Sedona Vacation Packages

sedonavacmgr answers:

There is no guarantee that snow will be coverng any of those areas in January. Arizona’s weather is a little unpredictable. You should always check the weather forecasts ahead of time of your trip. If there is snow, then check road conditions with ADOT on the internet. The places you have mentioned are really spread out and will require time to enjoy your experience. We do have some beautiful national parks here in Arizona.

sedonavacmgr answers:

There was a similar question about a week ago – here’s what I wrote then, based on my 2 visits to the Phoenix area.

If they’re interested in architecture ‘Taliesin’ in Scottsdale is great. Cost a small fortune by cab from my motel in Mesa but it was worth it.

I was disappointed ‘Rawhide’ was closed/ghost town when I last visited in 2006. In 2005 it was getting moved from Scottsdale. Hope there’s something similar now.

Yes old Scottsdale is fun, Mill in Tempe and Tempe town lake is really lovely, nice areas to picnic, kayaking etc.

A ‘Flea-market’ near Mesa was great too – but that may only be around when the ‘snowbirds’ are over winter.

Do not, DO NOT … Can I say that loudly enough, miss the Desert Botanical Gardens. Visit in the daytime and check their website to see if there are any evening concerts – absolutely magic. I heard/saw the Sarhnas Brothers there in November 2006. Phoenix Zoo is cool to – especially near Christmas when they have a ‘light show’.

Cave Creek, near Phoenix was a fun place to visit. Had some great enchiladas at Crazy Ed’s – Satisfied Toad restaurant there. They sell beer with Chili Peppers in the bottle! A sure sign you’re south lol

Fountain Hills Park is great too – wonderful grassy areas for picnics, Frisbee golf and the fountain, can reach up to 500ft.

The people are friendly and helpful. I’ll never forget wearing a Steelers Tshirt and a lady at Superstition Mall, relocated from PA, asked me where I lived. She couldn’t believe there was a Steelers fan from New Zealand, let alone a Steelers fan from NZ being in AZ. We chatted a while, but people behind me didn’t seem upset and joined in the conversation. Just lovely … Smiles

I’m really glad I have visited Phoenix/Sonora Desert. The desert is so different from NZ landscape.

Wow – nearly forgot – the Grand Canyon, especially with that new walkway out over the canyon … Or is that on the north rim? Anyway if you’ve done Sedona you’ve probably visited Flagstaff and the Canyon as well.

Also Tombstone – I always thought it was just a movie, not a reality.

sedonavacmgr answers:

Canoe at the city lakes. The 10 year old could probably handle a single kayak, or if the 9 & 10 year old get along they could try a double.
Bring lots of sun screen and bug repellent and water!
Out of Africa is in Verde Valley, and fun, but like everything else very hot. Bring and drink lots of water.
The Verde Valley railroad has a loop trip that most kids love.
Check out a trail ride around town also. I don’t have any numbers but you should be able to find some when you are there.