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Taking the Scenic Route to the Grand Canyon

My dad was never one for taking the scenic route. (I suppose traveling in a car with four young children and a wife who had the world’s smallest bladder had something to do with it.) Needless to say, whenever our family ventured out on a road trip my father chose to get from point A to point B the fastest way he knew how. For example, if we were flying into Phoenix, Arizona to visit the Grand Canyon (located 4 hours away) my dad would opt to take the straight shot involving three stark freeways, which provided little or nothing … Continue reading →

Adventures By Disney: American Southwest

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Your adventure begins when you arrive at the airport in Phoenix. An Adventures by Disney representative will meet you there, see to your luggage and then transport you to Sedona with a stop on the way at Montezuma’s Castle. Your guides will check you in at the Amara Resort and Spa and you can take some time to relax before joining your fellow adventurers for a welcome barbeque with a Native Animal presentation and other entertainment. Your second day begins with an off-road Jeep tour of the canyons of Dry Creek Basin and a visit to the old Van Deren … Continue reading →

The Grand Canyon’s Newest Addition

If you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon this summer you could be one of the first to step foot onto a multi-million dollar project that overlooks the natural wonder… and if you are lucky you may escape becoming part of the controversy that’s surrounding its opening. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is set to open to the public next week, but a few days ago members of the media and a few celebrity guests (including former astronaut Buzz Aldrin) gingerly walked along the glass structure, which sits 4,000-feet above the Canyon’s floor. The new observation deck is shaped … Continue reading →

What Happens in Vegas …

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As part of our Going to the Chapel month, I want to introduce a new series that I’ll be updating regularly here at our Marriage blog. The Destination Wedding series is designed to feature different destinations where you can host the wedding of your dreams, the wedding of a lifetime or just a different wedding altogether. Remember, you can always check out the Travel blog where there is plenty of great travel ideas, tips and information. But without further ado, today we’re focusing on the Destination Wedding that takes us to Las Vegas in the beautiful state of Nevada. You’ve … Continue reading →