Un jour oui, le lendemain c'est fini, et puis de nouveau ça repart. Je pense qu'il avance mais il lui reste à régler un souci dans Yellowstone, à savoir où aller dormir car les lodges sont pris longtemps à l'avance, il lui reste le cinq étoiles des parcs, la toile de tente que perso je préfère car on vit vraiment proche de la nature et pas avec les parfums en tous genres au moment de diner.
Sinon coté lodge, à part les deux, troix classique, il reste plus que le grand luxe voire le camping ?
Et savez vous encore si ils sont disponoible le mammoth hot spring et le old faithfull Inn .. ?
Sinon merci de me répondre franchement vilcanota ...
Mon circuit avance, j'espere juste une bonne réponse vers février pour les congés ...
Sinon mon séjour est à peu prés le meme sauf que je reste disons 3 - 4 nuits à Yellowstone, 2 à Moab ect ...
Pour savoir s'ils ont du diponible, tu leur passes un coup de fil ou tu envoies un mail, c'est pas trop difficile et tu auras une réponse rapide. Moi je préfère le camping en balade mais bon, tout le monde ne peut pas faire du backcountry, surtout que dans Yellowstone il te faut passer par les rangers qui vont t'obliger à regarder un film sur ce qu'il ne faut pas faire et surtout sur ce qu'il faut faire dès que tu t'enfonces dans l'arrière pays. Ici il y a des ours et autres carnivores. et puis tu devras partir avec ta petite pelle pour faire un trou derrière un arbre et avoir un briquet avec toi pour brûler le papier, si tu vois ce que je veux dire 🤪
Mais Lolo ne va pas être en manque de papier avec tout ce qu'il utilise depuis son retour de Floride, pour essayer de faire un beau circuit😎
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
Donne lui le temps....il est en train d'apprendre la langue😇😏
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
Re bonjour, voila enfin mon circuit a 99% bouclé ... mais il reste de la place aux multiples remarques constructives ...
Denver (1 nuit) Holiday Inn Civic Center (denver conseil?)
Denver - Casper (1 nuit) 450 km Shilo In Casper
Casper - Cody (1 nuit) 345 km Holiday Inn Buffallo Village
Cody - Yellowstone (1nuit) 200 km Mammoth Hot spring
Yellowstone (1nuit) Mammoth Hot Spring
Yellowstone (1nuit) Old FaithFull Inn
Yellowstone (1nuit) Old FaithFull Inn
West Yellowstone - Grand teton - Jackson Hole 210 km Signal Moutain lodge
Jackson - Salt Lake City 455 km Holiday Inn Downtown
Salt Lake City - Moab 380 km Big Horne Lodge ou autre ? conseil ??
Visite Arches - Nuit Moab (1nuit) 200km (soit 2 nuits à Moab)
Mexican Hat - Visite Monument VAlley (1nuit) San juan Inn
Monument Valley- Grand Canyon south rim maswick south (1nuit)315 km
Grand Canyon - Page - Horshoe Bend 220km Quality Inn ou Holiday Inn express (que pensez du lake powell resort qui est proche du lac vaut il le coup ?
Page- ANtelope Canyon(12h30-13h30) - Bryce Canyon Ruby's inn
(1nuit)
Visite matin de Bryce Canyon 190 km - Las Vegas (1nuit) 390 km Luxor
Las Vegas (1nuit) Luxor
Las Vegas - Death Valley (1nuit) 230 km Furnace Creek ranch
Death Valley - Yosemite (1nuit) (ou arriver pour mieux visiter Yosemite car El portal la derniere fois c'etait pas top) - mammoth LAke 330 km mammoth Moutain Inn ou cedar Lodge a el portal
Visite Yosemite- San Francisco (1nuit) 300 km King George ou conseil
San Francisco (1nuit) King George (soirt 2 nuits pleine a S-F, je connais déja)
San francisco - Los Angeles( 1nuit) Hilton Airport (bien?) ou ou Angelano ? J'ai déja fait le Renaissance Hollywood et le BW ( départ matin : TRAJET EN AVION )
hollywood bd..., sunset bd, rodeo drive, beverly hills, farmer market, bel air et Mulhuloland drive, les collines
Los Angeles (1nuit) Hilton Airport
Visite de la cote de santa monica, soit Malibu, santa monica, getty museum, venice beach, marina del rey, puis Westwood, watts tower
Los angeles (1nuit)
Visite de Downtown, el pueblo, little tokyo, chinatown, walt disneyconcert hall, shoping a ontario mills
Los Angeles (1 nuit) (soit 4 nuits à L.A chéri)
Visite des Studios Universal et soir dans L.A ect ...
départ vers euhhhh LES BOULESSSSSSS !!🤪
Pour le Hilton Airport, je connais. Nous y avons passé la dernière nuit de notre parcours en 2'003 car nous devions prendre notre avion de retour le lendemain matin. Je l' ai trouvé très bien pour un hôtel d' aéroport, aucun soucis.😉
😉Salut doni, peux tu m en dire plus sur cet hotel ?
