Newport Beach
After a quick breakfast at the house, it was time to head back from the desert to the beach. There’s something fun about a trip which includes a desert, a mountain top and a beach all...
Joshua Tree, Palm Springs
Upon leaving San Diego, you have a choice on how to get to Joshua Tree and/or Palm Springs. You can drive the shopping center lined highways (which are not overly enticing) or you can take a...
San Diego
San Diego can be a lot of things to a lot of people. But the most popular attractions remain the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Legoland and the Gaslamp Quarter. If you have little kids, Legoland...
San Diego, Joshua Tree, Newport Beach Itinerary
California is a popular destination for families but outside of the San Diego Zoo, Legoland and Disneyland, it can be difficult to plan a trip or itinerary which combines fun for the kids with a bit...
Long Drive Home, Route 66
By this time, you’re probably ready to be home and it is a long drive home. If you really like Route 66 kitsch, you can plan a lunch at the historic El Rancho hotel in Gallup,...
Lake Powell, Slot Canyons, Amangiri
Amangiri is expensive. I mean really expensive. But this hotel is a destination in and of itself. It is arguably the nicest hotel we’ve ever stayed in and defines a hotel being the actual destination. The...
Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon
The next morning you can leave early (stopping at a few of the overlooks to watch the sunrise) and trying to spot wild cats if you can. The drive to Springdale is filled with canyons and...
Grand Canyon
A quick note before we head to the Grand Canyon. We’ve heard the Northern Rim is less crowded and some say prettier. However, it is closed during the Winter and much of Spring. Since this was...
