Je suis nouvelle au forum et j'aimerai partager mon circuit dans l'Ouest Américain. C'était mon premier grand voyage d'un peu plus de 3 semaines du 15 avril au 9 mai 2014 avec trois ados. Je vous détaille un peu mes escales: Le 15/04 départ à 7h du matin de Marignane, arrivé le 15/04 à 23h30 (heure locale) à San Francisco. J'ai récupéré la voiture de location, une Chevrolet Impala rouge et nous passons la première nuit à 2 km de l'aéroport. Puis le lendemain visite de la ville en bus et métro pour 4 jours. C'est une ville plein de charme, un régale. On a visité la prison d'Alcatraz , superbe vue en bateau et impressionnante prison. Ensuite nous traversons le Golden Gate Bridge pour aller à Muir Wood, un parc abritant des gigantesques séquoias. Le 20/04 nous prenons la direction de Monterey (deux heures de route), un endroit très beau, les plages aux sable fin, le port avec les phoques qui font partie des paysages ou nous passons une nuit. Le 21/04 nous allons à Santa Cruz, c'est une ville avec des attractions au bord de la mer, quelques maisons au style mexicain. Les plages Californiennes sont très belles. Le 22/04 très tôt le matin nous partons pour l'aéroport de San Francisco rendre le véhicule et prendre l'avion interne pour Las Vegas. Arrivé là-bas j'ai récupéré la seconde voiture, un Chevrolet Equinox noir. Nous avons séjourné deux nuit à Las Vegas visitant le Strip et profitant des lumières, de l'animation, des décors de cette ville rythmé par les machines à jeux des casinos dans tous les hôtels. Le 24/04 après deux heures de route nous voilà à Zion Park dans l'Utah. L'hôtel était situé à Sprindgale et on a visité le parc en navette. Des montagnes gigantesques de couleur brun oranger ou beige dotée d'une rivière qui longe Temple of Sinawava (the Narrows). Mais nous l'avons pas traversée, manque de temps. Le 25/04 nous partons à Bryce Canyon, deux heure de trajet environs. Le site est spectaculaire, d'immenses roches flamboyantes. nous avons visité plusieurs point du parc. C'est à coupé le souffle. Nous logeons à 5 mn du parc, le vent soufflait assez fort et le ciel se couvrait. Le 26/04 nous quittons rapidement l'hôtel car la neige commençait à tomber. La voiture n'étant pas équiper de pneus neige, j'avais un peu la crainte de trouver les routes enneigées. au bout de deux heures, le temps s'éclaircit juste avant arriver au Lac Powell où nous avons admiré Horseshoe Bend et le barrage de Glen Canyon. Nous passons la nuit à Page. Le 27/04 à 8h30 du matin nous embarquons dans des véhicules visiter Antelope Canyon, une réserve indienne. Magnifique Canyon aux parois étroites, des grands rochers aux couleurs chaudes et de multiples formes laissant apparaître la lumière en hauteur. Il faut le voir ça vaut le détour. En fin de matinée nous nous dirigeons vers Monument Valley, plus de deux heures encore. Le parc se visite en voiture, la route est restée en état brut non goudronnée, mais autant de beauté à chaque fois. 28/04 nous roulons quatre heures pour le Grand Canyon. Plusieurs endroits de visite dans le parc en voiture et en navette. Les Canyons sont d'une immensités , tout en bas s'étant le fleuve du Colorado, sublimes. Une nuit de repos à Tusayan. 29/04 tôt le matin nous retournons au Grand Canyon voir le levé du soleil. Nous croisons des daims qui broutaient de l'herbe. Quel Bonheur d'être aussi proche d'eux. Ensuite après quatre heures d'itinéraire environs une pause au barrage Hoover Dam avant de reprendre pour Las Vegas afin d'y passer une nuit. Le 30/04 départ en direction de Death Valley, encore deux heures de parcours. Des kilomètres de désert qui n'en fini pas, des montagnes et des roches de couleurs pastel dans certains endroits. Des gigantesques dunes avec un couché de soleil splendide. La chaleur était présente, aux alentours de 35° début mai.Nous restons une nuit à Stovepipe Well. 01/05 long trajet de quatre heure vers Calico Ghost Town, une petite ville fantôme des premiers colons exploitant les mines. Assez touristique mais pas mal quand même. Puis nous prenons la mhytique route 66 en faisant escale à Bagdad Café. J'ai aimé l’intérieur du bar, les drapeaux de tous pays accrochés au plafond. Les murs recouverts de plusieurs petits messages laissés par des admirateurs venus de tout horizons. Et encore trois de heures d'autoroute pour Los Angeles où nous arrivons épuisés vers 18h à l'hôtel à Sunset Blvd pour 5 nuits car mes ados ont préférer de passer plus de temps Los Angeles. Visite d'Hollywood, Venise Beach, Santa Monica, Universal Studio, Beverlly Hills et tant d'autres endroits connus, les journées bien remplis chaque jour. Mais Los Angeles reste une ville où j'ai moins appréciée que San Francisco. Le 06/05 nous finissons notre trajet de deux heures jusqu'à San Diego. Nous avons vu Coronado Island avec ses grandes plages de sable fin et se très beaux hôtels au bord de l'eau. Puis nous restons trois nuits à Harbor Marina. C'est une ville chaleureuse, accueillante. Visite du port, le Downtown, le zoo avec les fameux Pandas, le park Balboa avec les églises et les monastères aux constructions typiquement mexicaines. Le 09/05 jour du retour où j'ai restitué la voiture à l'aéroport puis nous prenons l'avions. Nous arrivons le lendemain à Marseille, tous fatigués avec le décalage horaire. Parfois quelques imprévus, d'agréables rencontres sympathiques. Voilà que du bonheur dans ce voyage. J'ai préparer mon circuit plusieurs mois avant, avec des recherches sur forum voyage et établi mon programme étape par étape. C'était parfois des heures devant l'ordi pour finaliser après plusieurs mois mon projet. Salut à tous😉
Voyage en Californie Nevada, Utah et Arizona
by Sam999
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, 🙂
Je suis nouvelle au forum et j'aimerai partager mon circuit dans l'Ouest Américain. C'était mon premier grand voyage d'un peu plus de 3 semaines du 15 avril au 9 mai 2014 avec trois ados. Je vous détaille un peu mes escales: Le 15/04 départ à 7h du matin de Marignane, arrivé le 15/04 à 23h30 (heure locale) à San Francisco. J'ai récupéré la voiture de location, une Chevrolet Impala rouge et nous passons la première nuit à 2 km de l'aéroport. Puis le lendemain visite de la ville en bus et métro pour 4 jours. C'est une ville plein de charme, un régale. On a visité la prison d'Alcatraz , superbe vue en bateau et impressionnante prison. Ensuite nous traversons le Golden Gate Bridge pour aller à Muir Wood, un parc abritant des gigantesques séquoias. Le 20/04 nous prenons la direction de Monterey (deux heures de route), un endroit très beau, les plages aux sable fin, le port avec les phoques qui font partie des paysages ou nous passons une nuit. Le 21/04 nous allons à Santa Cruz, c'est une ville avec des attractions au bord de la mer, quelques maisons au style mexicain. Les plages Californiennes sont très belles. Le 22/04 très tôt le matin nous partons pour l'aéroport de San Francisco rendre le véhicule et prendre l'avion interne pour Las Vegas. Arrivé là-bas j'ai récupéré la seconde