Weather: During any season in Arizona, major parts of the state enjoys almost pleasant weather throughout.

Getting around Arizona: Arizona is better served by public transportation than much of the Southwest, but it’s still an effort to get around without a car. Greyhound buses stop at all major cities and at most towns along the interstates, while Amtrak trains cross the state on two of their transcontinental routes (via Tuscon in the south, or Flagstaff further north). The largest airport is at Phoenix, and assorted good value, short hop flights cover the principal destinations. The only worthwhile bus tour is in the area around Flagstaff.