J'ai trouvé super le travail de VNOA pour Mai et Juin 2011, je me propose donc de reprendre son flambeau pour le mois d'Août.
Ce post concerne l'Ouest Américain (et non ! ... Arnho pas l'Est 😉)
Je peux saisir vos dates et lieux afin que chacun puisse voir s'il y a quelqu'un d'autre dans la même ville que lui.
L'an passé j'avais ainsi rencontré PAT124 au milieu de nulle part et j'avais trouvé cette rencontre très sympathique 🙂.
Il ne s'agit en aucun cas de chercher un compagnon de voyage.
Il appartient donc à chacun de regarder ses interactions avec les autres V Forumeurs et de les contacter.
Chouette initiative de ta part, voici notre itinéraire, du moins les étapes nocturnes :
30/07 : San Francisco
31/07 : San Francisco
01/08 : San Francisco
02/08 : Bridgeport (Virginia Creek Settlement)
03/08 : Death Valley (Stovepipe Wells)
04/08 : Las Vegas
05/08 : Grand Canyon (Maswik Lodge)
06/08 : Page (Page Boy Motel)
07/08 : Page (Page Boy Motel)
08/08 : Mexican Hat (San Juan Inn)
09/08 : Torrey (Capitol Reef Inn&Café)
10/08 : Tropic
11/08 : Tropic
12/08 : Wendover (Bonneville Salt Flats)
13/08 : Wendover
14/08 : Wendover
15/08 : Wendover (ou Salt Lake City ?)
16/08 : Wendover (ou salt Lake City ?)
17/08 : Wendover (ou Zion ?)
18/08 : Wendover (ou Las Vegas ?)
19/08 : Las Vegas
La fin de l'itinéraire n'est pas vraiment définie, car nous repartirons peut être plus tôt de la Speedweek de Bonneville.
Merci je le saisirais, mais peut-être plus ce soir.
Sinon j'ai paramétré le tableur pour que d'autres puissent le remplir, mais comme je n'ai jamais fait ça ...si tu avais l'occasion d'aller essayer 🙂
Décidemment les voyageurs d'aout n'ont pas le droit de rester dans la rubrique USA 😕
J'espère qu'un modérateur redéplacera le sujet dans la rubrique afin que le plus grand monde y participe car ici ça risque d'être vite zappé...
Voici notre itinétaire dans l'ouest des USA en juillet/août 2011 :
23/07 Genève – Los Angeles via Paris avec Air France
3 nuits à Los Angeles (Holiday Inn Express)
24/07 : Hollywood Bvd et plage à définir
25/07 : Universal Studios
26/07 : Los Angeles – Las Vegas (vol United Airlines) ; prise en main de la voiture de location
2 nuits à Las Vegas (Desert Rose Hotel)
27/07 : Death Valley (trajet aller-retour depuis Vegas)
28/07 : Las Vegas – Valley of Fire - Zion NP
1 nuit à Zion (Best Western Zion Park Inn)
29/07 : Zion NP - Bryce Canyon
1 nuit à Bryce (Bryce Canyon Lodge)
30/07 : Bryce Canyon – Capitol Reef (traversée uniquement) – Moab - coucher de soleil à Arches
1 nuit à Moab (Ramada Moab)
31/07: Moab (matin : survol de Canyonlands en avion) - Monument Valley
1 nuit dans la réserve Navajo (hôtel The View)
01/08 : Monument Valley - Page (Antelope Canyon à 11h30) - Lake Powell
1 nuit à Page (Best Western Arizonainn)
02/08 : Page - Horseshoe Bend - Grand Canyon South Rim
1 nuit à Grand Canyon (Kachina Lodge)
03/08 : Grand Canyon - Las Vegas
1 nuit à Las Vegas (Desert Rose Hotel)
04/08 : retour de la voiture location ; Las Vegas – San Francisco (vol United Airlines)
2 nuits à San Francisco (Best Western Tuscan Inn)
05/08 : Croisière depuis Fisherman's Wharf + visite de la ville
06/08 : San Francisco – Genève via Paris avec Air France
arrivée le 07/08
On sera 6 Québécois et on fait une boucle Las Vegas-Las Vegas qui va comme suit (pour les nuits disons)
17 août: arrivée à Vegas et nuit
18 août: Bishop
19 août: Entre Yosemite et San Francisco (Modesto peut-être?)