voiture, un Chevrolet Equinox noir. Nous avons séjourné deux nuit à Las Vegas visitant le Strip et profitant des lumières, de l'animation, des décors de cette ville rythmé par les machines à jeux des casinos dans tous les hôtels. Le 24/04 après deux heures de route nous voilà à Zion Park dans l'Utah. L'hôtel était situé à Sprindgale et on a visité le parc en navette. Des montagnes gigantesques de couleur brun oranger ou beige dotée d'une rivière qui longe Temple of Sinawava (the Narrows). Mais nous l'avons pas traversée, manque de temps. Le 25/04 nous partons à Bryce Canyon, deux heure de trajet environs. Le site est spectaculaire, d'immenses roches flamboyantes. nous avons visité plusieurs point du parc. C'est à coupé le souffle. Nous logeons à 5 mn du parc, le vent soufflait assez fort et le ciel se couvrait. Le 26/04 nous quittons rapidement l'hôtel car la neige commençait à tomber. La voiture n'étant pas équiper de pneus neige, j'avais un peu la crainte de trouver les routes enneigées. au bout de deux heures, le temps s'éclaircit juste avant arriver au Lac Powell où nous avons admiré Horseshoe Bend et le barrage de Glen Canyon. Nous passons la nuit à Page. Le 27/04 à 8h30 du matin nous embarquons dans des véhicules visiter Antelope Canyon, une réserve indienne. Magnifique Canyon aux parois étroites, des grands rochers aux couleurs chaudes et de multiples formes laissant apparaître la lumière en hauteur. Il faut le voir ça vaut le détour. En fin de matinée nous nous dirigeons vers Monument Valley, plus de deux heures encore. Le parc se visite en voiture, la route est restée en état brut non goudronnée, mais autant de beauté à chaque fois. 28/04 nous roulons quatre heures pour le Grand Canyon. Plusieurs endroits de visite dans le parc en voiture et en navette. Les Canyons sont d'une immensités , tout en bas s'étant le fleuve du Colorado, sublimes. Une nuit de repos à Tusayan. 29/04 tôt le matin nous retournons au Grand Canyon voir le levé du soleil. Nous croisons des daims qui broutaient de l'herbe. Quel Bonheur d'être aussi proche d'eux. Ensuite après quatre heures d'itinéraire environs une pause au barrage Hoover Dam avant de reprendre pour Las Vegas afin d'y passer une nuit. Le 30/04 départ en direction de Death Valley, encore deux heures de parcours. Des kilomètres de désert qui n'en fini pas, des montagnes et des roches de couleurs pastel dans certains endroits. Des gigantesques dunes avec un couché de soleil splendide. La chaleur était présente, aux alentours de 35° début mai.Nous restons une nuit à Stovepipe Well. 01/05 long trajet de quatre heure vers Calico Ghost Town, une petite ville fantôme des premiers colons exploitant les mines. Assez touristique mais pas mal quand même. Puis nous prenons la mhytique route 66 en faisant escale à Bagdad Café. J'ai aimé l’intérieur du bar, les drapeaux de tous pays accrochés au plafond. Les murs recouverts de plusieurs petits messages laissés par des admirateurs venus de tout horizons. Et encore trois de heures d'autoroute pour Los Angeles où nous arrivons épuisés vers 18h à l'hôtel à Sunset Blvd pour 5 nuits car mes ados ont préférer de passer plus de temps Los Angeles. Visite d'Hollywood, Venise Beach, Santa Monica, Universal Studio, Beverlly Hills et tant d'autres endroits connus, les journées bien remplis chaque jour. Mais Los Angeles reste une ville où j'ai moins appréciée que San Francisco. Le 06/05 nous finissons notre trajet de deux heures jusqu'à San Diego. Nous avons vu Coronado Island avec ses grandes plages de sable fin et se très beaux hôtels au bord de l'eau. Puis nous restons trois nuits à Harbor Marina. C'est une ville chaleureuse, accueillante. Visite du port, le Downtown, le zoo avec les fameux Pandas, le park Balboa avec les églises et les monastères aux constructions typiquement mexicaines. Le 09/05 jour du retour où j'ai restitué la voiture à l'aéroport puis nous prenons l'avions. Nous arrivons le lendemain à Marseille, tous fatigués avec le décalage horaire. Parfois quelques imprévus, d'agréables rencontres sympathiques. Voilà que du bonheur dans ce voyage. J'ai préparer mon circuit plusieurs mois avant, avec des recherches sur forum voyage et établi mon programme étape par étape. C'était parfois des heures devant l'ordi pour finaliser après plusieurs mois mon projet. Salut à tous😉
Je suis nouvelle au forum et j'aimerai partager mon circuit dans l'Ouest Américain. C'était mon premier grand voyage d'un peu plus de 3 semaines du 15 avril au 9 mai 2014 avec trois ados. Je vous détaille un peu mes escales: Le 15/04 départ à 7h du matin de Marignane, arrivé le 15/04 à 23h30 (heure locale) à San Francisco. J'ai récupéré la voiture de location, une Chevrolet Impala rouge et nous passons la première nuit à 2 km de l'aéroport. Puis le lendemain visite de la ville en bus et métro pour 4 jours. C'est une ville plein de charme, un régale. On a visité la prison d'Alcatraz , superbe vue en bateau et impressionnante prison. Ensuite nous traversons le Golden Gate Bridge pour aller à Muir Wood, un parc abritant des gigantesques séquoias. Le 20/04 nous prenons la direction de Monterey (deux heures de route), un endroit très beau, les plages aux sable fin, le port avec les phoques qui font partie des paysages ou nous passons une nuit. Le 21/04 nous allons à Santa Cruz, c'est une ville avec des attractions au bord de la mer, quelques maisons au style mexicain. Les plages Californiennes sont très belles. Le 22/04 très tôt le matin nous partons pour l'aéroport de San Francisco rendre le véhicule et prendre l'avion interne pour Las Vegas. Arrivé là-bas j'ai récupéré la seconde voiture, un Chevrolet Equinox noir. Nous avons séjourné deux nuit à Las Vegas visitant le Strip et profitant des lumières, de l'animation, des décors de cette ville rythmé par les machines à jeux des casinos dans tous les hôtels. Le 24/04 après deux heures de route nous voilà à Zion Park dans l'Utah. L'hôtel était situé à Sprindgale et on a visité le parc en navette. Des montagnes gigantesques de couleur brun oranger ou beige dotée d'une rivière qui longe Temple of Sinawava (the Narrows). Mais nous l'avons pas traversée, manque de temps. Le 25/04 nous partons à Bryce Canyon, deux heure de trajet environs. Le site est spectaculaire, d'immenses roches flamboyantes. nous avons visité plusieurs point du parc. C'est à coupé le souffle. Nous logeons à 5 mn du parc, le vent soufflait assez fort et le ciel se couvrait. Le 26/04 nous quittons rapidement l'hôtel car la neige commençait à tomber. La voiture n'étant pas équiper de pneus neige, j'avais un peu la crainte de trouver les routes enneigées. au bout de deux heures, le temps s'éclaircit juste avant arriver au Lac Powell où nous avons admiré Horseshoe Bend et le barrage de Glen Canyon. Nous passons la nuit à Page. Le 27/04 à 8h30 du matin nous embarquons dans des véhicules visiter Antelope Canyon, une réserve indienne. Magnifique Canyon aux parois étroites, des grands rochers aux couleurs chaudes et de multiples formes laissant apparaître la lumière en hauteur. Il faut le voir ça vaut le détour. En fin de matinée nous nous dirigeons vers Monument Valley, plus de deux heures encore. Le parc se visite en voiture, la route est restée en état brut non goudronnée, mais autant de beauté à chaque fois. 28/04 nous roulons quatre heures pour le Grand Canyon. Plusieurs endroits de visite dans le parc en voiture et en navette. Les Canyons sont d'une immensités , tout en bas s'étant le fleuve du Colorado, sublimes. Une nuit de repos à Tusayan. 