Bonjour =) Je pars le 24 août avec ma copine. On est un couple de 19 ans et 21 ans. J'ai fais un planning mais il n'est pas finis, enfin, je pense qu'il est à retoucher. Donc toutes critiques est bonne à prendre. Si vous pouviez m'aider, ce serait super :)
Lundi 24 août :
•Arrivé à l’hôtel Amsterdam Court Hotel vers 14H/15H
•Après-midi : Découverte de Times Square. Chercher la MetroCard.
•Fin d’après midi/soirée : Une idée ?
Mardi 25 août :
•Matin : Staten Island et Ellis Island
•Midi : Manger en visitant Battery Park
• Après-Midi : Wall Street, Charging Bull, Reserve Federal, Trinity Church, City Hall, FBI– Police Museum - Ground Zero – Musée WTC (Pas trop charger en une après midi ?)
•Soirée : Pier 17, South Street Seaport – Brooklyn Height, Brooklyn Bridge (Photos au couché du soleil)
Mercredi 26 août :
•Matin : Chinatown – Little Italy
• Après-Midi : Century 21 – Tribeca – New York University ( A cette période, il y a quelques chose à voir ? ) – Soho (Quoi voir exactement ?)
La journée n'est pas trop chargé niveau shopping ?
Jeudi 27 août :
•Matin : Union Square, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Garden (Est-ce qu'il y a une visite, vaut-elle le coup ? )
• Après Midi : Grand central Station, Chrysler Building, ONU (La visite vaut-elle le coup? ), NY Public Library – St Patrick Cathdedral,
• Fin d’après midi / soirée : Rockfeller Center puis Top of the rock pour voir NY à la tombé de la nuit (Photos de l’Empire State Building)
Vendredi 28 août :
•Matin : Empire States Building (Photo)
• Après Midi : 5ème avenue : Macy's et Abercrombie. M&M’s Store, Apple Store. Retour à l’hôtel pour déposer les « futurs » achats.
•Soirée : Match des Yankees dans le Bronx
Journée pas trop rempli non ? D'autres choes que je peux rajouter ?
Samedi 29 août:
•Matin : American Museum of Natural History, Columbus Circle
•Après-Midi : Madame Tussaud - Greenwich village (Quoi voir exactement à Greenwich Village ?) – Fire Museum
•Soirée : Une idée ?
Dimanche 30 août :
•Matin : Harlem : messe gospel (une bonne adresse à me conseiller ?)
•Midi et début d’après midi à Central Park – MET – Bloomingdales – Boutique Ralph Lauren
•Soirée : Times Square de nuit une dernière fois
Lundi 31 août :
•Matin : Préparer bagage – Tour sur Times Square (derniers achats)
•Midi : 3 heures de libre à peu près juste avant le départ. Une idée ?
•Départ vers 15h pour l’aéroport
Quand pensez-vous ? Sachant que je dois encore rajouter le tour Gossip Girl, donc si quelqu'un connaît, si il pouvait m'aider ce serait sympas.
Chelsea et le NBC Studio Tour ne sont pas dedans, valent-ils le coup ? Sinon, est-ce qu'il y a autres choses que j'aurais oublié que je pourrais rajouter ?
Dernière question. Pour quelles excursions doit-on réserver d'avance (Empire State Building, Top Of The Rock et quoi d'autres ?)
Niveau budget, j'ai prévus 1300 $ de shopping à deux, 560 $ de nourriture à deux (80$ par jour), 120 $ pour le taxi (JFK/Manhattan et Manhattan/JFK) et 400/450 $ pour les excursions. L'hôtel, l'avion et le match de baseball sont payés.
Très beau programme... dommage que je ne suis pas tombé dessus avant de visiter NY...
Pour ton budget nourriture, ca dépend de ce que tu veux faire, à mon avis il y a franchement moyen de s'en sortir avec 80$/jour sauf si vous voulez manger dans de bons restos tous les jours... sinon en mangeant sur le pouce et en regardant à son portefeuille il doit y avoir moyen pour moins cher... donc ca dépendra de vos exigences culinaires...
Le Top of the Rock te permet de voire central park, donc il faut arriver quand il fait encore bien claire... Il existe aussi un billet combiné avec deux entrées au top of the rock (sur le même jour je crois) pour voire de jour et de nuit.
