When most people take a vacation they get in the family car and tool around from attraction to attraction. In exploring the Southwest, we have found some alternatives to the vacation by car. Sometimes it's nice to sit back and have others do the guiding! One of the most spectacular ways to tour the Southwest is by air. I call this "flightseeing." You can cover a lot of ground while sightseeing by plane. For those wanting something more laid back, the Southwest offers a myriad of train tours. One of our favorites is the Grand Canyon Railway. Last but not least, how about getting off the beaten path in a luxury van. Detours offers such specialty tours as the Tony Hillerman tour and Following the Salsa Trail.

• Flightseeing Arizona with Westwind Air
• Detours Luxury Van Tours
• Train Tours and Excursions
• Grand Canyon Railway
• Flightseeing Without Seeing Anything - Arizona's Mile High Club

Photo Credit: Elizabeth R. Rose (Mitchell) - Flightseeing Over Grand Canyon West