psiiiiiiiit....pour la gazette et le bla bla bla.... cliquer sur 'envoyer un MP'..😉😉😉😉
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
J'avoue que je suis très agréablement surpris, très bon accueil des mauriciens, temps génial pour qui comme moi a besoin de soleil en cette période. Balade intéressantes et cuisine pays très sympathique. Je recommande à ceux qui peuvent venir et pour les stics, pas vu un seul en trois jours, mais nous restons dans les zones dites séches et évitons les marécages.
Bon je stop là car nous sommes sur le forum à Sdanneaux et ses fréres 😉
Je sais que tu m'aimes beaucoup mais la je comprend vraiment pas tes réactions!Je fais strictement rien alors tes histoires de paranoia faudrait arreter stp, tu peux demander tout ce que tu veux au modérateur, leur IP ect ... vérifier mais c'est ca ton but dans le forum ?? dire n'importequoi, parler de maurice sur un forum sur l'"amérique" et me lancer des vannes à tout va ???😠
A ton age, c'est vraiment ....... enfin continue ton humour et ton sens de la réparti me fais triper à chaque fois que je te lis !!! bravo pour ces messages super pertinent, je crois en toi !! Bravo continue!😉
J'espere que certains forumer verront tes agissements qui commencent sérieusement à m'amuser de plus en plus.😛
😎 Faut pas t'énerver mon Lolo, tu sais très bien ce que je veux dire donc ne joue pas les pleureuses. pour les modos pas de problème, tu leur envoies un message et tu leur fais part de tes griefs. Pour Maurice, je répondais à une demande de Tevas, et je me suis excusé auprés de toi pour venir empiéter sur tes topics.Moi j'y connais rien sur les USA.Bonjour à tes petits fréres 😉
Effectivement à ton age😊, ces blagues te font hurler de rire, tu continues d'etre super sympatique et pas du tout paranoiaque et je t'en remercie.
Bravo continue, je suis heureux mais ce serait peut etre sympas de rester dans le sujet parfois meme si je sais tout l'intéret que tu porte pour moi entre L-V, le strip ect ..., tu m'apprécie énormément et c'est réciproque😎
Oh oui quel charme saisissant, je suis admiratif tous les jours comment certains arrivent à dire des choses completement H-S.
Ce ne sont plus des apartés mais le corp de texte mais bon ils sont tellement sympatique, comment leur en vouloir de débuter des messages H-S ...🤪
Enfin pour ma part, je préfère rester dans le sujet car pours les forumers cela doit pas etre trés intéressant à lire et je m'en excuse davance mais si vous lisez bien tous les posts, vous verez qui commencent à faire ces magnifiques proses, ces fabuleuses blagues digne du splendide.🙂
Si jamais tu aimes les sensations fortes et les manèges de dingues qui arrachent, tu trouveras ton bohneur au "Six Flags Magic Mountain", vers Valencia à quelques kms de LA en remontant la 5 vers Sacramento/San Frisco...
Effectivement à ton age, ces blagues te font hurler de rire, tu continues d'etre super sympatique et pas du tout paranoiaque et je t'en remercie.
Bravo continue, je suis heureux mais ce serait peut etre sympas de rester dans le sujet parfois meme si je sais tout l'intéret que tu porte pour moi entre L-V, le strip ect ..., tu m'apprécie énormément et c'est réciproque😎
Amicalement😉
Que veux tu, de lire toute ta prose sur le Routard m'a complétement rendu dingue de toi et de tes congénères, enfin tu sais de qui je parle 😉
Continue de rire, mais t'éclate pas la panse, après je n'aurai plus de copains qui se bidonnent😛
La bise à LOLO 😉
Effectivement tu as toujours le sens de la réparti et le don de faire des H-S aiguisé .... que je t'admire !!😉
Désolé mais je crois que ma panse va éclater, j'ai jamais autant ri depuis avoir vu les bronzés 3, je crois qu'au casting tu avais ta place!
Merci pour ces délices, tes blagues et ton intéret pour moi car c'est toi qui débute toujours ces proses fabuleuses, m'impréssionnent de jour en jour et je t'en félicite surtout qu'a ton age, il faut commencer à se recycler. Ta voie est tout tracé !!! BRAVO
Continue je hurle de rire comme un wolf affamé ... Merci de tout cette sympathie que tu me témoigne jour aprés jour, vraiment un grand merci !😉 je t'apprécie énormément et je suis heureux que ce soit réciproque!
Amicalement 😉
(et désolé pour les forumers mais les H-S je n'en suis pas l'investigateur, le brevet a été déposé déja ailleur😛)
Psssssssit lolo.... il n'y a pas de E à Splendid... mais à ton age tu es tout excusé😛
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Ce n'est pas un cours de Français, mais une précision pour ta future culture générale😛..
c'est ça l'amour....
et on est quand même bien là pour rigoler aussi... alors profitons en🙂
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Tu sembles meilleure en français qu'en anglais, FabienneCA... si tu vois c'que j'veux dire...😛
"Le bout du monde et le fond du jardin contiennent la même quantité de merveilles : l'essentiel n'est rien d'autre que ce que l'on néglige".
