Jan 20 2025 62 mins 1
Kelsey sits down with Joy Smith from @savvytravelmamas to hear all about her mother-son adventure in July 2024. Joy shares how this trip led them to some of the most stunning natural landscapes and colors she’s ever seen! From the Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend to the striking Vermilion Cliffs and the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, every stop had breathtaking views. They also explored nostalgic Route 66 and wrapped up their journey in Las Vegas.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Joy's Points Travel Academy
- 4th Grade National Park Pass
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Coral Pink Sand State Park
- IHG and Holiday Inn on points
- North Rim (Jacob Lake Inn cookies!) and South Rim of the Grand Canyon with kids
- Horseshoe Bend, Vermillion Cliffs, Cliff Dwellers
- Pink Jeep Tour in Grand Canyon
- Sedona, AZ: McDonald's with blue arches, Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Route 66: Inspiration for Disney movie Cars, Williams and Seligman, Arizona, Poozeum
- New York, New York hotel in Las Vegas with kids
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