De retour d’un voyage dans l’Ouest pendant les vacances de la Toussaint
Tout d’abord merci à air france de nous avoir volés le premier jour de vacances puisque le vol de 10h 15 pour San Francisco le samedi 27 octobre a été annulé à 10 heures. Donc 4 heures d’attente de 6h a 10h pour savoir si le vol avait lieu, plus 3 heures d’attente pour obtenir des places sur le vol du lendemain ainsi que l’hôtel pour passer la nuit.
Nous étions huit, 4 adultes et 4 enfants, nous avons fait le voyage dans une Toyota sienna, qui s’est révélé juste suffisante mais qui nous a permis de rester tous ensemble. La location a été faite chez Alamo, le gps en français nous a permis de ne jamais perdre de temps.
Notre parcours :
Le 28/10 Arrivé à San Francisco
Le 29/10 San Francisco
Le 30/10 San Francisco
Hôtel Holiday inn express sur F wharf ( confortable, petit dej inclus et copieux).
Le 31/10 San Francisco-Monterey-Carmel-Monterey.
Hôtel Sand dollar inn (correct mais petit dej inclus et léger)
Le 01/11 Monterey-Big Sur-Cambria –Paso Robles.
Hôtel Hampton Inn (confortable, petit dej inclus et copieux, dégustation de vins californiens offerte et mémorable)
Le 02/11 Paso Robles-Sequoia park –Bakersfield.
Hôtel Hampton Inn (confortable et petit dej inclus et normal)
Le 03/11 Bakersfield-Furnace creek
Hôtel Furnace creek ranch (propre et simple)
Le 04/11 Furnace creek-Las Vegas.
Hôtel Planète Hollywood (très confortable et bien placé).
Restau : Buffet du Wynn, cher avec les enfants au mème tarif que les adultes, mais beaucoup de choix et trés bon.
Le 05/11 Las Vegas Grand Canyon.
Hôtel best western à Tussayan (correct et petit dej inclus et copieux).
Le 06/11 Grand Canyon-Monument valley.
La surprise au Goulding Lodge il nous a été proposé une villa de 4 chambres, avec vue sur Monument valley pour 125 dollars.
Le 07/11 Monument Valley-Kanab.
Hôtel Victoria charm Inn, confortable, décors 1890, petit dej inclus et personnalisé.
Le 08/11 Kanab-Zion –La Vegas.
Hôtel Bally’s (bien placé, chambre avec grande baie vitrée et une magnifique vue sur la ville, mais hôtel vieillissant).
Restau : Buffet du Mirage (bon et prix correct)
Le 09/11 Retour.
Le temps a été frais et humide sur la cote (entrées maritimes), puis beau et doux le reste du temps avec des nuits fraîches. (ex 4° a Monument valley à 6 heures du mat).
Tout est magnifique et on a souvent l’impression d’être dans un film. L’acceuil des gens est très chaleureux, de plus en cette période de l’année il y a peu de monde dans les parcs.
San Francisco est une ville extraordinaire et les déplacements en bus, tram ou cable-car sont très faciles et ont souvent donné lieu à de grands fous rire avec les enfants.
On a vu beaucoup d’animaux, lions de mer à Sf, Monterey, et surtout des centaines sur la plage à piedras blancas, un ours dans séquoia parc pendant prés de 20’ à une trentaine de mètre de la route et bien sur beaucoup de biches cerfs etc. .
On a fait une extraordinaire balade à cheval dans Monument Valley après le coucher du soleil et retour dans la nuit.
Nous avons pu explorer tous les endroits remarquables de la vallée de la mort puisque la température n’a pas dépassé les 25-28° ( escalade des grandes dunes de sable … ) et nous avons contemplé les étoiles vers 10 h du soir allongés sur la route (déserte ) à quelques kilomètres de Furnace creek.
Le petit déjeuner a été pris les plus souvent dans les hôtels ( continental breakfast inclus dans le prix de la chambre) les enfants préférant le classique.
Baignade deux fois en piscine extérieur ce qui a permis à tous de se détendre. Paso robles ou la température de l’air était supérieure de 10° avec la côte proche de 40 km et ensuite à Furnace creek.
Nous avons assisté à Haloween à Monterey ou à notre grande surprise le soir nous n’avons vu que des adultes dans des déguisements les plus extravagants .
A San Francisco il faut passer à l’Apple Store ou l’on peut utiliser tous les produits Apple, les prix sont très intéressants.
Seule la route de Las Végas à Grand Canyon nous a semblé longue.
Si vous avez des questions......
Nous étions aussi dans l'ouest sur la même période même si notre circuit était un peu différent (nous nous sommes peut-tre croisés le 7/11 à Monument valley!).
nous avons été plus chanceux avec la grêve car notre paris-san francisco du 26/10 a pu décoller avec 2 heures de retard (sachant que nous avons été préacheminés la veille et avons dormi dans l'aéroport...). Je voulais savoir si tu avais engagé des recours avec Air france par rapport à ton retard. et si oui lesquelles (c'est surtout pour ma soeur et sa famille qui a du monter de Toulouse en voiture dans la nuit -vol du matin annulé- et payer 175 € de parking...)
