Relaxing and recharging on patios, in pools and along heat-beating tram and toffee factory tours Be sure to read up on each state’s latest COVID safety protocols before beginning your travels. As travelers gradually stretch their wings once again, there is a pull toward the enchanted, sun-splashed lands of the American Southwest. Here, an abundance of outdoor activities and open-air patios feel appropriate for the times we’re in. Also, there is nothing quite like a fiery desert sunset – one that stretches beyond the mountain silhouette, finally welcoming a tranquil reprieve from daytime intensity. Desert sunsets bring beauty plus a much-awaited break from the heat — Photo courtesy of visitgreaterpalmsprings.com…