The planning
Overview The trip was going to be accomplished by flying from New York to Las Vegas. Then drive from Las Vegas via Hoover Dam to Sedona. Sleep over in Sedona and then head to Grand Canyon the next day. I started planning for this trip two months ahead of time The goals To experience one of the natural seven wonders of the world on a cost saving budget Avoid Memorial day crowds ..So I marked on the 22nd of May to 27 may as the days of travel Stay hydrated( temperatures in Arizona were soaring in the 80 degrees fahrenheit ) Take as many pictures as possible Relax and bond with nature The budget The major elements in the budget were Flights for two (me and wife) Car rental Gas and Food Park and attraction fees Airbnb(Las Vegas) On arrival Day 1 AirBnb(Sedona) Departure Day 2 and 3 Airbnb(Las Vegas) Return Day 4 Flights 732 Car rental 3 days 258 Airbnb Las Vegas 149 Sedona two nights 250 The Signature Hotel(Airbnb replacement) 178