Book excerpt: This Southwest USA guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Southwest USA guidebook covers: The Four Corners, Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, Albuquerque and southern New Mexico, Phoenix and southern Arizona, Flagstaff and central Arizona, The Grand Canyon, Southern Utah, Las Vegas. Inside this Southwest USA travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Southwest USA, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Southwest USA – Canyon de Chelly, Santa Fe, Acoma Pueblo, The Durango & Silverton Railroad, Toroweap Point, Saguaro National Park, Tombstone, White Sands National Park, Monument Valley, La Posada, Mesa Verde, Lincoln, Taos Pueblo, Las Vegas, Byrce Canyon, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Navajo Fair, Havasu Falls, Delicate Arch, Utah Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Southwest USA – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Southwest USA with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Southwest USA, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.