Chambre, acceuil, prestation, hotel, parking ect ... bruit ? est ce que cela vaut le coup de dormir toutes nos nuits la et aprés silloner la ville pour la visite ?
Je ne peux malheureusement pas t' en dire beaucoup plus car il faisait nuit lors de notre arrivée et nous sommes repartis tôt le lendemain; nous
n' avons donc même pas essayé leur petit déj.
Nous n' avons pas eu à utiliser le parking car nous avions rendu la voiture; ils ont une navette pour se rendre à l' aéroport.
Mais d' après leur site, le parking est à 14$ par jour.
Nous avions réservé une chambre double. De ce côté, pas de problèmes, elle était confortable. Quant au bruit par rapport aux avions je ne me rappelle pas avoir entendu quoi que ce soit.
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/LAXAHHH-Hilton-Los-Angeles-Airport-California/index.do
Mais, justement je me demandais, toi qui aime tant Los Angeles, pourquoi vouloir réserver un hôtel près de l' aéroport?😉
Quant à te dire si ça vaut le coup, je trouve que c' est un peu dommage de séjourner là, mais bon, c' est à toi de voir...😉
Et bien oui, quel idée de dormir la me dirais tu, ou me suggere tu ...
Comme tu as pu le voir, on fait un séjour de 25 jours avec de nombreux hotels et cela coute quand meme assez cher ...
A L.A j'ai l'habitude du renaissance Hollywood mais pas tout le monde a les sous pour y séjourné quoi que faut voir ...
Apres je sais que les Hilton sont assez classe, et un hilton a ce prix peut valoir le coup, en plus sa situation outre le fait que ce soit proche de l'aéroport n'est pas si nul que ca géographiquement, pas loin de la cote et pas loin du reste ... donc pourqoui pas ... apres je sais pas ...
OK, si c' est point de vue prix, pourquoi pas?
Il est vrai que près de l' aéroport leur prix sont revus à la baisse...
Nous avions fait le Hilton à Beverly Hills en 2'005, c' est clair que ce n' était pas le même tarif.
PAr contre, à LAs Vegas, je compte y passé 3 nuits soit 2 au luxor voire 3 mais sinon j'aimerai peut etre testé un autre hotel dans la meme catégorie de prix voire légerement plus, me conseillez vous de faire le check out check in et quel hotel me conseillez vous ? mirage ? treasure ? MGM ? ect ?
Que pensez vous de faire à partir de la death Valley : faire DV - Mammoth lake (nuit) et mamoth lake - yosemite - mariposa (nuit) et aprés mariposa - San francisco ?
Ou faire desuite death valley - yosemite ...
Merci
Sinon pour Moab, que pensez vous de ces hotels dans un but de meilleur rapport qualité prix entre le Moab Valley Inn, Big Horne Lodge, Holiday Inn express suites, Red Cliff lodge ... ?
quel hotel me conseillez vous ? mirage ? treasure ? MGM ? ect ?
Le Mirage, bien sûr.😉
Je ne t' apprendrai rien en te disant qu' il est très bien situé. Les chambres sont agréables et bien décorées et il y a une très belle piscine dans un décor de jardin tropical avec cascades.
Le MGM est un peu plus décentré. Par rapport ä la chambre j' avais été un peu déçue car je l' avais trouvée un peu quelquonque pour un 4*. Mais sinon, bien.
Piscine agréable avec plusieurs bassins et palmiers.
Nous n' avons pas aimé le Treasure. Les chambres sont assez simples et nous n' avons probablement pas eu de chance, mais je ne l' ai pas trouvée tellement clean.
Quant à la zone piscine, et bien elle est trop petite pour un hôtel de cette envergure; les gens étaient les uns sur les autres et le bassin est également trop petit aussi.😐
Sinon, il y a le Caesars qui nous a beaucoup plu. Belles chambres et superbe piscine dans le style Rome Antique avec plusieurs bassins.
Choix 1 : Death Valley - mammoth lake
Mammoth lake - Yosemite - Mariposa
Mariposa - San francisco
OU
choix 2 : Death VAlley- Yosemite (el portal ou)
Yosemite - S-F
Soit gagner 1 nuit ici ...
Sinon pour Moab, que pensez vous de ces hotels dans un but de meilleur rapport qualité prix entre le Moab Valley Inn, Big Horne Lodge, Holiday Inn express suites, Red Cliff lodge ... ?
Sinon, il y a le Caesars qui nous a beaucoup plu. Belles chambres et superbe piscine dans le style Rome Antique avec plusieurs bassins
Oui de bien belles chambres avec salle de douche pour toute la famille plus jets d'eau et massages garantis, le téléphone dans les toilettes pour jouer au Keno, avec les numéros qui s'affichent sur un écran, un lit pour famille nombreuse où l'on peut tenir sans être serré à 5 ou 6 😎 (nous avions 4 oreillers) et c'est vrai que la piscine est sympa. Maintenant il y a un très grand stade de tennis (grace à Agassi qui s'entrainait ici) juste à côté.
