Bonjour, je pars pour NYC du 11 au 18 mai 2013, suite a l'ouragan, ellis island et la statue de la liberté sont fermées, ces visites sont-elles toujours comprises dans le forfait city pass ? je loge à l'hotel st james, quelles sont les visites que l'ont peu effectuées à pied en marchand raisonnablement(10km) dans la journée à partir de cet hotel ?
ca fait toujours parti du pass, il me semble que c'est remplace par une balade en ferry autour de la statue et de Ellis Island.
Par contre, attention au city pass, en fonction des activites que tu veux faire, c est pas toujours avantageux en terme de prix (mais peut etre interessant pour la partie coupe file s il y a du monde)
Je crois que l hotel dont tu parles est a Times Square. Si c est le cas, tout est presque accessible a pied si tu veux marcher. Par contre ca sera surement plus de 10km par jour car il doit y avoir 6 ou 7 km rien que pour aller dans le sud de l ile pour prendre le ferry pour la statue de la liberte.
Tu peux prendre le taxi ou le metro. Il parait un peu complique mais ca ne l est pas tant que ca. Je pourrai t expliquer si besoin. Et il faut savoir que les New-Yorkais sont plutot sympa et qu il t aideront si t es un peu perdu dans le metro
En tout cas si tu as d autres questions sur New York, n hesite pas. Ou tu peux aussi aller voir mon site www.sacsadosetcourbatures.fr
Merci pour tes conseils, je suis allée sur ton site les photos sont merveilleuses, il me tarde d'y être, à bientôt peut être pour d'autres renseignements,
Christine
merci beaucoup pour ton retour
et surtout n hesite pas si tu as besoin d infos ou de bons plans. Par exemple, la plupart des musees ont des periodes dans la semaine ou ils sont gratuits ou moins chers
Bon voyage en tout cas, tu vas te regaler, la ville est vraiment magique
ca fait toujours parti du pass, il me semble que c'est remplace par une balade en ferry autour de la statue et de Ellis Island.
Par contre, attention au city pass, en fonction des activites que tu veux faire, c est pas toujours avantageux en terme de prix (mais peut etre interessant pour la partie coupe file s il y a du monde)
Je crois que l hotel dont tu parles est a Times Square. Si c est le cas, tout est presque accessible a pied si tu veux marcher. Par contre ca sera surement plus de 10km par jour car il doit y avoir 6 ou 7 km rien que pour aller dans le sud de l ile pour prendre le ferry pour la statue de la liberte.
Tu peux prendre le taxi ou le metro. Il parait un peu complique mais ca ne l est pas tant que ca. Je pourrai t expliquer si besoin. Et il faut savoir que les New-Yorkais sont plutot sympa et qu il t aideront si t es un peu perdu dans le metro
En tout cas si tu as d autres questions sur New York, n hesite pas. Ou tu peux aussi aller voir mon site www.sacsadosetcourbatures.fr
Julie
Bonsoir Julie ,
Je suis d'accord tes photos sont sympas sur ton site.
J'ai les mêmes questions que Christine , donc on ne débarque pas du tout sur les îles même Ellis island ?
est ce qu'il y a un autre moyen de passer prêt de la statue et Ellis (ferry ?) et moins chère ?
Combien coûte la montée au Rockfeller et empire state building ?
Nous partons en juillet , je suppose qu'il y aura beaucoup de monde pour ces visites , quel est le meilleur plan pour y accéder et sans trop d'attente .
Peut etre qu en juillet Ellis Island et la statue de la liberte seront rouvertes. Ils prevoient une reouverture pour cet ete... avec un peu de chance... Tu peux suivre les infos sur http://www.nps.gov/stli/after-hurricane-sandy.htm
SI ce n est pas reouvert : pour aller voir la statue de la liberte, le moins cher c est de prendre le ferry pour staten island, il est gratuit. Je dirai que ca met 20 min pour faire la traversee entre Manhattan et Staten Island. Il passa tout pres de la statue et souvent les ferry ont une partie a l exterieur qui permet de mieux la voir et de pendre des photos. Par contre ce ferry gratuit ne passe pas a cote d Ellis Island.
Si tu veux voir voir Ellis Island, la compagnie qui organisait les navettes pour la statue et ellis island propose a la place une sorte de croisiere de 1h je crois, qui passe tout pres et commente. A priori c est 24 dollars par personne (http://www.statuecruises.com/)
La montee a l empire state building coute entre 25 et 65 dollars par personne en fonction de ce que tu veux faire. 25$ c est pour monter au 86eme etage et faire la queue a l ascenseur... et 65 pour aller au 86eme et 102eme etage sans faire la queue. Le site est ecrit en francais, tu devrais trouver les infos que tu veux. Les guides disent souvent que ca ne vaut pas la peine de monter au 102, que la vue au 86eme est tout aussi bien. Je ne suis pas montee jusqu au 102 mais c est vrai que du 86eme on voit deja super bien.
