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new york connaissez vous des hotels sympa et raisonnable a manathan
merci a bientot
lejoyeu
Hôtel agréable dans Manhattan à New York
by Lejoyeu
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Tu te moques de qui ?
Manhattan, c'est 2 ou 3 fois plus grand que Paris intra-muros ; tu connais "des hotels sympa et raisonnable" (avec les fautes d'orthographe) à Paris ?
Alors tu fais comme tout le monde, tu achètes un guide, tu te détermines en fonction de tes critères personnels (parce que "raisonnable", c'est quoi ?) et éventuellement tu reviendras sur le forum demander si quelqu'un connaît et si tu ne fais pas un choix dramatique.
Bonne recherche.
Laurent
Laurent
Salut,
L'année passée, on a passé 5 nuits à NY au Continental Hostel (95th). Un peu décentré mais tout près d'une bouche de métro express donc en 10 minutes à Times Square. C'était 345 euros, avec salle de bain partagée. Sauf qu'on avait des visiteurs dans la chambre (genre une colonie de cafards) et c'était pas clean du tout. Du coup, on s'est fâchés et on a eu une chambre correcte, beaucoup plus grande, avec salle de bain privée, qui valait son prix (pour NY, bien sûr). Si tu veux pas trop dépenser et que tu sais t'imposer, ça peut être bien.
L'année passée, on a passé 5 nuits à NY au Continental Hostel (95th). Un peu décentré mais tout près d'une bouche de métro express donc en 10 minutes à Times Square. C'était 345 euros, avec salle de bain partagée. Sauf qu'on avait des visiteurs dans la chambre (genre une colonie de cafards) et c'était pas clean du tout. Du coup, on s'est fâchés et on a eu une chambre correcte, beaucoup plus grande, avec salle de bain privée, qui valait son prix (pour NY, bien sûr). Si tu veux pas trop dépenser et que tu sais t'imposer, ça peut être bien.
Ju et Chris
En 2006, j'ai logé au Pensylvania en face du Madison Garden pour 150€ la nuit.
Hotel correct, pas le grand luxe mais convenable .
J'ai trouvé pour la fin mai 2008, un petit hôtel dans Chelsae (20e rue entre la 8e et 9e ave) à 129$US/nuit. C'est ce que j'ai trouvé de mieux dnas Manhattan. La station de métro la plus proche est sur la 23e rue. Voici l'adresse: www.chelsaelodge.com
Bonne chance et salutations. Réjean
Bonne chance et salutations. Réjean
En réfléchissant un peu, tu aurais pû comprendre qu'il souhaitait avoir des noms d'hôtels dans lesquels certains d'entre nous auraient déjà séjournés.
Apparemment, tu préfères passer ton temps à critiquer tout le monde au lieu de donner des réponses concrètes. Si tu ne veux pas répondre, personne ne t'y oblige. Pour répondre ce que tu écris, tu peux vraiment t'abstenir.
En ce qui concerne les fautes d'orthographe, je préfère lire une réponse intelligente avec des fautes que les tiennes, même si tu es un champion de l'orthographe.
En ce qui concerne les fautes d'orthographe, je préfère lire une réponse intelligente avec des fautes que les tiennes, même si tu es un champion de l'orthographe.
1/ Comme je le dis à chaque fois, on fera le bilan à la fin de la discussion et on verra ce qu'il a recueilli d'intelligent, d'utile, de pertinent, etc. Et comme à chaque fois, le bilan ne sera pas lourd.
2/ Je ne passe pas mon temps à critiquer. Regarde bien, il y a des discussions dans lesquelles je tente d'apporter ma contribution. Mais pour cela, il faut que la question soit intelligente et ne prenne pas les forumeurs pour des larbins et/ou des perroquets.
