Spots to travel to When vacationing in the Western United States

Vacationing in the great Southwest on a food tour? You don't have to look for a travel agency to tell you where to go and which food establishments to visit. In fact, if we already know the best places to eat, and if you already have decided where you want to stay, all you need to do is get in your car and do your visiting yourself! There are many attractions to experience in the Southwest, and going on a culinary tour will allow you to enjoy the cuisine while hopping from destination to destination.

If you love the big cities, then go on a city tour while on your food tour of the Southwest. You can check out the stars in Hollywood and simply go shopping on the luxury streets of San Francisco. You just can't beat California vacations.   While you are in California, you can go to the local galleries, Disneyland and Universal Studios, and have a bit of fun, especially if you are bringing kids with you. You can also see the sights in Dallas and San Antonio, where a whole lot of heritage can make your food vacation all the more enriching. If you're going on a romantic getaway, try Las Vegas or Reno for some gambling fun.

Food tours don't just happen in the big cities: the Southwestern US has a picturesque countryside that has a whole lot of beauty, not to mention diversity. You can travel through the wine valley of California, with its rolling landscape and lush vineyards. You can go through the canyons and mesas of Colorado and Arizona, climb through the rocks and go whitewater rafting on the wild rivers. You can trek the mountains of New Mexico and experience the culture of the American Indians. You can relax by the countryside of Oklahoma, and travel the roads of the Southwest as if every day were a lazy Sunday morning.

If you are planning a food trip to the Southwest, first to check all details so that you can go through your tour smoothly. First, if you are sensitive to spicy foods, you may need to inquire with your tour operator if they are offering non-spicy alternatives that you can still try while on the culinary tour. Second, ask about lodgings and payment and what amenities are included in your travel package. Third, ask about the weather: although the Southwest is relatively temperate, temperatures can be high at different times of the year.

There are several important national parks in the American Southwest. You can visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, or even walk through a forest of redwoods in their nationally protected region of Sequoias in California. You can travel to old army forts in Texas, or tour pueblos in New Mexico. There are many places that you can visit, and many places that you can dine at. In fact, if you desire to walk away with more knowledge about the cuisine, you can enroll in any of several culinary schools in the area, which also offer short courses that include trips through mountains and tours through the surrounding cities!

These are only a few destinations that you might want to stop by at when you go on a culinary vacation through the great Southwest. For more information, talk to your tour guide or to a local travel agent about what other choices are available to you. With a little research on your part, you can certainly enjoy your culinary tour through this historic region of the United States.