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explore Hot Spots Great Getaways Best Group Getaways punta cana FOR Gamers photos (clockwise from top left) courtesy of hard rock hotel punta cana, hotel edison, myrtle beach area chamber of commerce, barceló puerto vallarta, getty images/thinkstock, and las brisas ixtapa resort ★ neW yOrK city FOR Sightseers ★ myrtle beach FOR Families Why: ■ friends who play together stay together, especially at the hard rock hotel & casino, punta cana. the 45,000-square-foot casino featuring blackjack, baccarat, and a poker room, alongside more than 450 slot machines. cha-ching! post up with your entourage at one of the four swim-up bars among the 12 pools. usairwaysvacations.com ■ the opportunity to experience iconic attractions such as the statue of liberty with friends and family. hopping on the gray line all loops tour, a double-decker bus that sweeps you all over the city, from the apollo theater to battery park. the newly renovated hotel edison caters to groups from its perch in times square. edisonhotelnyc.com ■ the grand strand of south carolina caters to families, who get great deals renting large beachfront homes. attractions such as minigolf, family kingdom amusement park, and the children’s museum of south carolina keep the kiddies busy. check out group accommodations and sample itineraries such as post cards & sharks at visitmyrtlebeach.com/groups. Don’t miss: ■ ■ ■ Group thing: ■ ■ ■ zihuatanejo FOR Couples ★ FOR Thrill Seekers las VeGas ★puertO Vallarta FOR Explorers Why: ■ enjoy traveling with other couples? las brisas ixtapa resort on mexico’s pacific coast balances relaxation and fun. catching rays on the secluded, pristine beach or activities like deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, or perhaps an evening sail on a catamaran. share a meal at restaurante el mexicano to enjoy haute mexican cuisine amid colonial decor. usairwaysvacations.com ■ vegas loves groups! and fall is the best time to go: the temps are mild, and room rates dip after labor day. the special group offers at nearly every casino. for example, the venetian’s elegant bella suite can sleep up to five, making luxury affordable. this entertainment capital has something for everyone, from cirque du soleil to the bellagio’s fountains. vegas.com ■ barceló puerto vallarta resort is ideally located for exploring the historic mexican city and surrounding natural areas. group bonding on guided city excursions, zip-lining through the trees, trekking through the rain forest, or snorkeling at exclusive beaches. all ages can help release newborn sea turtles into the water from the nests on barceló’s beach. usairwaysvacations.com Don’t miss: ■ ■ ■ Group thing: ■ ■ ■ usairwaysmag.com september 2012 15 http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/groups http://www.usairwaysvacations.com http://www.edisonhotelnyc.com http://www.usairwaysvacations.com http://www.vegas.com http://www.usairwaysvacations.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - September 2012

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen: Flying Past
Hot Spots: Best Group Getaways
Wine & Dine: Best Feet Forward
Adventure: The Joy of Tranquillity
Adventure: The Zac Brown Band
Great Escapes: Nova Scotia
Gear Up: On the Go
An Island Apart: Puerto Rico
Trained for Takeoff
Kentucky: A Great Place to Live and Work
Charlotte, N.C.: Crowning the Queen City
University Spotlight: Liberty University
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - September 2012