( For specific lodging suggestions to suit your itinerary use this 'Contact & Noticeboard' link.)

                               Rule number 1.  In the busy seasons ( June through August) and on national holidays reserve your room ahead
                               of your journey. After a great day out and arriving in town after dark there's nothing more stressful than to find
                               all accommodation displaying the NO VACANCY signs. Panic sets in, tempers flare, money becomes no object.
                               Freestyle motoring vacations are terrific the 'go where and when you like' freedom is what its all about and this
                               works out most times but beware peak holiday seasons. If you haven't booked ahead then try to get booked in
                               during the afternoon or at least early evening, this is usually possible and it leaves you free to go out and enjoy
                               a Southwest sunset. . . nothing like it!

                                Accommodation of all standards is usually available from the luxurious through to the 'cheap and cheerful'
                                Well known names such as Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8, Motel 6, Rodeway Inn and many more are to be
                                found most every town near an attraction. Try to pick up one of their directories before you set off on your tour.
                               There is also Bed & Breakfast and Ranch style accommodation to be found.

                                On a budget ?.  Don't judge a motel by its exterior (unless its decrepit) often the rooms are clean and the bed,
                                comfortable. OK so the wallpaper dates back to the 1940s. . . just adds a little atmosphere ! After all its just
                                somewhere to sleep, its the great outdoors that you're there for soon as that sun peeps through the shutters.
                                A better way to judge motels is by the state of the vehicles parked outside. If they're immobile wrecks.. beat it!
                                                       Remember . . ask to see a room if you are not sure. You'll soon get the picture.

                               ARIZONA:
                               Suggested towns to stay: Flagstaff - Williams -Tusayan- Sedona - Cottonwood - Holbrook -Page
                               Budget:  Williams on route 66 - East Route66 Flagstaff. (either is good for Grand Canyon).
                  
                               UTAH:
                               Suggested towns to stay: Kanab - Panguitch - Ceder City -Springdale
                               Budget:  Kanab - Panguitch.

                               Keep an eye out for small roadside motels when you are near your destination.

                              Food:
                              America , home of fast food and much of it is very good as is the service. There are places to eat to suit all pockets
                              and usually close to your lodgings. For convenience there are the well known chain establishments such as Dennys
                              Cocos, International House of Pancakes, Sizzlers, Wendys, Fudruckers, too many to mention .  Some Hotels/Motels
                              have  their own restaurants in house. Typically if you find a bunch of Motels, you will find a cafe close by.

                              Budget:  A very cheap and pleasant way to eat is to buy cooked food from the local supermarkets and take it back to
                              your room with whatever beverage you prefer. Your lodging will most likely have a drink vending machine if not there
                              will certainly be one close by.
                              In the restaurant always ask if there is a 'special' on the menu, often very good value.

                              Recommendations on lodging and food establishments will appear on this page at a later date. Or contact us.