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Travel Tips and News: Wine, chocolate, film and art

For those who have the travel bug, or may be susceptible, we provide you with tips and news to get you on the road or in the air. 

Valentine Special at Pillsbury Tasting Room in Cottonwood, AZ:  Spend an evening tasting award-winning wines at the Pillsbury Tasting Room in the Verde Valley. For this special tasting enjoy two glasses of wine, chocolate plate, rose and live music, $28 per couple, February 11th and 14th, 5pm to 8pm, call for reservations:  928-639-0646. Website

News from Scottsdale: The Talking Stick Fine Art, Wine & Chocolate Festival has been postponed until next season.

Thunderbird Artists' Shows in the Phoenix Valley: Enjoy the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival, February 17th, 18th & 19th, at the Scottsdale Waterfront at Fashion Square (7135 E. Camelback Rd, Scottsdale 85251). The festival will feature 125 juried, fine artists, phenomenal wine tasting, savory food, mouthwatering chocolates and live musical entertainment featuring esteemed violinist, Teresa Joy, daughter of guitar legend Esteban.

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The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is also open every day from 10am to 6pm through April 1st. Produced by Thunderbird Artists, the Arizona Fine Art EXPO offers the backdrop to 100 world-class artists in their working studio environments. Website.

Sedona International Film Festival: You don't have to go to Park City, Utah to attend an indie film festival. You can enjoy a stay in the beautiful Red Rock country of Sedona and attend a festival of independent film. More...

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show: There’s more than beautiful horses at the Scottsdale, Arizona Arabian Horse Show. This annual event takes place in the warm desert each February and draws visitors who love horses and those that love the glitz and glamour of the event. It is the largest Arabian horse show in the world and a must-do if you are in Arizona. 2012 dates: February 16th - 26th. Website.

Get Out and Travel
We hope this little round up has sparked your interest in travel. The information is current and the events and places enticing. So get out and take a road trip or a plane trip and experience the world of travel.

, Phoenix Day Trips Examiner

Journalist Elizabeth Rose moved to the Southwest and fell in love! Whether it's a B&B in Sedona, an off-road adventure, or a colorful festival, Liz will ensure that you, too, fall in love with Arizona!. When not writing, she searches the Southwest for Native American Jewelry and Art for Santa Fe...

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