🐕‍🦺 A Trip with My Pup 🦮🌺

This trip was extra special! Since we’ve already explored many islands, we decided to take our dog on a hiking adventure in Arizona 🌋 (easy-going version!). 📍 Our Route: Toronto → Phoenix → 🚗 Sedona → Back to Phoenix We took the airport shuttle to the car rental (lots of options available) and drove straight to Sedona after picking up the car. 🏨 Hotel: Residence Inn (beautiful views + kitchen suite — super convenient!) 🌄 Sedona Highlights: Drove via Payson — a scenic 3-hour route with stunning but winding roads ⚠️ Ate at Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar (patio with roses everywhere 🌹) Hiked Oak Creek Canyon (shady, easy trail with a creek — perfect for dogs!) Visited Tlaquepaque Village (Spanish-style, pet-friendly, great for photos & dinner) Caught sunset at Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout 🌇 Stopped by Chapel of the Holy Cross (closes at 5 PM ⛪) Drove around randomly — stumbled upon so many beautiful spots! 🥰 🚗 Heading Back to Phoenix: Took the 2-hour highway from the Blue McDonald’s (yay McMemes! 🍟💙) Stopped at Arcosanti — an eco-utopian architecture site. We missed the tour but explored ourselves and bought souvenir magnets! 😍 Visited Cosanti Originals Gallery in Phoenix (similar style, closes at 5 PM) 🏜️ Phoenix Stay: Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts 🏊‍♂️🌵 Pet-friendly with multiple pools and a huge, beautiful resort grounds One snack provider onsite — other meals are paid, but daily activities are fun! 🌅 Phoenix Sightseeing: Papago Park → Hole in the Rock for sunset (easy climb, dog-friendly!) Happy discovery: Phoenix has IN-N-OUT! 🍔😆 Skipped Desert Botanical Garden since our hotel had plenty of cacti already 🌵 ☀️ Tips: It’s already hot — sunsets are cooler, but days are scorching. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated! Sedona and Phoenix are full of surprises — we loved every moment! 🥰 #Arizona #TravelWithDog #USATravel #PetFriendly #Sedona #Phoenix