Christian Bobin
à cause du S à swings???ou a Sultans?
d'ailleurs en anglais les deux étaient possibles, on a eu chacun le notre😎
alors match nul, balle au centre my dear😛
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, all foes to real understanding. Likewise, tolerance, or broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in our little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -- Mark Twain
Tu retardes Lolo, la troupe est formée depuis longtemps et nos rencontres se passent sur Paris, tu sais là où il y a tous les cabarets qui reçoivent des vieux qu'ont de l'age.
D'ailleurs nous essayons de monter une rencontre sur Las Vegas en aout 2007, peut être as tu de bonnes adresses à nous donner car je ne connais pas bien, je n'y suis allé que cinq fois à LV.
Surtout pas à LA car je déteste cette ville, oui je sais toi tu léééééééééééme à la folie.
Surtout n'oublie pas de prendre ton billet pour rigoler aujourd'hui 😉
Aller, bonne journée Lolo et à plus.
Merci Vilcanota😉,
Ce serait sympas de voir tes hotos de toi à L.V ... Moi à L.V j'y suis allé que 3 fois pour l'instant lors de mes 4 séjours à l'ouest ... EN 2007 j'y retourne aussi !!! each year on trip for me (circus circus, Excalibur, luxor, le prochain Bellagio i think my dear)
Oh oui j'aime (pas ééééééééééme sinon la prof de francais va nous reprendre) beaucoup L.A et aussi énormément L.V.
C'est bon, Montagne du Pérou, j'ai pris ma place pour le splendid today .... j'ai pris l'abonnement à l'année.
Amicalement😉
Pour moi c'est Ceasar et Flamingo, pas autre chose car ces deux hotels étant l'un en face de l'autre c'est plus facile pour moi qui me déplace sur une jambe et qui tient sur une canne, moi pas la jambe. De plus j'adore le speedway de Vegas où j'ai pu tourner tout mon saoul ainsi que la piste en face du Rio où la gomme part plus vite que les dollars et à Vegas je sais de quoi je parle.
Pour 2007, évite la première semaine car la troupe y sera et nous ne souhaitons pas te gâcher ton trip.
Pour aller du Sequoia à l'entrée de la Death Valley (Panamint Springs), j'ai deux choix : soit contourner le China Lake par la gauche via Olancha soit par la droite via Pioneer Point par la 178.
Qui peut me conseiller ?
Bonjour,
Personnellement je ne n'ai fait que l'option 1 et dans l'autre sens (Death Valley-Sequoia).
Cette portion est assez sympa car Owens Lake asséché avec la Sierra Nevada et ses +4000 en arrière plan vaut le coup d'oeil. Juste après Panamint spring, il y a aussi un autre petit lac asséché où il y a moyen
de faire quelques photos genre "lost in the desert" 😎.
Vu la carte, la portion qui passe à l'Est du camp de China Lake (Pioneer point) a l'air moins roulante que la 395 qui passe par Olancha en remontant plein Nord; Cela dit ça tourne pas mal aussi avant
Panamint spring..donc Il faudrait l'avis de quelqu'un qui a fait les 2 pour confirmer. Et tout dépend de tes priorités (temps de trajet plus court ou bien routes typiques..ce qui n'est pas incompatible parfois).
Bonjour Alain,
je connais bien les deux routes pour les avoir parcourues plusieurs fois dans les deux sens.La 178 est une route bizarre, pas très jolie, sans indications, où tu te demande sans arrêt si tu es dans la bonne direction, pas toujours très bonne.En 2003 j'ai du rebrousser chemin car elle était bloquée par des éboulements après de violents orages.C'est une route du bout du monde, mais elle a son charme et c'est celle que je préfére.La 190 est plus "jolie"(on reste quand même dans le très desertique)mais on y croise quand même parfois une on deux voitures, les paysages sont plus variés et c'est celle que je te conseillerais.
Voila.
petite remarque: on est alles a Yosemite en mai et il y avait encore beaucoup de neige donc finallement assez peu de randos possibles donc on y est restes qu'une journee.
En plus j'ai trouve ca beaucoup moins depaysant que grand canyon (mon coup de coeur), ca ressemble un peu aux alpes.....
Entierement d'accord avec SalsaThea, au risque de faire hurler les fondus de Yosemite.Ce parc est vraiment trop alpin pour moi.Mais Sequoia, c'est quelque chose de fantastique.J'y ai même rencontré un ours qui a eu plus peur que moi.Les quelques sequoias qu'on peut voir au sud de Yosémite n'ont rien à voir avec ceux de SequoiaNP.
Ce voyage, tu n'es pas près de l'oublier.
Je suis d'accord avec Paloverde : si j'avais à choisir en Yosemite et Sequoia, je prendrai
le second..se promener au milieu des géants est vraiment magique.🙂
Juste pour revenir une seconde sur la route Death Valley - Sequoia, voici une photo de Owens Lake
prise sur la 190 avec les sommets à plus de 4000 de la Sierra Nevada en arrière plan, dont le Mt Whitney (4418m, point culminant des US hors Alaska).
Ne pas oublier King's canyon qui est aussi un superbe parc que tout le monde semble ignorer et qui est aussi beau que Sequoia. De plus il peut être enchainé en visite avec son grand frère du Sequoia.
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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 everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
, ces blagues te font hurler de rire, tu continues d'etre super sympatique et pas du tout paranoiaque et je t'en remercie.