29/04 tôt le matin nous retournons au Grand Canyon voir le levé du soleil. Nous croisons des daims qui broutaient de l'herbe. Quel Bonheur d'être aussi proche d'eux. Ensuite après quatre heures d'itinéraire environs une pause au barrage Hoover Dam avant de reprendre pour Las Vegas afin d'y passer une nuit. Le 30/04 départ en direction de Death Valley, encore deux heures de parcours. Des kilomètres de désert qui n'en fini pas, des montagnes et des roches de couleurs pastel dans certains endroits. Des gigantesques dunes avec un couché de soleil splendide. La chaleur était présente, aux alentours de 35° début mai.Nous restons une nuit à Stovepipe Well. 01/05 long trajet de quatre heure vers Calico Ghost Town, une petite ville fantôme des premiers colons exploitant les mines. Assez touristique mais pas mal quand même. Puis nous prenons la mhytique route 66 en faisant escale à Bagdad Café. J'ai aimé l’intérieur du bar, les drapeaux de tous pays accrochés au plafond. Les murs recouverts de plusieurs petits messages laissés par des admirateurs venus de tout horizons. Et encore trois de heures d'autoroute pour Los Angeles où nous arrivons épuisés vers 18h à l'hôtel à Sunset Blvd pour 5 nuits car mes ados ont préférer de passer plus de temps Los Angeles. Visite d'Hollywood, Venise Beach, Santa Monica, Universal Studio, Beverlly Hills et tant d'autres endroits connus, les journées bien remplis chaque jour. Mais Los Angeles reste une ville où j'ai moins appréciée que San Francisco. Le 06/05 nous finissons notre trajet de deux heures jusqu'à San Diego. Nous avons vu Coronado Island avec ses grandes plages de sable fin et se très beaux hôtels au bord de l'eau. Puis nous restons trois nuits à Harbor Marina. C'est une ville chaleureuse, accueillante. Visite du port, le Downtown, le zoo avec les fameux Pandas, le park Balboa avec les églises et les monastères aux constructions typiquement mexicaines. Le 09/05 jour du retour où j'ai restitué la voiture à l'aéroport puis nous prenons l'avions. Nous arrivons le lendemain à Marseille, tous fatigués avec le décalage horaire. Parfois quelques imprévus, d'agréables rencontres sympathiques. Voilà que du bonheur dans ce voyage. J'ai préparer mon circuit plusieurs mois avant, avec des recherches sur forum voyage et établi mon programme étape par étape. C'était parfois des heures devant l'ordi pour finaliser après plusieurs mois mon projet. Salut à tous😉
Bonjour
Tres simple, tres bien votre compte-rendu.Nous sommes pour quelques jours a Zion ou il fait allegrement 38-40 degres C
chaque apres-midi, comme endroit reposant apres un long periple, on fait mieux.Ce devait etre plus agreable au printemps.
Bien cordialement .Jean.
Bonjour Sam,
Nouvelle sur le forum et ce PREMIER post est un CR de ton trip = BRAVO....BRAVO...
ça change des "je suis perdue..." ça m'arrangerait que vous cherchiez à ma place !!
Désolé je viens de lire quelques post qui m'ont agacé.
DONC, encore Bravo car c'est un circuit assez classique mais bien étudié dans le timing, le tracé, la période, et même les visites qui étaient de VOTRE choix !
Si tu peux nous donner des infos sur les hôtels ce serait un plus.
Au grand plaisir de te revoir ici. Cordialement. Jean.
Nouvelle sur le forum et ce PREMIER post est un CR de ton trip = BRAVO....BRAVO...
ça change des "je suis perdue..." ça m'arrangerait que vous cherchiez à ma place !!
Désolé je viens de lire quelques post qui m'ont agacé.
DONC, encore Bravo car c'est un circuit assez classique mais bien étudié dans le timing, le tracé, la période, et même les visites qui étaient de VOTRE choix !
Si tu peux nous donner des infos sur les hôtels ce serait un plus.
Au grand plaisir de te revoir ici. Cordialement. Jean.
4 fois en Camping-car: Parcs US - NewMex - Yellowst - Louisiane.
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2009/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2011/
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2012/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2013/
Andalousie, Bretagne, Corse, Provence, Sicile, Toscane, villes d'Italie.
sur : http://blogs.crespel.me/
Bonjour
Merci d'avoir lu mon récit. Effectivement il faisait plus frais en avril à Zion et les randonnées étaient moins épuisantes. L'été il fait très chaud dans les parcs. Profiter au maximum de votre séjour là bas. Salut 😉
Bonjour Sam,
Nouvelle sur le forum et ce PREMIER post est un CR de ton trip = BRAVO....BRAVO...
ça change des "je suis perdue..." ça m'arrangerait que vous cherchiez à ma place !!
Désolé je viens de lire quelques post qui m'ont agacé.
DONC, encore Bravo car c'est un circuit assez classique mais bien étudié dans le timing, le tracé, la période, et même les visites qui étaient de VOTRE choix !
Si tu peux nous donner des infos sur les hôtels ce serait un plus.
Au grand plaisir de te revoir ici. Cordialement. Jean.
Bonjour jean Merci du compliment pour ce récit. J'ai réservé les hôtels sur booking.com et Hôtel.com, c'est des sites d'hôtels sérieuses avec le remboursement d'une annulation au moins 2 jours avant la date du séjour. J'ai tout réservé sur ordi de chez moi (hôtels, voitures). Si ta besoins de plus d'info, je serai ravie de répondre. Salut 🙂
Nouvelle sur le forum et ce PREMIER post est un CR de ton trip = BRAVO....BRAVO...
ça change des "je suis perdue..." ça m'arrangerait que vous cherchiez à ma place !!
Désolé je viens de lire quelques post qui m'ont agacé.
DONC, encore Bravo car c'est un circuit assez classique mais bien étudié dans le timing, le tracé, la période, et même les visites qui étaient de VOTRE choix !
Si tu peux nous donner des infos sur les hôtels ce serait un plus.
Au grand plaisir de te revoir ici. Cordialement. Jean.
Bonjour jean Merci du compliment pour ce récit. J'ai réservé les hôtels sur booking.com et Hôtel.com, c'est des sites d'hôtels sérieuses avec le remboursement d'une annulation au moins 2 jours avant la date du séjour. J'ai tout réservé sur ordi de chez moi (hôtels, voitures). Si ta besoins de plus d'info, je serai ravie de répondre. Salut 🙂
Hello,
simplement en + les noms des hôtels et leur localisation serait sympa !
Qu'est-ce qui t'a fait choisir ces 2 "grossistes" plutôt que directement sur le site internet des hôtels ?
merci, bien cordialement. Jean.
simplement en + les noms des hôtels et leur localisation serait sympa !
Qu'est-ce qui t'a fait choisir ces 2 "grossistes" plutôt que directement sur le site internet des hôtels ?
merci, bien cordialement. Jean.
4 fois en Camping-car: Parcs US - NewMex - Yellowst - Louisiane.
