Bonjour, avec ma famille nous devons partir le 16 nov 2013 en Floride, c'est un samedi, et on se disait qu'il serait mieux en arrivant de partir de Miami tout de suite
pour aller en direction d'Orlando.
Nous ne savons pas par contre si il vaut mieux s’arrêter en route sur la côte et repartir le lendemain ou aller directement vers Orlando.
Si un Stop peut être sympa, quelle ville me conseillez-vous.
Merci les barroudeurs.😎
Bonjour, Stratele, nous arrivons vers 15h a Miami, mais la voiture je connais déjà donc pas à apprivoiser, et la route aussi, puisque j'ai déjà effectué ce séjour seul.
Étant avec de la famille et mon fils, je me demandais soit aller directement, chose que j'ai déjà faite en arrivant à 22H ou soit s’arrêter sur la côte est puis repartir le lendemain matin.
Nous gardons Miami pour la fin.
Ne connaissant pas la côte entre Miami et Orlando , je dirais que s'il n'y a pas un attrait touristique qui vous attirent entre ces deux villes et si vous n'êtes pas épuisés aller directement à Orlando.
Vous prendrez soin de réserver l'Hôtel auparavant bien sûr.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Merci Stratele, Donc merci si quelqu'un connait un hitel ou point de chute sympa sur la cote de la Floride ainsi que quelques conseils je suis preneur.
Cet automne à Orlando , j'ai été au Quality Inn , 7600 International Drive Orlando 32819 . L'ai trouvé sur voyage forum d'ailleurs . Très très bien , wi -fi et stationnement gratuit inclus . Mini frigo , cafetière et micro- onde (?) . Près des services . $67.49 la nuits taxe incluse.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Je suis une grande habitué de la Floride et entre l'arrivée à l'aéroport, la douane, les bagages...voir le retard d'avion (AF à toujours ces 30 min de retard) il faut compter 2h, puis la récupération de la voiture via le tram.
Vous évitez la circulation d'un jour de semaine certes, mais je trouve cela un peu ambitieux.
Nous arrivons avec British à 15h30 et ne sommes jamais avant 19h30 à Palm Beach, passé partout.
Ensuite dire qu'il n'y a rien a voir entre Miami et Orlando, là j'avoue que je suis choqué, certaines personnes devraient mieux se renseigner.
Rien que Fort Lauderdale est superbe (surnom : la Venise Américaine), Palm Beach (avec Worth Avenue) est sympa....
Ce genre de commentaire me rend furieuse.
Si vous avez un peu de temps arrêtez vous à Fort Lauderdale ou Palm Beach. Mais il y a une multitude d'autres villes sur la côte qui méritent que l'on s'y arrête, je vous assure.
Certains disent qu'il n'y a rien à voir, à faire sur la côte est de la Floride.....
Ils n'y connaissent rien, absolument rien.
Ils disent n'importe quoi, sans connaître.....
Sortez de l'autoroute, (ou il n'y a rien à faire ni a voir), longez la côte, informez-vous.
Vous pourriez prendre une semaine entre Miami et Orlando.... et encore manquer beaucoup de choses intéressantes
Merci Jack et Enfloride pour vos avis , d'ailleurs nous avons loué une chambre pour la nuit du coté de West Palm beach,
Nous ferons la route tranquilou pour voir de quoi ça à l'air.
De plus si certains ont des bons plans pour Orlando Kissimee pour les choses a voir ou faire, et sur les tickets de parc, je suis également preneur.
De plus si certains ont des bons plans pour Orlando Kissimee pour les choses a voir ou faire, et sur les tickets de parc, je suis également preneur.
Merci pour votre aide.
Des bons plans , oui au sud d'Orlando tout près ; Fantasy of Flight , collection extraordianire de veiux avions et spectacle aérien.
Ça prend la journée et ça coûte $50 . Mais il n'y a pas beaucoup de collections qui sont de ce calibre.
Daytona beach ; a voir , très joli et rouler sur la plage en voiture .
Aussi Halifax historical Museum , petit mais très intéressant , pleins d'objet de différentes époques de la vie de tous les jours.
Winter park ; musée Charles Hosmer Morse ; fameux
Micanopy ; petit village typique du sud bien conservé avec plein d'arbres à "barbe". Vieux cimetière a voir .
Et Kennedy Space Center pour le plus connu des endroit a voir.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Merci pour toutes vos réponses, pas mal de soucis et de choses à régler ces derniers mois.
On se remet au planning des vacances.
Question, pour 11 jours prendre un pass pour la turnpike vaut-il le coup?
Nous allons pas mal rouler pour nous rendre dans divers lieux.
Notre loueur de voiture est Dollar.
Merci pour vos réponses.
