by Tucson, Arizona
A seeming paradise that claims to have 350 sunny days a year, Tucson boasts geological beauty and hiking so fantastic that visitors can be lulled into a false sense of security. Be warned: It isn’t unusual for temperatures to soar higher than 110ºF (43ºC) in summer months, when the rocks and cement can hold that heat well into the evening hours.
Killington, Vermont
This popular skiing area, which has some of New England’s highest mountain terrain, goes from extreme icy, nor’easter conditions in winter to warm summer days to perfectly crisp and golden autumns.