20 août: San Francisco
21 août: San Francisco
22 août: San Luis Obispo
23 août: Los Angeles
24 août: Palm Springs
25 août: Sedona/Flagstaff
26 août: Las Vegas
Beaucoup de route rapide, mais on peut toujours se croiser :O
Merci d'avoir donné ton parcours. J'ai vu que vous allez au Virginia Creek Settlement à Bridgeport, on bien aimé et surtout le petit déjeuner avec leur "half pancakes" grand comme une assiette 😛
Sinon on se croise "presque" vous arrivez un jour après nous à Torrey.
J'avais bien aimé votre projet de" Bonneville Salt Flats" malheureusement nous passons trop tôt dans le secteur. A l'époque tu m'avais dit qu'il n'y avait pas d'entrainement et qu'il n'y avait pas d'intérêt à y être plus tôt, dommage
effectivement ton parcours est quelque peu excentré, n'empêche qu'il risque de bien m’intéresser pour 2012 ( tu te rappelle qu'on a inversé: le nord en 2011 pour moi, le sud pour toi et en 2012 on inverse 😉)
Merci pour avoir rempli le tableau. Toi aussi tu fais un tour au Virginia Creek ... je crois qu'ils auraient intérêt à apprendre le Français 😉 hi, hi, hi
Tu verras c'est très ... comment dire ... Amérique profonde😎
A titre d'anecdote, à côté de nous il y avait une famille "locale" qui a pris le menu familiale:
Un saladier de soupe
Un saladier de pâtes avec sauce
Une grande pizza de 60 cm de diamètre
Une coupe de glace
Très joli parcours😎
Mais que vois-je ... pas de Bisti au programme? Malgré tout ce qu'on a t'a dit le 2 avril, on n'est pas arrivé à te convaincre d'y aller avec ton CC😛
Jacqueline
@ Maxou: ta grille se remplit... joli succès😉
Pas le courage de faire de même pour juillet... mais si qq un fait la grille, je m'inscris😉
Ouest USA 2009 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2800143#2800143
5ème trip USA, 09/2013 https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6186946#6186946
Voilà j'ai rempli le tableau!
Je n'avais encore jamais participé à une discussion mais cela fait déjà quelques semaines que j'arpente ce forum pour planifier notre voyage dans l'ouest. J'y ai trouvé pleins d'astuces et de bons conseils alors merci à tous et peut-être à bientôt sur la route de l'ouest...😉
Visiblement le Bill's Gamblin à Las Vegas a beaucoup de succès
Je permet de rajouter: un grand merci à tous le tableau se rempli joliment, il y en a de toutes les couleurs 😉
En revanche c'est étonnant on arrive "à ne pas se croiser" 😇
😉 ça y est j'ai reussi !!! je vois que je croise nadette le 5/08 à page, nadette et melkoy le 6/08 toujours à moab
et enfin max 68 le 12 à vegas (le jour de notre départ !)
voilà !
Génial ce tableau ! J'ai mis mes dates, je suis accompagné d'un ami, nous avons 21 ans, et très sympathiques, si vous voulez qu'on se rencontre, ce serait interessant !
bonjour a tous
c'est notre premier sejour dans l'ouest et nous partons pour 27 jours au mois d'aout 2011
nous sommes un couple et une ado de 17 ans
voiture plus motel
esperons bien en profiter et vous souhaitons a tous un exelent sejour
😉
Jour - Activité / Ville nuit : Hotel
23/07 - 1 - Arrivee / Los Angeles : Super 8 Los Angeles-Culver City
24/07 - 2 - Venice Beach / Barstow
25/07 - 3 - Mojave Reserve+Route 66 (Topock-Oatman-Kingman) / Kingman
26/07 - 4 - Grand Canyon en hélicoptère AP / Grand Canyon : Yavapai Lodge
27/07 - 5 - Grand Canyon / Holbrook : Wigwam Motel
28/07 - 6 - Petrified Forest - Painted Desert / Chinle : Best Western
29/07 - 7 - Canyon de Chelly / Mexican hat : Hat Rock Inn
30/07 - 8 - Monument valley / Page : Super 8
31/07 - 9 - Lake Powel / Bryce Canyon : Bryce View Lodge
01/08 - 10 - Bryce Canyon / Springdale : Historic Pionner Lodge
02/08 - 11 - Zion / Las Vegas : TI
03/08 - 12 - Las Vegas / Las Vegas : TI
04/08 - 13 - Las Vegas – Dead Valey / Furnace Creek : Furnace Creek Rang
05/08 - 14 - Dead Valey / Lee Vining : Yosemite Gateway Motel
06/08 - 15 - Bodies - Yosemite / Yosemite : Curry Village
07/08 - 16 - Yosemite / San Francisco : Royal Pacific Motor Inn
08/08 - 17 - SF / SF : Royal Pacific Motor Inn
09/08 - 18 - SF / SF : Royal Pacific Motor Inn
10/08 - 19 - SF – Route Cote 1 / Cote Pacifique : ?
