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In this episode, I’m sharing a detailed recap of our recent Sedona and Grand Canyon family trip — from red rocks and slow mornings to a scenic train ride to the South Rim that turned into a birthday memory we’ll never forget.

I talk about staying at the Hyatt Vacation Club at Pinion Pointe, why Sedona being an International Dark Sky Community matters, and how we’ve learned as a family that we don’t need to jam-pack every vacation to make it meaningful. Instead, we do what we can, enjoy it fully, and keep a list of what we’ll come back for next time.

I’m also sharing how I support my body while traveling — including:

• My simple grocery strategy and “plug-and-play” travel meals
• How I enjoy one meal out a day without feeling inflamed or bloated
• Why hydration, tea at night, and skipping alcohol make such a difference
• Gentle movement, early-morning gym sessions, walking, and resting when needed
• Why travel bloat happens (especially with flying and elevation) and what actually helps

I’’ll cover highlights like:

• Visiting Montezuma Castle National Monument (a perfect family stop with fascinating history)
• Pool days, books, ping pong, and doing less on purpose
• Walking the South Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon
• Lunch at Bright Angel Lodge and sitting in the historic lodge area
• Riding the Grand Canyon Railway, where the train sang Happy Birthday to my son

Where we stayed:

https://www.hyattvacationclub.com/destinations/sedona-arizona/pinion-pointe

Other Resources:

Visit Sedona | The official site of the Sedona Tourism Bureau

Grand Canyon Train | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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