3/ Sur l'orthographe, tu préfères ce que tu veux, mais il y a des règles sur le forum (et dans la vie en général), et ici il y en a notamment une qui demande à chacun d'écrire dans un français correct (je n'ai jamais prétendu être un champion de l'orthographe). Ce n'est pas pour le plaisir ou pour faire chier, c'est simplement pour que tout le monde puisse se comprendre sans faire des efforts surhumains de déchiffrage.
2/ Je ne passe pas mon temps à critiquer. Regarde bien, il y a des discussions dans lesquelles je tente d'apporter ma contribution. Mais pour cela, il faut que la question soit intelligente et ne prenne pas les forumeurs pour des larbins et/ou des perroquets.
3/ Sur l'orthographe, tu préfères ce que tu veux, mais il y a des règles sur le forum (et dans la vie en général), et ici il y en a notamment une qui demande à chacun d'écrire dans un français correct (je n'ai jamais prétendu être un champion de l'orthographe). Ce n'est pas pour le plaisir ou pour faire chier, c'est simplement pour que tout le monde puisse se comprendre sans faire des efforts surhumains de déchiffrage.
Tu te prends pour un géni ???????
Tu passes ton temps à pourrir les posts !
idem sur un post ou je donne mon avis et ou je conseilles yes-change, j'ai preferé pas te repondre apparement tu aime te faire enc.. avec ta cb, c'est ton probleme !
tu fais tes choix, qui pour la majorité non aucun sens! mais s'est pas parceque tu te fais emfler que les autres vont te suivre ;)
En réfléchissant un peu, tu aurais pû comprendre qu'il souhaitait avoir des noms d'hôtels dans lesquels certains d'entre nous auraient déjà séjournés.
Apparemment, tu préfères passer ton temps à critiquer tout le monde au lieu de donner des réponses concrètes. Si tu ne veux pas répondre, personne ne t'y oblige. Pour répondre ce que tu écris, tu peux vraiment t'abstenir.
En ce qui concerne les fautes d'orthographe, je préfère lire une réponse intelligente avec des fautes que les tiennes, même si tu es un champion de l'orthographe.
X2
En ce qui concerne les fautes d'orthographe, je préfère lire une réponse intelligente avec des fautes que les tiennes, même si tu es un champion de l'orthographe.
X2
Slt,
Tu réponds même à un message vierge ?
Bref.. je n'ai rien contre toi.
Je vais être hors sujet avec ce post, de toute façon il n'aura aucune réponse concrete puisqu'il ne précise pas son budget, la date, et le type d'hotel qu'il recherche, avec ou sans salle de bain, etc.. Si je préfères partir avec des espèces ça me regarde, je réserves tout à l'avance avec ma CB.
Pour ceux qui préfèrent voyager avec de l'éspèces il vaut mieux changer sur yes-change puisqu'ils ne trouveront pas plus avantageux.
Pour me contredire tu es aller jusqu'à dire qu'il fallait que je me fasse voler mon liquide + ma carte, un peu fort quand même ! pas impossible mais fort !
Un autre membre précise que la commission revient à peu près au même qu'avec une CB, donc reconnait que le taux de change est imbattable quand même !
et reconnait qu'une CB est moins sûr que l'éspèces, évidemment je ne sors pas ma liasse de 3000 dollars devant tout le monde, il ne faut pas non plus chercher le mal.
Comme je l'expliquais les CB sont moins sécurisé aux US, pas de puce, donc il est facile de s'en servir si tu la perds ou si ont te la vol. Pourquoi je prendrais ce risque ?
Tu dis qu'ils t'en enverront une autre dans la journée, j'aimerais voir ça !
Puis comment vas-tu les prevenir si tu n'as pas les moyens d'acheter une carte telephonique pour les appeler ?
N'oublies pas que tu pars sans éspèces, donc tu n'auras peut-être même pas l'argent pour retourner à l'hotel, et entre-temps ils auront fait des achats et ou des retraits, ton banquier te diras toujours " aucun souci, vous serez remboursé dans les plus brefs delais ", tu avales ça ?
