Bonjour les forumistes.
Suite à une annulation (à contre-coeur 😕 )d'un voyage prévu 25 jours à Dubai, Hong-Kong et Chine pour cause de grippe aviaire et coronavirus(départ normalement ce jeudi), nous nous rabattons à la dernière minute sur un remplacement par 16-17 jours à travers la Floride.
Les billets d'avion ne sont pas encore achetés mais nous arriverons et repartirons de Miami(départ vraisemblablement ce dimanche 19 mai). Nous louerons une voiture sur place.
Vu la proximité du départ, j'aurai besoin de votre aide et conseil pour m'aider un bâtir un itinéraire sympa et cohérent.
Notre profil: couple de jeunes trentenaires, aimant voyager sans contrainte et au grès de nos envies, pas fan de farniente sur la plage(un peu tout de même mais pas trop😉), aimant visiter et découvrir la culture locale...
Evidemment, nous aimerions visiter quelques parcs: Universal Studio, Disneyland...ainsi que Cap Canaveral.
Habituellement je n'aime pas le travail mâché, nous prenons toujours le temps de bâtir notre itinéraire mais là franchement, je suis preneur de tous conseils.
Merci d'avance
ouh la, la tuile,
mais je pense que la floride est un bon choix de repli, ce n'est pas aussi complexe que l'ouest à préparer, à mon avis bien sur.
je fais un mixe 10 jours ouest et 10 jours est cet été et je n'ai pas encore commencé à faire mes recherche sur la floride. je te donne quand même mon itinéraire :
arrivée miami et départ pour naples (1 nuit)
- 1 nuit bradenton(près sarrasota où nous visitons des amis)
- orlando island of adventure, ma fille veut voir le parc harry potter
- orlando sea world
- sarrasota siesta beach, si tu y va un dimanche il y a des rassemblements, drum circle sur la plage (cercle de personnes qui dansent au son des percussions et tu peux intégrer la danse aussi) toutes les semaines (beaucoup de hyppies tu peux prévoir un tee shirt peace and love😉)
- naples après être passés par captiva et sanibel
- florida city après visite éverglades
- key west tour en bateau et sortie masque et tuba
- miami 5 nuits avant le départ hotel miami beach
voilà, il y a surement plein d'autres choses à voir mais pour 10 jours ce sont mes priorités
a bientôt
régine
A la louche grand modèle pour t'aider à démarrer ta réflexion, voici une petite boucle possible :
- 3 jours Miami
- 2 jours de Miami à la côte Ouest avec une journée aux Everglades
- 2 jours Naples,
- 2 jours pour remonter jusque St Peterburg
- 4 jours Orlando
- 1 jour Cap Canaveral
- 1 jour retour sur Miami avec arrêt vers Fort Lauderdale (pour balade ou outlet).
Ca fait 15 jours avec impasse sur Key West. Une autre option pourrait être d'aller de Miami à Key West puis de rejoindre la côte Ouest via les Everglades.
A toi d'affiner/ajuster/modifier, etc ...
Merci à vous!
1ère chose de faire, les billets!
Paris-Miami dimanche 19/05 (arrivée à 14h45)
Miami-Paris mercredi 05/06 (arrivée à 10h30)
soit 16 jours pleins et 2 demies-journées les jours de départ.
Demain je vais acheter un guide et je commence à concevoir un itinéraire sympa😉
Tu trouveras sur mon site, un compte rendu mais aussi une page de préparation, pas mal de dossiers et conseils pour le voyage en Floride, notamment pour tous les parcs et leurs attractions à Orlando (nous les avons tous fait) .
Si cela peut t'aider. C'est ICI
Le conseil que je donne pour les Key en général c'est de regarder les tarifs des mini croisières de la Royal Carribean car ils sont très attractifs et si tu compares avec les prix des hotels de Key West (tarifs prohibitifs) et le temps de route, tu n'es pas perdant, au contraire, puisqu'il y a les Bahamas en prime.😉
Tout à fait d'accord avec toi, d'autant plus que nous avons fait la même croisière (pour partie parce que nous avions lu tes comptes rendus!). Le problème est que sur 16 jours, c'est un peu juste à intégrer avec un tour de la Floride. Ou alors ça impose de limiter les endroits visités, par exemple se concentrer sur Miami, les Everglades, la croisière, Orlando, Cap Canaveral. Bref, on ne passe pas sur la côte ouest.
C'est aussi une option possible. Ca a d'ailleurs été la nôtre lors de notre première visite en Floride.
Notre mini croisière avait duré 3jours/4 nuits (voir mon carnet de voyage pour els détails)
Jour 1 départ de Miami dans l'après midi (on avait visité Miami beach le matin et on avait pris un taxi après). Départ vers 17h me semble t-il
Jour 2 : escale pour la journée à Nassau, capitale des Bahamas
Jour 3 escale pour la journée sur Cococay l'île privée de la compagie, genre "île paradisiaque, cocotiers, plages..."
Jour 4 : escale pour la journée à Key West
Jour 5 : Débarquement matinal à Miami, vers 7h si je me souviens bien.
Après tu as le temps de faire les everglades par exemple, puis escale sur la côte ouest pour ensuite remonter vers Orlando.
Pour les tarifs tu vas sur le site de carribean et tu fais une simulation.
D'un autre côté tu regardes ce que te couterait l'aller retour à Key West avec les nuités et les repas (parceque sur les croisières c'est repas compris) + les 3 jours sup de location d'auto avec l'essence etc... evidement sans les Bahamas...
