Our summer long vacation is 15 days this year. Since we are traveling from northern WI, it takes a little while to get where we actually want to vacation, usually west. This year we are going to Denver, Moab, Grand Canyon, and Durango. Total of 3100 miles. Our longest day is 560 miles, shortest is 325 miles. Travel days are 8. Day one and two are usually the longest. We cheat by leaving the night before the official vacation begins and get a few hours in, that makes the real day 1 shorter so we can relax a bit that afternoon, before starting long day 2. We also plan the end of long day 1 at a place with a pool so my daughter has some fun down time, this year it is at a small water park. Last day on the way home is hammer down, longer day to get home no matter what, everyone is eager to sleep in their own bed. PS, we have reservations for every night already, no need for surprises after a long day of travel.