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2009/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2011/
http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2012/ http://blogs.crespel.me/usa2013/
Andalousie, Bretagne, Corse, Provence, Sicile, Toscane, villes d'Italie.
sur : http://blogs.crespel.me/
Bonjour Sam,
C'est vraiment intéressant de lire ce résumé de voyage... Oui en effet! Il y a du travail là-dessous!
Je passe effectivement plusieurs heures à lire moi aussi pour en arriver à un beau résultat comme ça! (respectant évidemment le goût de tous les membres de la famille!!😉) Et mes goûts!!! oups aussi!
J'y serai en août!!!!
C'est vraiment intéressant de lire ce résumé de voyage... Oui en effet! Il y a du travail là-dessous!
Je passe effectivement plusieurs heures à lire moi aussi pour en arriver à un beau résultat comme ça! (respectant évidemment le goût de tous les membres de la famille!!😉) Et mes goûts!!! oups aussi!
J'y serai en août!!!!
Bonjour Sam,
C'est vraiment sympa de nous faire partager votre voyage. Je suis particulièrement intéressée par la partie sur San Diego où je suis allée il y a très longtemps lors d'un circuit organisé. Maintenant, nous construisons nos circuits et nous voyageons en famille. Vous me donnez envie de retourner à San Diego.
Pouvez-vous détailler le séjour que vous avez fait dans cette ville, et publier quelques photos, notamment Balbao Park et Coronado Island ?
Je vous en remercie vivement par avance.
A bientôt !
C'est vraiment sympa de nous faire partager votre voyage. Je suis particulièrement intéressée par la partie sur San Diego où je suis allée il y a très longtemps lors d'un circuit organisé. Maintenant, nous construisons nos circuits et nous voyageons en famille. Vous me donnez envie de retourner à San Diego.
Pouvez-vous détailler le séjour que vous avez fait dans cette ville, et publier quelques photos, notamment Balbao Park et Coronado Island ?
Je vous en remercie vivement par avance.
A bientôt !
Hiacinthe
J'ai choisi les 2 gros site d'hôtels car les prix sont assez intéressants, j'ai comparé plusieurs hôtels sur internet et aussi les avis favorables des personnes louant ces sites. J'ai réserve 12 hôtels en tout pour 22 jours, je te donne les noms de certains: Hôtel.com : Inn on Broadway à San Francisco, New york New York au strip de Las Vagas, Downtown Days Inn à Monterey, rodeway Inn à page, view Lodge à Bryce Canyon, Le Grand Hôtel au Grand Canyon.
Booking. com: Laina Lodge à Santa Cruz très proche de la plage, Bumbleberry Inn à Zion Park, wetherill Inn proche de Monument Vallez, Rodeway Inn Hollywood à sunset Bld. Voila pas mal d'hôtels réserver pour une partie de circuit dans l'ouest.
salut!!!🙂
salut!!!🙂
Bonjour
San Diego c'est une ville que j'ai bien aimé, l’architecture moderne et ancienne se complète dans cette ville. J'ai visité le zoo et le park Balboa est magnifique. J'ai été à Fisherman's wharf à Harbor Marina. Dommage je n'ai pas eu le temps de tout visité Je vous poste des photos de San Diego et de Coronado. Bon voyage à San Diego
San Diego c'est une ville que j'ai bien aimé, l’architecture moderne et ancienne se complète dans cette ville. J'ai visité le zoo et le park Balboa est magnifique. J'ai été à Fisherman's wharf à Harbor Marina. Dommage je n'ai pas eu le temps de tout visité Je vous poste des photos de San Diego et de Coronado. Bon voyage à San Diego
Bonjour Gabriella
C'est vrai que c'est long et épuisant de programmer son circuit mais en même temps quel plaisir de décider où aller. Visiter les parc et les villes de votre choix. Profiter bien en août de votre voyage.
Salut!!😏
C'est vrai que c'est long et épuisant de programmer son circuit mais en même temps quel plaisir de décider où aller. Visiter les parc et les villes de votre choix. Profiter bien en août de votre voyage.
Salut!!😏
Bonsoir Sam,
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour ces informations sur San Diego et pour les photos. Les monuments à l'architecture ancienne sont tous situés à Balbao Park (sur vos photos 3 à 6 et sur la dernière) ?
La grande maison avec le balcon blanc, c'était votre hôtel ? Juste devant la plage, c'est super.
Bon week-end !
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour ces informations sur San Diego et pour les photos. Les monuments à l'architecture ancienne sont tous situés à Balbao Park (sur vos photos 3 à 6 et sur la dernière) ?
La grande maison avec le balcon blanc, c'était votre hôtel ? Juste devant la plage, c'est super.
Bon week-end !
Hiacinthe
Salut Christine
Il y a aussi quelques monuments anciens à Old Town et un peu au Downtown de San Diego, je n'ai pas tous visité. Manque de temps et la fatigue se faisait sentir, c'était ma 3 ème semaines de séjours. Mais je remettrai ça une autre fois car San Diego est une très belle ville. Je n'ai pas loger à cet hôtel avec bacon blanc, les prix à Coronado sont assez élevés. J'ai pris plus modeste à Harbord Marina (budget serrée). 🙂
Bay!!!!!!!
Il y a aussi quelques monuments anciens à Old Town et un peu au Downtown de San Diego, je n'ai pas tous visité. Manque de temps et la fatigue se faisait sentir, c'était ma 3 ème semaines de séjours. Mais je remettrai ça une autre fois car San Diego est une très belle ville. Je n'ai pas loger à cet hôtel avec bacon blanc, les prix à Coronado sont assez élevés. J'ai pris plus modeste à Harbord Marina (budget serrée). 🙂
Bay!!!!!!!
Bonjour Sam,
Un grand merci pour toutes ces infos sur San Diego. Cela me donne vraiment envie de prendre le temps de visiter cette ville.
Je vous souhaite un très bon week-end.
Un grand merci pour toutes ces infos sur San Diego. Cela me donne vraiment envie de prendre le temps de visiter cette ville.
Je vous souhaite un très bon week-end.
Hiacinthe
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See you soon!
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And if possible, a beautiful spot to explore, with nature, hikes, and a more laid-back, backpacker-friendly vibe than big resorts or mass tourism.
A "reasonable" flight time and not too much jet lag would be ideal!
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So glad this precious forum still exists!
I’d love some advice on choosing a Christmas destination for a trip with my partner and our two kids, aged 10 and 12.
We’re looking for a place where we can enjoy great, easy snorkeling with the kids—ideally from the beach or in shallow water.
And if possible, a beautiful spot to explore, with nature, hikes, and a more laid-back, backpacker-friendly vibe than big resorts or mass tourism.
A "reasonable" flight time and not too much jet lag would be ideal!
I’ve been considering Mauritius, Zanzibar (plus possibly Tanzania), Martinique, or Guadeloupe—but maybe you have other suggestions or thoughts on these options?
Thanks in advance for your insights!
5 days in Armenia with an 8-month-old baby
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share our experience after a 5-day trip to Armenia with my wife and our 8-month-old baby.
It’s a destination that’s still relatively unknown, but it’s really worth the trip, especially if you enjoy cultural, spiritual, historical, and human-centered travel.
We were looking for a change of scenery but not too complicated with a baby—and easy to organize (even though our travel agency helped us a lot, thanks to them! 😊). In the end, Armenia was a wonderful surprise. It’s not a "postcard-perfect" destination. It’s a raw, mountainous, ancient country with real depth.
And most importantly: Armenians *love* children.
