Friday, March 27, 2015

2015 Road Trip to Texas

June 5th Friday Pack

June 6 – Sat
Vacaville >>  Barstow
6 h 18 min (433.5 mi) via I-5 S and CA-58 E
BARSTOW – (1 night)

June 7 – Sun
Barstow >> Gallup,  NM
7 h 29 min (537 mi) via I-40 E
Gallup  (1 night)

June 8 – Mon
Gallup, NM >> San Angelo, TX
9 h 29 min (638 mi) via I-40 E and US-84E
San Angelo  (1 night)

June 9 – June 11  (Tuesday – Thursday)
San Angelo, TX >> San Antonio, TX
3 h 4 16 min (211 mi) US-87S
Marriots Riverwalk… King Suite  (3 nights)





June 12th  (Friday)
San Antonio, TX  >> Tucson AZ
June 12th  (Friday)
11 h  58 min    (867 miles)  via US-180W/US-62W and I-10W
Tucson AZ  (1 night)

June 13 (Saturday)
Tucson AZ >> Mesa, AZ  (Attic closed Sunday and Monday)
3 h 32 min  (233 miles)  via I-10W

June 13 (Sat) to June 16 (Wed)
Mesa >> Sedona
June 14 (Sunday) to June 16 (Tuesday)
2 h  11 min   132 miles  via AZ-87N and AZ-260W/Carretera 260
Orchard Inn  (4 nights)


June 16 – Thursday
Sedona >> Vacaville
11 hr 53 min  (808 miles)  via I-40W and I5

Monday, March 17, 2014

2014 Sedona AZ

Dates:   May 24th to  to May 31st

Leaves Saturday, 24th ... check in 24th, check out 25th  
- Route 66 Barstow Motel   195 W Main - $50
- Days Inn  (44.99) - 1590 Coolwater  
- Economy Inn  (39.94)   - 1243 E. Main Street

Leaves Sunday, 25th ...  check in 25th, check out 27th 
Inn at Eagle Mountain ... has patio or balcony  130 a night 30.86 tx  $290.86
9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd... Fountain Hills,  AZ  85268
http://www.innateaglemountain.com/specials-packages

(2) Night in a deluxe King mini-suite with private patio/balcony, Whirlpool Tub, Gas --fireplace, refrigerator & coffee maker.
Bottle of Sparkling Cider
Spa basket with indulgent spa amenities
Breakfast for two at The Grille at Eagle Mountain
Late check-out at Noon
Cancellation: after May 22nd, 2014 3:00 PM (hotel time) will result in a charge of 1 night(s) stay.  Taxes/Fees:  Sales - 8.9%  Room Tax - 2.97%  Checkin 3pm.
Confirmation: 9NRHJA9CJSB 
Phone:  480-816-3000

Dining
http://www.experiencefountainhills.org/visit-fountain-hills/dining-and-entertainment/

Places to visit
Fountain Hills Fountain, 16837 E. Palisades, Fountain Hills
Out of Africa Wildlife Park, 9736 N. Fort McDowell Rd. 
Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
McCormick-Stillman Railroad park - 7301 E.Indian Bend, Scottsdale

*Attic Needlework 1837 W Guadalupe, Ste 109, Mesa, AZ 85202 Ph. 480-898-1838
*Family Arts Needlework Shop, 5555 North 7th Street, Suite 144, Phoenix, Arizona 85014


Bloomin' Stitches 7000 N 16th St,ste 120 #404, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Ph. 602-944-4197
Quail Run Needlework 8320 N Hayden Rd Ste C112, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Ph. 480-551-1423

Leaves Tuesday, 27th....
Check in 27th, check out 29th  (Thursday)
Orchards Inn of Sedona  (expedia)... 159 tx 42.10 360.10 720 pts pdinful
free cancellation before May 24th

Excursion on Wednesday, 28th scheduled for 1PM to 4pm. 
Verde Canyon Railway
http://verdecanyonrr.com/

Leaves Thursday, 29th....
Embasy Suites Santa Anna (120) 360  39.74   399.74
Check in 29th  (3pm), check out June 1st

Thurs:  Cheesecake Factory
Fri:  Brazilian BBQ
Sat:  Crab Cooker


Leaves Sunday, June 1st... Home



Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Disneyland 2012

Trip Planning...

4th  (thursday)...
  • drive down starting around 8am. Arrive around 4/5pm. 
  • Check into room.  http://www.bestwesternrafflesinn.com/  -  Note... 2 bdrm suite. 2Q, 1Q Sofa, Bunkbeds. 
  • Kaitlyn's last day of school. Jimmy gets home at 2:30pm.  Room will be ready when they arrive at 1/2am.  

5th (friday) ...
  • Meet with William. Tickets (SoCal discount... 5 adults, 2 children). 2 day tickets/one park at a time.
  • Disneyland @ 10am to 3pm... 
  • Back to Disneyland @ 6pm to 12 midnight
6th (saturday)...
  • California Adventure @ 10am to .... 
7th (sunday)... 
8th (monday)....
Pack...
  • water bottles
  • backpack
  • picnic basket/cooler bag
  • towels
  • life jackets
  • hats
  • plastic zip lock bags. 
  • Camera
Tickets
City Pass... park hopper (3 days) and Universal Studios (1 day) $279  adult     $239 child
http://www.kijubi.com/partners/1018/Detail-668/Southern-California-CityPass-Anaheim,California#view_price_details

$200   $188   park hopper   or  $170 $158 one park per day... 2 days
http://www.kijubi.com/partners/1018/Detail-232/Disneyland-Disneys-California-Adventure-Discount-Tickets-Anaheim,California#view_price_details

