Bonjour, du 6 au 27 juillet prochain, nous partons en famille (5) dans l'Ouest des Etats-Unis, mais il me reste encore quelques étapes à valider et votre expérience me serait utile.
Je me permet de vous soumettre mon itinéraire en partie valider avec mes interrogations à partager.
6/07 : arrivée à Los Angeles
du 06 au 10/07 au matin : séjour sur Los Angeles avec visite des parcs, Hollywood Bd, Malibu, ...
10/07 au 11/07 : trajet à définir😕pour se rendre à Flagstaff dans 2 jours :
10/07 au soir : où dormir ?😕
11/07 au soir : nous avons réserver un hotel à Flagstaff
12/07 en journée : visite autour du Grand Canyon avec une arrivée le soir Mexican Hat pour 2 nuits
13 au 14/07 : visites autour de Monument Valley : si vou avez un conseil à me donner pour une activité avec les enfants, allez-y !
14/07 au soir : hotel réservé à Page
15/07 : activités autour du Lac Powel
15/07 au soir : où peut-on dormir et passer la journée du lundi 16/07 ?🤪
16 au 19/07 : programme à valider, en incluant une nuit et une journée à Las Végas 😕
sur le chemin pour aller à Hosemite, j'aurai voulu passer par Death Valley et Sequoïa Parc, mais les distances me paraissent trop importantes pour tout faire !
19/07 au soir : arrivée pour 2 nuits à Hosemite, hotel réservé à Mammoth Lakes
20/07 : randonnée dans Hosemite : vos conseils sont les bienvenus 😕
21/07 : après une matinée encore sur Hosemite, direction San Francisco pour nous avons réserver du coté d'Alaméda pour 5 nuits
22 au 25/07 : visite de San Francisco où il y a de nombreuses choses à faire, mais vos conseils seront appréciés.
26/07 : Départ de San Franciso pour Paris
Voilà, vous savez à peu près tout, j'espère que vous pourrez nous aider à finaliser les derniers détails
A vous lire, et merci par avance
Dommage de passer la nuit à Flagstaff plutôt qu'à GC.
2 nuits à Mexican Hat. 🤪 Dans le coin, Valley of the Gods, Muley Point (attention les mômes 😉), MV bien sûr.
Après Page, Zion éventuellement et Valley of Fire sur la route de LV.
2 nuits à LV seraient bien. Surtout s'il y a des grands enfants.
Death Valley est sur la route LV-Yosemite (non Hosemite 😛). L'idéal serait une nuit à DV.
Yosemite-Mammoth Lake = 100 km/1h30. Mieux vaudrait passer la nuit à Lee Vining.
Votre démarche est un peu bizarre... vs avez réservé plusieurs nuits d'hôtel sans avoir bouclé entièrement votre circuit😮.
Il est plus évident et plus facile d'établir d'abord son circuit passant par les sites et parcs que l'on a choisis... et ensuite de réserver ses hôtels selon le circuit envisagé.
" 10/07 au 11/07 : trajet à définir😕pour se rendre à Flagstaff dans 2 jours :
10/07 au soir : où dormir ?😕
11/07 au soir : nous avons réserver un hotel à Flagstaff "
Pq avoir réservé un hôtel à Flagstaff😮... là où les trains sifflent tte la nuit?🏴☠️
Si vs ne pouvez pas modifier vos réservations, peut-être envisager de passer par Sedona pour combler vos jours du 10 et 11/7
Je vais peut être te redonner des conseils déjà évoqués. Mais peut être que plusieurs personnes du même avis te convaincront 😉
1. Il faudrait faire Los Angeles - Williams avec nuit Williams puis Williams - Grand Canyon avec nuit à Grand Canyon Village ou Tusayan ce qui te laisserait pratiquement une journée complète pour le parc du Grand Canyon, Williams n'étant qu'à une heure de route.
Williams est également plus sympa pour passer une nuit tranquille, Flagstaff les trains sifflent toute la nuit, et même si ton hôtel ne donne pas sur la voie ferrée tu entends très bien ceux-ci allant à deux à l'heure et klaxonnant lors de leur traversée de la ville.
2. Dommage de ne pas faire Bryce Canyon, je passerais une seule nuit à Mexican Hat pour pouvoir faire Bryce Canyon (nuit Tropic) après Page. Bryce est en général un parc qui plait beaucoup aux visiteurs européens, car très dépaysant et se visitant très facilement (en n'étant pas obligés de faire de grosses randos)
3. Après Vegas: Vegas - Death VAlley avec une nuit à Stovepipe Wells ou Furnace Creek puis Death Valley - Lee Vining avec visites des Alabama Hills à Lone Pine, Mono Lake et la ville fantôme de Bodie. Nuit à Lee Vining ou Bridgeport. Ensuite je te conseille de passer les nuits côté Ouest du parc à savoir El Portal ou Oakhurst.
