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Verde Valley Thousands Trails Campground Review {Cottonwood, Arizona}

May 112016



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Travel dates :: April 14 – 18, 2016

Yesterday I shared a lengthy blog post about the many things to explore in the Verde Valley (Arizona) area. We spent half of of our time in the area at the Verde Valley Thousands Trails Camping Resort.

This RV and camping resort is located in a great central location for exploring Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma National Monument. Let me tell you a little about it!

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The first thing you’ll notice about Verde Valley Thousands Trails Camping Resort it’s remote location just outside of the town of Cottonwood. It’s a short drive to amenities but feels like it sits all by itself. If you’re not paying attention you could easily miss the turn off from highway 260. You’ll head back on Thousand Trails road and be greeted by a gated entrance.

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Monte Vista Village RV Resort Encore Property Review {Mesa, Arizona}

Apr 42016



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Travel dates :: March 18 – 23, 2015

After a wonderful time in Tucson we headed north to Mesa, Arizona.  As much as we loved our campground in Tucson we were so excited for FULL HOOK-UPS and a five-night stay at Monte Vista Village RV Resort in Mesa.

As soon as pulled in, I knew that staying here was going to be a TREAT. Located just five minutes from my grandma with easy access to freeways and a grocery store – the location was primo for what we needed during our stay. We were greeted by a nice employee at the front gate (which is staffed 24/7) and headed to the main office to check-in.

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The Monte Vista Village RV Resort property is beautiful. It’s clean, well-maintained, gorgeous landscaping, easy to navigate and it really felt like a vacation resort. After checking in, we were escorted to our campsite on 4th avenue in between two nice mobile homes – it felt like we were on a regular neighborhood street.

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We had a nice, level spot next to a large paved area. Plenty of room for us to move around.

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We quickly made ourselves at home. Our neighbors stopped by as soon as we got settled and greeted us – welcoming us to the neighborhood – how sweet is that!?! And look at those blue skies. . . we love the weather here in the spring!

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Carlsbad KOA Campground Review {New Mexico}

Mar 272016



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Travel Dates :: March 9 – 12, 2016

We went to Carlsbad, New Mexico with specific plans to visit the Carlsbad Caverns and explore the nearby area. When researching places to stay nearby we found the local Carlsbad KOA had great reviews and it looked like the perfect home base while we were in town.

North of the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico the Carlsbad KOA  is nestled in a quiet spot off Highway 285 making it easy to access and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Carlsbad.  Because of it’s nice remote location the Carlsbad KOA  is about a 38 mile drive to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. For some this might be a deal breaker but honestly we didn’t see much for camping options closer to the caverns and we liked the park so much that the drive wasn’t an issue for us. Plus as I mentioned in an earlier post, we LOVED visiting Artesia which was just a short drive from where we were located.

You can always tell a lot about a campground when you check-in at the front desk. The Carlsbad KOA had lots of staff on hand at the front desk and they were super helpful when we arrived.

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Travelers World RV Resort Review {San Antonio, Texas}

Mar 162016



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Travel dates :: February 26 – March 7, 2016

After eating our weight in tacos in Austin, we headed 80 miles southwest to San Antonio, Texas. While in San Antonio we had the great pleasure of staying at Travelers World RV Resort. We had heard great things about this San Antonio campground being the perfect home base for going into the city, and it certainly was – let me tell you why we liked it so much!

Our site at Travelers World RV Resort had full hook-ups. This means water, electricity (30/50 amp) and sewer. We also had cable with dozens of channels and FREE wifi for up to two devices during our stay. The wifi worked GREAT – which is always a perk that is often hit or miss depending on the campground.

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In terms of amenities at Travelers World RV Resort we LOVED the pool. Seriously. The pool was heated and was kept at an extremely comfortable temperature for swimming. Truly heated, like a nice warm bath – it was located in the middle of the park, a short walking distance from our site. The pool was well maintained, well lit (at night) and had lots of lawn chairs nearby. The kids went swimming daily, which we love because it wears them out – they have so much energy!

Travelers-World-Pool-Happy-KidI’m in hot tub, he’s in pool, we’re both happy. 

And right next to the pool you’ll find the hot tub. I loved that the hot tub was actually HOT and right next to the pool so I could soak and kept a close eye on my kids while they swam in the pool. Kids aren’t allowed in the hot tub but the pool was so warm, they didn’t care!

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Thousand Trails Lake Conroe RV Resort Review {Texas}

Mar 142016



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Travel dates :: February 17 – 20, 2016

After eating plenty of beignets in New Orleans and camping overnight in Lafeytte, Louisiana we headed west to Lake Conroe, Texas. After a busy couple weeks we opted to take it easy for a few days. We knew there was a lot to do in Houston but we also knew we needed to slow down for a bit – for our sanity and to catch up on life.  So we skipped Houston (and it’s traffic) all together and headed north about an hour to Thousand Trails Lake Conroe RV Resort.

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Thousand Trails is a national camping network that you can join via a membership fee. Broken into regions around the country your membership allows you to camp for free (or a discounted rate) at campgrounds within your region. We know a lot of full-time families who have Thousand Trails memberships and tend to stay at Thousand Trails locations for long stays.

We personally don’t have a Thousand Trails membership and have never stayed at a Thousand Trails campground before – so this was a first for us! We weren’t quite sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised when we pulled in. They seemed to have great security – having a gate that seems to be staffed for early to late in the day and you’ll be given a gate code to get in after hours.

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Our spot was in a row on a slight hill giving you a nice view of the valley. It was easy to back into and perfectly level. I love it when I don’t have to worry about leveling the trailer! The electrical box and hook-ups look like they had been upgraded recently and were in great condition. Although the spots aren’t huge, we didn’t feel as cramped as we had at some other campgrounds. And more importantly I loved our location – just a short walking distance to the playground, the miniature golf course and the pool/hot tub.

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