That’s probably what surprised us the most. In restaurants, waitresses, owners, or even other customers would naturally come over to play with our baby, hold them for a few minutes, smile at them, or keep them entertained while we ate. It wasn’t intrusive. It was very natural, very family-oriented. You can tell that children have a real place in society. For parents traveling with a baby, it’s honestly a pleasure.
Day 1 — Yerevan
We started with Yerevan, a pleasant capital that’s quite easy to explore with a child.
The city isn’t huge. You can stroll around Republic Square, visit cafés, discover markets, and walk at a relaxed pace.
With a baby, it’s pretty practical: you can easily take breaks, return to the hotel, or go back out in the evening. The vibe is laid-back, family-friendly, and we felt safe.
In the evening, Yerevan is very lively. The restaurants are welcoming, and almost everywhere, our baby drew smiles.
Day 2 — Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap
On the second day, we headed to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia. It’s an important place for understanding the country and its Christian identity.
Then, we visited Khor Virap, facing Mount Ararat.
It’s probably one of the most striking places on the trip. The monastery, the plain, the distant Ararat—everything is visually and symbolically powerful.
With a baby, you just need to plan a relaxed pace, avoid rushing, and take your time.
Day 3 — Garni and Geghard
The third day was one of our favorites.
We visited the Temple of Garni, very different from the monasteries, with a stunning setting in the mountains.
Then we went to Geghard, a monastery partially carved into the rock.
The atmosphere is incredible. It’s quiet, mineral, almost timeless. Even if you’re not very religious, you feel something.
With a child, the visit goes well, but again, it’s best not to overload the day. The key is to keep a flexible pace.
Day 4 — Noravank
On the fourth day, we headed to Noravank.
The road itself is an experience: dry landscapes, mountains, red rocks, valleys. The monastery is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
It’s one of the most beautiful sites we saw in Armenia.
You really get the sense that Armenian monasteries were built in impossible places—between sky, stone, and mountain.
Along the way, you can also pass through the Areni region, known for its wine. With a baby, we mostly prioritized simple breaks, relaxed meals, and uncompressed travel times.
Day 5 — Lake Sevan and return to Yerevan
For the last day, we went to Lake Sevan.
The lake is vast, bright, and surrounded by mountains. The Sevanavank Monastery, up high, offers a beautiful view.
It’s a gentler stop, perfect for ending the trip.
Then we returned to Yerevan for a final dinner. Once again, the welcome in restaurants stood out. In Armenia, traveling with a baby isn’t seen as a hassle. On the contrary, people spontaneously come up to the child.
Our overall impression
In 5 days, you obviously don’t see all of Armenia. To reach Tatev, Dilijan, Haghpat, or Sanahin, you’d need more like 7 to 10 days.
But for a first visit, 5 days are enough to feel the essence: Yerevan, the major monasteries, Mount Ararat, the landscapes, the Christian history, and the Armenian hospitality.
What we loved most:
- the kindness of people toward our baby; - the very family-friendly atmosphere; - the monasteries in incredible landscapes; - the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap; - the atmosphere of Geghard; - the cliffs of Noravank; - the food; - the feeling of safety; - the fact that the country is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.
What to know when traveling with a baby:
- distances can be longer than expected; - some roads are mountainous; - avoid overloading the day; - it’s better to have a driver or a car; - plan for breaks, water, diapers, baby meals; - a stroller isn’t always practical on ancient sites; - a baby carrier can be very useful.
Recommended 5-day itinerary
For a first trip, I’d suggest:
Day 1: Yerevan Day 2: Etchmiadzin + Khor Virap Day 3: Garni + Geghard Day 4: Noravank + Areni Day 5: Sevan + return to Yerevan
It’s balanced, not too tiring, and gives a great first impression of the country.
Conclusion
Armenia is a wonderful destination with a baby, as long as you travel slowly and don’t try to see everything.
What touched us most, beyond the landscapes and monasteries, was the attitude toward children. There, you feel that babies are welcomed with real tenderness. In restaurants, people naturally helped us, played with our child, and gave us a few minutes to breathe.
That’s rare, and it makes a big difference in the travel experience.
Armenia isn’t a destination you consume quickly. It’s a country that you *feel*.
For those who love cultural, spiritual, historical, family, and human-centered travel, I highly recommend it.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share our experience after a 5-day trip to Armenia with my wife and our 8-month-old baby.
It’s a destination that’s still relatively unknown, but it’s really worth the trip, especially if you enjoy cultural, spiritual, historical, and human-centered travel.
We were looking for a change of scenery but not too complicated with a baby—and easy to organize (even though our travel agency helped us a lot, thanks to them! 😊). In the end, Armenia was a wonderful surprise. It’s not a "postcard-perfect" destination. It’s a raw, mountainous, ancient country with real depth.
And most importantly: Armenians *love* children.
That’s probably what surprised us the most. In restaurants, waitresses, owners, or even other customers would naturally come over to play with our baby, hold them for a few minutes, smile at them, or keep them entertained while we ate. It wasn’t intrusive. It was very natural, very family-oriented. You can tell that children have a real place in society. For parents traveling with a baby, it’s honestly a pleasure.
Day 1 — Yerevan
We started with Yerevan, a pleasant capital that’s quite easy to explore with a child.
The city isn’t huge. You can stroll around Republic Square, visit cafés, discover markets, and walk at a relaxed pace.
With a baby, it’s pretty practical: you can easily take breaks, return to the hotel, or go back out in the evening. The vibe is laid-back, family-friendly, and we felt safe.
In the evening, Yerevan is very lively. The restaurants are welcoming, and almost everywhere, our baby drew smiles.
Day 2 — Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap
On the second day, we headed to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia. It’s an important place for understanding the country and its Christian identity.
Then, we visited Khor Virap, facing Mount Ararat.
It’s probably one of the most striking places on the trip. The monastery, the plain, the distant Ararat—everything is visually and symbolically powerful.
With a baby, you just need to plan a relaxed pace, avoid rushing, and take your time.
Day 3 — Garni and Geghard
The third day was one of our favorites.
We visited the Temple of Garni, very different from the monasteries, with a stunning setting in the mountains.
Then we went to Geghard, a monastery partially carved into the rock.
The atmosphere is incredible. It’s quiet, mineral, almost timeless. Even if you’re not very religious, you feel something.
With a child, the visit goes well, but again, it’s best not to overload the day. The key is to keep a flexible pace.
Day 4 — Noravank
On the fourth day, we headed to Noravank.
The road itself is an experience: dry landscapes, mountains, red rocks, valleys. The monastery is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
It’s one of the most beautiful sites we saw in Armenia.
You really get the sense that Armenian monasteries were built in impossible places—between sky, stone, and mountain.
Along the way, you can also pass through the Areni region, known for its wine. With a baby, we mostly prioritized simple breaks, relaxed meals, and uncompressed travel times.
Day 5 — Lake Sevan and return to Yerevan
For the last day, we went to Lake Sevan.
The lake is vast, bright, and surrounded by mountains. The Sevanavank Monastery, up high, offers a beautiful view.
It’s a gentler stop, perfect for ending the trip.
Then we returned to Yerevan for a final dinner. Once again, the welcome in restaurants stood out. In Armenia, traveling with a baby isn’t seen as a hassle. On the contrary, people spontaneously come up to the child.
Our overall impression
In 5 days, you obviously don’t see all of Armenia. To reach Tatev, Dilijan, Haghpat, or Sanahin, you’d need more like 7 to 10 days.
But for a first visit, 5 days are enough to feel the essence: Yerevan, the major monasteries, Mount Ararat, the landscapes, the Christian history, and the Armenian hospitality.