Je suppose que tu l'as déjà prévu, mais pour l'Empire State, il faut arriver très tôt car la file est longue... Prévoir un pull car il fait froid à l'intérieur si vous devez faire la file longtemps.
Pour la journée du 28, vous allez vite passer beaucoup de temps en faisant le shopping... donc à mon avis pas de soucis...
Je prépare également mon voyage pour New York, tu m'en voudras pas que je pioche un peu dans ton emploi du temps 😛
Concernant le tour Gossip Girls je veux le faire aussi pourras tu me donner ton feedback? Ainsi que le feedback général de ton voyage à ton retour? ( trucs à faire, à éviter, bons plans, galères etc)😎
Concernant ton budget sincèrement tu as très bon budget, j'aimerais bien avoir 1300 $ de shopping😉
J'ai eu la chance de bouger à NY cet été. Concernant la visite du Maddison Square Garden, il y en a une toute les heures c’est 20$ me semble-t-il c’est pas mal encore…. Mais bon autant aller voire un match de qqch pour 60-80$ et le visiter par toi-même….
Pour l’ONU, matte les heures des visites pcq il y en a dans toutes les langues. Moi j’étais arrivé à 10h45 et la visite en français était à 10h45 Donc….. je me suis fais la visite en allemand… C’était pas un problème pour moi, mais gaffe toi et renseigne toi.
Sinon j’ai vue que tu veux faire le Top of the rock ainsi que l’empire states Building, sincèrement privilégie le Top of the rock, car il n’y a pas de queue et a vue est meilleur je trouve. C’est quand même 20$ chaque attraction.
Sinon concernant ton budget bouffe, c’est quand même pas mal moi je dépensais style 60$ pour moi tout seul pour me nourrir et me saouler le soir….
Et concernant les 1’300$ de Shopping, conseil d’amis, karna ton pote et dépense 1’300$ tout seul, il y a tellement de chose à acheter labas.
PS : Si tu compte acheter des t-shirt I <3 NY achète en masse mais vraiment MASSE, pcq ils sont vraiment pas chère (style 1$ le blancs et 2-3$) le couleur, par contre la qualité c’est vraiment de la merde !
mm88: Le billet combiné, je ne y avais pas pensé, pourquoi pas, c'est une bonne idée. Ouii, je compte arriver tôt pour l'ESB
HellHeat : Pour le Madison Square Garden, malheureusement à ces dates, il y a rien de bien super mais au moins je sais qu'il y a une visite, c'est déjà bien :)
Je ne savais pas pour l'ONU, je vais donc regarder les heures.
Poudlard : Je te tiendrais au courant sans problème =)
NYC est ville où il fait bon planer et déambuler pour s'impregner de l'atmosphère qui s'y trouve. Je te conseille donc de ne pas tout planifier à l'heure près pour te donner une marge à l'imprévu. Maintenant, je pense que tu regroupe bien tout ce qu'il y a voir. Pour Empire States Building, je dirai soit le matin de très bonne heure soit une 1/2 heures avant le coucher du soleil, ca permet de voir la ville de jour et de nuit en même tps.
NY Public Library, n'hésites pas à rentrer dedans et te promener dans les salles qui sont très jolie (en respectant bien évidement ceux qui y travaille).
ONU, nous avions téléphoner pour savoir quand la visite se déroule en français, ce n'était pas tous les jours, et oui, je trouve que la visite en vaut la peine.
Greenwich village, soho, quoi voir ? rien de spécial si ce n'est se balader dans ces quartiers qui sont très sympa.
Si vous allez sur Harlem, visite la cathédrale, c'est la plus grande au monde !!! et oui, et pourtant elle n'est pas connu, c'est aussi, semble-t-il la seule au monde à posséder un hotel pour le mort du sida et d'autres cause de ce type. A coté tu as d'ailleurs l'université de Columbia.
MSG : essaie effectivement de combiner la visite avec un évenement.
Ensuite si tu aimes, essaies de reparer quelques adresses bien connue des films comme la caserne de SOS fontôme (sur la pointe de Manhattan) ou ... l'immeuble de Friends, certe juste un immeuble (du générique), mais le quartier est résidentiel avec quelques commerces, donc sympa à faire.
saboli2007 : Oui, j'essaie au maximum de laisser la place à l'imprévu, de pouvoir flâner mais il y a tellement de choses à voir que s'est parfois difficile =S Pour l'ESB, je vais essayer d'y aller le plus tôt possible, vers 8h je pense. Et j'irais au Top Of The Rock, où on a une meilleure vue au couché de soleil. Comme ça en plus, je verrais l'ESB illuminé :)
Pour le NY Library, je compte entrer dedans, et le visiter tout en respectant bien sur les personnes qui travaillent.
