I was so proud of my self after this trip as I was the sole driver and executed the itinerary successfully as I planned. I have to thank my Jewish friend Jay Levine who helped me set this perfect itinerary. I had so much fun with my 'mamajis' uncles. We three went from state to state exploring dry and rough American landscape and learnt some native American culture. I also learnt so much from their experiences and advice.
Las Vegas- Nevada:
We started the adventure from Las Vegas. Its my favorite city in USA. I have been there three times and would love to go there again. I would recommend at least three days in Vegas. Remember whatever happens in Vegas remain in Vegas. Bring on the craziness here.
To-dos-
- Cover the casinos and hotels Venetian, Caesar Palace and Bellagio- walk through these casinos for sure for amazing ambiance. Venetian will take you to Venice; take the very famous gondola ride from inside. Don't just take the outside ride. Bellagio has great glass decorative work with gorgeous flower and garden exhibition. Don't miss the stunning Bellagio fountain show. Caesar Palace has Italy/Rome feeling. These three are my most favorite casinos.
- Other casinos worth visiting are Wynn (car show), New York, MGM (white lions), Planet Hollywood (miracle mile mall)
- Las Vegas is famous for its splendid and grand shows. I would recommend David Copperfield's stunning magic show in MGM, 'O' show in Bellagio, KA and more
- Strip clubs - Try it once, cheap here
- Drinking on streets here
- All ecstatic rides in Stratosphere casino
- Gambling and clubbing, heard the pool parties are awesome here
- Mirage casino fire show outside
- Downtown Vegas is captivating as well.
- Indoor sky diving. This was strictly okay for me. Real sky diving is much more adventurous.
Grand Canyon-Arizona:
This always stuns me and I can spend hours looking into the valley. Absolutely gorgeous and words cannot describe the majestic views. I have seen at sunrise, sunset, and on cloudy day with clouds trapped in the canyon. I would recommend west rim sky walk tour. South rim has vista points which are breath taking. I would like to take helicopter tour (included with boat tour) here. On the way to Grand Canyon from Vegas, one can stop at Hoover dam which is again very famous tourist spot. They offer dam tours as well. Include Grand canyon if you are going to Vegas. It's just 4 hrs away from Vegas. North rim is closed in winters. So, best time to go will be in the summer.
Page-Arizona:-Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge:
Antelope canyon is a must. They have two tours lower and upper canyon. Do any. Amazing ride on desert to reach canyons by tour companies and totally wow experience.
I would highly recommend Lake Powell and Rainbow bridge tour as well. This tour doesn't run in winters. Best time to go is in summer.
Horse Shoe bend is an amazing vista point in Page. It's a short hike to vista point from main road; highly recommended. Amazing view. It will not take much time; max 2 hrs.
On the way from Grand Canyon to Page, Cameron trading post comes where you can buy native American stuff. Big stores and restaurants are here.
Monument Valley-Utah:
Absolutely surreal and stunning. Its a must see and there are no restaurant chains in this area. This land belongs to native American tribes. I would recommend tour with them as they have permit to take you to interiors. This place has been covered in umpteen number of western movies including Forrest Grump. Stay at Goulding's lodge as it's room have great views of monument valley. There is another hotel View which is right at the doorsteps of monument valley but I loved Goulding's lodge as much. We loved the lodge. We saw the most beautiful sunrise from our balcony. I had never seen such sunrise before. The rocks next to lodge turn redder when first rays of sun fall on them. Awesome experience.
Sedona-Arizona:
After being to above mentioned amazing places, I was wondering if there is anything left to impress us but red rocks in Sedona proved us wrong. The drive is beautiful to this place and the mountains get to you. Absolutely gorgeous and lovely place. Such a cute town where you can get cactus appetizers. I would highly recommend Pink Jeeps' Broken Arrow tour. Their jeeps go on rocks like roads. Amazing views and information. Also this place is known to be vortex of energy where people come from far off places for treatments. I heard a case where a lady stayed and meditated for 3 months and she got cured from her cancer.
With this our awesome road trip came to an end and we flew back to home from Phoenix. I have the best mamajis in the world. We had so much fun and did crazy things in Vegas. I wore very cheesy heart shaped sunglasses the whole trip that still makes me laugh. After the tour mamajis were so tired of rocks but nevertheless they got to dance in snow fall. They even made videos while running near lake Powell and in Sedona town. Mamajis absolutely loved Vegas and would visit again with their respective wives. I don't blame them. There is a reason I love Vegas.