11/08 - 20 - Route Cote 1 / Cote Pacifique : Days Inn Santa Monica Los Angeles
12/08 - 21 - Universal Studio / Los Angeles : Hollywood Liberty Hotel
13/08 - 22 - Los Angeles / Los Angeles : Travellodge at LAX Airport
14/08 - 23 - Retour
Je ne tiens pas à débuter une nouvelle discussion pour cette simple question, donc je vais la poser ici, certain(e)s devraient pouvoir me répondre.
Nous (6 personnes) partons à la fin du mois d'août pour 11 ou 12 jours dans l'Ouest américain et je me demandais quand nous devrions acheter les billets d'avion, réserver la voiture et réserver l'hébergement (je prévoyais le faire à mesure sur place, mais y allant finalement en haute saison, on préfère tout réserver d'avance pour pas avoir de mauvaise surprise). Nous ne dormirons pas sur place dans les parcs nationaux alors le seul endro$it où je crois qu'il risque d'y avoir "pénurie" d'hébergement est à Bishop (entre Death Valley et Yosemite), où j'imagine qu'il faudrait réserver au plus tôt.
Aussi, ça fait quelques mois que je regarde les prix (vols surtout) et que ça ne varie pas beaucoup, devrais-je acheter à ce prix, ou bien y a-t-il une chance que ça réduise un peu d'ici quelques mois?
PS-Si nous n'avons pas acheté/réservé" encore, c'est simplement que les dates ne sont pas confirmées (on attend les dates d'examens de fin de session d'un d'entre nous)
tu m'enlève les mots de la bouche 😛 ... avec tout le monde que tu vas croiser, ta maman va se dire que tu es une célébrité ... il faudrait qu'on pense à mettre un panneau ITATSTONE sur votre route 😉
😏 Le problème c'est qu'elle risque de me demander si je l'ai emmenée aux USA pour lui faire rencontrer les membres de Voyage Forum 😏 ou pour visiter 😎. En plus elle ne sait même pas que je prépare mes voyages grâce à cet excellent forum (et grâce à d'autres excellents sites 😉) et à leurs excellents gentils membres 😉.
Bon pour l'instant j'ai juste une rencontre sûre, c'est celle avec Ninou et son Grand à Death Valley 😎. Une petite promenade dans les dunes est prévue et sans doute un petit repas à Stovepipe. Car mine de rien, c'est pas évident.. On a beau être au même endroit, souvent c'est des jours de voiture avec des visites en chemin donc difficile de fixer une heure précise et un lieu précis...
Je suis d'accord avec toi, ce n'est pas si simple de se rencontrer, surtout que souvent nos téléphones ne fonctionnent pas dans l'Ouest et chacun à son propre planning 😇
Je suis d'accord avec toi, ce n'est pas si simple de se rencontrer, surtout que souvent nos téléphones ne fonctionnent pas dans l'Ouest et chacun à son propre planning 😇
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Oui je me doute bien que par exemple en plein milieu de Death Valley je n'aurai pas forcément de réseau. Donc espérons que nous n'aurons ni l'un ni l'autre de contre-temps qui mettraient à l'eau nos plans. Surtout pour Ninou, puisque nous on loge de toute façon à Stovepipe. Tandis qu'elle et son Grand seront, je crois, de retour de Racetrack Playa et en route pour leur logement à Furnace Creek. Ca m'embêterait qu'ils se pointent à Stovepipe pour rien bien qu'elle m'ait dit qu'elle profiterait de la piscine jusqu'à minuit 😏
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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).
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 🙂
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! 🙂
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!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