Alors qu'en réalité tu devras attendre minimum 3 mois, entre-temps tu devras te débrouiller à régler tes factures, couvrir ton découvert, etc..
Mais c'est ton choix, tu fais ce que tu veux, mais tes arguments ne me feront pas changer d'avis. En vacances en espagne j'ai effectué des achats dans un commerce, à mon retour en france je m'aperçois que cet achat a ete débité 2 fois !
Je me rend à ma banque ( Credit.Agricole ) et je leurs explique, ils me répondent que je dois télèphoner au commerçant, lui préciser qu'il y à eu une erreur tel jour et qu'il fax à ma banque l'autorisation de remboursement d'un tel montant. J'ai dû faire une recherche sur internet pour retrouver le numero de télèphone du commerçant, lui expliquer..etc.., j'ai eu de la chance il à coopéré, contrôler et vu l'erreur, il à faxé le tout à ma banque.
Je me suis dit que tout allé s'arranger vite fait, ben non ! malgré l'autorisation du commerçant, il a fallut que j'attendes que mon dossier soit traité ! j'ai ete remboursé 4 mois plus tard !
Le montant etait pas enorme, 200 euros, et j'ai fournis tous les renseignements nécessaire, éffectué les recherches à leurs place, etc..
Alors immagines que cela m'arrive sur un autre continent ! et que ce ne soit pas une erreure mais un vol ou une perte ! et que des personnes mal attentionné se servent de ma carte !
Et je précise qu'il m'avait fallu taper le code à 4 chiffres !
Car un ami à moi, qui lui s'est fait dérober sa carte ( en france ), ils ont effectué pour 1300 euros d'achats en espagne, n'ont pas eu besoin du code à 4 chiffres ( à l'epoque tous les commerçants espagnol n'etaient pas équipé puisque lesCB espagnol n'etaient pas à puce, d'ailleurs je me demande si aujourd'hui elles le son et si tous les commerçant le son aussi ), sa banque la caisse d'epargne ne l'a toujours pas remboursé et ne le sera pas, pretextant que s'est lui qui aurait pu faire ses achats etant donné que le code n'a pas etait utilisé et qu'il n'a pas de preuve valable qui pourrait prouver que ce jour là il n'etait pas en espagne. Bref il aurait fallu que ce jour là il soit flashé au radar etc.. et encore, ils auraient pu dire qu'il avait prété son vehicule !
Bref, tout ça pour dire que moi je préfère limiter les risques au maximum afin de proteger mon compte bancaire. Car je ne compte pas sur les banques pour le faire.
Je vais être hors sujet avec ce post, de toute façon il n'aura aucune réponse concrete puisqu'il ne précise pas son budget, la date, et le type d'hotel qu'il recherche, avec ou sans salle de bain, etc..
Tout est dit. Sur les mérites comparés de la carte bancaire et des espèces, je te laisse au XIXè siècle.
PS : Je ne réponds pas à un message vierge. Le message a été effacé après ma réponse (sans doute parce que ton ami lejoyeu avait honte de son texte).
Tout est dit. Sur les mérites comparés de la carte bancaire et des espèces, je te laisse au XIXè siècle.
PS : Je ne réponds pas à un message vierge. Le message a été effacé après ma réponse (sans doute parce que ton ami lejoyeu avait honte de son texte).
Pour continuer à ne pas faire avancer le sujet, je vous informe que le verbe "correspondre", à cette même 3ème personne du singulier, se termine par un "d", donc: "correspond" .
Et en réponse à:
Apparemment, tu préfères passer ton temps à critiquer tout le monde au lieu de donner des réponses concrète
Quand on a en tout et pour tout 3 (trois !!!) messages à son actif sur le forum, dont 2 (deux) pûrement polémiques, il me paraît malvenu de faire la leçon sur le caractère peu concret de certaines réponses.😠
Et en réponse à:
Apparemment, tu préfères passer ton temps à critiquer tout le monde au lieu de donner des réponses concrète
Quand on a en tout et pour tout 3 (trois !!!) messages à son actif sur le forum, dont 2 (deux) pûrement polémiques, il me paraît malvenu de faire la leçon sur le caractère peu concret de certaines réponses.😠
He on se calme, tu te prends pour qui donner des leçons à tout le monde, si la discussion ne t'intéresse pas M. Orthographe, tu ne la suis pas et tu nous fout la paix.