Tout dépends de votre itinéraire...un pass (appelé SunPass en Floride) n'est pas réellement nécessaire.
Je passe plusieurs mois chaque hiver en Floride et je n'ai jamais pris de SunPass.
Si vous être amateurs d'autoroutes et ne désirez rien voir entre vos point d'intérêt, la SunPass peux vous faire économiser quelques sous
avant j'étais pas un fun du sun pass
je me disais qu'en tant qu'habitué je serais plus malin
Mais sur 2 ans j'ai pris 3 amendes sans m'en rendre compte
il n'y a pas que la turnpike qui est payante
En étant parfois distrait dans la voiture je me suis retrouvé plusieurs fois sur des voies express sans pouvoir en sortir
D'autre part, dans la région de Tampa il a des péages qui ne prends que la monnaie
Autant dire que si t'a pas de pièces c'est balot
Dans un budget vacances le sun pass c'est pas grand chose😉
Je reviens de Floride où je n'ai pas pris le Sun Pass ; lorsque je planifiais mon itinéraire sur le GPS, je choisissais l'option "éviter les péages"
Normalement, pas de mauvaise surprise ...
Merci pour vos réponses, c'est bien vers l'option sans sunpass que nous allons nous diriger car nous avons le gps inclus avec la location.
Merci à tous.
Des avis sur Cocoa Beach?
Merci pour vos réponses, c'est bien vers l'option sans sunpass que nous allons nous diriger car nous avons le gps inclus avec la location.
Merci à tous.
Des avis sur Cocoa Beach?
Bonjour,
Nous y étions il y a 15jours. Le principal attrait est le surf (et le magasin Ron Jon, temple du surf) et la proximité du Kennedy Space Center. C.est sympa de se baigner en apercevant au loin la rampe de lancement des navettes. La plage est grande comme sur toute cette côté. Le Pier est également bien agence avec des bars et des restais. Nous y sommes allés le soir et la plupart étaient fermés a cette période.
Nous nous sommes arrêtés à Cocoa car c.etait sur notre route pour la Caroline du Sud (magnifique je ferai un carnet bientôt).
Je conseille notre hotel : Wakulla Suites Hotels. C.est une sorte de Motel mais au lieu d'avoir une simple chambre, c'est un vrai appartement de 70m carres avec 2 chambres, cuisine, etc.... La piscine est très chaude et sympa, il y a des barbecues extérieurs et un joli jardin exotique. Bref, si vous vous arrêtez la, c.est la qu'il faut dormir absolument !
Désole pour les fautes, encore aux USA, j'écris de l'Ipad
Je reviens de Floride où je n'ai pas pris le Sun Pass ; lorsque je planifiais mon itinéraire sur le GPS, je choisissais l'option "éviter les péages"
Hello
Le GPS n'est pas toujours très fiable
Moi le Sunpass je l'utilise pour prendre les voies express et éviter les bouchons.
Pour moi c'est plus pratique (pas de monaie pas d'attente au péage et la possibilité de prendre les voies express))
Mais c'est comme chez nous si tu prend le télépéage
le seul argument c'est le tarif
Maintenant le budget du Sun pass c'est vraiment dérisoire pour une destination comme la floride
Pour en revenir à la cote Est c'est vrai que ceux qui disent qu'il n'y a rien a voir de ce coté ne connaissent rien
Moi j'adore les plages de l'atlantique😛.
Des petits coins à découvrir:
En oubliant les autoroutes, à partir de Miami, prendre Ocean/Atlantic Boulevard, Hillsboro Mile (route A1A), pas très rapide, mais tellement à voir
Fort Lauderdale: LaOlas Boulevard et son River Front, petite croisière dans les canaux,
À Boca Raton: à voir, Mizner Park, et Red Reef Park
West Palm Beach: City Center, Worth Avenue, Ocean Blvd (somptueuses demeures), terrains de golf sur PGA boulv.
Jupiter,
etc, etc, etc
Merci encore pour toutes ces infos sur la cote est, si vous avez des points ou des endroits sympas a voir ou faire sur la Floride en général, je suis aussi preneur.
Nous faisons, 5 jours a Kissimmee, puis nous descendons coté ouest, 2 nuit du coté de Fort Myers, on pars de Kissimmee et on descends le long de la côte en passant par le Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Ensuite on va vers Naples, puis Everglades city.
Puis on finit 2 nuits a Miami.
Pour Miami on a déjà pas mal de choses.
Merci d'avance.
Je prépare un circuit aux USA en mai-juin prochain de New York à la Floride en voiture de location. J'ai bien sûr préparé ce voyage avec l'aide des guides mais…
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Un « Road trip » à la découverte de quelques aspects du rêve américain. Rêve de plages et de stations balnéaires de stars comme à Palm Beach, rêve et souvenirs…
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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! 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,
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!
