Discount Travel Secret: Route 66 100th Anniversary Celebration


Discount Travel Secret:
Route 66 100th Anniversary + National Parks + KOA Campgrounds

Hi Reader,

This week I have another great mix across the entire country from Arizona and New Mexico to Florida and Indiana.

🎒 🎟️ Attractions 🎒 🎟️

Indiana Dunes National Park One Day Itinerary

I love taking day trips and weekend getaways to national parks because they are just so cheap to visit.

An $80 annual pass gets you and everyone in your car into national parks and all 400+ parks that are part of the National Park Service.

Indiana Dunes has great sand dune hikes, beaches, and even a neighborhood of "homes of the future" from the World's Fair!

πŸ¨β›ΊοΈ Lodging 🏨 ⛺️

Tucumcari / Route 66 KOA Journey Cabin Review

Did you know Route 66 is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year?

The perfect way to celebrate is to make a road trip along the route and be sure to stop at this KOA in New Mexico along the way.

We actually stayed in this cabin when we were moving from California and Ohio because the cabins are WAY cheaper than typical hotel rooms and because we could have our U-Haul directly outside of our cabin where we could keep an eye on it.

🍽️ Dining 🍽️

19 Best Kept Secret Restaurants in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is a designated UNESCO City of Gastronomy because the land has been continually harvested for thousands of years!

Restaurants in the area can get special UNESCO designations when they meet certain requirements, so we tried as many as we could during a week-long stay.

But our favorite all-time Tucson restaurant (that we stop at every time we drive through) is the one pictured here, with Birria Ramen and Birria Tacos!

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The Best Transportation From Disney Hotels To Off-Property Destinations

A brand new blog post from another one of my blogs - Mouse Transportation Tips - all about getting to and from and around Disney World!

This post shares the best ways to get to other attractions around Orlando like Universal, SeaWorld, Orange County Convention Center, and more.

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We’re a married, age-gap couple with a passion for exploring the U.S., one road trip at a time! Our travels focus on national parks, scenic drives, and hidden gems, with detailed itineraries to help you plan your own adventures. While we cover destinations across the country, we have a special love for Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and our current home baseβ€”Dayton, Ohio.With a background in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. & M.S.) and experience in hotels, theme parks, guided vacation sales, and special events, we bring both industry expertise and firsthand travel experience to our content.Follow along as we uncover the best weekend getaways, off-the-beaten-path spots, and foodie finds across the U.S.!

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