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Back from Sedona, AZ

August 2nd, 2008 at 05:55 am

We have returned from a great week in Arizona, via two nights in Las Vegas. Our home base was Sedona, where we stayed in a beautiful, one-bedroom suite with an amazing view, a fully stocked kitchen, and a large bathroom with a huge tiled shower and a Jacuzzi tub. My DS and BIL traveled with us, and they slept on the sofa sleeper in the living room. We shared expenses for gas and food. The four of us agreed to sit through a 90-minute timeshare presentation in exchange for $200 worth of gift certificates that we used at local restaurants. The timeshare presentation was low-key and of course, we declined to purchase.

DH and I already own two timeshares that we’ve had for years. Some people feel that timeshares are not a good investment, but for us, they work because I have learned to leverage them to our best advantage. However, it does take time to plan in advance. We bought our timeshares at a very low price and the maintenance fees are reasonable. Our suite in Sedona would rent for $499 a night if we had not paid with points. I have calculated that we pay under $100 per night, including reservation fees and annual maintenance fees. Not bad for being able to stay in such luxurious accommodations.

Here is the view from our suite in Sedona.


We took a day trip to the Grand Canyon because my DS and BIL had never been there. Typical of those who see it for the first time, they were awe-struck by the beautiful expanse of the canyon. As you look out onto the canyon, it does seem as if the sky and the canyon are actually painted on a backdrop. It is so exquisite.



It normally costs $25 to get into the Grand Canyon, but since DH is 62, we were able to buy a $10 lifetime senior pass to all the national parks. What a great deal!

7 Responses to “Back from Sedona, AZ”

  1. luxlivingfrugalis Says:
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    Sounds like a great trip! I love our timeshare too and use it religiously.

  2. cheshirecat Says:
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    I want to go to sedona some day. I love reading about how others travel frugally. I love to travel. and soon we will be in a position to do it again.

  3. Aleta Says:
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    We have a timeshare too and we love it. There is no way that we could afford the places we go to. The emenities are unbelievable in the resorts. Love seeing your photos. We have not traveled out West yst with our timeshare so your photos are a great incentive. Thanks for sharing.

  4. fern Says:
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    Gorgeous.

  5. ME2 Says:
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    Having been to the Grand Canyon and Sedona, albeit only once, I can attest to how gorgeous they both truly are.

  6. pjmama Says:
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    I took my first trip to the Grand Canyon last summer... so beautiful Smile

  7. Paul Adams Says:
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    Hi,

    Its good to see so many people taking initiative and giving us a good info on travel and loads of great new stuff on your blog. Always interesting.

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