Bonjour, je pars dans 3 semaines à New York pour la troisième fois. J'aimerais découvrir de nouvelles choses. Auriez-vous des endroits à me conseiller par exemple, je n'ai pas parcouru Park Avenue je ne suis pas allée à Tribeca je ne connais ni le West side ni East Side (sauf le long de Central Park) et Brooklyn ???
Connaissez vous également des adresses d'acteurs résidant à Manhattan, des lieux de tournage, de bars (présents dans des films), des magasins (tels que ceux de Sex and the City) ???
La vraie question c'est : comment tu as pu aller 3 fois à NY sans voir tout ca !?!? 😮 Tu prends un hôtel dans Midtown et tu y restes enfermé ?? 😛
Bon, tu as dressé toi-même la liste, je ne vois pas ce qu'on pourrait en dire...
Pour les lieux de tournage, le sujet a déjà été abordé, et voici ce que j'avais répondu à l'olibrius qui posait la question :
Désolée je ne restais pas enfermée dans mon hôtel et surtout les quartiers que j'ai fait, je pense y avoir tout fait. Maintenant je n'ai pas la chance comme certains d'y aller très longtemps à chaque fois.
Et petite correction, je n'y suis allée que deux fois ....
Bonne soirée
Il ya quelques endroits que j'affectionne particulierement a NY et qui ne sont pas forcement tres frequentes par les touristes (meme si a NY, il y a peu de sentiers non battus).
Le Chelsea Market coince entre la 9e et la 10 (a hauteur de la 15th street) est un endroit tres sympa tant pour l'architecture que pour les boutiques. Il s'agit principalement de magasins de nourriture mais orignaux et surtout tres bons. Au passage, il y a quelques petites boulangeries bien appetissantes qui valent le detour.
En rentrant du marche, il ne faut pas rater les sculptures de Tom Otterness qui sont disseminees dans toute la station de metro 14th street sur les lignes ACE.
Le quartier de Nolita (entre Elizabeth, Mott st et Houston - Prince Street) est souvent neglige par les hordes de shoppers europeens dans Soho. Et pourtant, il regorge de petites boutiques assez uniques et originales, dans une ambiance tres bobo dans le bon sens du terme et tres new yorkaise. L'architecture du quartier est typique du NY du debut du siecle et n'a pas encore ete trop agressee par les nouveaux condos. Beaucoup de bonnes adresse pour le lunch/brunch (Public sur Elizabeth, Kitchen Club sur Spring, Epistrophy sur Mott Street, FR.OG. sur Spring).
Pour les mordus d'architecture, les brownstones de l'Upper East Side valent vraiment le detour. En particulier entre la 70eme et la 85eme (entre 5th et Lexington), il y a de tres beaux hotels particluiers de la fin du XIX et debut XX dont certains se visitent. Evidemment, en dehors de ca, le quartier n'est pas tres sexy mais il n'y a pas un rat !! Pour ceux qui ont un peu d'argent, ca permet de faire du leche-vitrine sur les boutiques de luxe de Madison (assez peu touristiques d'ailleurs). Idem cote West side.
Quant a Arthur Avenue dans le Bronx, certes c'est le vrai quartier italien de NY mais franchement, de la a faire le detour..A mon avis, ca ne vaut pas la peine.
Pour info, attention aux messes de Harlem, certaines sont tellement frequentees pas les touristes que les gens sont litteralement parques dans des tribunes apres avoir fait la queue pendant une heure. Il vaut mieux ne pas se fier aux adresses donnees dans le guides et reperer une petite eglise. Le spectacle est aussi bien dans l'eglise qu'a l'exterieur.
Voila quelques petits conseils de visite."
Si je puis me permettre, les lieux de tournage de Sex and the City sont tous sauf en dehors des sentiers battus. Il faut desormais faire la queue devant le browsntone de Carrie Bradshaw (dans Greenwhich Village dans la vraie vie et non pas dans l'UES) pour pouvoir prendre une photo 😛.
Franchement, comment peut-on poser ce genre de questions 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 Si tu vois un attroupement devant un immeuble, c'est que ce sont des fans qui attendent une star sans doute 😇
Connaissez vous également des adresses d'acteurs résidant à Manhattan,
Bonjour,
Je ne pense pas que ma questions soit stupide. Ne rien faire et attendre de voir un attroupement devant un immeible me semble être une perte de temps (surtout quand il y a tant de choses à faire à NY).