What we loved most:
- the kindness of people toward our baby; - the very family-friendly atmosphere; - the monasteries in incredible landscapes; - the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap; - the atmosphere of Geghard; - the cliffs of Noravank; - the food; - the feeling of safety; - the fact that the country is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.
What to know when traveling with a baby:
- distances can be longer than expected; - some roads are mountainous; - avoid overloading the day; - it’s better to have a driver or a car; - plan for breaks, water, diapers, baby meals; - a stroller isn’t always practical on ancient sites; - a baby carrier can be very useful.
Recommended 5-day itinerary
For a first trip, I’d suggest:
Day 1: Yerevan Day 2: Etchmiadzin + Khor Virap Day 3: Garni + Geghard Day 4: Noravank + Areni Day 5: Sevan + return to Yerevan
It’s balanced, not too tiring, and gives a great first impression of the country.
Conclusion
Armenia is a wonderful destination with a baby, as long as you travel slowly and don’t try to see everything.
What touched us most, beyond the landscapes and monasteries, was the attitude toward children. There, you feel that babies are welcomed with real tenderness. In restaurants, people naturally helped us, played with our child, and gave us a few minutes to breathe.
That’s rare, and it makes a big difference in the travel experience.
Armenia isn’t a destination you consume quickly. It’s a country that you *feel*.
For those who love cultural, spiritual, historical, family, and human-centered travel, I highly recommend it.
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After that, we were thinking of spending a few days in Minca. Is that a good idea in late July/early August? How many nights would you recommend?
Finally, we're looking for a last stop before returning to France. We've heard about Mompox, but we're hesitant because it seems like a big detour. We love nature, animals, beautiful landscapes, beaches, and authentic places. Do you think Mompox is worth the detour with two kids, or would you recommend another destination (Palomino, Barú, La Guajira...) instead?
We don’t want to take any domestic flights.
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Hi there,
This summer, we’ve decided to do a 3-week road trip starting from Nice and heading down to Ksamil in Albania.
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The itinerary is packed! 🙂
Do you have any suggestions for things to see—visits, beaches, viewpoints, villages, or excursions—to make the most of our journey?
Thanks everyone!
This summer, we’ve decided to do a 3-week road trip starting from Nice and heading down to Ksamil in Albania.
We’re leaving from Nice, and our route is already pretty much set: Nice - Verona (Italy) - Rijeka (Croatia) - Zadar - Split - Budva (Montenegro) - Shkodër (Albania) - Ksamil, then back through Italy via Bari.
The itinerary is packed! 🙂
Do you have any suggestions for things to see—visits, beaches, viewpoints, villages, or excursions—to make the most of our journey?
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, we're planning our vacation in Indonesia. We're a family with two kids aged 11 and 14. We leave on July 26th and return on August 17th, 2026.
We initially planned to visit Bali, Komodo, and Flores, but after looking into it more, we came across Sumatra, which is less touristy... a real plus for us. However, skipping Bali might be a shame.
I was wondering if spending 12 days in Sumatra and finishing with about 7 days in Bali is a doable plan.
Thanks for your feedback!
We initially planned to visit Bali, Komodo, and Flores, but after looking into it more, we came across Sumatra, which is less touristy... a real plus for us. However, skipping Bali might be a shame.
I was wondering if spending 12 days in Sumatra and finishing with about 7 days in Bali is a doable plan.
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi,
I’m traveling with my 5-year-old son this summer to Northern Thailand, Northern Vietnam, Yunnan, and Indonesia. I plan to equip him with a GPS tracker, but the SIM cards come with a contract. Do you know what the options are in Asia?
Thanks,
Nora
Hi there,
We’d like to spend 2 days in Lyon in May with our 8- and 12-year-old kids, exploring the city on foot.
We’ll arrive on day 1 around 11 AM and leave on day 2 around 6 PM.
I’ve mapped out two routes and was wondering if they’re doable in our 2 days, and if you have any tips or info on visit prices.
We’re not sure where to stay yet, but we’d like to optimize by booking accommodation (hotel or Airbnb) between the two routes, maybe?
Thanks for your help!
I’ve mapped out two routes and was wondering if they’re doable in our 2 days, and if you have any tips or info on visit prices.
We’re not sure where to stay yet, but we’d like to optimize by booking accommodation (hotel or Airbnb) between the two routes, maybe?
Thanks for your help!
Hi there!
I’m planning a trip with my wife and our three kids (ages 9, 6, and 3) from April 16 to May 6.
I’ve started sketching out the itinerary, trying to alternate between visits, hikes, safaris, and downtime. I want to keep the pace relaxed given the kids’ ages.
Could you let me know what you think of this route? I removed Nuwara Eliya, which I had originally planned before Ella, to cut down on stops. I was also wondering if I should break up the Arugam Bay to Colombo leg with an overnight in Galle, since it’s a long drive.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Sri Lanka for three weeks in July with two kids (ages 6 and 13). We’ve drafted a rough itinerary but would love to hear from those who’ve already been there 😊 Of course, we want to see everything, but we have to make choices—even though three weeks on the ground lets us do quite a bit. We originally planned a schedule that felt too packed, so we had to cut one stop. We decided to skip Tangalle, even though we were really tempted. The monsoon won’t let us swim there, and the weather in the south is too uncertain, so we preferred to keep our stops on the east coast. Plus, we don’t think it’s reasonable to cut nights from other places. We’ve added a stop in Batticaloa, which we think will be a nice break between Arugam Bay and Sigiriya. What do you think? We’re also debating between Batticaloa and Passikudah. Does the itinerary seem logical to you?
Here it is:
Sri Lanka Itinerary Day 1 Arrival around 1 PM at the airport Night in Negombo Day 2 Drive from Negombo to Galle Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 3 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 4 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Drive from Galle to Udawalawe Night in Udawalawe Day 5 Visit Udawalawe National Park Night in Udawalawe Day 6 Drive from Udawalawe to Ella Night in Ella Day 7 Ella Rock + Nine Arch Bridge Night in Ella Day 8 Visit Haputale Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory Train ride back from Haputale to Ella Night in Ella Day 9 Little Adam’s Peak + drive from Ella to Arugam Bay Night in Arugam Bay Day 10 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 11 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 12 Drive from Arugam Bay to Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 13 Visit Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 14 Drive from Batticaloa to Sigiriya Night in Sigiriya Day 15 Lion Rock and Pidurangala Night in Sigiriya Day 16 Visit Dambulla Drive from Sigiriya to Trincomalee Night in Trincomalee Day 17 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 18 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 19 Drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 20 Visit Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 21 Visit Mihintale Drive from Anuradhapura to Negombo Night in Negombo Day 22 Day in Negombo and return flight
We’d love to hear your thoughts and tips! Thanks in advance!
We’re heading to Sri Lanka for three weeks in July with two kids (ages 6 and 13). We’ve drafted a rough itinerary but would love to hear from those who’ve already been there 😊 Of course, we want to see everything, but we have to make choices—even though three weeks on the ground lets us do quite a bit. We originally planned a schedule that felt too packed, so we had to cut one stop. We decided to skip Tangalle, even though we were really tempted. The monsoon won’t let us swim there, and the weather in the south is too uncertain, so we preferred to keep our stops on the east coast. Plus, we don’t think it’s reasonable to cut nights from other places. We’ve added a stop in Batticaloa, which we think will be a nice break between Arugam Bay and Sigiriya. What do you think? We’re also debating between Batticaloa and Passikudah. Does the itinerary seem logical to you?
