Southern California & the Southwest
Luxury RV Travel
Advisory Services
Let Robert Hughes plan your perfect Southwest road trip. Expert daily itineraries, resort recommendations, and insider guidance — from Palm Springs to Sedona to Santa Fe.
The Advisory
Your Personal Road Trip Planner
Traveling by luxury RV through the American Southwest is one of the great travel experiences — but planning it well requires local knowledge that most travelers simply don't have. Robert Hughes has spent years exploring these routes, staying at the finest motorcoach resorts, and discovering the experiences that make each destination truly memorable.
As your Daily Trip Curator and RV travel advisor, Robert provides detailed, day-by-day itineraries for each destination on your route — tailored to your interests, your travel pace, and the time of year. Whether you want to hike Sedona's red rocks, browse Santa Fe's galleries, or simply find the best sunset viewpoint in the Coachella Valley, Robert knows exactly where to send you.
Robert's Way of Exploring
2022 Unity
Leisure Travel Van
Twin Bed Model · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
When Robert is not leading private tours in Palm Springs, he is out on the open road in his 2022 Unity Leisure Travel Van — a Twin Bed model built on the legendary Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. This is not just a vehicle; it is a philosophy of travel.
The Unity LTV represents the pinnacle of Class C motorhome design — combining the maneuverability of a van with the comfort and amenities of a luxury home on wheels. Twin beds, a full kitchen, private bath, and the unmatched reliability of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform make it the ideal companion for extended Southwest exploration.
Robert's firsthand experience traveling the Southwest in the Unity gives him a unique perspective that no guidebook can replicate. He knows which roads the Sprinter handles beautifully, which campgrounds accommodate Class C rigs perfectly, and how to time your arrival at iconic locations to avoid the crowds entirely.
Freedom
Sleep where the views are best
Comfort
Luxury amenities on the road
Flexibility
Change plans on a whim
Authenticity
Experience places like a local
Van Travel Advisory
Planning a Van Trip?
Robert Can Help.
Whether you are considering your first van trip or are a seasoned van traveler looking for fresh routes through the Southwest, Robert offers personalized van travel advisory services — from route planning and dispersed camping recommendations to the best van-friendly restaurants and hidden gems along the way.
Custom Southwest van route planning
Dispersed camping & boondocking spots
Van-friendly dining & supply stops
Seasonal timing & weather guidance
Hidden gems & off-the-beaten-path stops
Featured Destinations
Where the Road Takes You
Your Desert Home Base
The ideal starting point for any Southwest RV journey. Robert can recommend the finest luxury motorcoach resorts in the Coachella Valley, from Motorcoach Country Club in Indio to Desert Shores Resort. He'll also curate your days in Palm Springs with private tours, dining recommendations, and insider access.
Highlights
- Motorcoach Country Club, Indio
- Desert Shores Motorcoach Resort
- Private curated tours of the city
- Day trips to Joshua Tree
Red Rock Splendor
Approximately five hours from Palm Springs, Sedona is one of the Southwest's most spectacular destinations. Robert provides detailed daily itineraries covering the best scenic drives, hiking trails, vortex sites, art galleries, and dining experiences — along with recommendations for luxury RV resorts with views of Cathedral Rock and the surrounding red rock formations.
Highlights
- Verde Ranch RV Resort
- Cathedral Rock & Bell Rock hikes
- Boynton Canyon & vortex experiences
- Tlaquepaque Arts Village
Art, Culture & Ancient History
Santa Fe is unlike anywhere else in America — a city of adobe architecture, world-class art, ancient Pueblo culture, and extraordinary cuisine. Robert's Santa Fe advisory covers the best RV parks, the must-visit galleries of Canyon Road, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Bandelier National Monument, and the finest restaurants serving New Mexico's unique culinary tradition.
Highlights
- Canyon Road art galleries
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- Bandelier National Monument
- Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Robert's RV Routes
Coast to Coast,
Canada to Mexico
Robert has traveled the United States by road from coast to coast and from the Canadian border to the Mexican border — all 50 states explored, thousands of miles of highway, back road, and mountain pass. His RV advisory draws on this firsthand knowledge of the entire country, not just the Southwest.
Pacific Northwest by Road
Robert has driven the Pacific Coast from Southern California all the way to Vancouver and Vancouver Island — one of the great North American road trips. Vancouver is one of the world's most livable cities, nestled between mountains and ocean, and Vancouver Island offers old-growth rainforests, whale watching, and the charming city of Victoria.
- Pacific Coast Highway north to Vancouver
- Victoria & the Butchart Gardens
- Tofino surf beaches & rainforest
- Whale watching in the Strait of Georgia
Big Sky, Open Road
Montana is where Robert's Western story began — he moved there in 1986 and has returned many times since, including by RV. Glacier National Park is one of the most spectacular places in North America, and the Going-to-the-Sun Road is among the most dramatic drives on the continent. The small towns of Whitefish, Missoula, and Bozeman each have their own distinct character.
- Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier NP
- Whitefish & Flathead Lake
- Missoula arts & culture
- Bozeman & Yellowstone gateway
Twenty Years of Mountain Roads
Robert spent over 20 years in Denver — and used every one of them to explore Colorado by road. The RV routes through Colorado are extraordinary: Rocky Mountain National Park, the San Juan Skyway, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the Great Sand Dunes. Colorado has more fourteeners than any other state, and Robert knows the roads that lead to the best of them.
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- San Juan Skyway scenic loop
- Mesa Verde cliff dwellings
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
The Greatest Concentration of National Parks on Earth
Utah contains five of America's most spectacular national parks within a single state — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches — making it the ultimate RV destination in the American West. Robert has driven the Utah national parks circuit and knows the best campgrounds, the must-do hikes, and the ideal order to visit each park for maximum impact.
- Zion Narrows & Angels Landing
- Bryce Canyon hoodoos at sunrise
- Arches & Delicate Arch
- Canyonlands Island in the Sky
Sample Journey
A 14-Day Southwest Adventure
Settle in at a luxury motorcoach resort. Enjoy a private e-bike or classic car tour of the city. Day trip to Joshua Tree National Park.
Scenic drive through the Sonoran Desert. Optional stop at Prescott, AZ. Arrive in Sedona.
Explore red rock trails, vortex sites, and the art galleries of Tlaquepaque. Sunset at Cathedral Rock.
Drive through Flagstaff and northern New Mexico. Optional stop at Taos Pueblo.
Immerse in art, culture, and cuisine. Canyon Road galleries, historic Plaza, and Bandelier cliff dwellings.
Scenic return via your preferred route, with optional stops at White Sands or Tucson.
* Sample itinerary only. Robert will create a fully custom plan based on your travel dates, preferences, and pace.
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