Et voila deja de retour dans notre triste france qui durant mes vacances etaient sous les innondations et sous le coups de force de l'etat envers le peuple qui refuse une loi regressive.
Mais au etats unis s'etait pas tout les jours rose non plus :
-L'amerique a perdu une icone en la personne de mohamed ali
-La NHL a honoré la memoire d'un des plus grand joueur de l'histoire du hockey sur glace , gordie howe le hall of famer qui jouer à l'epoque ou on ne porter pas de casque en NHL s'est eteind à 88 ans
-La tuerie terroriste d'orlando qui a secoué l'amerique et mis en berne tous les drapeaux à travers le pays.
Sinon a part ca , des vacances au top .Je dirais meme plus les vacances les plus chaudes de ma vie.
La parcours etait simple apres les 6000 km de l'année derniere le deal etait des vacances mais sans trop rouler .
Resultat : 17 nuits à las vegas , 1 nuit pres de death valley , 2 nuits pres de grand canyon, 1 nuit à laughlin , 4 nuits à new york
Bref des vacances simple mais tres bien , sans trop rouler et en terrain connu.
Retour sur 2 hotels tester à las vegas :
- Au D sur fremont pour 4 nuits: hotel tres bien 150 € pout 5 nuits chambre classique et hotel a taille humaine .Je le recommande chaudement .
-Le tahiti village ,583€ pour 5 nuits: hotel sans casino et plutot familliale .Nous avions une chambre/studio avec terrasse et c'est le top .Belle piscine avec une eau que je soupsonne d'etre chauffer tellement elle est chaude .Il y'a une cuisine avec tout le necessaire pour faire des plats de base sans soucis .Une eponge, du liquide vaisselle et du sopalain son fournit ainsi que des couteaux fourchettes casseroles et poele , passoire etc etc et meme un lave vaiselle . A disposition nous avons lave linge et seche linge dans la chambre . Pour etre honnete nous avons fait une quinzaine d'hotel à las vegas et ma femme ne veut retourner qu'a celui la la prochaine fois.
Pour PONG qui voulait un retour je joins des photos fait à l'arrache (si tu as des questions n'hesite pas à me MP)
A las vegas rien gagné de bien folichon(comme souvent lol) nous avons du perdre 800€ environ.
Par contre coup de gueule sur les resort fees qui sont du vol car se sont des services que je n'utilise pas mais que je suis obligé de payer et qui monte a vitesse grand V .Par exemple au flamingo 18$ en 2013 et 29$ en 2016 (si s'est pas du foutage de gueule) et les parkings payant qui touchent pour l'instant les hotels du groupe MGM mais qui toucheront a mon avis rapidement les autres hotels .
Une petite pepite maintenant ( de mon avis) : le long street inn a armagosa valley.
A proximité de la death valley je voulais ne pas rentré tout de suite à las vegas et je me suis arreter au long street inn.Hotel casino ( tres petit le casino ) paumer au milieu de nul part à la frontiere entre le nevada et la californie ( panneaux des 2 etats à a peine 300 metres de l'hotel ).Chambre avec balcon donnant sur un lac/bassin artificiel . Honnetement un chouette endroit tranquille , calme et abordable. J'ai aimé.
Voila voila rien de bien original , juste des vacanes tres tres classiques à base de detente , piscine , boissons alcolisées et de jeux.
Pour finir je voulais revenir sur air france et l'A380.
Les attentats de l'aeroport de bruxelles on fait que mes vols on changer et que pour le retour new york/paris j'etais chez air france et je prenais l' A380.
Et je peux enfin dire se que je pensé deja avant (n'ayant jamais pris air france): le service est identique à delta , ou united ou air canada. Il est juste pompeux mais identique ; genre on te file un menu pour te dire se que tu vas manger mais tu mangeras pareil que chez les autres au final. Donc l'ecart de prix eventuel des billets n'est pas justifié.
Pareil l'A380 ; je n'ai jamais eu aussi mal au cul que dans cet avion. J'ai passé 11 H dans un boeing de chez delta alors que je n'aurais jamais pu passé 11H sur les sieges de cet A380. Comment un avion aussi recent peut avoir des sieges de merde pareil ????????
Cette experience me fait dire egalement se que je pensé deja auparavant : je prefere les boeing aux airbus.
Je rajouterais autre chose sur ce voyage.
C'est la premiere fois que je prenais l'avion à roissy (d'habitude c'est bruxelles).
