Arizona
The state of Arizona, in the Western USA, is full of wonderful natural and historical attractions. Here some quick facts and a collection of our articles about this beautiful state, which we visited with kids as part of a longer South Western USA road trip
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Fantastic family road trips we loved (and how you can plan them too!)
Epic family road trip ideas: best road tips with kids in Europe and the US we loved! Updated October 2023. Family road trips are my favorite type of family vacation. I love being in the car while the landscape flows around me and the car is filled by chats of the kids in the back and the mud from the radio. I love the sense of purpose of being on the road to a destination, the freedom to stop when you wish and the excitement of reading on the maps and road signs new, promising and exotic names. Our kids share this love. As much as they like to hop…
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Fun Facts about the Grand Canyon for kids (and curious adults)
Fun facts about the Grand Canyon for kids: Grand Canyon facts for homeschooling, family trivia nights and to help you plan your family trip to the Grand Canyon.
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Things to do in Sedona on your first visit you are sure to love
First-timers’ guide to the best things to do in Sedona and idea on how to spend a day in Sedona, Arizona. The first time I heard about Sedona, Arizona, was a couple of years ago. I was watching a TV program about retreats in the area and I got immediately attracted by the local scenery and by the fact that Sedona is popular with New Age types, who come here for the ‘vortexes’ of energy Sedona is said to be the center of. I then found it mentioned again in a book called ‘10% happier’, which again mentions Sedona’s spiritual heart and finally spotted it on a map of Arizona, about…
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Awesome things to do in Flagstaff, AZ, on your first visit
What is there is to do in Flagstaff? Is it worth a visit? Find out in our visitors’ guide to the best things to do in Flgstaff, Arizona Our trip to the American South West brought us to the historic town of Flagstaff, Arizona. Located amidst a beautiful forest, Flagstaff often appears in travel publications as a getaway town to the South Canyon South Rim and our Lonely Planet Guide described it as full of ‘many laid back charms’, adding mentions of vintage neon and ‘buskers playing bluegrass music on street corners’. Unable to resist such an introduction, we stopped in Flagstaff on our way from the Gran Canyon to…
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Best places to stay in and near Monument Valley USA: accommodation guide
The best places to stay in and near Monument Valley, USA: Monument Valley hotels and accommodation guide. The biggest challenge I found, when planning our visit to Monument Valley, was deciding where to stay. When searching the web for good lodging options two things appeared clear: Monument Valley hotels are few and far between and they book up very quickly, so you need to act fast. I found this piece of advice on travel forums about the area and indeed it seemed to be confirmed by my own web findings. I wasn’t able to find any Monument Valley hotel that I could book with a free cancellation option, any that…
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All you need to know to plan a visit to Monument Valley
All you need to know to plan a visit to Monument Valley. best things to do, practical tips, where to stay, visiting Monument Valley with kids
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The Grand Canyon with kids: all you need to know to plan your trip
All you need to know to plan a family trip to the Grand Canyon with kids. Tips, best things to do, child-friendly activities in the Grand Canyon NP.
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How to see the Grand Canyon in one day: itinerary and tips
All you need to know visit the Grand Canyon in one day: travel guide. Updated Nov. 2020 Can you visit a natural wonder such as the Grand Canyon in one day? Is it worth the long drive if you only have limited time and if so: what is the best way to visit the Grand Canyon in one day only? I agonized over these and several other questions last spring, when tying down the last details of our US Southwest itinerary. The Grand Canyon is a National Park and after our experience in Yosemite and Joshua Tree, I worried that a short stop would leave us hungry for more. However,…
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The Hoover Dam for kids: dam facts and tips for visiting as a family
Visiting the Hoover Dam with kids: all you need to know, practical tips + fun facts about the Hoover Dam for kids to help them learn about this engineering wonder. If you are thinking of visiting the Hoover Dam with children, you may be wondering how fun the dam will be for them and if there is anything you need to know before reaching this remote engineering wonder. We also had this doubt and were delighted to discover that there is a lot in Hoover Dam for kids. The dam’s visitors centre caters for visitors of all ages and the dam is great for a family day out. The dam…
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Essential tips for visiting the breathtaking Hoover Dam,USA
Visiting the Hoover Dam was one of the highlights of you our American Southwest road trip last summer. Located on the state line between Nevada and Arizona, USA, Hoover dam is an impressive engineering feat attracting visitors from all over the world and a stop we strongly recommend to anyone driving in this area. In this post, we share information about what there is to see in Hoover Dam, how to get tho Hoover Dam from Las Vegas, how to plan a visit to Hoover Dam and why you should add it to your USA travel bucket list! Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links and if you make a purchase…
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5 day American Southwest road trip itinerary
American Southwest road trip itinerary: how to go from Southern California to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and back in 5 days. If you are planning a trip to the American Southwest but only have a handful of days, you may be wondering how much it is reasonable to include. I had this exact conundrum last spring. We were set on having a road trip to see some of the American Southwest iconic sites such as National Parks and Monument Valley but time was not on our side. We only had 4 nights / 5 days to explore the area and part of this time had to be spent…
