October 13, 2023
Friday Family Vacation: Grand Canyon
Pam
The Grand Canyon is a massive natural wonder located in Arizona, USA. It is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists from around the world. Our Friday Family Vacation is to the Grand Canyon National Park.
How to Get to the Grand Canyon: Flights
To get there, most people will fly into Phoenix (Sky Harbor International), pick up a rental car, and then drive the 3.5 hours to the South Rim or North Rim. Our family comes from Chicago and has many options for flying into Phoenix. Luckily, United, Southwest, American Airlines, and many others fly into Phoenix for a reasonable redemption.
A family with the Southwest Companion Pass can fly one member for free!
The following cards will make these flights possible for our family:
These cards can be used for AA flights:
Lodging at the Grand Canyon
Depending on which rim of the Canyon you want to visit, there are a few options for hotels with points. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon is near the South Rim and about 60K/night. If you hold either of these IHG credit cards, you will get the 4th night free. That brings the total to about 180K for a family of four, with free breakfasts included too.
Other Tips for Visiting National Parks
The Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle. If you plan to visit multiple U.S. National Parks in a year, those entrance fees can really add up. However, there are a few ways that can help lessen those entrance fees. Veterans can get a free lifetime Military National Parks pass. Additionally, the Every Kid Outdoors program provides a free U.S. National Parks pass to 4th grade students. You and your 4th grader can visit the website and get your free pass today!
Bottom Line
Not everyone wants to vacation to Hawaii or Europe. Many people love to visit National Parks, and this one certainly is a spectacular sight! Friday Family Vacation to the Grand Canyon shows you how to use credit card points and miles to create a fabulous family vacation.
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