Bonne journée
Tu as visité 'Little Italy' dans le Lower Manhattan, Mulberry St. entre Canal et Grand environ, c'est moins intéressant qu'avant mais c'est vivant tout de même. Naturellement, en septembre pour la San Gennero, c'est super!
Et Coney Island? Il y reste un parc d'attractions (il y en avait plusieurs avant) sur le bord de l'océan et naturellement les plages. Je comprends que tu ne puisses te baigner à ce temps-ci de l'année mais enfin c'est une curiosité à visiter que ce Coney Island. C'est la culture américaine populaire. Tu prends le métro jusqu'à la station Stillwell (c'est à la pointe sud de Brooklyn).
Si tu n'as pas visité les musées, je te suggère fortement le MOMA où tu peux facilement passer une journée complète.
Tu peux aussi passer par l'office du tourime de NYC; ils ont les coordonnées d'une association dont ils font la promotion.
Les personnes qui appartiennent à cette association parlent plusieurs langues et te font visiter la ville gratuitement.
http://www.office-tourisme-usa.com/contact-office-tourisme-etats-unis4.php
Je vais à NYC en septembre 2008. En fonction de mes goût et de ceux de mon mari, avec l'aide élcairée d'amis New Yorkais, voilà notre projet à la fois classique et original, je pense. Nous restons souples, le planning est chargé max, mais si nous nous laissons séduire par autre chose en route, nous changerons le programme. D'ailleurs, nous allons beaucoup photographier et filmer, alors.... Manhattan - Grand Central Terminal – Ground Zero- Battery Park – Ellis Island et Statue of Liberty – South Port - Museum of Historic Ships Manhattan – Macy’s (Broadway/ 7th Av)– B&H (9 th Av/37 Str) - 5th Avenue – Empire State Building (late afternoon/night) Manhattan – Wall Street (visit ?) – Trinity Church – City Hall - J&R (Music + Computers) - Brooklyn Promenade (NYC skyline, late afternoon/night) Manhattan- Museum of Modern Art - Central Park – Broadway Times Square (NASDAQ visit ?)- Theaters (late afternoon/night) Henry Hudson Park - Fort Tryon Park - General Grant NM - St John the Divine -The Cloisters Lincoln Center – Columbus Square- – Rockfeller Center (Top of the Rock Observation Deck, (late afternoon/night) Manhattan –- Lower East Side –Tenament Museum - Chinatown – Bowery - Little Italy Dimanche 21 sept : 9 h Gospel à Harlem (Salem United Methodist Chuch, j'y étais déjà, c'était super) – Bronx Botanical Garden, Zoo, Lehman Center etc.Aïssa
Franchement, comment peut on donner ce genre de réponse. J'ai connu des attroupements conséquents rien que pour accéder à l'empire state building, aux twin towers.....😮 et à d'autres monuments tout aussi spectaculaire. Même pour acheter des glaces et du ..... pop corn.
Oupps!! j'ai trouvé ma remarque plutôt rigolotte...
Aie!!!! Je suis blonde, c'est peut être pour ça que je suis seule à en rire.
Pardon, je ne voulais pas vous attrister autant.🏴☠️
Je ne saurais dire si ça va dans vos goûts, mais j'avais bien aimé le petit tour guidé des "tenement house" dans le lower east side :http://www.tenement.org/ Les tenements étaient des maisons de logements de basse gamme qui ont acceuilli à tour de rôle les vagues d'immigrants arrivant à New York. Ca illustre bien le grand mythe américain de la Nation acceuillant les immigrants de tout le monde. A la bibliothèque du musée, j'avais acheté le livre "How the other half lives" de Jacob Riis. Il s'agit d'un album de photos de la fin du XIXème siècle. Riis a profité du développement du flash pour prendre des photos des "tenement". La publication de ces photos marqua l'histoire de la ville : les new yorkais découvraient des concitoyens vivant dans des conditions épouvantables. Au cours des années qui suivirent de nombreux règlements furent adoptés pour améliorer les conditions de vie dans les tenements.
Il y a aussi les "greeters" dont je n'ai pas profité jusqu'à maintenant. http://www.bigapplegreeter.org/ Il s'agit de citoyens de New York offrant des tours guidés aux touristes. Il y a des équivalents dans d'autres villes. Ca semble bien.
Yvon LeD
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
We went as a family to Mount Rushmore in 2023, where my son bought a multi-function pocket knife like the one below with his name engraved—'NOAH'.
Unfortunately, he just lost it, and he was really attached to it. So, if there’s a kind soul passing by Mount Rushmore who could bring one back for me (I’d obviously cover all costs), that would be amazing for my son.
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