Bonjour Jerome,
Je rejoins tout à fait Cendryon pour te conseiller la mini croisière de Royal Caribbean vers les Bahamas, s tu as un peu de temps pour la faire.
J' en ai gardé un excellent souvenir !
Pour notre premièrecfois en Floride, je me suis bien servie du guide du routard - qui recense de façon assez complète (à mon avis, bien sûr), tout ce qu'il y a à voir/à faire en Floride)
Bon voyage !
Jeune couple de trentenaires? La Floride devrait vous convenir.
D'abord c'est grand et très diversifié!
Il y a peu de points commun entre St Augustine, Miami et Key West!, si ce n'est la langue et la monnaie!
16 jours c'est pas mal:
quelques grands points pour vous aider:
- Miami Beach quartier South si vous aimez le people et faire la fête.
- Miami downtown et le quartier Arena, essayez d'y voir un concert ou un match! (ambiance garantie)
- le classique et populaire Little Havana, et le quartier chicos de Coral Gables
Si vous prenez les transports en commun dans Miami, vous verrez qu'il y a une 3ème langue officielle, en plus de l'anglais et l'espagnol... le créole haïtien... très drôle.
Un tour dans les Everglades, en monnayant avec le pilote le plaisir d'avoir des sensations fortes sur l'air-boat!
Key West, 2 nuits si possible, c'est la fête totale et déjantée, avec de belles plages et des animations sympas! un must!
Par la 41, vous rejoindrez Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa... Le golfe du Mexique attire une autre clientèle. Les plages sont moins transparentes qu'à Miami ou Key West. Des ponts d'enfer surplombant l'océan...Intéressant musée Dali en chemin.
De Tampa, vous pourrez rejoindre Orlando par l'intérieur, en évitant les Interstates, vous découvrirez des Diners et une Floride laborieuse et agricole...
Après les parcs, vous pourrez remonter sur St Augustine qui est l'une des plus vieilles villes des USA (elles sont plusieurs villes a revendiquer cet état!)
Ensuite, si vous avez le temps redescendre sur Miami par la 1, c'est long mais sympa.
Effectivement, vous pouvez faire un saut aux Bahamas, mais Nassau n'est pas l'ile la plus intéressante.
Autre question, est-il possible de trouver sur-place des bureaux de change prenant les dollars de Hong-Kong et les Yuans chinois?
Ici, sur Lille, comme il n'y a qu'un bureau de change(hormis les banques), les taux de change ne sont pas vraiment compétitifs. Et je n'ais plus le temps de venir sur Paris.
L'import/export de Yuans est difficile, vous le savez bien!
A Miami, il y a des banques comme Bank Of America qui ont des services de change, mais avec des commissions parfois élevées.
En général, personne ne change de devises, les touristes retirent du cash aux multiples DAB.
Oui je sais mais comme nous devions partir en Chine, nous avions retiré l'équivalent de 500€ en yuans et dollars HK.
C'est pourquoi j'aimerai bien les échanger contre des US$ à Miami.
Par la 41, vous rejoindrez Naples, Fort Myers, Tampa... Le golfe du Mexique attire une autre clientèle. Les plages sont moins transparentes qu'à Miami ou Key West. Des ponts d'enfer surplombant l'océan...Intéressant musée Dali en chemin.
Une petite photo des plages moins transparentes du golfe du Mexique, prise il y a 15 jours....😎
Autre question, est-il possible de trouver sur-place des bureaux de change prenant les dollars de Hong-Kong et les Yuans chinois?
Ici, sur Lille, comme il n'y a qu'un bureau de change(hormis les banques), les taux de change ne sont pas vraiment compétitifs. Et je n'ais plus le temps de venir sur Paris.
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As tu pense a appele une banque de mouscron par exemple ?
As tu pensé a appeler une banque de mouscron par exemple ?
Si tu ne précises pas qui/quoi/que est "mouscron" aux quelques forumeurs/forumeuses qui ne sont pas du Noooord où qui n'y ont pas transité (nous avons eu l'honneur d'être les invités de cette belle région durant 4 ans 🙂), ça va passer pour une phrase codée ... 😛😉
Je suis bête!
Comme nous partons dimanche matin 7H de la gare de Bruxelles-midi pour prendre ensuite l'avion à Paris CDG(oui, c'est moins cher comme cela!), nous allons être conduit à Bruxelles du samedi après-midi pour ensuite dormir sur place près de la gare.
Du coup, je suis sûr qu'il doit y avoir un grand nombre de bureaux de change dans la capitale belge😉
Je me renseigne mais cela me semble tout bon!
Pour travailler en France et vivre côté Belge je peux t'assurer que je change toujours côté belge car plus interessant !
Pour les banques tu as Fortis (Bnp), Dexia etc... cherches sur le net et téléphone, tu verras bien s'ils prennent ta monaie chinoise. 😉
Hi there,
We're thinking of driving Route 66 from Chicago to LA in fall 2027 or spring 2028 for about a month.
From what I've found, it doesn't exist everywhere anymore, but that's okay! We're happy to take detours along the way. We're open to visiting less touristy or even completely off-the-beaten-path spots.
Are there any websites dedicated to this road trip?
I'd love any tips and advice for this journey—accommodations, vehicle rental, the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance!
Hi fellow travelers, do you think there’s a real benefit to spending 2-3 days in Yosemite when I’ll already be spending a week in Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? Won’t it feel a bit redundant? I’m asking because Yosemite is expensive (I’d go with an agency from SF, staying in a cabin, since I’ll be solo and without a car) and apparently packed.
Thanks for your feedback!
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!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
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
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 🙂
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
