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Arizona holidays

Desert, ranches and remarkable natural scenery

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Blessed with bright sunshine and fine weather all year round, Arizona is a welcome haven from the British winter. Scottsdale is rich in history, with plenty of world class hotels, art galleries, shopping and challenging golf courses. The wider region of Arizona offers an amazing and varied landscape, from the remarkable Grand Canyon to desert cities, working ranches on the Colorado River, and miles of cacti.

Discover our range of Arizona hotels.

Arizona highlights
•   Experience a twilight adventure in Scottsdale's Desert Botanical Gardens, witnessing night blooming flowers and singing toads.
•   Take a hot-air balloon ride for amazing views of the desert landscape.
•   Discover the vast, magnificent and inimitable Grand Canyon - take a tour, go hiking or gain a unique perspective by rafting.
•   Stay at a historic working ranch in the city of Tucson.
•   Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment that uses ancient Native American healing techniques.

Arizona Honeymoons

Our Arizona hotels are great for exploring this desert area. Take a romantic helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, visit historic Scottsdale or take a romantic ride together in Tucson.

USA Multi-Centre holidays
A vast nation with a limitless domestic airline network, the USA is the perfect multi-centre destination itself. Look beyond its borders and you can combine the US easily with the Caribbean, Bermuda and Mexico. The USA is also the perfect destination to build your own multi-centre itinerary.

USA Tailor Made
Tailor make your ideal USA holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni USA holiday or multi-centre itinerary simply:
•   View our online portfolio or download our America & Canada brochure.
•   Then, call our USA sales team on 01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.
•   Request a quote

USA Facts
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•   See our comprehensive list of USA facts and information.
•   Read our i-travel articles for USA Holidays

Population

Arizona has a population of approx. 6.5 million people.

Time difference / local time

GMT -7 hours
Language

English is the official language, although many other languages are widely spoken in certain cities and communities. America has its own written US English spellings.

Currency

US Dollar ($)

Passports and Visas

•  Brits must have a full 10-year British Passport that's valid for six months after you return to the UK.
•  You will also need a USA visa or waiver form/ESTA. Apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling (http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov).

Flying time to destination

10¾ hours

Electricity

The domestic electrical supply is 110V, 60 cycles AC. Sockets are for plugs with two flat pins.

Health Care

• No vaccinations are compulsory but it's recommended you have one for tetanus. • For more information, contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

Tipping

Tipping is an established and accepted custom in America. For good service, waiters and taxi drivers expect 15-20%, and counter and bar staff 10-15%. Porters can expect from $3-$5 per case, while tour guides can be given the equivalent of £2-£3 per day.

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  • Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight, Phoenix: Enjoy a Champagne breakfast

    Watch the sun rise over the Sonoran Desert on a magical hot air balloon flight, floating gently over the sprawling sands as they're bathed in the first rays of morning light. Back on terra firma tuck into a delicious Champagne breakfast and receive a commemorative flight certificate.


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