The sun is always shining in Arizona. Well, at least 300 days a year it is. The state has long been a favorite destination for snow birds looking to escape the chill of their hometowns but it is also a great place for families to visit as well. Thinking about a trip to “The Grand Canyon State” with your kids but not sure what to do? Here are five great activities to get your vacation plans started.

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Loyal customers are the bread and butter of the travel industry. Airlines and hotels lean on loyal customers to return year over year and provide the core bottom line of business. They’re the most frequent and the most important part of the customer base, and therefore of special value to the travel industry.

That’s why most smart service companies create loyalty programs. It’s a good way to reward the frequent visitor for continued service, and it incentivizes them to return for further business.

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If your family is anything like mine, you love the start of winter. That first snowfall is magical, and the thrill of warm soup and hot chocolate has not yet worn off.

Fast forward to January.

You’re all freezing, your kids have lost one mitten out of each of three sets and your front yard snowman is looking kind of gray. Even worse, you have at least a couple more months to go.

But you don’t have to take the cold lying down. January’s a great time to travel. Fares are low because kids are back in school, and everyone’s back at work after the holidays. The airports aren’t crowded, and parts of the country (believe it or not) are sunny and bright.

Make a new year’s resolution to get the family together and take off for warmer climates like these.

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It’s no secret that Christmas is an incredibly popular season for travel, both in the U.S. and beyond. After all, kids are on a break from school and most people get time off from work; even the Scroogiest of bosses understands the value of a good holiday.

While there’s something to be said for remote vacation destinations – places where we can unplug, unwind and take a break from our workaday lives – the popular Christmas travel destinations in the U.S. are popular for good reasons. When considering where to go for your Christmas holiday vacation, consider the fun winter activities these popular destinations have to offer.

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