Pour l'ONU, où voir sur Internet quand se déroule les visites en français ?
Pour Greenwich et Soho, je vais donc me promener dans les quartiers et voir ce qu'il y a a voir :D
Je vais essayer de passer quelques temps à Harlem, peut-être le dernier jour.
Pour le MSG, j'aimerais bien combiner les deux, seulement, il n'y a pas grand chose à voir fin août =S
Sinon. J'ai un peu revus le planning. Dites moi ce que vous en pensez. C'est cohérent ?
Lundi 24 août :
•Arrivé à l’hôtel à 14H
•Après-midi : Découverte de Times Square. Chercher la MetroCard.
•Fin d’après midi/soirée : Madison Square Garden de nuit.
Mardi 25 août :
•Matin : Staten Island et Ellis Island
•Midi : Manger en visitant Battery Park
• Après-Midi : Wall Street : Charging Bull , New York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, Reserve Federal of Bank, Ground Zero – Musée WTC, City Hall, FBI– NY Police Museum -
•Soirée : Pier 17 : South Street Seaport – Brooklyn Height, Brooklyn Bridge (Photos)
Mercredi 26 août :
•Matin : Chinatown – Little Italy
•Après-Midi : New York University – Soho – Fire Museum - Tribeca
•Soirée : Au choix
Jeudi 27 août :
•Matin : Union Square, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, Madison Square Garden
•Après Midi : NY Public Library , Grand central Station, Chrysler Building, ONU– St Patrick Cathdedral,
• Fin d’après midi / soirée : Rockfeller Center puis Top of the rock pour voir NY à la tombé de la nuit (Photos de l’Empire State Building)
Vendredi 28 août :
•Matin : Empire States Building (Photo) puis Macy's
•Midi à 15h : Gossip Girl Tour :
•15h15 – 18h : Abercrombie. M&M’s Store, Apple Store, NBA Store. Retour à l’hôtel pour déposer les « futurs » achats.
•Soirée : Match des Yankees dans le Bronx
Samedi 29 août:
•Matin : American Museum of Natural History
•En mangeant à midi : Longé Central Park West jusqu’à Columbus Circle (Time Warner )
•Après-Midi : Madame Tussaud - Greenwich village
•Soirée : Au choix
Dimanche 30 août :
•Matin : Harlem : messe gospel
•Midi et début d’après midi à Central Park – MET – Bloomingdales – Boutique Ralph Lauren
•Soirée : Au choix
Lundi 31 août :
•Matin : Préparer bagage – Tour sur Times Square (derniers achats)
•Midi : Au choix
•Départ vers 15h pour l’aéroport
Visiter Chelsea le soir, c'est pas mal ?
Bloomingdales – Boutique Ralph Lauren et autres sont ouvert le dimanche ?? Le soir aussi ?
NBC Tour est possible le soir ?
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH je veux un débrief du Gossip Girl Tour dès ton retour !!!!
je serai à NY le 13 ou 14 septembre et j'hésite encore entre le Sex and the city tour et le GG Tour voir les deux lol alors il me faudrait un avis de comment ça se passe concrètement !
personnellement je trouve ton planning très bien, je serai ravie d'en avoir un aussi bien préparé 😇 mais j'en suis loin lol
pour tout cela, comptes tu prendre une carte genre NYC pass ou un truc dans le genre ? ou tu comptes tout payer individuellement (enfin pour ce qu'il y a à payer j'avoue ne pas mettre trop penchée dessus pour l'instant!)
séjour de 3 mois aux Etats Unis, ça se raconte comme ça :
www.enaira16.blogspot.com
Pour des infos sur l'ONU : http://www.un.org/french/aboutun/tours/pages/gi.htm
Sinon, un bien beau programme t'attends, par contre, j'ai peur que ta journée du 27 fasse un peu chargé (NY Public Library , Grand central Station, Chrysler Building, ONU– St Patrick Cathdedral) car l'ONU peut te prendre un peu de tps. mais ca doit être faisable.
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