J'adore cet hôtel pour son luxe "désuet" et ses charmantes barwomen montées sur patins à roulettes et aux décolletés très profonds. Mon épouse ne me lit pas, je peux le dire 😉.
J'adore cet hôtel pour son luxe "désuet" et ses charmantes barwomen montées sur patins à roulettes et aux décolletés très profonds. Mon épouse ne me lit pas, je peux le dire 😉.
Waouhhh!!! En pleine forme, Vilcanota!😉😎
Sinon, nous avions aussi eu la chance d' avoir la baignoire-jacuzzi.😉
J'aimerai bien connaitre ton avis sur ma derniere interrogation ..
Merci😉
Mon avis sur ta dernière intéro?
Alors l'éléve est certe précoce pour son age mais doit pouvoir mieux faire et surtout revoir son goût pour les hotels de charmes.
Sans blague, pour Moab je connais Le Virginien où je suis allé il y a 15 ans donc il a dû vieillir lui aussi (comme moi), autrement je suis allé trois fois au Ramada Inn et une fois au BestW, mais pour le peu que nous y passons, c'est pas le luxe que nous recherchons dans cette ville.
De plus quel choix ferez vous pour dormir à Yosemite à pas trop cher ? EL portal et le cedar lodge je connais pour y etre allé 3 fois ... autre suggestion ?
Fabienne est passée à 70h depuis que tu lui as dit faire plus de 35H par semaine. Pour ma part je suis à 80h/semaine depuis longtemps 😕.
Pour tes hotels dans Yelowstone, je t'ai déjà donné mon point de vue, le Old Faith, pour le cadre et le bois c'est joli, pour la foule non, je fuis. Le Lodge de Mammoth, oui si tu prends une cabine .
Comme ton parcours ne m'emballe pas vraiment, je ne vois pas quoi te repondre...et a tout dire, sur un post de 4 pages et 2000 reponses, on se lasse, surtout quand les gens demandent conseil et ne veulent rien entendre, en essayant de prouver qu'ils ont raison... ça c'est une des raisons pour lesquelles je ne me foule pas souvent d'une reponse.....
Nul d'aller de DV a El Portal en une journée... ça veut dire traverser le parc a la vitesse du son...
De plus, et à tout hasard....Mariposa n'est pas le plus court pour aller a SF....enfin pour quelqu'un de pressé comme toi..🤪
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
Merci vilcanota de tes réponses ! et fabienne pour sa franchise
désolé de n'etre pas intervenu avant mais j'ai eu des gros soucis chez moi ! assez grave qui ne me réconforte pas dans ma vision assez négative du pays ou j'habite ...
Par contre la devil's tower vaut il le coup de faire un détour sachant que je fais le parcours en 2 nuits de Denver à Casper passant par cheyenne puis à cody ? Apparament ca a l'air de faire un bon détour ... à ce que je m'en rapelle ...
Sinon conseil de visite pour Cheyenne à part les classique, à Casper et à COdy ?
Bjour
Moi j'aime baucoup le Old Faithful Inn.
Il y a du monde c'est vrai, mais il est tellement bien situé. Tu peux aller voir et revoir le Old F. tard le soir ou même au milieu de la nuit si tu as des insomnies, et c'est alors un sacré luxe d'avoir le Geyser pour toi tout seul.
Et je trouve cet hotel vieillot très charmant, tout en bois avec sa charpente originale. Par ailleurs, à l'étage il y a un endroit avec des écritoires rustiques super pour faire son courrier, avec une vue sur le hall : on se croirait dans un roman d'Agata Christie.
Et la proximité du Visitor Center est appréciable pour organiser son plan pour la journée, en sachant, pour chaque geyser important, à quelle heure auront lieu les éruptions.
Mais il faut réserver longtemps à l'avance.
Si on veut faire des économies pour bouffer, à 100 m il y a un lodge avec une cafet. très abordable.
De l'Alaska à l'Arizona : contrastes. Voir https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4396533#4396533
Dans la vie, le pire qui pourrait nous arriver serait qu'il ne nous arrive rien !
😉 oui oui, je suis d'accord, c'est un vieux lodge rustique très sympa, mais la n'est pas le problème. Non le big problème se sont les, comment dire, les hordes sauvages, qui arrivent ici par cars entiers et qui se croient tout permis. C'est surtout cela que je reproche au "vieux solitaire", pas son site.
D'ailleurs si tu lis bien mon post, tu verras que je parle du "tout en bois" et des vieilles pierres.
Apparament le Old Faithful inn semble assez chargé, quel pourrait etre le choix de remplacement dans le meme style, rustique, bien placé, confortable ? vers le meme lieu?
Que pensez du Duranven lodge ? Cascade Lodge ? ou du lake yellowstone lodge ?
Tu parles tout seul maintenant.????ça ne s'arrange pas alors!!!😛😛😛😛😛😏😏😏😏😇😇😇😇😇
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
Sinon qu est ce que tu en pense de ces hotels ? et le red cliffs lodge quelqu'un y est déja allé, il a l'air vraiment tentant ! conseils pour le choix, la vue, l'emplacement ect ? merci😉
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
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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?