On est en pleine période d'attentat diront nous , quand on regarde la TV on peut penser que le pays est sur les dents et que l'armée et force de l'ordre est deployée partout dans les lieux sensible et le bon Francois Hollande nous fait croire que l'on est en securité.
Hé bien que nini !!!!
Pas vu un flic ni un soldat dans le terminal , avec un monde fou comme il y'avait dans le terminal un attentat s'etait le jackpot.
Qu'on arrete de se foutre de notre gueule au info SVP , le francais est laissé à l'abandon comme le pays d'ailleur.
Par contre coup de gueule sur les resort fees qui sont du vol car se sont des services que je n'utilise pas mais que je suis obligé de payer et qui monte a vitesse grand V .Par exemple au flamingo 18$ en 2013 et 29$ en 2016 (si s'est pas du foutage de gueule) et les parkings payant qui touchent pour l'instant les hotels du groupe MGM mais qui toucheront a mon avis rapidement les autres hotels .
Hello bon retour à la "réalité".
Je trouve aussi scandaleux ces resort fees qui sont rarement justifiés. Les parkings payants n'en parlons même pas !😠
Aimant les grands hôtels-casinos (pour le "confort" de pouvoir se lever et jouer à n'importe quelle heure de la nuit (matin) à deux pas de sa chambre), je pense de plus en plus à tenter un petit hôtel/motel pas loin du Strip pour la prochaine fois...histoire de ménager un peu ma bankroll.
Juste deux petits trucs à la découverte de ton récit que je parcours :
Les sièges des avions n'ont rien à voir avec le constructeur, ils sont prévus, choisis, posés, par la compagnie. Donc, ce n'est pas Airbus ou Boeing, mais juste la compagnie aérienne qu'il faut incriminer, lorsque le confort de la cabine n'est pas à la hauteur des espérances. Je pense aussi, mais je reconnais que je n'en ai pas l'expérience, que voler sur un A380 d'Air France n'a certainement rien d'exceptionnel. La qualité, le plaisir, c'est côté asiatique qu'on le trouve, e, matière de voyage en avion.
Je rebondis aussi sur ton observation suivante ; mettre des hommes armés dans les aéroports, bien visibles pour patrouiller, ça rassure peut-être certaines personnes, mais ça ne sert strictement à rien, c'est juste de la démonstration, pratiquement de la communication. Le travail de surveillance et de sûreté, c'est ailleurs et discrètement qu'il se fait. D'ailleurs, la politique qui consiste à mettre des patrouilles très armées pour rassurer est propre à la France, dans la plupart des grands aéroports, ailleurs, on a beaucoup moins de gens armés, sans qu'on puisse en tirer des conclusions en matière de réelle sécurité.
Le jeu fait partie de mes vacances c'est un divertissement , et tu joue dans le but eventuellement de gagner
Les resort fees sont un moyen pour l'hotel de discretement gagner de l'argent sur des services que les gens n'utilisent pas : acces a la salle de sport , acces wifi et appels locaux gratuit dans la chambre.
Je n'ai utilisé aucun de ses services (meme pas le wifi ) donc j'estime que l'on me fait une vente forcé. On devrait avoir le choix de payer ou non pour ses services.
J'ai deja demandé il y'a quelques années au flamingo a ne pas payer les fees en precisant que je n'utilise pas les services associés et ils m'ont clairement dis que s'etait impossible que tous le monde doit les payer.
et pour info 29$ c'est 26€, sur plusieures nuits sa chiffre.
@@tatra:
Oui je suis d'accord avec toi mais c'est surtout pour soulever le fait que quand tu regardes les infos tu as l'impression que le pays est super bouclé et les lieux sensibles sous protection ( surtout avec l'euro) alors qu'en fait y'a pas plus de presence de force de l'ordre qu'à la gare de chalon sur soane.
les qualités...pas de bruit et si ya des turbulences...tu les sentira à peine!!
c'est un paquebot!!
éffectivement les défauts...
les sieges...et surtout la capacité!! une usine!! presque 6OO places
tu met des plombes pour embarquer ou débarquer!!
accessoirement quand je suis rentré de NY j'ai loupé ma correspondance
à 15 mn prés..
avec le 380 éviter les corress courtes...
et à privilégier sur un long voyage...
je l'avait déjà pris sur SF cdg..
là 11H de vol...
impec pour dormir...
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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?
