Visit the red rocks of Sedona, AZ

Can one vacation truly have something for everyone? Yup! Absolutely! Sedona, Arizona not only has the "Wow!" factor, but is also a place where "boredom" is not part of the vocabulary.

If you're looking for breathtaking 360-degree vistas plus endless activities for the entire family, then Sedona, Arizona is the place for you. Hop into your car in Phoenix and watch the Sonoran Desert quickly drop behind as you make the climb north to Sedona. Two hours later, your jaw will drop and you'll simply gasp "Wow!" at your first sight of the red rocks of Sedona. You won't be the first to be taken by Sedona's beauty – you certainly won't be the last, because Sedona is one big – Wow!

Location

Located at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon and at the center of the state's legendary Red Rock Country, Sedona sits at a cool altitude of 4,500 feet. Named for the wife of early settler Carl Schnebly, Sedona now boasts the second most visited location in the state after the Grand Canyon. Seeing all Sedona has to offer, it's easy to understand why.

Romantic getaways for couple

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Surf your way into shape this summer

Stoked to try something new this summer? Get your surf on! A favorite fitness activity of super-fit celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz, surfing is not only super fun, but offers a killer cardio workout to boot. Here is what you need to know before you hit the waves. MORE WOMEN IN THE WATER Like many sports, surfing was once dominated by men. But today, the waves tell a different story. From 2001 to 2005, the proportion of women among the 2.3 million surfers worldwide jumped from 19 percent to 33 percent, according to Board-Trac, a board-sports market research company. Female-focused apparel brands have driven major revenue into the billion-dollar surfing industry, with top-seller Roxy increasing their sales from $20 million to $650 million in the past ten years. Plus, there are now magazines and websites (check out Surfer Girl and Wahine Surfing ) focused solely on the girls. BODY BENEFITS OF SURFING And it’s no wonder so many women are flocking ...

Stalwart Hotel Lina is now Barceló Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo. - The ambitious refurbishing in the Hotel Barceló Lina, with a new design combining warmth and vanguard, also merits a name change and will now be called Barceló Santo Domingo, to associate it even more with the destination, Dominican Republic’s Capital City. The Lina, one of Santo Domingo’s emblematic and traditional hotels, has modernized its facilities in keeping with the times, including new areas to offer a more cozy ambiance for all its exclusive visitors.

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