Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

Planning A Trip To California–Everything You Need To Know

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Post published:March 6, 2022
Post category:California Travel Advice
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Your Guide For Planning A Trip To California. We want to make your trip to California unforgettable. Jason and I have lived in California for almost forty years. Both living…

How To Best Explore Majorca’s Coastline

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Post published:March 2, 2022
Post category:Spain Travel in Europe
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We're delighted to share a guest post with you about one of our favorite countries in the world, Spain. Located about 100 miles east of Valencia in the Mediterranean Sea,…

13 Best Vacation Spots in Arizona

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Post published:February 21, 2022
Post category:Arizona
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The Absolutely Best Vacation Spots In Arizona! Arizona has it all; epic natural wonders, charming and quirky small towns, and vibrant cities. Jason and I have been busy exploring "The…

Sedona To Grand Canyon–The Perfect Five Day Itinerary

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Post published:February 17, 2022
Post category:Arizona Travel in the USA
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Planning The Perfect Trip From Sedona To Grand Canyon. With two of Arizona’s most gorgeous sights just two hours apart, Sedona and the Grand Canyon are perfectly paired for an…

Verde Canyon Railroad

What To Expect On The Verde Canyon Railroad

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Post published:February 11, 2022
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A Lovely Afternoon On the Verde Canyon Railroad. As Jason and I were planning our trip to Sedona I began researching tours of the area and discovered the Verde Canyon…

The 6 Most Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas

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Post published:February 4, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas Nevada
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Our Selection Of Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas. At the risk of repeating myself, Jason and I love Las Vegas. This city is seriously romantic thanks to the world class…

8 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco At Night

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Post published:January 27, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA California
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What To Do In San Francisco At Night. I love San Francisco during the day, but there’s something extra special about it at night. As the sun goes down and…

How To Find All The Haunted Places In San Francisco

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Post published:January 19, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA California San Francisco
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Exploring Haunted Places In San Francisco A city that has survived massive earthquakes and fires resulting in thousands of deaths is likely to be home to ghosts, and plenty of…

Sunset over Tempe

8 Awesome Things To Do In Tempe

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Post published:January 9, 2022
Post category:Arizona Travel in the USA
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My first visit to Tempe, Arizona, was with my daughter, Jessica during a tour of Arizona State University (ASU). Subsequently, we’ve been back many times both for business and pleasure.…

Why You Should Definitely Book A Riverside Food Tour

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Post published:January 3, 2022
Post category:California Riverside Travel in the USA
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I never planned to spend time in Riverside. I think of it as the city we drive by at seventy miles an hour on our way to Palm Springs. In…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.