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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 Tucson,
it’s no wonder people choose to live and vacation
here, year-round.
We at Tucson 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 north, with its big-city ambiance
might be just what we need to bring a cosmopolitan
flair to pre-wedding celebrations, honeymoons and
even the wedding itself. World-class resorts abound in
Phoenix and Scottsdale, where you can truly have the
best of both worlds: the city and the spectacular desert
ambiance.
Naturally, if your wedding guests enjoy golf, this is
the place to visit or host a destination wedding. Phoenix
boasts some of the most challenging and interesting courses in the world, and it’s easy to combine golf outings
with adventures of other sorts, whether its tennis, horseback
riding, museums or delicious spa time that strikes
your fancy.
Hotels and resorts in phoenix are quite prepared for
honeymooners and destination wedding planners. Event
professionals and concierge services throughout the
area can give you a head start in staging the trip of your
dreams...no flight required.
One of the most luxuriously relaxing destinations we’ve
discovered recently, located just south of the border in
puerto penasco is the 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. Thrill-seekers know
Prescott is home to some
of the most challenging rock
climbing opportunities
in the nation.
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.
Photography:
Philipramackers.com
Sedona Bride
North Lake Tahoe Wedding and
Honeymoon Association
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