Title: Planning Out Before Traveling Word Count: 700 Summary: One of the world's most popular tourist attractions is the famous Grand Canyon. Located in the northwest region of Arizona, it is also one of the most famous natural tourist attractions. The National Park Service manages the Grand Canyon, as a major portion of the Grand Canyon lies within the Grand Canyon National Park. If you have decided to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for your adventure holidays then it is best to be prepared for everything before you leave. 1. Plan ... Keywords: grand canyon, travelling usa, adventure Article Body: One of the world's most popular tourist attractions is the famous Grand Canyon. Located in the northwest region of Arizona, it is also one of the most famous natural tourist attractions. The National Park Service manages the Grand Canyon, as a major portion of the Grand Canyon lies within the Grand Canyon National Park. If you have decided to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for your adventure holidays then it is best to be prepared for everything before you leave. 1. Plan out your trip: First and foremost you must decide on how to get there. Do you want to take a family road trip to the Grand Canyon or do you want to save time and money and fly to the place instead? Before you embark on your journey you should always take into consideration all factors like the rising gas prices and which of the two options would benefit you both physically and economically. It is after you have thought about all these factors that you should make your plan when traveling USA. 2. Self vs. the travel agent: while planning your trip you should also decide whether you want to plan out your trip by yourself or do you want to hire the services of a travel agent. By enlisting the services of a travel agent not only will you save on money and time, but they will also help you to experience the complete wonders of the magnificent Grand Canyon, as it is their job to plan the best vacations for others. 3. Child friendly environments: keeping in mind the different ages of your children, you should try to find out whether the destination or the trip will be suitable for them or not. For instance, if you have a baby, then try to find out whether the hotel or resort where you are staying offers services such as providing cribs or childcare. 4. Pet care: if you are one of those people who love to take their pets along with them on holidays, then you should always remember to ensure that the hotel or resort in which you will be staying in allows their guests to bring their pets with them. If you don't want to keep your pet locked in the room for the whole day while you are out enjoying, then definitely ensure that the destination is pet friendly. 5. Home protection: to protect your home while you are gone you can talk to your neighbors and ask them to keep an eye on your home. You can also ask a family friend or a relative to check in your home while you are gone. 6. Clothing: you should always remember to pack appropriate clothing for your trip. Always remember to pack clothes, such as, sweatshirt or sweater, bandana or a hat, gloves, jackets, shoes, raincoat or ponchos, cut off pants for hiking and socks. 7. First Aid: first aid is an essential item for all trips; so do not forget to pack first aid items for your trip. The items that you should essentially carry are antiseptic, band-aids, ace bandage, chap stick, burn ointment, gauze compresses, foot blister pads/powder, first aid tape, sun-tan lotion, salt tablets and a sharp knife. 8. Miscellaneous items: you should also carry a few miscellaneous items like maps, compasses, eye wash, ear plugs, water, flashlight, blankets, fire starter, anti-bacterial soaps, waterproof matches, paper/pencils, moist wipes, a sewing kit, sun glasses and toilet paper. 9. Sunscreen: to protect your family form sunburns, you should pack a sunscreen lotion that has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. 10. Toiletries: you should also pack a few toiletry items, such as, wash cloth, laundry bag, mirror, tooth paste, tooth brush, soap, sleep wear, sanitary supplies and shaving articles. While traveling do not carry a large sum of money or all of credit cards with you. It is always advisable to carry traveler's checks or traveler's debit card. These will help you to replace your funds incase they are stolen or lost. It is always better to be safe than sorry, so even if it means over packing, prepare yourself for everything. However, in the end do not forget to have a safe and sound trip.