What Type Of Vacation Are You Looking For?

We are a full service travel store. If you need it, travel wise, we have it. Travel for business or leisure, we will help. Short or long, close or distant we are here for your needs. 

Do you just need to get out of the valley for a few days? Want to cool off or just need some peace and quiet? We understand! Let us help you get lost! Do you need just a room or a rental car? We are here for you! Ask us for a recommendation and we just may have stayed there.

Rawhide Travel and Tours with combined total of “75 years of travel experience" provides amazing deals for your dream vacation with experienced, friendly travel experts.

Services offered include booking domestic and international air travel, hotel and resort reservations, car rental and cruises for individuals, corporate, group and incentive travel. Also tour packages of every type from a weekend getaway, to San Diego or Disneyland to involved and detailed vacations worldwide.

Plan your next great vacation with Rawhide Travel and Tours. Call today (602) 843-5100 or email us at flythis@rawhidetravel.com.

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6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona  85308-3793
(602) 843-5100
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lO lo Mai Photo Credit: Rhonda O'hara

At Lo Lo Mai Springs They Have The Amenities

While the cool temperatures and natural beauty maybe what attracted you to Lo Lo Mai Springs to be a resort there are more things that are needed and they are the amenities. 

Would you expect them to have a masseur that will give you your massage in a hammock by a tranquil pool? Well they do. The list of what makes this beautiful resort special includes a pool, spa playground, showers. laundry, store, library and a great supply of firewood.

3 outstanding bathroom/shower facilities (open 24 hours, free, clean and with hot water).
• Swimming, wading and fishing in Oak Creek
• Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi (open seasonally 10-8:00)
• Laundry facilities
• Children’s Playground
• Sports Court
• Shuffleboard Court
• Horseshoe Pits
• Convenience Store
• Clubhouse
• Swings
• Free DVD Library

Wi-Fi is free, and available throughout most of the resort.  If you would like a site with internet access, please let us know upon arrival and we will do our best to provide a “wifi site” if one is available.  Additionally, we have a guest computer in the clubhouse that is available from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

There is no cable TV at the sites, and the beautiful trees block satellite signal at most sites.  They do have hundreds of DVDs and even VHS tapes that can be borrowed for free however.

Large RV’s are welcome at Lo Lo Mai (Up to a 40’ maximum) but they want to communicate that ours is a tree covered resort and that tall and long units will likely have branches brushing along them.  If you are traveling in a large RV and not an expert parker or concerned about branches brushing your RV, Lo Lo Mai is probably not the right park for you.

The Lo Lo Mai Springs flow year-round at approximately 365 gallons per minute.  The spring pond area is closed for fishing and swimming.  Pets are not allowed in this area.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The 3/4 mile frontage on Oak Creek provides many spots for wading, hiking, fishing, etc.  No lifeguards can be provided along such a long stretch of creek, so it is the responsibility of the parents to see that young children are not allowed in the creek without adult supervision.  Glass containers of any kind are not allowed along the creek.

Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your business and leisure travel needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com

Presented By:
Rawhide Travel and Tours Inc.
6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793
602-843-5100
rawhidetravel.com
Photo Credit: Rhonda O'Hara

Find Peace At Lo Lo Mai Springs

When you get away for a few days what is it you are looking for? Would it fair to say that Peace and tranquility might be on that list? In the summer getting away from the heat here in the Phoenix Metro area would be on your list as well. Lo Lo Mai Springs is just such a place. 

They have small log camping cabins that are approximately 120 square feet plus a small loft sleeping area.  They accommodate up to 4 people, maximum 2 adults.  The small cabins have a toilet, but no shower.  Individual tiled showers are located at the nearby shower facility.  There is a kitchenette with a 2 burner stove top, small refrigerator and sink.  The small cabins come stocked with pots, pans, utensils, dishes and silverware.  A built-in bench seat can open out into a bed (about the size of a long double, best made up with unfitted queen sheets).  The sleeping loft sleeps 2. Guests supply their own bedding and towels.  All of their small cabins have a heater and air conditioner. 

