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Top 4 Things to Know When Visiting America’s Canyons

I’ve wanted to visit the Grand Canyon for as long as I can remember, so planning our recent visit to America’s “canyon country” was something that I was super excited about, and a true bucket list vacation for me and my husband. Still, I wasn’t prepared for how much I would fall in love with this part of the U.S. Who would have ever thought this beach-loving, water-loving, surf-and-sand-loving girl would fall in love with giant mountains of rock? As we have told many since our return, America is truly beautiful and seeing the incredible canyons of the southwest should be something that everyone does at some point in their lives.

Not only did we enjoy *seeing* the canyons, we enjoyed leaning about and *experiencing* them as well. In fact, we learned some important tips that are the subject of today’s blog. Read more

Memories From a Canyon Country Adventure

Nancy Great US Destinations June 29, 2021June 29, 2021american southwest, bryce canyon, grand canyon, monument valley, sedona, see the usa, tour the usa, visit arizona, visit utah, zion canyon 0 Comment

We just returned from a true “bucket list” vacation last week, where we visited some of the most amazing sites in the American southwest. This part of the United States is known for incredible views of canyons and natural formations that are likely not like anything in your backyard – unless, of course, you live in Arizona or Utah! For the rest of us, we spent much of the week repeating one word over and over again: “WOW”! Read more

Changing COVID & Safety Guidelines, and Your Travel Plans

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What a difference a year makes (in a good way)! While last year at this time, travel was practically at a standstill, this year it seems that everyone has an upcoming trip planned, or is getting ready to book their next vacation. Increasing vaccinations and relaxing travel guidelines have people feeling optimistic about making up for missing out on their vacations last year, and many destinations and airlines are seeing huge demand as a result.

Still, things aren’t quite “normal” yet when it comes to travel – and so anyone with vacation plans over the upcoming summer will want to know what the “latest” is when it comes to COVID safety. Generally speaking, there are two important things to keep in mind: Read more

See the USA: Denali – ‘The Tall one’ – and Amazing Alaska

Nancy Great US Destinations May 17, 2021May 21, 2021americas national parks, denali, denali national park, see the usa, usa national parks, visit alaska, visit the national parks 0 Comment

Mention “bucket list” travel and a vacation to Alaska is probably on most people’s list. With scenery and experiences that cannot be found in any of the rest of the United States, Alaska is a destination with endless chances to experience the incredible.

Within this state that has so much jaw-dropping scenery, few places represent the immense size and scenic majesty of Alaska better than Denali National Park and Preserve. This vast enclave of 9,419 square miles features a little of everything that makes America’s biggest state so breathtaking: thick blankets of forest, mossy tundra, slow-moving glaciers, swathes of barren rock and snow-capped mountains. Read more

Visiting America’s National Parks? Here’s Why You Don’t Want to do it Yourself

Nancy Great US Destinations May 10, 2021April 6, 2022americas national parks, best way to visit national parks, how to visit americas national parks, how to visit the national parks, national parks vacation, see the usa, US national parks 0 Comment

If you’re ready to start planning that bucket list vacation to some of America’s national parks, you aren’t alone, as studies continue to show that seeing the beauty and majesty that the US national parks offer is a priority for a lot of vacationers over the next year. Last week we talked a bit about why a planned group tour is a great way to see the USA stress free. This week I want to focus a bit more about exactly how a group tour will make things easier for you – and why you might be surprised that families with kids will find this a fabulous way to vacation as well! Read more