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Proud to be a Virtuoso On-Site since 2002
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Make the Ultimate Escape in a Luxury Houseboat on Lake Powell
If you are in the mood to try something a little different, we have a suggestion: A Luxury Houseboat Vacation on Lake Powell. A getaway on the water offers you a truly unique summer escape opportunity. Give this some thought... Instead of a simple hotel room with only one view (if you're lucky), a large, luxurious Houseboat offers accommodations suitable for everyone in the family; plus, the view from your window changes every day!
WHAT TO DO AT LAKE POWELL:
Lake Powell offers a variety of activity and sightseeing options including Rainbow Bridge, the WORLD'S largest free standing natural rock bridge. You can spend the day using your ski boat to discover the side canyons of the lake. While there, you can swim, go tubing, kayaking...even try your hand at water skiing. Or, simply slip on your sunglasses and bask in the warm breeze on deck, fishing pole in hand. In the evening, reel in your dinner and set up some chairs for some not-so-primitive camping on the beach.
This unique area offers some of the most stunning landscapes to be found anywhere. An inland desert sea that formed when Glen Canyon Dam flooded its 'slick rock' canyon, Lake Powell has 1,900 miles of shoreline and 96 narrow side canyons to explore. Now this is a place that can really keep everybody in the family entertained..!
For a truly unforgettable experience, we recommend renting the ultimate in houseboats, featuring luxurious, over-the-top comfort and endless amenities, including hundreds of feet onboard for lounging (or dancing!), a fireplace, hot tub, multiple decks, and much more! If you really want to get an idea of what you're going to get with one of these top-end luxury houseboats, check out the video below.
To book a custom tour on Lake Powell, call our office at #928-213-9085 today!
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Touch the Southwest, a Virtuoso OnSite,
extends the same Virtuoso Amenities
offered by the Virtuoso properties in our region.
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Come stay at one of the top luxury resorts in the Four Corners. Amangiri -which recently made the 2013 Cond� Nast Traveler Gold List- is located on a 600 acre expanse of wilderness in southern Utah, gently tucked away into the landscape for a truly intimate getaway.
In addition to lavish amenities, enjoy these Virtuoso Exclusive Benefits:
- Upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability)
- Daily continental breakfast, for up to two guests
- One luncheon for two guests during stay
- Call us today to make your vacation happen
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Touch the Southwest Achieves Prestigious Award, Now Top 10% Business Worldwide
We are extremely proud to announce Touch the Southwest has received a TripAdvisor� Certificate of Excellence award.
The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
How did we come to earn this honor?
Call us at #928-213-9085 and find out why we are the best of the best in the southwest.
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Cond� Nast Top Travel Specialist, Bruce Sawyer,
This month I am not going to recommend a hotel, restaurant, or any other sort of commercial enterprise in or around Lake Powell. Instead, this month I am recommending you get yourself a four-wheel drive SUV, Jeep or ATV Quad and go on a little trip of discovery.
Lake Powell sits smack-dab in the middle of one of the most unique landscapes on Earth, the Colorado Plateau. The plateau is a land of unsurpassed raw natural beauty on such a grand scale it would take several lifetimes to explore and discover it all. Even then you would probably just barely scratch the surface. But any time spent exploring the Colorado Plateau is time well spent. Therefore, I recommend you get out and do some exploring on your own. It'll be one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have. And here's how...
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Touch the Southwest Custom Tours,
Bruce B. Sawyer, President.
Virtuoso OnSite: Specialists in the Art of Travel since 2002
Bruce Sawyer, Cond� Nast Top Travel Specialist 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
    
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Copyright 2013 -Touch the Southwest Tours, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Trivial Trivia of the Southwest (TTSW)
Lake Powell took 17 years to fill, reaching "full pool" in 1980. The lake has a storage capacity of 27,000,000 acre-feet, making it the second largest man-made reservoir in the country!
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The Sonoran Hot Dog:
A Southwest Masterpiece
For the Sonoran Hot Dog recipe (including a great video with step-by-step instructions), visit our travel blog Canyon Notes!
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Here's a great Lake Powell Menu from our Chef. Enjoy.
Appetizers
- Limed Corn Chips w/ Fresh Tomato Salsa & Guacamole
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
- Brie & Pear Quesadillas
Salads
- Fresh Fruit Platter
- Sweet Cole Slaw w/ Pineapple
- Mixed Greens w/ Creamy Onion Vinaigrette
- Southwestern Pasta Salad w/Roast Hatch Chili, Corn
- Crudities: Red Peppers, Celery, Carrots, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Zucchini w/Ranch dressing
Entr�es
- Sonoran Hotdogs (or brats, steamed in beer), wrapped in Bacon w/Beans, Onions, Peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese (see recipe and video, above)
- Fresh Chuck Hamburgers w/ Buns, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Pickles, Mayo, Ketchup
- Grilled Tuna w/ Bread, Fresh Tartar Sauce, Wedged Lemon, Sliced Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce
- Grilled Chicken Legs & Thighs w/Prickly Pear & Mustard Glaze
Assorted Desserts
- Southwestern Brownies
- Apple Turnovers
- Cherry Pies
- Cookie Selection
- Ice Cream Sundaes
- Root Beer Floats
Beverages
- Cold Tecate Beer
- Margaritas
- Sangria
- Watermelon Punch
- Assorted Soft Drinks
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A Terrific Testimonial!
"Brenda provided professional, prompt and easy correspondence and booking of our reservation. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative...I highly recommend Touch the Southwest...an excellent value and an unforgettable experience!"
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In-the-Know TraveL Tip:
SPF SMARTS, PART II
If boating, rafting or swimming is included in your summer itinerary, prepare beforehand so your vacation is filled with fun in the sun, not stress.
We recommend packing the following UV-savvy items: *Waterproof sunscreen with SPF 30+ (the stronger SPF, the better) and a "broad spectrum" label. (protects agains UVA and UVB rays) Reapply every 2 hours. Every. 2. Hours!
*Sunglasses with UV protection; choose designs that are close-fitting or a wraparound style. Shy away from shades that don't provide UV info. *Lip Balm with SPF 15+ (Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate flavor, anyone?) *Large Hat or sun visor. The styles have improved from 15 years ago, we swear. *1-2 black tea bags. If you still end up "feeling the burn" by evening, steep a tea bag in boiling water, let cool, then dab on your burn for about 5 minutes. If you follow our advice correctly, the tea is for sipping only.
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Who Said It?
What famous author is credited for the following quote?
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
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Quick Links
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Tel. 1.928.213.9085
1.888.244.5256
Fax.1.928.226.1635
P.O. Box 62
Sedona, AZ 86336
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