Michael Salerno
Consumer Travel Reporter at The Arizona Republic
Consumer travel reporter with @azcentral
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5 days ago |
azcentral.com | Michael Salerno
Round-trip airfares are predicted to average $293 in June. Fifteen cities offer base fares under $150 from Phoenix in June. Bargain hunters in metro Phoenix might find more cities to fly to at lower prices in June. Average round-trip airfares for June 2025 will cost $293, according to new data from travel website Hopper. That's down from $320 in May. While June is expected to be a cheaper month to fly, it will be pricier compared with last year ― up 23% from June 2024.
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1 week ago |
azcentral.com | Michael Salerno
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. The fee is $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. Business Select fare passengers, A-List Preferred members, and some other select customers are exempt from these fees. In March, Southwest Airlines did what many of its loyal passengers hoped they would never do, even amid intense pressure from an activist investor.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Michael Salerno
Many metro Phoenix hotels offer day passes to their pools and water parks for people not staying overnight. Day passes typically cost $25-$60 per person but can be more expensive. ResortPass is a popular platform for booking day passes. Compare prices: An overnight stay might be cheaper than multiple day passes. Yes, it is possible to keep cool in metro Phoenix during the summer. But unlike in the winter months, it can't be done by stepping out of the house.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Michael Salerno
The U.S. State Department issues travel advisories ranking countries from Level 1 (normal precautions) to Level 4 (do not travel). Advisories are based on safety and security risks such as crime, terrorism and civil unrest. Here are the most recent travel advisories for Memorial Day weekend and summer travel. Millions of people are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend 2025, marking the unofficial start of summer. Many of them will travel outside the United States.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Michael Salerno
A single day at Grand Canyon is well worth your time. This itinerary has the highlights. Park your car and ride the shuttles to the best scenic views and historical locations. Numerous activities, including ranger programs and bicycle tours, are available for day trippers. Don't try to hike to the canyon bottom and back in a day. It's too dangerous. Grand Canyon National Park is one of the world's ultimate bucket list destinations, a geologic spectacle that must be seen to be fully appreciated.
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