Here it is:
Sri Lanka Itinerary Day 1 Arrival around 1 PM at the airport Night in Negombo Day 2 Drive from Negombo to Galle Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 3 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 4 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Drive from Galle to Udawalawe Night in Udawalawe Day 5 Visit Udawalawe National Park Night in Udawalawe Day 6 Drive from Udawalawe to Ella Night in Ella Day 7 Ella Rock + Nine Arch Bridge Night in Ella Day 8 Visit Haputale Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory Train ride back from Haputale to Ella Night in Ella Day 9 Little Adam’s Peak + drive from Ella to Arugam Bay Night in Arugam Bay Day 10 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 11 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 12 Drive from Arugam Bay to Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 13 Visit Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 14 Drive from Batticaloa to Sigiriya Night in Sigiriya Day 15 Lion Rock and Pidurangala Night in Sigiriya Day 16 Visit Dambulla Drive from Sigiriya to Trincomalee Night in Trincomalee Day 17 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 18 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 19 Drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 20 Visit Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 21 Visit Mihintale Drive from Anuradhapura to Negombo Night in Negombo Day 22 Day in Negombo and return flight
We’d love to hear your thoughts and tips! Thanks in advance!
We’re planning a 4-month trip in spring 2027. We’re looking for a third destination that optimizes transport costs. Ideally, somewhere very different from the other two (Polynesia and Indonesia). Thanks
Hi everyone!
We’re so excited to be heading to Italy for the first time this April with our two kids for a week. We’ve booked our round-trip flight, and we’ll be arriving and departing from Pisa.
Our rough plan so far includes visiting Pisa, taking the train to Florence, and exploring the Cinque Terre. Last night, a friend also suggested adding Siena to the list.
Our kids are 12 and 9 and are used to walking, but we’re not looking to rush around too much. We’d love any advice, especially about accommodation. Should we stay in Pisa and take day trips by train, or split our nights between a couple of different places?
We’re just starting our research, so any tips would be amazing! 😉
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone.
A few days ago, I asked my 14-year-old son to pick a destination for a trip, and he chose Germany. So, we’re heading to Berlin for four days in February. The catch is that I don’t know this city (or this country) at all—I hadn’t even considered visiting just a month ago .
Could you please share some suggestions to make this first mother-son trip abroad a success? 🙂
Thanks for your tips and great deals.
Nanyne
Hi everyone,
Next summer, we (2 adults and a 12-year-old child) have decided to visit Japan.
Admittedly, it’s still early to plan everything, but my wife will soon need to request her vacation time—either in August or July... and we’re hesitating.
I know summer isn’t the ideal time to visit Japan, but we don’t really have a choice... It’s either July or August. On one hand, I’d love to experience the O-Bon festivities from August 14th to 16th, and I’ve drafted an initial itinerary that would let us experience the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori, possibly visit the Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, and be in Kyoto on the 16th for the Gozan Okuribi fires. But on the other hand, I’m worried it’ll be *packed*, especially in Kyoto, and less enjoyable than in July. So, have any of you experienced these celebrations? Are they worth it? Too crowded? Do you know of other celebrations or festivals in July? Thanks for your input!
Next summer, we (2 adults and a 12-year-old child) have decided to visit Japan.
Admittedly, it’s still early to plan everything, but my wife will soon need to request her vacation time—either in August or July... and we’re hesitating.
I know summer isn’t the ideal time to visit Japan, but we don’t really have a choice... It’s either July or August. On one hand, I’d love to experience the O-Bon festivities from August 14th to 16th, and I’ve drafted an initial itinerary that would let us experience the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori, possibly visit the Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, and be in Kyoto on the 16th for the Gozan Okuribi fires. But on the other hand, I’m worried it’ll be *packed*, especially in Kyoto, and less enjoyable than in July. So, have any of you experienced these celebrations? Are they worth it? Too crowded? Do you know of other celebrations or festivals in July? Thanks for your input!
Hello,
I’m reaching out because I’ve already read tons of info from other forums (thanks a million, by the way!) and blogs, but now I’m overwhelmed with details and have so many questions. I’m really hoping you can help us figure this out! Here’s the plan: We’re leaving France for Senegal in our camper van (with two kids, aged 4 and 7), then shipping the van to South Africa before heading to Namibia. We’re planning to leave this summer and should arrive in South Africa in early September. The goal is to reach Réunion by early December, which gives us 3 months to explore Southern Africa. Originally, we wanted to pick up the van in Cape Town, head up to Namibia, and visit the main parks and iconic spots, then go north to Botswana (Etosha Park) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) before heading back down to South Africa to enjoy the milder temperatures while exploring the country. But now we’re wondering how to get back to South Africa. We’ve come up with three options: - Head back down through Botswana: I’ve read everywhere that Botswana isn’t recommended for kids under 6 (most parks) because it can be potentially dangerous—few enclosures for animals (even though we have a camper van with "secure" beds), and the agencies we’ve contacted don’t recommend it. Plus, southern Botswana is tough to navigate in a camper van. - Return from central Botswana (Maun) to Windhoek and drive back to Cape Town via Namibia. - Cross Zimbabwe and potentially Mozambique to head down to Kruger Park and Johannesburg.
Anyone familiar with this region have any recommendations?
Also, is it necessary to book accommodations in advance? Is that only required in certain countries (maybe Botswana/Zimbabwe)? We’d like a mix of camping and lodges.
All advice is welcome!
I’m reaching out because I’ve already read tons of info from other forums (thanks a million, by the way!) and blogs, but now I’m overwhelmed with details and have so many questions. I’m really hoping you can help us figure this out! Here’s the plan: We’re leaving France for Senegal in our camper van (with two kids, aged 4 and 7), then shipping the van to South Africa before heading to Namibia. We’re planning to leave this summer and should arrive in South Africa in early September. The goal is to reach Réunion by early December, which gives us 3 months to explore Southern Africa. Originally, we wanted to pick up the van in Cape Town, head up to Namibia, and visit the main parks and iconic spots, then go north to Botswana (Etosha Park) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) before heading back down to South Africa to enjoy the milder temperatures while exploring the country. But now we’re wondering how to get back to South Africa. We’ve come up with three options: - Head back down through Botswana: I’ve read everywhere that Botswana isn’t recommended for kids under 6 (most parks) because it can be potentially dangerous—few enclosures for animals (even though we have a camper van with "secure" beds), and the agencies we’ve contacted don’t recommend it. Plus, southern Botswana is tough to navigate in a camper van. - Return from central Botswana (Maun) to Windhoek and drive back to Cape Town via Namibia. - Cross Zimbabwe and potentially Mozambique to head down to Kruger Park and Johannesburg.
Anyone familiar with this region have any recommendations?
Also, is it necessary to book accommodations in advance? Is that only required in certain countries (maybe Botswana/Zimbabwe)? We’d like a mix of camping and lodges.
All advice is welcome!
Hi there,
We’re planning a two-week trip to Colombia with our two kids at the end of July – early August, with a round-trip flight to Cartagena.
What itinerary would you recommend, knowing we’d prefer to avoid domestic flights?
We were thinking of Cartagena, Tayrona Park, Mompox, and maybe an island.
Do you think it’s a shame to skip big cities like Bogotá or Medellín?
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Good morning! We're heading to Cape Verde for 2 weeks at the end of April—São Vicente, Boa Vista, and Santiago. We’re a family of 5: 3 kids (4, 6, and 12) and 2 adults.
