Want a flavour of the Wild West? The Grand Canyon, the Apache Trail and western ranches, Arizona gives the full cowboy experience.

The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. A mile deep, it can be explored by helicopter, hiking or on the back of a mule. The Grand Canyon National Park is the place for biking or white water rafting. The park also features a railway and an IMAX cinema, which lets you experience the dizzy heights of the canyon from the safety of your cinema seat.

Native Americans have lived on this land for millennia. The Apache Trail is an ancient road, used by native peoples for over a thousand years. The Amerind Foundation, in Dragoon, lets the visitor experience the unique way of life of the Native American people and celebrates their art and cultural heritage.

Arizona was part of the Wild West. Here you will still find traditional western towns with wooden houses and saloons lining the main road. Abandoned mines can be found amongst the hillsides and tales of outlaws are still told. Tombstone and Douglas, in southern Arizona, keep the Wild West spirit alive. Nearby, ranches teach horse riding and cowboy skills. You can explore southern Arizona using the city of Tucson as a base.

Set on the edge of the desert, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and offers all modern comforts under sunny skies. Come for the fine golf courses and the shopping. Children will love visiting the animals at Phoenix Zoo.

Arizona vacation rentals and summer rentals include cottages and condos.

Self-catering holiday cottages and apartments to rent in Arizona: