Wisetrips Travel Blog

While visiting Sedona and staying at the Hilton Sedona at Bell Rock  on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023, we decided to visit the famous Grand Canyon. Though we have stayed in Sedona twice before, we never found time to visit the Grand Canyon, a mere 2.5 hours away by car. On one occasion, it snowed during Thanksgiving, and the roads to the Grand Canyon were closed. Thursday, November 23, 2023 After wa…

The Top 10 Sedona Hikes Devil's Bridge Directions from Hilton Sedona Drive north on Hwy 179, approximately 7.6 miles.  Turn left onto SR89A to Dry Creek Road Turn right onto Dry Creek Road.  Turn right on Long Canyon Road.  Parking on the right. Trail Info:  A moderate to strenuous 4.2-mile out-and-back trail starts with a winding trail throug…

I made a car rental reservation with Avis Car Rental through Costco Travel . The Avis Car Rental booth is conveniently located next to our Vdara Hotel in Bellagio, Las Vegas. I reserved a mid-size SUV, intending to pick it up on Wednesday morning, November 22. I planned to drive to Sedona with a stop at the Grand Canyon and an eventual car drop-off at Phoenix's airport. Wednesday, November 22, 2023 As I  continue…