Million Air July-August 2018

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING TUCSON

An opulent oasis EMERGING FROM THE SONORAN DESERT, TUCSON HAS BECOME ARIZONA’S BEST-KEPT SECRET

WHERE TO STAY A tranquil wellness resort tucked in the shadow of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is one of the region’s finest escapes, combining 400 acres of sustainably built casita-style guest rooms and an endless roster of one-of-a-kind activities in one rejuvenating package. Make sure to book one of the Miraval Villas, which embrace the desert surroundings with an open-air patio complete with fire pit and Jacuzzi. 5000 E Via Estancia

Sunset over a suburb of Tucson

+1 520 825 4952 miravalresorts.com

A Miraval Villa

WHERE TO EAT The most celebrated restaurant in all of Tucson, The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol has won AAA Four Diamond Awards and countless editorial awards for its cuisine and mesmerizing 6,000-bottle wine list. The dishes, which utilize herbs from the Hacienda Del Sol hotel’s on-site garden, are enthralling and the perfect complement to the postcard-worthy mountain backdrop. 5501 N Hacienda Del Sol Road +1 520 529 3500 haciendadelsol.com WHERE TO FLY Located along the tarmac of Tucson International Airport, Million Air Tucson boasts the best private jet facilities in the Southwest. A movie theater with surround sound and premium catering services will certainly impress, but it’s the red-carpet arrival service, including plane-side transportation, that offers each guest — no matter who they are — the opportunity to make a grand entrance.

and kestrels, in a controlled but natural environment. Or if you’re looking to live out your childhood cowboy dreams, visit Old Tucson for a tour of some of the most famous Western TV and movie sets. Peruse memorabilia from classics such as Bonanza and Rio Bravo , or take in one of the Old West shows, featuring actual movie-industry stunt work. Be sure to take a trip to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, a lush 5.5-acre urban oasis. The gardens feature a seasonal live tropical butterfly exhibit, as well as monthly rotating art exhibits. (Quilt for a Cause: A Garden of Quilts is running until July 30, 2018.) Afterward, investigate the cosmos at Kitt Peak National Observatory, which houses 27 telescopes and is sure to transport you from southern Arizona to another galaxy and beyond.

Much of Tucson’s character can be summed up by its two most popular nicknames: The Old Pueblo and Optics Valley. A combination of old-world charm, best found in the El Presidio district, and modern commerce, Arizona’s second-largest city is as distinct as the landscape — a blend of desert and mountains — that surrounds it. Begin downtown, where a hub of fine food and nightlife, inspired by the University of Arizona located just blocks away, is sure to satisfy. There is a wide selection of entertainment options, including live music, sumptuous dining and excellent shopping. Meanwhile, outside the metropolitan bustle, an entirely different experience awaits. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is home to an array of desert wildlife, including cougars, wolves

Kitt Peak National Observatory

MILLION AIR TUCSON (TUS) Tucson International Airport 1840 E Valencia Road, Building 8 Tucson, AZ

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A ferruginous hawk at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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