The wooded areas that surround the resort are complemented by the calmness of the Oak Creek running alongside the sites. Lo Lo Mai is a Family campground.  During the week the campground is a calm oasis.  On weekends during the summer however, the park really comes alive.  Kids are cruising around on bikes, exploring the creek, swimming in the pool, playing basketball…  They love it and wouldn’t have it any other way, but they know that some folks are looking for a more adult-oriented park. 

Respect of the property and the other campers is an absolute necessity at Lo Lo Mai.  Loud music, destructive behavior, drunkenness, etc… don’t belong here. They ask that people Drive on the park as little as possible; only to and from the property unless health reasons require transport within the park.  Because of the kids at play and the dust that is kicked up by vehicles, the 5mph speed limit is firm and absolute. 

While quiet, well behaved Dogs are welcomed at Lo Lo Mai, they ask that common sense be used when traveling with your pet.  Please clean up after them and keep them with you and on leash while at the park.

Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your business and leisure travel needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com 

Presented By:
Rawhide Travel and Tours Inc.
6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793
602-843-5100
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Photo & Model Credit: Rhonda O'Hara

Culinary Travel: Ground Turkey Pasta At Lo Lo Mai Springs

We stayed in the 600 square foot 2 bedroom cabin that is called Sycamore. It has a full kitchen that was perfect and well stocked with pots, pans and utensils.  Rhonda O’Hara made a great dish that was quick and easy as well as very tasty and filling. The recipe follows. 

Ingredients

1 package of your choice of pasta 
2 pounds lean ground turkey 
¼ teaspoon salt 
2 jars of Newman's Own Alfredo pasta sauce 
1 cup Cottage Cheese 
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese  (or add more to taste)

Directions

In 2-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey and salt over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.

Cook uncovered over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned. Stir in pasta sauce and cottage cheese. Cook 1 more minute, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in pasta.

Sprinkle with cheese; reduce heat to low. Cover; until cheese is melted. Serve

Gather around the table on the back patio, enjoy your food, beverage and light a fire in the firepit and enjoy your very cool evening

Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your business and leisure travel needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com

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Rawhide Travel and Tours Inc.
6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793
602-843-5100
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Photography By: Rhonda O'Hara

Cool Off At Lo Lo Mai Springs

Here at Rawhide Travel and Tours were know that all of our friends here in the Phoenix Metro area know why they call this the Valley of the Sun and after last weekend we reached 118 degrees Fahrenheit we can say “hot” and mean it. 

Are you and your family looking for a perfect location to cool off and have it nearby as well? We wanted to find the perfect place for you and your family. Now we don’t just stick a pin in the map or do an online search, rather we go to the location and spend time just like you want to. Only then do we recommend a place for you. 

This week we will spend time introducing you to the Lo Lo Mai Springs resort. They are located in Page Springs, near Sedona and share a 3/4 mile frontage with Oak Creek. Visitors have been staying at Lo Lo Mai springs in RV’s, tents and cabins for over 50 years.  Their gorgeous RV sites are surrounded by water and shaded by ancient cottonwoods and soaring sycamores.  RV and tent sites are nestled amongst the trees, with the sounds of beautiful Oak Creek bubbling nearby.

The current family has cared for Lo Lo Mai for over 30 years, and in that time they have hosted thousands of visitors from all around the world who are visiting Sedona or just escaping the Valley of the Sun heat to cool off in Oak Creek.

Lo Lo Mai is an oasis from time as well as from the desert; families are camping, children on bicycles, dogs playing in the creek… and all just minutes from Sedona! The beauty of Sedona and the surrounding area can be explored easily from Lo Lo Mai, making them the perfect base camp for travelers who want more than just a small patch of ground.

From small two person camping style cabins to a 2,000 square foot cottage, that can sleep eight to ten Lo Lo Mai offers something for nearly any family or business venture. It will take all week to show you the features that you will find at this oasis that is just hours from Phoenix. A quick phone call to us can get you set-up with a wonderful mini vacation.