$165 / $153 on park per day  ... 2 days
http://gocalifornia.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=gocalifornia&cdn=travel&tm=14&f=00&su=p1097.10.147.ip_p531.60.342.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//arestravel.com/77_DisneylandResort.html 

Universal Studio Tickets
http://www.kijubi.com/partners/1018/Detail-256/Universal-Studios-Hollywood-Discount-Tickets-Los-Angeles,California


Sunday, June 17, 2012

Utah and Four Corners Trip : 2012 July

Utah's Best Destinations
http://www.utah.com/destinations/

Route...
California to Utah... Salt Flats / Wendover... spend the night.
Salt Lake City... hotel, then drive up to Ogden and Park City, spend the night in SLC
Possible destinations from SLC
  * Vernal Flaming Gorge  NO
  *Heber City  NO
  *Utah Valley/ Provo
    or drive down to Central  Catch freeway to Capitol Reef or Castle Country
  * Spend the night

Arches, Moab, Canyonlands
Escalante / Grand Staircase
Lake Powell,
Monument Valley

Utah to Colorado








Arizona - Antelope Canyon - Light Image

Escalante and the Grand Staircase
http://www.escalantegrandstaircase.com/ 

USA, Utah, Cedar Mesa,
Reflected winter morning light causes the ceiling to glow at Fallen Roof Ruin
© Cornforth Images. All rights reserved worldwide.


http://www.cornforthimages.com/Landscape/Utah/Cedar_Mesa_Ruins.htm

Coyote Gulch, Utah

Monument National Park

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Interesting places to consider visiting...

Crescent City
http://www.crescentbeachmotel.com/local-attractions.html

Sea Ranch
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-1118-top15-pg,0,6571730.photogallery?track=rss
http://www.thesearanchchapel.org/





Tomales Bay
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-1118-top15-pg,0,6571730.photogallery?track=rss





Best Western
http://www.bestwestern.com/programs/govt.asp

Seaside Hotel Guides
http://hotelguides.com/california/seaside-ca-hotels.html

Mt. Shasta

This year for our birthdays in July 2011... Mt. Shasta Resort.

http://www.mountshastaresort.com/



Woodland Cabins : $84 a night.... staying 3 nights.

Scouting out Mt. Shasta... look for a place to spread mom's ashes.

Heading north on California 89, stop at Subway Caves, where we traveled underground a third of a mile on a spooky route carved in the earth by a lava tube. Native Americans believed that this lava tunnel housed an evil man-beast; today tourists don their warmest jackets regardless of the season and carry bright torches deep into the wet cave along a path of pumice.



 ice cream at the 1930s White Mountain Fountain in McCloud.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Newport Beach 2011

Schedule for:

Saturday, May 28 - leave home @ 8am....
to...  Saturday, June 4

Travel Route: 
I80 to 680
Dublin... take 580 EAST towards Tracy
Take I5 towards LA

Google Maps
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hq=http:%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fhelp%2Fmaps%2Fdirections%2Fdriving%2Fmapleft.kml&dirflg=d&ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=207669476909447113553.00049ec8215c7a509368a&ll=36.025705,-119.986045&spn=5.125893,10.206299&z=7

Distance/Time:  454 miles   /  7 hours 40 min.

Place to stay:
http://www.newportbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Corporate rate:  $84 night  UC0  19.00 day parking    10.95 Internet Access
Room total only:  $659.68  with additional taxes.
Request BayView balcony or poolview balcony

Relax and enjoy these spacious 385 square foot Newport Beach accommodations, featuring a balcony or patio and lush tropical-themed décor reflecting the surrounding exotic landscape. Enjoy deluxe amenities, including high-speed Internet access, 37" flat screen TV, un-stocked mini refrigerator, daily newspaper available upon request, coffeemaker and exclusive Portico bath products in a sumptuous bath. Take advantage of video-on-demand, cable / satellite channels, an iHome stereo with iPod® docking station, video checkout, Concierge service during regular hours, data port, dual-line speakerphones with voicemail, and in-room safe large enough to store your laptop. Rest upon one King-sized Hyatt Grand Bed™, fitted with softest sheeting, a down throw and plush pillows, piled atop an irresistible pillow top mattress. Treat yourself to these welcoming Newport Beach, California accommodations.
...
high-speed Internet access, 37" flat screen TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer 
http://newportbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/gallery/virtual-tour.jsp?icamp=corpVirtualTour

7 nights
Check in 4pm: Saturday, May 28       Check out:  Saturday, June 4

Rate Description:
Available For State Government Employees Only. Must Have Active State Id at Check in. 2 Rooms May Be Booked Under One Name at the Time of Reservations. 1 Valid Id Required Per Room at Check in.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel By 4pm PST 48 Hours Prior To Arrival


Places to visit
Catalina Island (zipline)
Santa Monica Pier
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Universal Studios

E Tickets:  http://www.getawaytoday.com/tickets/DisneylandResortArea.aspx
Experience the best attractions that Southern California has to offer, with one flexible ticket! Includes a 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Ticket and one day admission tickets to all of the following: Universal Studios Hollywood®, SeaWorld ® San Diego and a choice of either the World-Famous San Diego Zoo® or the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park®. The CityPass must first be redeemed at the Disneyland® Resort. Turn in voucher at the ticket booths at the entrance to Disneyland® Resort to receive Park Hopper tickets. Then proceed to City Hall in the Disneyland® Park and get a booklet for the remaining tickets to the other parks. Tickets must be used within 14 days and individually redeemed at the various attractions.   $259

Just in case we decide to stop off in Las Vegas....
http://travel.wwte1.com/daily/30001/deals/Vegas.asp?rfrr=-6580&rdct=1&eapid=45110-30001