St. Petersburg Times Online: Travel

June 10, 2001

[Photo: Dan Leeth]

Valley of the Sun: In the 'Zone
Come in out of the desert and experience the fine art and dining of the Valley of the Sun.

Sedona: In the 'Zone
Terrestrials, extra and otherwise, merge in Sedona, home to dramatic vortexes of natural beauty and, some say, supernatural vibrations.

Cairo's new coat
Like a fresh layer of paint, the Egyptian capital boasts modern conveniences, but the ancient foundation is still intact.

Waterfall country, N.C.
Enjoying the gorgeous cascades of water plentiful in western North Carolina can be as tough as an arduous mountain hike or as easy as pulling your car off the road.

Travel Briefs
ST. LOUIS' RIFF ON MILES DAVIS: The late trumpeter and jazz innovator Miles Davis (1926-1991) is the subject of scores of events in the St. Louis area this year to mark the 75th anniversary of his birth in nearby Alton, Ill. One highlight:

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