The "Must-Sees" of the American Southwest

While borders were closed, I started imagining what an ideal itinerary might look like—one that strings together all the Southwest’s must-see spots in just two weeks, during the best time of year: September to October. When the U.S. announced in September 2021 that borders would reopen in the coming weeks, I regained hope and began scanning for flight tickets for a departure in September 2022.