I'm a foreigner who wants to go to a US high school football game in the South West, but needs some advice [more inside]
posted by ganseki on Sep 13, 2009 - 23 answers

Another "where to go in America" question (who needs a travel agent when you've got Mefi?). This time, it's a road trip - I want to get away from the cramped little island I'm living on, and the Southwest seems like the place to go. Where should I go and what should I see? [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

Please help me find the cheapest way to get from Chicago to New York late next week! [more inside]
posted by jordanlewis on Jul 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Somehow, a friend has roped me into an eight-day, old-school Southwestern road trip, from Kansas to Arizona and back, on July 22-30. What's good to see on this route? [more inside]
posted by abcde on Jul 16, 2009 - 20 answers

What are the best views you've experienced in the American South or Southwest? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on Apr 16, 2009 - 30 answers

We live in the East and have never visited the mountain states or the southwest. Our plan is to fly to Denver in mid-September and then drive to Las Vegas via southern Utah, where we hope to see some of the major sights like Bryce Canyon, Zion NP and Monument Valley. [more inside]
posted by 14580 on Apr 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Family friendly places to stay from Phoenix to El Paso? [more inside]
posted by I_drew_an_angelfish on Mar 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Solo tent-less camping - safety tips? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Feb 23, 2009 - 19 answers

What are some good destinations in the Southwest (U.S.) for a weekend get-together for four guys? We are coming from No. California, So. California, and Southwestern Arizona and would like someplace central and easily reached by car. (Vegas is the easternmost limit.) Vegas is the obvious choice, but we are open for more exciting and different suggestions. There are some caveats inside. [more inside]
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese on Dec 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm planning a road trip this spring break originating in Portland, Oregon and ending up somewhere within 900 miles one-way; I am particularly drawn to the Southwest, and Utah/Arizona. Can you help me think of interesting or less obvious ideas? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on Nov 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Travel Filter: 7 day trip to SW America during holidays. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Nov 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone know what a pay grade 136 at Southwest Airlines pays? I hate applying for jobs hen I don't even know if the position pays enough to make it worth accepting the job, and the information doesn't seem to be anywhere on their site.
posted by polexxia on Jul 13, 2008 - 3 answers

What goodies do we need from Phoenix, AZ? Husband is going there for a few days in July, and we're trying to think of what treats he ought to bring back to New England - stuff we can't find here at home. Cactus Cooler soda and prickly pear jelly/candy are all I can think of. See's Candies would be wonderful, but would not travel well. Any other regional favorites? Thanks in advance!
posted by Lou Stuells on Jun 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Last minute trip down to New Mexico came out of no where but I'm leaving tomorrow with a backpack and wanted to know what one could do for a couple weeks. I don't even have enough time to grab a guidebook and my only plans so far are to read The Border Trilogy. The ride is stopping overnight somewhere Utah then finally in Taos. I've got little money to spend regardless, what should I see and do here? I'm looking for a relaxed, unique, authentic Southwest American experience.
posted by ageispolis on Jun 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Music for the Great American Southwest? [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves on May 12, 2008 - 29 answers

Road trip from Raleigh, NC to San Deigo California. Long schedule inside, please provide any insights you have! [more inside]
posted by ZackTM on Apr 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Anyone follow environmental issues or general politics in the US Southwest (AZ, NM, UT, CO)? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Mar 1, 2008 - 9 answers

I am a fat woman (oh, excuse me, “customer of size”) who will be taking five separate flights on Southwest in the next month. If you’re fat and you’ve flown Southwest, did you have to buy a second seat? [more inside]
posted by shiny blue object on Feb 12, 2008 - 25 answers

Where should I put my garden? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Jan 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for good online or printed travel guides featuring local indie rock venues in the American Southwest...any recommendations? Should I write one? [more inside]
posted by octavia on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Will Southwest Airlines count my messenger bag as a "personal type item" or as another carry-on item? [more inside]
posted by indyz on Jan 17, 2008 - 14 answers

Mid-February one-week vacation in the southwest U.S. Daughter will be turning five and we want to focus on awe-inspiring natural areas (accessible to non-hiking inclined girl) and sunshine. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Dec 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for help finding work as an instructional designer in social services fields in the American Southwest. [more inside]
posted by Jupiter Jones on Nov 22, 2007 - 2 answers

PuzzleFilter: I flew Southwest earlier this month and they had this really fun puzzle in their in-flight magazine. Anyone know where I can find more of these online?
posted by rezaman on Oct 26, 2007 - 11 answers

What would be a good place to live, work, and start a family in the US Southwest? Smaller towns are particularly welcome. [more inside]
posted by salvia on Sep 23, 2007 - 15 answers

So we're eloping to Vegas; what shouldn't we miss while there? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Aug 3, 2007 - 28 answers

Travelling and telecommuting. Where would you go? [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Jan 6, 2007 - 7 answers

What are some cool things to do and see in West Texas & southern New Mexico? [more inside]
posted by Cranialtorque on Oct 8, 2006 - 12 answers

Rapid Rewards Filter: Am I going insane? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Sep 22, 2006 - 14 answers

I bought two non-refundable airline tickets, now one of us will not be going. What to do about that ticket? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Sep 5, 2006 - 11 answers

We're going to be in Tucson, AZ for a wedding the weekend of June 3rd. We'd really like to spend the week after the wedding seeing the Southwest (Mesa Verde, the Grand Canyon, and so on). Where should we go and how should we get there? [more inside]
posted by josh on May 1, 2006 - 15 answers

Evaluating Home Construction: We're considering buying a home in NM, where construction is very different from here in MN. Anyone have any good sources (online or otherwise) to help home buyers evaluate quality of construction in Southwest style homes -- especially stucco homes? We're looking at pueblo/adobe style places.
posted by nancoix on Mar 22, 2006 - 3 answers

Some friends and I are going on a week-long road trip in the beginning of March. We'll mainly be around the Arizona-New Mexico border. What are some cool things we can see and do? [more inside]
posted by driveler on Feb 25, 2005 - 23 answers