En achetant les billets sur internet ca vous permet de ne pas faire la queue pour l achat des billets, mais tu la feras quand meme pour les controles securite et pour l ascenseur. Mais je pense en y allant le matin, il ne devrait pas y avoir trop de monde. (http://www.esbnyc.com/local/fr/observatory.asp)
Pour le top of the rock, l entree est a 25 dollars par personne. Le fonctionnement du top of the rock est un peu different car ils donnent une heure de passage. La, je pense qu il vaut mieux le prendre a l avance sur internet (ou aller l acheter le matin pour le soir), comme ca t es sur d y aller quand tu veux. Nous une fois, on a voulu y monter pour le coucher du soleil, on y a ete a la derniere minute et les prochaines places disponibles n etaient plus qu a 22h... https://secure.topoftherocknyc.com/ODTInternet/Web/BuyTicketOnline/captureticket.aspx
Le mieux pour eviter les files c est le matin tot, mais bon on peut pas tout faire tot le matin... sinon le city pass peut etre pas mal pour ca. Financierement pour qu il soit interessant faut vraiment faire toutes les activites. Au premier abord on peut croire que non mais un certains nombres de musee du pass sont gratuits a certains moments de la semaine, ou ont des tarifs plus avantageux.
J espere que ca t aidera un peu
bonne preparation!
Julie
ps : merci beaucoup pour ton mot sur notre site :-)
Te lire c'est commencer le voyage , merci pour tes infos.
D'après tes infos et mes calculs , le Pass n'est peut être pas intéressant. Le ferry pour la statut semble simple.
Puisque que tu réponds gentiment à mes question , je vais continuer ...
Est ce que le métro est aussi simple que celui de Paris. Nous sommes hébergé pendant 3 nuits au Deauville hotel 103 east 29 street.
Est ce simple pour le premier matin de prendre le métro et descendre directement vers le ferry de staten island. Je pense que oui mais c'est pour être sur de mon coup.
Je suppose que New york , comme Paris , montréal ou Londre sont des capitales accessibles dés que l'on a compris leur fonctionnement.
A t'on avis combien de temps met la navette entre l'aéroport Newark et notre hotel et entre notre hotel et aéroport de kennedy pour la suite de notre voyage vers l'Ouest de pays ?
Oui le metro n'est pas si complique quand on a compris son fonctionnement. Les quelques principes a savoir :
- le nom des stations c est le numero des rues, ce qui est assez facile pour se reperer
- les metros fonctionnent sur le principe downtown et uptown, il faut donc juste savoir dans quel sens prendre le train, mais comme partout!
- le point le plus complique c est que sur une meme ligne, il y a differents trains qui ne vont pas forcement aux memes endroits et qui ne s arretent pas partout. Par exemple sur la ligne rouge, il y a trois trains 1, 2 et 3. Le 1 est ce qu on appelle une ligne locale, il s arrete a tous les arrets. La 2 et la 3 sont des lignes expresses qui font des sauts de puce et ne s arrete que tous les 3 ou 4 arrets. Si tu regardes une carte de metro, tu vas voir que certaines stations sont materialisees avec des points noires et d autres avec des points blancs. Les points blancs sont les stations ou les trains express s arretent.
Et pour savoir si une ligne est express ou non, il faut regarder sur le quai, c est marque. Ou demande, les new-yorkais sont sympas et aident facilement.
Pour le temps entre Newark et ton hotel, ca depend le moyen de locomotion utilisee. En taxi, aucune idee, je ne l ai jamais fait. En train, c est assez rapide (je dirai 45/1h depuis ton termninal jusqu a ton hotel). Il faut d abord prendre le air train (navette gratuite pour aller de ton terminal a la gare), puis le train (je crois que c est 12,5 par personne). Ca te fait arriver a Penn Station (34th rue) et apres je pense qu il faudra vous prendre un bus. La compagnie de train c est NJ transit (http://www.njtransit.com/hp/hp_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=HomePageTo) et pour le metro et bus c est MTA (http://www.mta.info/). Y a des trip planner a chaque fois pour connaitre le temps de trajet et les horaires pour le train.
Sinon je crois que y a des navettes qui peuvent deposer pres de l hotel : http://www.supershuttle.com/?SID=googleadwords_newyork. C est un peu plus cher que le train, surement un peu moins rapide.
Je c est pas combien vous etes mais defois le taxi est plus avantageux (par exemple de Manhattan a JFK il faut compter entre 60 et 70 dollars)
Pour le JFK, pareil il y a des trains (cette fois avec la compagnie LIRR) qui partent de penn station. La compagnie fait partie du reseau de metro alors vous pouvez faire une simulation sur le site de la MTA. Le train coute entre 7 et 12 dollars selon le jour, et il faut apres rajouter 5 dollars pour utiliser le air train pour aller de la gare de train au terminal.
Pour JFK tu peux aussi prendre le metro E mais c est plus long.
Et pour aller prendre le ferry, je pense que vous pouvez prendre le metro R, il est pas loin de l hotel et arrive pas loin du ferry, et il met 25min. Pareil, tu peux faire des simulation sur le site de la MTA
Voila, j espere que ca t aide un peu!
A tres bientot
Julie
Merci pour les infos et explication , ce qui est bien avec google map on peut dèjà s'y croire.
très bien le site sur le métro et effectivement la ligne R pour le sud de manathan et le ferry semble la plus direct.
La Statue de la Liberté doit réouvrir vers mai, en attendant si tu as le city pass, tu fais une croisière commentée d'environ une heure qui t'emmène jusque sous le pont de Brooklin.
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Fait le calcul en intégrant les entrées au tarif individuel 🙂
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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).
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!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
