Well folks — July is officially here, and believe it or not, we’ve already made it through the first week! Summer is flying by faster than a tumbleweed in a monsoon, but there’s still plenty of time for road trips, family adventures, and chasing sunsets down the highway.
At The Grandon Group, Arizona’s #1 Brother and Sister Real Estate Team, we know the value of getting out of town for a little summer escape. Whether you’re heading up north to cool off in Prescott, east to the pines of Show Low, or making the classic Arizona-to-California trek for a little beach therapy — we’ve got your road trip checklist right here.
🚘 Road Trip Essentials: What You
Really
Need
Before you load up the family and hit the open road, make sure you’ve got these must-haves ready to go:
✅ Snacks, Snacks, and More Snacks
Let’s be honest — the snacks make the trip. Here are some road trip MVPs:
- Red Vines or Twizzlers (pick a side, it matters)
- Ranch-flavored Doritos (because obviously)
- Trail mix or mixed nuts
- Corn nuts (love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re a road trip classic)
- Beef jerky
- Mini powdered donuts (breakfast of champions)
- A cooler packed with ice, waters, Gatorade, and a couple sodas for good measure
✅ Entertainment Locked and Loaded
For those 5.5–6 hour drives to Cali (or wherever your adventure takes you):
- Download playlists in advance (no arguing over music in the middle of the desert)
- iPads/tablets loaded with games, movies, or YouTube Kids
- Headphones for everyone — trust us on this one
- A good old-fashioned book or magazine for those who want to unplug
✅ The Vehicle Checklist
- Get the car washed — a clean car makes everyone feel better
- Fill the tank before you leave town (last thing you need is to hunt for gas in Quartzsite)
- Pack your bags so you can still see out the rear window
- Program your destination(s) into your GPS or phone ahead of time
✅ A Few More Pro Tips
- Bring extra phone chargers (car and portable)
- Sunscreen — even in the car
- First aid kit (for surprise cactus run-ins or scraped knees at a rest stop)
- Blankets or pillows for the kids (and grown-ups) who might snooze mid-ride
🌵 Safe Travels From The Grandon Group!
No matter where the road takes you this summer, make memories, enjoy the journey, and stay safe out there. And when you get back, if you’re ready for a new home base or a summer investment property — you know who to call.
The Grandon Group | Arizona’s #1 Brother and Sister Real Estate Team
Because whether you’re driving to California or your new dream home, we’re always riding shotgun with you.
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