Merci d'avance
Bien sur, le dossier de demande d'indemnisation est presque pret il partira lundi matin, pieces produites attestation de non embarquement Montpellier-Paris tickets Tgv 8 personnes Attestation de non embarquement Paris SF Factures taxis (divers AR hotel-aeroport). 1 nuit hotel à San francisco.
On demade le remboursement du vol payé et non effectué (Montpellier-Paris),
le remboursement de tous les frais engagés ainsi que 200 euros d'indemnité par famille (2) pour les divers préjudices, pour l'instant c'est une demande de réparation à l'amiable, on verra la suite en fonction de la réponse.
Le 7/11 on est parti de Monument valley vers 13H aprés avoir passé nos derniers moments au Visitor Center.D'ailleurs et comme dans tous les lieux ou il y avait un livre de receuil de témoignages j'ai pensé à inscrire un petit mot de remerciement à Air France.
j'étais en californie en août 2007, j'ai galéré pour le voyage. nous étions un groupe de 10 adultes à partir de biarritz via paris NY San Francisco arrivée prévue le 8.08 à 23H
j'ai été victime du surbooking donc j'ai du repayer un billet d'avion pour mon mari qui a refuse l'embarquement donc nous démarrons tous les deux à 10H le 8 pb à paris retard départ prévu 13H30 décollage à 17H donc plus de correspondance pour SF nuit d'attente a l'aéroport décollage le 9 au matin à 8h pour SF arrivée 12H
donc + de 13h de retard pr rapport au groupe qui nous attendez
j'ai pu récupérer une partie du billet d'avion que j'ai du repayer mais à ce jour je n'ai encore rien reçu pour les frais engagés à NY la nuit d'hotel payée a SF mais non utilisée
le dédommagemant que AF m'a donné pour mon surbooking a été de 500€ qui m'aidé a payer le 2° billet de mon mari alors que la régle est de 600€ (est ce exact)
pensez vous que je peux réclamer cette différence et comment et quel dédommagement puis-je espérer?
quelqu'n prut-il m'aider je suis novice sur les forum comme pour les voyages donc j'aiété passé par une agence et je ne pouvais meme pas imaginer que le surbooking existé
merci pour vos reponses
j ai pas trop compris ton histoire mais en cas de surbooking tu dois etre reporté sur un autre vol au frais de la compagnie, loger nourri si besoin, et dédommagé.
comme déjà expliquer je suis novice sur les forum et les voyages donc voici ma nouvelle explication
merci pour la reponse et les conseils
résumé de mon histoire:
je fais parti d'un groupe de 10 basques allant voir sa famille "aux amériques" GRANDE EXPEDITION POUR QUELQU'UN QUI N'A PAS VOYAGER DEPUIS 1983
départ prévu BTZ le 08/08 à 7h ma place en surbooking, refus de mari d'embarquer donc je paie une nelle place
départ à 11h pour paris
départ prévu de paris via NY 13h30 effectif 17h
départ prévu de NY le 08 a 19h arrivee SF 22H30 EFFECTIF départ le 09 a 9h arrivee SF a 11h30
j'ai payé mon voyage initial (tout compris billet avion + hotel + location de voiture) a une agence de voyage; le second billet au guichet de air france a biarritz
a qui dois je ecrire pour la réclamation pour le surbooking (reçu 500€ au lieu des 600€) l'agence de voyage aurait pu me conseiller? ne doit-elle pas m'aider dans mes démarches je pense qu'elle a l'habitude de ces situations.
pour le retard puis je demander un dédommagement sous forme d'argent et non en bons de voyage
si je menace l'agence de me rapprocher d'une association de défense des consommateurs ou engager une procédure judiciaire va-t-elle bouger plus?
Je pense que tu devrais poster ton message dans la rubrique "compagnies aériennes" avec un titre explicite, ou tu trouveras d'ailleurs plusieurs posts discutant du surbooking.
Nous avons donc pu nous croiser, puisqu'àprès avoir dormi à Mexican Hat, nous avons pris notre petit déj au Goulding lodge et visité le parc. Promenade à cheval en fin de matinée et départ vers 14h en direction de Grand canyon. Nous n'avons vu aucun groupe de 8 français !
Merci pour tes explications concernant Air France. Nous n'allons demander que le dédommagement pour avoir passé la nuit dans l'aéroport mais ma soeur aura le même type de dossier que le votre qui devrait partir en milieu de semaine. Je te tiendrais au courant des suites...
en cas de surbooking tu peux reclamer de l'argent plutot qu une reduction sur un billet à venir. Par contre la plupart du temps si on te donne -500€ à valoir sur un prochain billet, on te proposera que 250 € en remboursement.
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salut a tous
je prepare un tour du monde et je recherche des bons plans pour les logements aux etats unis
avez vous des petits prix a me partager svp
merci
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).
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!
