Winter 2026/27
52 Getaways
Holiday Season in the Desert
Rafting the Rio Grande in Texas’ Big Bend
All Aboard the Canyon Spirit
Road Tripping on the Scenic Byways of Nevada
The Sacred Landscape of Monument Valley
Indigenous Tourism of Southern Colorado
Sip & Surf: From Vineyards to Beach in Southern California
Cactus League Spring Training Vacation
RESERVE SPACE // 9/18/26
AD DUE // 9/25/26
ON SALE // First week in November
SPRING 2027
February/March/April: Coast to Desert Discoveries
Beyond Death Valley: Mojave Desert Adventures
Historic Hotels of the Southwest
Skiing the High Sierras at Palisades Tahoe
A Cultural Escape to the Santa Fe Opera
A Deep Dive into Utah Indigenous Tourism
Surf’s Up: A Weekend at Huntington Beach
An Indulgent Getaway to Cabo
An Insider’s Look at St. George, Utah
RESERVE SPACE // 1/1/27
AD DUE // 1/8/27
ON SALE // First week in February
Summer 2027
May/June/July: The Great American Road Trip
Alpine Peaks & Red Rock Canyons: Exploring Southwestern Colorado
Wellness Retreat to Sedona and Verde Valley, Arizona
Legendary Paths, Modern Roads: Northern New Mexico Road Trip
Tents & Tunes: Colorado Glamping Retreats with Live Entertainment
Icons of the Southwest: Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
A Weekend in Oceanside, California
Ancient Roots: New Mexico’s Wine Country
An Insider’s Look at Estes Park, Colorado
RESERVE SPACE // 3/12/27
AD DUE // 3/19/27
ON SALE // First week in May
Fall 2027
August/September/October: Slow Travel
Discovering Americana in 5 Small-Towns
Exploring Salt Lake City and Utah’s Great Basin
Up and Away: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Back Road Journeys: 7 Scenic Detours off the Beaten Path
Slow Food, Southwest-Style
Dark Nights & Silent Retreats: Dark-Sky Sanctuaries
The Town that Silver Barons Built: Alamos, Mexico
An Insider’s Look at Flagstaff, Arizona
RESERVE SPACE // 6/18/27
AD DUE // 6/25/27
ON SALE // First week in August
Winter 2027/28
November/December/January: 52 Getaways, Wellness Edition
The Ultimate Southwest Wellness Road Trip
Curate Your Own Fitness Journey in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
A California Oasis: Coachella Valley
Desert Cures: Immersive Wellness at Miraval, Tuscon
Horse Healers: The Southwest Equine Retreat Experience
California’s Shangri-la: Ojai
Healing in New Mexico: Ghost Ranch Getaway
Following the Arizona Art Trail
RESERVE SPACE // 10/1/27
AD DUE // 10/8/27
ON SALE // First week in November
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