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King bedroom inside the San Diego Wave FC Suite at San Diego Mission Bay Resort featuring team-branded décor and memorabilia.

San Diego Mission Bay Resort unveils Wave FC-themed hotel suite

BOSW July 6, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort and San Diego Wave FC have teamed up for the National Women’s Soccer League’s first branded hotel suite: the San Diego Wave FC Suite. The waterfront experience pairs a stay on Mission Bay with exclusive game day perks, creating a new way for fans to celebrate one of the fastest-growing […]

Front entrance of the historic Hotel Parq Central boutique hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Mexico Travel, Travel

Hotel Parq Central celebrates 100 years with special room rates and more

BOSW July 6, 2026

Hotel Parq Central in Albuquerque is celebrating the property’s 100th anniversary with special room rates, commemorative gifts, themed cocktails and a rooftop celebration inspired by the Roaring Twenties. While commemorating its centennial, the boutique hotel is also celebrating the 100th year of Route 66, with a yearlong series of special offers and events. Need more? Read […]

Two women in silky blue robes with GH emblems cheers with coffee drinks at Gunter Hotel in San Antonio.

Texas Travel, Travel

San Antonio’s historic Gunter Hotel returns with recording studio and vinyl library

BOSW July 5, 2026

The iconic Gunter Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is proud to announce that it is now officially open to the public. Following a transformative $57 million renovation, the reimagined hotel is officially unveiling the first phase of its restoration, inviting the public to experience the renewed legacy of this 116-year-old San Antonio landmark. Editor’s note […]

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Signature dishes from Pompette and Little Rich Girl displayed on a table, including roasted chicken, Wagyu skewers and a composed entrée in downtown Flagstaff.

Arizona Dining, Dining

Rochelle Daniel to open 2 new Flagstaff restaurants this summer

BOSW June 22, 2026

Two-time James Beard Award semifinalist Rochelle Daniel, the chef and owner behind Atria, is expanding her footprint in historic downtown Flagstaff with two new concepts set to open later this summer: Pompette, a French bistro and bakery, and Little Rich Girl, an underground speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Located steps from Atria on Leroux Street, the new […]

The Akira roll at Across the Pond combines spicy salmon, tamarind sauce and a garlic crumble.

Across the Pond is quickly becoming a Midtown Phoenix sushi obsession

Erin Thorburn May 27, 2026

Exterior rendering of Arizona’s first Wagyu House restaurant coming to Chandler Fashion Center.

Arizona summer dining and cocktails, new restaurants coming

BOSW May 31, 2026

Exterior of Denver Union Station in downtown Denver, Colorado.

Denver Union Station celebrates 2026 Colorado Day this August

BOSW June 22, 2026

Several shops at The Orchard Town Center in Westminster, Colorado

What’s new at The Orchard Town Center in Westminster this summer

BOSW May 17, 2026

Disco-themed lounge space inside Off The Record nightlife venue in Downtown Phoenix.

Off The Record: Arizona’s first singalong bar experience in Phoenix

BOSW May 28, 2026

Close-up of Jeuveau injection product packaging labeled for cosmetic use, associated with wrinkle reduction and skin rejuvenation.

Enlightenment Treatment: Scottsdale’s quiet beauty secret

Marissa Abdo March 28, 2026

Editor's Picks

Palm trees and the Manhattan Beach Pier overlook the Pacific Ocean near the Roundhouse Aquarium in Southern California.

Arts, Events and Culture, Southern California Travel, Travel

What travelers should know before planning a Southern California summer trip

BOSW May 28, 2026

Hold on to your sun hats, Southwest travelers, because summer in Southern California is full of events and activities you won’t want to miss. Rooftops, beach attractions and World Cup watching celebrations are just a few happenings to consider before you book your next Southern California adventure. Need more? Read more: Laguna Beach’s Woods Cove […]

Aerial view of Red Cliffs Lodge Moab with horses grazing in a pasture beside the Colorado River and towering red rock cliffs.

Travel, Utah Travel

The best 2026 Utah summer staycation & vacation deals

Erin Thorburn June 2, 2026

Utah’s summer travel season offers a unique side of the Southwest. This summer, locals and visitors can look forward to Alpine resorts in Park City and Deer Valley, red rock adventures in Moab and Zion, and luxury stays in Salt Lake City. Don’t miss some of the best packages and deals to help plan your […]

Village Camp Flagstaff cabins with forest and mountain views near Flagstaff, Arizona.

Arizona Travel, Travel

Village Camp Flagstaff: Summer camp nostalgia meets glamping

Ali Dugaw June 18, 2026

Somewhere between the smores, hiking and bunk beds, Village Camp Flagstaff captures a feeling many adults have not experienced in years, if ever: summer camp. Located in Bellemont, about 15 minutes west of Flagstaff, Village Camp Flagstaff opened in 2023 as an outdoor resort that blends the spirit of camping with the comfort of a […]