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From Hot Springs to Coastal Retreats, Where to Unwind This Memorial Day Weekend

From Hot Springs to Coastal Retreats, Where to Unwind This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer travel, and people are looking for some downtime. Relaxation is now the top reason Americans travel, and about 82% say they are looking to balance activity with downtime while away. Instead of filling every minute, more travelers are choosing places where

Arizona congressman seeks to protect sex abuse victims

(The Center Square) - An Arizona congressman is attempting to bring a state law that protects victims from their abusers to the federal level. U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Surprise, this week introduced Kayleigh’s Law, which would allow for victims of federal sex crimes and violent felonies to petition

Gas hits $6 a gallon in California; Southwest see increases

(The Center Square) - California Thursday officially exceeded an average gas price of $6 a gallon for the first time since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The new high came just one week after a short-lived drop in the cost of a gallon, according to

$300 million in new resort investment fuels Scottsdale’s tourism surge

Scottsdale welcomed 11.7 million visitors in 2024, the last year for which there is data, up 4% from 2023. A raft of openings and transformations makes Scottsdale one of the hottest tourist destinations in the country, literally and figuratively. Nearby Phoenix recorded its earliest triple-digit day ever on

Arizona sues DHS over plans for ICE detention facility

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to stop the buildout of an immigration detention facility in the city of Surprise. Mayes accused the Trump administration of running “roughshod over federal law in its rush to expand detention

Why Late April Is White Sands National Park's Sweet Spot In 2026

Why Late April Is White Sands National Park's Sweet Spot In 2026

White Sands National Park does not draw the same crowds as the Great Smoky Mountains, Zion or Yellowstone, but that is part of its appeal. Late April also hits a rare sweet spot at this New Mexico national park. The weather is still mild enough for walking the dunes, and

Inside the $24 Billion Global Shift Toward Luxury Villa Living

Inside the $24 Billion Global Shift Toward Luxury Villa Living

Privacy has become the new high-stakes currency in global travel, fueling a shift toward ‘hushpitality’ that is projected to more than double the size of the luxury villa market by 2033. Leading this evolution, desert icons like The Phoenician are trading traditional occupancy for low-density, standalone residences that