Le but du forum c'est que tout le monde puisse poser sa question! les guides ne sont pas toujours suffisants sinon je ne vois pas pourquoi on serait tous là.
Bonne route à toi.
Un autre membre précise que la commission revient à peu près au même qu'avec une CB, donc reconnait que le taux de change est imbattable quand même !
Je pense que c'est de moi dont tu parles...Pour etre plus clair, ton truc de yes-change est une arnaque totale. Le taux de change imbattable dont tu parles ne correspond pas du tout au taux de change interbancaire. Ils te font croire que tu ne payes pas de commission alors que la commission est dissimulee dans le taux de change pratique.
Je vais essayer d'illustrer tout ca: Pour un euro vendu, yes-change donne 1.535 USD alors qu'au meme moment (a la minute pres), au taux interbancaire (fixing, publie par la Banque de France ou disponible sur Boursorama), tu es sense recevoir 1.58 USD soit 4.5 cents de perdus par euro change, soit une commission de change cachee d'environ 3%. Comparee a la commission prelevee par la Societe Generale (2%), c'est donc un tiers de plus. Je precise que le taux de change applique par la SG est celui du marche a 0.002% pres, donc totalement imbattable.
Donc non, yes-change n'est pas du tout avantageux mais si ca te fait plaisir de les engraisser, libre a toi.
Quant a preferer du liquide a une carte bleue, un tout petit peu de bon sens suffit a comprendre pourquoi il est beaucoup plus avantageux et plus securitaire d'avoir une CB qu'une liasse de billets dans sa valise ou son portefeuille. Mais encore une fois, libre a toi de t'encombrer avec du liquide.
Je vais essayer d'illustrer tout ca: Pour un euro vendu, yes-change donne 1.535 USD alors qu'au meme moment (a la minute pres), au taux interbancaire (fixing, publie par la Banque de France ou disponible sur Boursorama), tu es sense recevoir 1.58 USD soit 4.5 cents de perdus par euro change, soit une commission de change cachee d'environ 3%. Comparee a la commission prelevee par la Societe Generale (2%), c'est donc un tiers de plus. Je precise que le taux de change applique par la SG est celui du marche a 0.002% pres, donc totalement imbattable.
Donc non, yes-change n'est pas du tout avantageux mais si ca te fait plaisir de les engraisser, libre a toi.
Quant a preferer du liquide a une carte bleue, un tout petit peu de bon sens suffit a comprendre pourquoi il est beaucoup plus avantageux et plus securitaire d'avoir une CB qu'une liasse de billets dans sa valise ou son portefeuille. Mais encore une fois, libre a toi de t'encombrer avec du liquide.
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Je me maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre 😏😏😏
Au cas ou :
C'est Je me M.A.R.R.E et non : je me MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE
Parceque, , , , bon, j'me comprenD
Au cas ou :
C'est Je me M.A.R.R.E et non : je me MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE
Parceque, , , , bon, j'me comprenD
Sauf que c'est "j'me comprenDS"
😉
Bonne soirée
Et voila, c'est reparti ( ou repartiS ou repartiT ou repartiX ..... je sais plus ! )
Enfin, j'me comprenDS ..... 😉
😉
Bonne soirée
Et voila, c'est reparti ( ou repartiS ou repartiT ou repartiX ..... je sais plus ! )
Enfin, j'me comprenDS ..... 😉
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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!!
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
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!
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!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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?
Hello,
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!
Christophe
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!
Christophe
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
Hi everyone.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!