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13 Best Vacation Spots in Arizona

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Post published:February 21, 2022
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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

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2022
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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

Post author:Wendy
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…

Sunset over Tempe

8 Awesome Things To Do In Tempe

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 9, 2022
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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.…

Horseshoe Bend to Antelope Canyon–The Perfect Day in Page Arizona

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 24, 2021
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Antelope Canyon not only met my expectations, but far exceeded it. I’d seen the pictures, and I assumed it would be something Jason and I would enjoy, but it was…

The Perfect Trip To Page Arizona

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Post published:May 31, 2021
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Earlier this year, my sister, Beth, and I took a road trip to Page Arizona. We broke up the drive with a one night stop in Las Vegas, Nevada, on…

Grand Canyon

How To See The Grand Canyon In 2 Days

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 19, 2021
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I remember visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time when I was in high school. I have great memories of that trip, and always wanted to go back, but…

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.