Talk to us about traveling to this exotic, adventure filled destination. Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your business and leisure travel needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com

Presented By:
Rawhide Travel and Tours Inc.
6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793
602-843-5100
rawhidetravel.com
Photo and Modeling Crefit: Rhonda O'Hara, Baby Boi and Markey

Tour The Disney World

As you may already know that we have two wonderful Disney parks to explore here in the U.S. with the original Disneyland on the west coast and Disney World in Florida. But as a true Disney fans knows there is also Disneyland Paris in France, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disney to visit and explore. Or consider the vast new Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney fans will want to make your way to the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, where Guests of every age are commemorating 60 years of Disney magic with dazzling entertainment and sparkling surprises, including 3 new nighttime spectaculars:

Disneyland Forever

A dazzling display sure to leave you in awe. This is a street to sky spectacular that is much more than your typical fireworks show.

Disney Paint the Night Parade

Watch the wonder of a million glowing lights bathe the night in a colorful palette in this one of a kind spectacular parade. It all starts with the vivid imagination of our favorite mouse, Mickey and his friend Tinker Bell’s enchanted pixie dust, they paint the night with dazzling Disney dreams!

With a wave of his white-gloved hand, Mickey conjures up spectacular Disney visions right before your eyes! Gaze in awe as costumed performers and beloved Characters from Disney and Pixar stories ride on illuminated floats down Main Street, U.S.A.

Featuring cutting-edge special effects and high-energy music, the Disney Paint the Night Parade is a dazzling after-dark experience beyond anything you’ve ever imagined!

At Hong Kong Disneyland you enter a magical kingdom inspired by fairy-tale dreams and explore 7 lands filled with magic and Disney Characters located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. As the newest Disneyland in the world, Hong Kong Disneyland is a must-see because of its special attractions and the inimitable sense of Chinese culture.

Tokyo Disney Resort is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo. It is owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company with a license from The Walt Disney Company. Eating, shopping, enjoying attractions, staying at a hotel – whatever you do it's all entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort's twin theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

No matter what Disney Park you wish to visit we can help make your trip as special as possible.

Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you get the very best in business or leisure travel and at the very best value. Let us help you enjoy the Disneyland family of parks like the new Shanghai Disneyland. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com

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Rawhide Travel and Tours, Inc.

6008 West Bell Road # F105

Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793

602-843-5100

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Think Summer Travel

Would you rather lie on the beach all day or see as many sights as you can? It's best to identify the type of vacation you and your travel companions want up front. Here are three types of vacations to consider. It's an important summer travel tip, pick the place best suited for you.

Beach Destinations:

Resorts are bending over backwards to attract tourists to their beaches, so this year you can soak up the sun in any number of places. The Caribbean, Mexico, San Diego, and Hawaii all have outstanding savings and package deals.

Big City Vacations:

Take a bite out of the Big Apple with some amazing New York City sales, or let loose in Las Vegas. This is also true across the pond. Europe is a dream destination, and with multiple four-season cities like Paris and Madrid, you can have a great trip any time of year.

Outdoor Adventures:

Some people think this is for adrenaline junkies alone, but thrill seeking doesn’t always require a big physical commitment or giving up luxury. Try Costa Rica and explore the beautiful cloud rain forest canopies, all while enjoying great accommodations.’

Culinary Vacations:

Explore culture through cuisine on our exotic culinary tours and cooking vacations. With our knowledgeable local guides, world-class chefs, and carefully designed itineraries, we’ve created cooking and culinary vacations that offer unparalleled insider access to the local culture.

So whether you are a foodie looking for the best meals, a culture buff who savors serendipitous experiences, or a cooking enthusiast who wants to learn to prepare local foods, Access Trips culinary tours are for you.

Educational Trips:

Adding a learning component to your family vacation is a bit like having your cake and eating it, too -- you enjoy all the regular resort fun, plus you enrich your experience. The many and diverse options for additional learning at these resorts makes it easy to fit at least one fun learning activity into your trip schedule. Among the possibilities are hour-long Native American storytelling sessions, 90-minute tours of a former top-secret bunker, three-hour cooking classes or day-long excursions to a little-visited Mayan ruin. By adding a learning component to your family trip, you and your kids will come back with much more than a tan; you'll gain new insights and possibly new interests.

Let Rawhide Travel and Tours help you with all your reservation needs. Call us at (602) 843-5100 or visit our website: rawhidetravel.com.

 Presented By:
Rawhide Travel and Tours Inc
6008 West Bell Rd # F105
Glendale, Arizona 85308-3793
rawhidetravel.com