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
Hi,
We’d like to visit the Alpes de Haute-Provence for 2 weeks with our 2 (adult) kids.
Any ideas for things to see and do?
Where should we choose our accommodation (house only) to be centrally located for sightseeing? We’re looking for villages with restaurants and bakeries.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best regards
Hi there, we’re heading to Tuscany in the second half of August with two kids (8 and 6 years old).
We’ve zeroed in on the area around Siena and Florence for now.
I’m looking for recommendations on places to stay and things to see that are great for families.
Also, just to add, we’ll be traveling by train and plan to rent a car once we’re there—any tips on car rental companies?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hello everyone,
We’ve decided to head to Quebec next year—it’s been a dream for the whole family (after watching so many travel shows and the like...). There’ll be five of us: 2 adults, 2 teens (16 and 13), and a child (8 years old). We’re all pretty good walkers, though maybe the teens a little less so—it’s just that age, you know? 😊 That said, they’ve got no problem doing 15 km hikes, just not every single day.
We’re planning to go from July 23 to August 14, arriving and departing from Montreal, so almost 3 weeks. I’ve started looking into logistics and accommodation prices, but before I dive into bookings, I’d love some advice on the itinerary. I’ve read a few threads here and there. Our idea is to visit between 3 and 5 different places over the 3 weeks, so that means the same number of accommodations. The goal is to optimize travel as much as possible—I’ve realized that getting around can take a long time. I think the first two days will be in Montreal to adjust to the time difference, and the last two in Quebec City, though that’s not set in stone.
Anyway, I’m not really sure about the route. I’ve got time to plan everything, but I know the longer we wait, the more expensive and scarce accommodations will get. Same goes for budget—we’ve set aside a mid-range budget, flights included: 3k per person (1k for the flight). So if you’ve got any great tips or advice, we’re all ears!
I was thinking of going up the St. Lawrence River, but I’m not sure how long that takes or where to stop. Maybe there are other places worth visiting farther away...
Anyway, thanks for reading this far! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate.
Thanks, everyone.
We’re planning to go from July 23 to August 14, arriving and departing from Montreal, so almost 3 weeks. I’ve started looking into logistics and accommodation prices, but before I dive into bookings, I’d love some advice on the itinerary. I’ve read a few threads here and there. Our idea is to visit between 3 and 5 different places over the 3 weeks, so that means the same number of accommodations. The goal is to optimize travel as much as possible—I’ve realized that getting around can take a long time. I think the first two days will be in Montreal to adjust to the time difference, and the last two in Quebec City, though that’s not set in stone.
Anyway, I’m not really sure about the route. I’ve got time to plan everything, but I know the longer we wait, the more expensive and scarce accommodations will get. Same goes for budget—we’ve set aside a mid-range budget, flights included: 3k per person (1k for the flight). So if you’ve got any great tips or advice, we’re all ears!
I was thinking of going up the St. Lawrence River, but I’m not sure how long that takes or where to stop. Maybe there are other places worth visiting farther away...
Anyway, thanks for reading this far! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate.
Thanks, everyone.
Hi there
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
Hello,
A few months ago, I posted a message in the Southern Africa section about a family trip in July/August. In the end, since I had too much trouble deciding on the destination and procrastinated too much with the planning 😎, I changed my mind and we’re going for a completely different trip—to Madagascar, a country we already know a bit since we’ve traveled there several times for 4 to 6 months each time, though our last visit was back in 2012!
The tickets are booked: 19 days on the ground (excluding arrival and departure days in Tana), spanning July and August.
We’re not looking to rack up landscapes (and kilometers). The kids really want to see lots of animals, while we mostly want to show them what daily life is like in Malagasy villages. So ideally, we’d like a trip split into two parts: - For 8/10 days, a hiking portion. The idea isn’t to do a tough trek in very remote areas but rather to walk from one village to another. Let’s say 3-4 hours a day. And when we arrive in each village, we’d have time to explore a bit, chat with the locals, let our kids play with the village children, etc. Stay with locals when possible. Move to a new village every day or every 2-3 days. - A few days visiting 1 or 2 national parks (with lemurs if possible to keep everyone happy!) - With the inevitable travel days, we’ll quickly hit 19 days.
Does this kind of trip sound doable (and fun) to you? Do you know of any villages that would fit our hiking plans?
I don’t have a preferred region yet, except that very dry landscapes appeal to me less. My real love from past trips was the highlands and their bright green rice paddies against red earth, but I’m a bit worried about the cold at this time of year.
After my initial research (thanks to this forum), I get the impression that the Ambalavao/Ambohimahamasina area might meet our criteria. I saw there are "accueil paysan" (farm stays) in that area, which could match what we’re looking for and would let us visit Andringitra National Park and Ranomafana on the way there or back.
But I’m open to all your more original ideas!
For logistical questions (transport, guides, accommodations, etc.), I’ll tackle those later—it’ll depend on the area we choose.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions
A few months ago, I posted a message in the Southern Africa section about a family trip in July/August. In the end, since I had too much trouble deciding on the destination and procrastinated too much with the planning 😎, I changed my mind and we’re going for a completely different trip—to Madagascar, a country we already know a bit since we’ve traveled there several times for 4 to 6 months each time, though our last visit was back in 2012!
The tickets are booked: 19 days on the ground (excluding arrival and departure days in Tana), spanning July and August.
We’re not looking to rack up landscapes (and kilometers). The kids really want to see lots of animals, while we mostly want to show them what daily life is like in Malagasy villages. So ideally, we’d like a trip split into two parts: - For 8/10 days, a hiking portion. The idea isn’t to do a tough trek in very remote areas but rather to walk from one village to another. Let’s say 3-4 hours a day. And when we arrive in each village, we’d have time to explore a bit, chat with the locals, let our kids play with the village children, etc. Stay with locals when possible. Move to a new village every day or every 2-3 days. - A few days visiting 1 or 2 national parks (with lemurs if possible to keep everyone happy!) - With the inevitable travel days, we’ll quickly hit 19 days.
Does this kind of trip sound doable (and fun) to you? Do you know of any villages that would fit our hiking plans?
I don’t have a preferred region yet, except that very dry landscapes appeal to me less. My real love from past trips was the highlands and their bright green rice paddies against red earth, but I’m a bit worried about the cold at this time of year.
After my initial research (thanks to this forum), I get the impression that the Ambalavao/Ambohimahamasina area might meet our criteria. I saw there are "accueil paysan" (farm stays) in that area, which could match what we’re looking for and would let us visit Andringitra National Park and Ranomafana on the way there or back.
But I’m open to all your more original ideas!
For logistical questions (transport, guides, accommodations, etc.), I’ll tackle those later—it’ll depend on the area we choose.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions
Dear Travelers,
We’re a family with young kids (6 years old, 3 years old, and a newborn) and we’d like to spend about ten days in Aquitaine (in Gironde or Les Landes). We’d love to be near pretty villages to visit and, if possible, close to the sea. We’re planning to stay at a campsite with a pool so the kids can play. Could you recommend any places/villages/campsites for us? We don’t know the region at all.
Thanks so much!
Camille
We’re a family with young kids (6 years old, 3 years old, and a newborn) and we’d like to spend about ten days in Aquitaine (in Gironde or Les Landes). We’d love to be near pretty villages to visit and, if possible, close to the sea. We’re planning to stay at a campsite with a pool so the kids can play. Could you recommend any places/villages/campsites for us? We don’t know the region at all.
Thanks so much!
Camille
Hi there,
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre



