Mammoth Lakes comme camp de base pour visiter Yosemite c'est une très mauvaise idée! Tu auras beaucoup de route tous les jours, en plus il s'agit d'une route s'élevant à 3000m! Certes très belle mais bon tout ceci te ferait perdre beaucoup trop de temps...
100% d'accord avec ce Itat, passez la nuit à William (vraiment cool comme place) et il faut au minimum passer une journée complète à Grand Canyon sinon vous allez passer à côté de quelques choses de magique... 🙂
L'idéal étant qd même de passer plutôt 2 nuits au Grand Canyon ou à Tusayan (ça permet de dormir 2 nuits consécutives au même hôtel et évite donc de remballer /déballer ses bagages et check in/check out supplémentaire ... et permet donc de gagner du temps... )
Par contre, il vaut mieux se restaurer à Williams avant d'arriver au Grand Canyon où les bons restos font défaut
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
- A San Francisco, prendre un pass pour le cable car et dévaler autant que vous le pourrez Hyde Street et Powell Street. Depuis le marche-pied (les places les plus prisées), sensations garanties. Ensuite, plutôt que de visiter Alcatraz, je suggère de faire la croisière d'une heure ou plus qui vous fait passer tout près de l'île et sous le pont du Golden Gate. Et s'il y a un quartier que j'ai particulièrement aimé, c'est Chinatown : dépassez Washington Street et vous serez dans le vrai Chinatown et se sera une découverte extraordinaire.
- A Los Angeles : visitez les studio Universal et passez la soirée sur Universal City Walk, poussez jusqu'à Berverly Hills et Rodeo Drive (histoire de ...), si vous avez le temps, montez au Griffith Observatory d'où vous aurez la meilleurs vue sur les lettres mythiques HOLLYWOOD et tout Los Angeles. Sachez enfin que sur Hollywood Boulevard, l'animation ne se concentre que sur quelques mètres de trottoir, autour du Chinese Theater. L'étoile la plus photographiée est celle de Mickaël Jackson.
- A la plage de Malibu, préférer celle de Santa Monica dont le Pier est un endroit super sympa si vous avez des enfants. Et si vous avez le temps, louer un vélo pour pédaler jusqu'à Venice. De toute façon, si c'est les cabanes des sauveteurs qui vous intéressent, c'est les mêmes que ce soit à Malibu ou à Santa Monica.
- A Las Vegas, ne pas manquer les fontaines dansantes du Bellagio qui commence vers 18 h, ensuite, toutes les 20 minutes. Et poussez visiter le Venitian. Vous serez scotchés.
Pour le reste, je ne suis pas en mesure de vous renseigner, vu que je n'y suis pas allée.
Bonjour,
Merci pour ces excellentes précisions.
Je voulais savoir s'il était possible de positionner une étape du coté de Séquoïa Park entre Death Valley et Yosemite, car voir ces arbres géants me semble intéressant à voir pour les enfants ?
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Soit tu passes par le côté Est de la Sierra Nevada et dans ce cas l'accès à Sequoia NP est impossible. Mais tu peux visiter Alabama Hills, Mono Lake, Bodie et passer par la Tioga Road.
Soit tu passes par le côté Ouest de la Sierra Nevada et dans ce cas tu peux visiter Sequoia NP. Une ou deux nuits à Three Rivers est nécessaire. Mais dans ce cas, tu ne peux pas visiter les sites côté Est de la Sierra Nevada.
Tu as quelques spécimen de séquoias à Yosemite, notamment à deux endroits: Tuolumne Grove à l'extrémité Ouest de la Tioga Road et Mariposa Grove au Sud du Parc près de Oakhurst.
Nous allons prendre l'option Yosemite par l'Est ! merci pour ces précieux détails.
Auriez-vous une bonne adresse à nous conseiller pour les lieux suivants :
Bryce Canyon
Stovepipe
Juniper SPrings
El Portal
Merci par avance
Bryce Canyon: j'ai testé deux hôtels, le Ruby's Inn en 2009 à l'entrée du parc et en 2011 à Tropic l'Americas Best Value. Après tout dépend de ton budget...
Stovepipe: là tu n'as pas le choix il n'y a qu'un motel à Stovepipe
Juniper Springs: connais pas
El Portal: j'ai été au Cedar Lodge. Tu as deux hôtels dans le secteur d'El Portal, tu as le Yosemite View Lodge un peu plus près de l'entrée du parc.
J'ai également testé Americas Best Value Inn à Tropic, assez bien sans être un super palace, et Bryce Canyon Inn aussi à Tropic, pas trop mal, les chambres du bâtiment principal font moins... cabane.
Pour voir des séquoias, tu peux aller à Muir Woods, à une vingtaine de km au nord de SF.
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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!
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?
We went as a family to Mount Rushmore in 2023, where my son bought a multi-function pocket knife like the one below with his name engraved—'NOAH'.
Unfortunately, he just lost it, and he was really attached to it. So, if there’s a kind soul passing by Mount Rushmore who could bring one back for me (I’d obviously cover all costs), that would be amazing for my son.
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
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!
