Vacay In Tucson

12/10/2024

We’ve seen the twice in Tucson in one year. 🤯🌵💕✨

10/10/2024

One of our favorite desert plants - the ocotillo! Read more about this super unique plant.

15/09/2024

Tucson is a dark sky city - here’s why! ✨✨

08/09/2024

Did you know Saguaro National Park is split into two regions with the city of Tucson smack in the middle? Read more about what makes these two sides of the park different! 🌵🌵

Minimalism or Maximalism? Why not both?

Saguaro National Park is separated into two districts, the western Tucson Mountain District (TMD) and the eastern Rincon Mountain District (RMD). When asked what the differences, the main three that visitors will notice are the loop drives (TMD is gravel, RMD is paved), the mountains (TMD goes up to around 4,600ft where at RMD goes up to just over 8,800ft), but most striking of all is the difference in Saguaro density!

Every 10 years we conduct a Saguaro census, thanks in part to many dedicated citizen scientists, in which we diligently count all the Saguaros in a series of 45 4-ha plots, along with 11 historic 2-ha plots. This past count, the mean number of Saguaros per plot in RMD was 350 whereas the mean number per plot in TMD was 626. Some extreme ends of the count revealed plots as low as 56 in a plot at RMD and as high as 1,746 in a plot at TMD! Though, while TMD has quite a bit more cacti, the Saguaro at RMD tend to be much taller at a younger age compared to their western counterparts. This is believed to be due to both the increase in rainfall at RMD, as well as a reduced amount of competition between Saguaro roots. So, no matter if you want to see a forest of Saguaro, or stand at the base of a towering giant, we've got a spot for you! 🌵❤️

To read the full 2020 Census report, visit https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/nature/2020-saguaro-census-final-report.htm

03/08/2024

Oh, hi little cutie. 🌸🌵

What a nice surprise finding this little hedgehog cacti in bloom!

The sun is extra warm this time of year but we appreciate taking things slower in the summer.

Soaking up the sun, lounging in the pool, marveling at the monsoon storms, and appreciating how green the desert is from all the rain.

11/06/2024

Hammock naps are the best kind of naps. 😴⁠
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If relaxing, reading, or snoozing in a hammock sounds like a great vacation, make sure to book Casa Palma, The Verde House, or Oasis Casita for your next getaway to Tucson. ⁠
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📍 Casa Palma⁠
🛏️ Perfect for couples or families - sleeps up to 7⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees ⁠
📲 Book here: https://www.vacayintucson.com/casa-palma-tucson
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07/06/2024

Even the birds can appreciate the design of the back yard at Casa Palma. 🦅😆⁠
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📍 Casa Palma⁠
🛏️ Perfect for couples or families - sleeps up to 7⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties⁠
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04/06/2024

A few of our favorite views at Saguaro Sueños 🤩⁠
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📍 Saguaro Sueños⁠
🛏️ Perfect for families or small groups - sleeps up to 8⁠
🏊‍♀️ Heated pool and spa & Catalina mountain views⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties⁠
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31/05/2024

Stylish, cozy, and impeccably clean. We'd love to host you on your next trip to Tucson! 🌵✨️⁠
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📍 Oasis Casita⁠
🛏️ Perfect for a couple or solo traveler - sleeps up to 2⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties⁠
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29/05/2024

If you seek out unique stays and also appreciate modern amenities, we know of the perfect spot. 😉🌵⁠
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📍 Oasis Airstream⁠
🛏️ Perfect for a couple, friends, or solo traveler - sleeps up to 2⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties⁠
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23/05/2024

Vacation mode engaged! Cheers! 🍷🌵⁠
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📍 Casa Palma⁠
🛏️ Perfect for couples or families - sleeps up to 7⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties⁠
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20/05/2024

Summer's in full swing in Tucson. Ready soak up the sun on a poolside getaway?⁠
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📍 Saguaro Sueños⁠
🛏️ Perfect for families or small groups - sleeps up to 8⁠
🏊‍♀️ Heated pool and spa & Catalina mountain views⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/all-properties
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11/05/2024

That time we saw the all the way down in Tucson, AZ. 🌵✨ The camera saw it much more clearly than the eye, but I’m in awe. Glad we stayed up late to capture this!

First image around 9:30pm. Next two images around 11:30pm.

Did you see the Northern Lights last night?

04/05/2024

Those beams! 🤩⁠
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📍 Saguaro Sueños⁠
🛏️ Perfect for families or small groups - sleeps up to 8⁠
🏊‍♀️ Heated pool and spa & Catalina mountain views⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com⁠
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03/05/2024

Oasis Airstream is about to close for the summer, but we've still got availability for UofA Graduation if you need a cute place to stay! If you've always wanted to stay in an iconic (and gorgeous) Airstream, the calendar is open for fall and winter bookings. ⁠
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📍 Oasis Airstream⁠
🛏️ Perfect for a couple, friends, or solo traveler - sleeps up to 2⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com
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02/05/2024

Soaking up some quiet moments in this peaceful place.⁠
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📍 Oasis Casita⁠
🛏️ Perfect for a couple or solo traveler - sleeps up to 2⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com
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28/04/2024

Do we have any crocheting friends out there? How cute are these little saguaros?! 🌵😍

The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) has been a symbol of the American southwest for ages that people from all over the world come to see. It is known as the giant cactus due to its impressive height, sometimes reaching over 50 feet tall. Though these towering giants seem robust, they need a perfect mix of heat and rainfal to thrive and will only be found in the Sonoran Desert. Life in the desert can be very slow growing, with saguaros taking 10 years to reach only a few inches in height and living up to 200 years old. The giant saguaro continues to catch our attention and captivate our imagination as it has done for hundreds of years.

Bring a little desert to your home by creating your very own saguaro, and watch it grow in only mere minutes! Use the link below to try this for yourself! 🧶❤️🌵

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/saguaro-crochet-pattern.htm
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15/10/2023

Traveling to Tucson? Our upscale Airbnbs are the perfect spot to enjoy a crisp desert evening. 🌵✨⁠
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📍 The Verde House⁠
🛏️ 3 king beds - sleeps up to 6⁠
🌵 Book direct to save on Airbnb or VRBO fees: https://www.vacayintucson.com/the-verde-house
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