Arizona

Ever since Spanish explorers went looking for the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola-fabled towns built of gold- back in the 15th century, visitors have been lured to the expansive Southwest vistas of the Grand Canyon State. Today, insurance conference and incentive groups have been beating a trail to such destinations as Phoenix and Tucson, where cosmopolitan urban atmospheres blend with a rich Native American culture and Old West landscapes and lore.