nous partons avec mon ami pour un autotour californien de 11 jours via agence Havas, du 09/04 au 20/04, nous aurions besoin de quelques infos,
Voici l itineraire :
1. France - Los Angeles, CA2. Los Angeles - Laughlin, NV (470 km) (ls)3. Laughlin - Flagstaff, AZ (300 km) (ls) 4. Flagstaff - Kanab, UT (340 km) (ls)5. Kanab - St George, UT (140 km) (ls)6. St George - Las Vegas, NV (200 km) (ls) 7. Las Vegas - Bakersfield, CA (460 km) (ls)8. Bakersfield - Merced, CA (270 km) (ls)9. Merced - San Francisco, CA (220 km) (ls)10. San Francisco - France
Nous aimerions des conseils de visites a ne pas louper, le survol du grand canyon est possible depuis quel etape ? cela vaut il vraiment le coup ?
Coté valise , plutot chaud? froid ?
La date approche et je commence à paniquer :-(
Merci pour vos conseils
Je viens de lire le détail de votre autotour sur le site d'Havas. C'est le basique de l'ouest américain des voyagistes, pour profiter de tout ce qu 'on vous propose, il faudrait au minimum disposer du double de temps.Vous allez faire beaucoup de route et quelques arrêts photo.Le grand canyon est a proximité de Flagstaff, vous pourrez le visiter rapidement le lendemain matin . Pour l'étape Las Vegas Bakersfield il vaut mieux passer par la vallée de la mort.
Bon voyage .
Et pour toutes ces questions, votre très chère agence Havas (bien spécialisée dans la vente...) ne peux pas vous répondre ???
Vous avez signé un chèque en blanc ?
Milles excuses pour mon ironie (!) mais vous appelez au secours pour un "produit" que personne ne conseillerait ici (et maintenant que c'est acheté....).
- Oui, il pourra faire chaud (Las Vegas) ou froid (parcs à + de 2000m), mais ne descendrez que très peu du bus.
On va être très moqueur : LAUGHLIN, FLAGSTAFF, KANAB, St GEORGES, BAKERSFIELD, MERCED : que des villes sans aucun intérêt et surtout loin des sites à visiter.
Pour le grand canyon, il faut aller à TUSAYAN pour faire un survol en helico. Attention, ensuite il vs faudra faire demi tour pour aller dormir à FLAGSTAFF (1h30 de route).
De Flagstaff, vs passez à PAGE, et l'ideal serait d'aller voir Antelope Canyon.
De KANAB, l'ideal serait d'aller à BRYCE, mais si vs couchez le soir à St Georges, ca fait un peu juste.
"il s agit d un autotour, nous serons seul, location d un vhc a los angeles"
aïe… ouf… re-aïe…
aïe … pcq vs serez obligés de conduire et ne pourrez donc pas vs reposer lors des trajets qui vont être démentiels (je trouve tjs hallucinant que des agences de voyage puissent vendre un tour pareil… c’est une honte et un total manque de professionnalisme😠… mais je ne comprends pas non plus que des clients puissent acheter un tour pareil sans même se renseigner auparavant de quoi il s’agit 😐…)
ouf… car, en cas d’autotour, vs pouvez modifier ce tour de manière à le rendre plus viable (même si 11 jours, dont 9 jours seulement sur place, c’est vraiment bien peu, au regard des distances et des choses à voir ds l’ouest américain)
re-aïe… car je m’aperçois que vs partez dans 10 jours… ça risque d’être un peu court pour pouvoir apporter des modifications…
"La date approche et je commence à paniquer :-("
Y a de quoi paniquer… bien plus que de se tracasser quant à la nature des vêtements à mettre ds votre valise….
L’agence qui vs a vendu ce tour, accepte-t-elle que vs apportiez des modifications à votre circuit? (normalement, la réponse est oui… mais à qq jours du départ, elle va sûrement se montrer réticente… mais si j’étais à votre place, je ferais un scandale jusqu’à obtenir un oui... )
Et vs, avez-vs qq heures à consacrer à l’élaboration d’un nouveau circuit ? avec l’aide de forumeurs bien entendu …car on a bien compris que l’agence où vs vs êtes adressée est dirigée par des incapables qui n’ont certainement jamais mis les pieds ds l’ouest américain, et qui ne sont là que pour encaisser votre fric🏴☠️
Demandez-leur pq on vs fait atterrir à Los Angeles... alors que vs ne verrez rien de cette ville méga immense, puisque vs la quittez déjà en J2 ? (ne me dites pas que sur votre programme, ils vs promettent de voir Hollywood + Beverly Hils + le centre-ville + Venice Beach... le tout en seulement 3 heures... embouteillages compris😮)
Pq on vs fait redécoller de SF ?… alors que vs y arriverez seulement le dernier jour et que n’aurez donc même pas un jour complet pour découvrir cette ville (visiteriez-vs Paris en 3h ?) Tout ça en plus au prix de faire des centaines de km sans rien voir ou si peu (J7+ J8+ J9) pour remonter jusque SF.
