Tampa, Fla. • Whether you’re in the Tampa Bay area for the Republican National Convention or there on a family vacation, you’re probably aware of the usual tourist spots: the beach, Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium.

Escape to the Red Rocks, where hiking, dining, cooler weather and pet-friendly things to do will give even your furry friends a little relief from the heat.

Arizona’s oldest winery draws more than 1,000 people to this two-day festival featuring food and wine tastings, a grape stomp and horse-drawn carriage rides through the vineyard.

With summer temperatures sizzling right now, many of us like to get away to the high country for a day or two. Prescott is my favorite place to cool off, and, being a foodie, I enjoy finding places where I can try out different ingredients or purchase kitchen stuff.

FLAGSTAFF  — Uninspired by modern art, Kurt Wenner set out to learn how European masters made architecture soar and figures float in ceiling frescoes.

Passengers flying out of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will soon have nonstop access to one of the nation’s biggest airports, with Spirit Airlines adding service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Tonto National Forest officials announced Monday an area closure due to impending monsoonal activity which poses the possibility of severe flooding danger in the Sycamore Creek area.

Cowboys and cowgirls from around the country converge in Prescott Thursday for the 125th annual “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” a popular weekend event that regularly draws more than 30,000 spectators.

Cool off at Prescott’s newest brew fest, featuring live local music and beer from Mudshark Brewery, New Belgium Brewing, Four Peaks Brewing Co. and Odell Brewing Company, among others.

ANAHEIM, Calif.— Disney is done with its do-over of Disney California Adventure.