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| Road map |
We started the adventure from Las Vegas. Its my favorite city in USA. I have been there three times and would love to go there again. I would recommend at least three days in Vegas. Remember whatever happens in Vegas remain in Vegas. Bring on the craziness here.
To-dos-
- Cover the casinos and hotels Venetian, Caesar Palace and Bellagio- walk through these casinos for sure for amazing ambiance. Venetian will take you to Venice; take the very famous gondola ride from inside. Don't just take the outside ride. Bellagio has great glass decorative work with gorgeous flower and garden exhibition. Don't miss the stunning Bellagio fountain show. Caesar Palace has Italy/Rome feeling. These three are my most favorite casinos.
- Other casinos worth visiting are Wynn (car show), New York, MGM (white lions), Planet Hollywood (miracle mile mall)
- Las Vegas is famous for its splendid and grand shows. I would recommend David Copperfield's stunning magic show in MGM, 'O' show in Bellagio, KA and more
- Strip clubs - Try it once, cheap here
- Drinking on streets here
- All ecstatic rides in Stratosphere casino
- Gambling and clubbing, heard the pool parties are awesome here
- Mirage casino fire show outside
- Downtown Vegas is captivating as well.
- Indoor sky diving. This was strictly okay for me. Real sky diving is much more adventurous.
Grand Canyon-Arizona:
This always stuns me and I can spend hours looking into the valley. Absolutely gorgeous and words cannot describe the majestic views. I have seen at sunrise, sunset, and on cloudy day with clouds trapped in the canyon. I would recommend west rim sky walk tour. South rim has vista points which are breath taking. I would like to take helicopter tour (included with boat tour) here. On the way to Grand Canyon from Vegas, one can stop at Hoover dam which is again very famous tourist spot. They offer dam tours as well. Include Grand canyon if you are going to Vegas. It's just 4 hrs away from Vegas. North rim is closed in winters. So, best time to go will be in the summer.
Page-Arizona:-Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge:
Antelope canyon is a must. They have two tours lower and upper canyon. Do any. Amazing ride on desert to reach canyons by tour companies and totally wow experience.
I would highly recommend Lake Powell and Rainbow bridge tour as well. This tour doesn't run in winters. Best time to go is in summer.
Horse Shoe bend is an amazing vista point in Page. It's a short hike to vista point from main road; highly recommended. Amazing view. It will not take much time; max 2 hrs.
On the way from Grand Canyon to Page, Cameron trading post comes where you can buy native American stuff. Big stores and restaurants are here.
Monument Valley-Utah:
Absolutely surreal and stunning. Its a must see and there are no restaurant chains in this area. This land belongs to native American tribes. I would recommend tour with them as they have permit to take you to interiors. This place has been covered in umpteen number of western movies including Forrest Grump. Stay at Goulding's lodge as it's room have great views of monument valley. There is another hotel View which is right at the doorsteps of monument valley but I loved Goulding's lodge as much. We loved the lodge. We saw the most beautiful sunrise from our balcony. I had never seen such sunrise before. The rocks next to lodge turn redder when first rays of sun fall on them. Awesome experience.
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| Sunrise at monument valley from Goulding's lodge |
After being to above mentioned amazing places, I was wondering if there is anything left to impress us but red rocks in Sedona proved us wrong. The drive is beautiful to this place and the mountains get to you. Absolutely gorgeous and lovely place. Such a cute town where you can get cactus appetizers. I would highly recommend Pink Jeeps' Broken Arrow tour. Their jeeps go on rocks like roads. Amazing views and information. Also this place is known to be vortex of energy where people come from far off places for treatments. I heard a case where a lady stayed and meditated for 3 months and she got cured from her cancer.
With this our awesome road trip came to an end and we flew back to home from Phoenix. I have the best mamajis in the world. We had so much fun and did crazy things in Vegas. I wore very cheesy heart shaped sunglasses the whole trip that still makes me laugh. After the tour mamajis were so tired of rocks but nevertheless they got to dance in snow fall. They even made videos while running near lake Powell and in Sedona town. Mamajis absolutely loved Vegas and would visit again with their respective wives. I don't blame them. There is a reason I love Vegas.
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