Avec un tour arrivant et repartant de Las Vegas vs auriez épargné des centaines de km et donc auriez eu bcp plus de temps pour visiter.
Si vous gardez ce circuit, sachez que :
- vs allez passer votre temps sur les routes et dans la voiture
- que vs allez être fatigué de conduire sans cesse
- que certaines routes prévues ne passent même pas par des choses intéressantes (J7+ J8+ J9… donc un tas de km pour rien !)
- que vs n’aurez guère de temps pour visiter, ni ds les villes, ni ds les parcs (d’ailleurs, je me demande ce que vs a vanté votre agence pour réussir à vs vendre un circuit pareil)
- que le circuit est hyper mal ficelé puisqu’il vous fait dormir ds des endroits complètement inintéressants (donc vs allez rater ts les sunrise et sunsets qui sont les moments les plus magiques du voyage)
- qu’à votre retour, vs serez frustrés de ne pas avoir vu grand chose
Vs rendez-vs compte que votre programme vous fait "visiter" 4 Etats en seulement 9 jours sur place ? C’est de la folie… Avez-vs au moins regardé une carte ? C’est comme si vs vouliez courir de Paris à Barcelone tout en visitant et en passant par Rome, la Toscane et la Suisse.
Qq bonnes nouvelles qd même 🙂:
- Comme vs partez hors saison, vs pouvez trouver d’autres hébergements ailleurs sans problème, même en vous y prenant seulement à qq jours du départ….(et des hébergements bien mieux localisés que ceux qui vous ont été proposés… et "subtilement"choisis par l’agence pour leur faire rentrer un maximum de fric ds leur caisse, à vos dépends.)
- Il est tout à fait possible de changer sans frais une réservation de voiture jusqu’à la veille du départ.
- De même les réservations d'hôtels sont modifiables jusque la veille de votre arrivée.
Ne vs laissez donc pas impressionner si votre agence vs prétend le contraire.
Il est donc encore possible de modifier tout le circuit (en choisissant notamment de prendre un vol interne) de manière à le rendre bcp plus "digeste"
Et vs, avez-vs qq heures à consacrer à l’élaboration d’un nouveau circuit ?
Tu crois vraiment que les gens qui payent ce genre de circuit sans même regarder une carte ou les prix 😇 veulent se battre et travailler pour faire une quelconque modif 🤪
Déjà, quand on demande ce qu'il y à visiter, ça sent pas la grosse implication 😎
Toi et Bastinj avez tout a fait raison , Dommage que Valerie qui est membre depuis 2007 n 'ai pas profité plus de tous ces enseignements qu'on trouve ici sur VF. Dont un qui revient toujours ; fuyez les agences.
Non.. mais maintenant avec les nombreuses mise en garde, ils auront peut-être un ultime sursaut de prise de conscience😇
Je ne comprend pas qu'on puisse claquer des milliers d'euros sans même savoir pq... à moins d'être plein aux as bien sûr (et si c'est le cas, richesse n'est pas gage de qualité😮)
J'ai rarement vu un circuit proposé par une agence aussi débile.
Déjà vendre l'ouest en 11 jours est carrement impossible.
Je suppose que c'est ce même genre de circuit pour un voyage organisé en groupe dans un bus . Au moins tu te reposes entre les courtes visites. Mais c'est la course quand même.
Au moins ds un voyage organisé, tu ne perds pas de temps à chercher ton chemin, à mettre de l'essence, à t'enregistrer ds les hôtels, etc... Et , comme tu dis, on peut au moins dormir pdt les longs trajets, pour récupérer des courtes nuits (je me demande si l'agence leur a dit que les touristes qui sont véhiculés avec un TO ds un circuit pareil, sont obligés de se lever aux petites heures pour avoir le temps de parcourir ts ces km chaque jour🤪)
Vlà que je me mets à vanter les mérites des voyages organisés en car😎... ça va mal... c'est vraiment que le cas qui nous occupe est désespéré🏴☠️ (on sait que les voyages vendus ds les agences ne valent pas tripette... mais là, c'est le summum du plus mauvais goût: je ne pense pas avoir vu pire que ça🏴☠️)
Valerie à tout juste le temps de faire faire ( ou plutôt d'exiger ) quelques ajustements , au minimum , par l'agence. Le temps et les efforts consacrés serons très largement compensés par un voyage plus intéressant .
Cela m'étonnerais que l'agence modifie quelque chose . Elle commercialise des circuits tout prêt avec des réservations dans des villes où le voyagiste a réservé un gros contingent de chambres . Mission impossible à 9 jours du départ.
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
