1,000 miles. It will show you wonders people cross continents to see. This road trip isn’t merely good—it’s the best in the world

September 15, 2014

November 21, 2019

Road Trips

Under-the-Radar New Mexico Parks Road Trip

Discover the hidden gems of New Mexico on this road trip through national monuments, preserves, and forests

June 11, 2018

June 23, 2020

Road Trips

Out-of-This-World Quirky Desert Road Trip

Otherworldly experiences abound on this unique adventure looping through Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas

December 19, 2017

July 13, 2021

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Gifts & Shopping

These Are the Best Mother’s Day Gifts to Give This Year

They're impressive and thoughtful, so what more could you ask for?

April 19, 2024

Insider Guides

How to Do Moab, According to an Outdoor Adventure Guide

A local shares her tips for exploring this quirky town.

April 18, 2024

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Home Tours

This Oakland Kitchen’s Makeover Was Inspired by the Homeowner’s Late Mother

It’s a beautiful space that balances old and new.

April 17, 2024

April 15, 2024

Food & Drink

Trader Joe’s April New Product Lineup Was Made for People with a Sweet Tooth

Expect sweet snacks galore (and some healthier items, too).

April 16, 2024

SoCal

California

Southern California Desert Road Trip

Explore Southern California's desert landscapes on this road trip through quirky towns and Joshua Tree National Park.

September 25, 2018

November 24, 2020

Travel

Oases in the Desert: 7 Striking Palm Springs Gardens to Visit

The seven wonders of Palm Springs are some of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world.

December 9, 2015

April 11, 2022

California

Joshua Tree National Park Guide

April 27, 2016

October 17, 2017

Travel

10 Serene SoCal Desert Vacation Homes

Escape to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and more at these desert Airbnbs

November 18, 2016

February 22, 2019

Arizona

Southwest

Grand Canyon National Park Guide

These are the some of the world's most unforgettable views—from the Colorado River to the soaring Point Imperial overlook

August 21, 2004

November 20, 2018

Southwest

Desert Getaway: the Arizona Trail

An epic backpacking trip is one way to see the Arizona Trail. But a chill hiking weekend in the throwback town of Superior will do just fine

December 1, 2010

Southwest

One Perfect Day in Scottsdale, AZ

Enjoy amazing outdoors and cowboy roots on a winter visit

January 12, 2011

November 13, 2018

Southwest

One Perfect Day at the Tucson Botanical Garden

Browse the sensational succulents and other Southwestern plants at this Arizona garden

March 11, 2011

November 13, 2018

More Desert Locales in the West

Southwest

Go on a Chile Tour of New Mexico

New Mexico’s signature chile inspires festivals, parades, and a lifetime of passionate consumption. We bring you the best of green season

August 5, 2016

October 5, 2018

Southwest

How to Plan the Ultimate Trip to Marfa, Texas

Everything you need to know before your epic trip to West Texas’s quirkiest town

August 15, 2018

November 26, 2019

Travel

A Wine Tasting Trip Through Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

Tour stunning wineries, cutting-edge stays, and gastronomic superstars in the West's hottest new wine region

September 11, 2017

October 7, 2022

Travel

Insider Guide to Todos Santos

Our picks for where to stay and what to do in this dreamy Baja beach town

October 27, 2016

June 18, 2019

Desert Travel Guide

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SoCal

Arizona

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