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Je reviens juste d'un séjour de 2 semaines à Austin. Malheureusement, il a plu... Cependant, je suis allée visitée quelques endroits sympatiques : le ranch du Président Jonhson à Jonhson City (1h d'Austin), le fort Alamo et la tower of America (super panoramique) à San Antonio. Tu peux également visiter le "museum of Art" et celui se l'histoire du Texas à Austin, si tu aimes les musées. Et le capitol d'Austin est sympatique...
Si tu ne veux pas manger mexicain tous les jours, il faut chercher des restaurants BBQ...
Je remonte cette discussion car le Texas fera partie de mon trip de cette année apres un passage par chicago - floride - louisianne ..
J'aurais quelque jours voire 1 bonne semaine à consacrer au Texas selon l'intéret du coin, mais un peu comme Chicago, tout le monde s'en fout du texas j'ai l'impression, certe cela doit etre moins tripant que la cote ouest, ca je l'accorde ...
Venant de la lousianne, j avais noté la visite dans le desordre de Big Ticket Park, Houston, san antonio, plages du golfe du mexique, Dallas - fort Worth ...
Idée pour cette destination Texas ?
Et il parait que cet etat est le plus "rude" coté acceuil ? ou est ce aussi un mythe ? car dans tout les etats que j'ai visité, les américains se sont tjs montés acceuillant et ouvert !
J'ai vécu 6mois au Texas, a Austin et ai déjà écris de nombreux posts sur la question dont le dernier date de qq jrs seulement et le premier d'il ya 2/3mois.
dc cliquer sur la fonction RECHERCHER (ou dans mon profil sur mes messages) et vous en trouverez des tonnes, j'ai meme proposé des itinéraires à certaines personnes....
Sivous avez ensuite des questions plsu précise n'hésitez pas..
San antonio est sympa mais sans plus, de la a dire que le "fort alamo" doit etre visiter (cf celarbos) ca me fait rire. c 2ruines a tout cassé, rien a voir. sans parler des missions espagnoles tout sauf interessantes...sinon austin n'est pas tres interessante comme ville hormis son musée d'histoire tres ludique (surtt pr les enfants) et sa 6th street animés surtt le jeudi soir !
voili voilou
n'hésitez pas pr vos questions ...précises uniquement ;D
Rapidement: cf le message précédent concernant la fonction recherché et les nombreuses infos que j'ai donné ds de précédents posts ;D
sinon l'accueil des texans est EXEMPLAIRE ... ils sont limite plus sympas avec les étrangers qu'avec leur propre compatriote, c plutot rigolo. ils sont tres fiers mais partagent volontier cette fierté avec les étrangers ! n'oublions pas qu'historiquement nous étions les premiers à avoir "conquis" le texas (avt les espagnols selon la légende...) et il reste des villes atypiques avec des traces européennes (du style fredericksburg tres allemand).
Houston est à zapper, tout comme les plages de galveston donnant sur le golfe du mexique. seuls peut etre celles de corpus christi sur padre island sont interessantes pr ses oiseaux et tortues..mais bon ! sinon il ya le lexington la bas aussi qui vaut carrément le détour..
dallas mouai mais fort worth un peu plus déjà..
je vous laisse découvrir tt cela ds mes précédents posts;
là aussi si vous avez des questions précises n'hésitez pas !
Un seul endroit decent a visiter au Texas: Austin, la capitale politique et aussi technologique (pense Dell), centre universitaire et donc musique "live", saloons, bars, clubs, etc et teuf si tu sais dancer en bottes et chapeau de cowgirl!!!
Houston, bof. Dallas, bof. South Padre Island pour la plage mais les plages sont plus jolies et moins polluees du cote atlantique telle que les Carolines et la Floride.
Le Texas est tres chaud et humide en ete. Houston est tres polluee. Les gens y sont obeses (plus grande concentration aux USA selon les stats).
Il y a aussi quelques parcs et montagnes comme dans les films.
Tout dans la vie est une affaire de choix. Ça commence par la tétine ou le téton, ça se termine par le chêne ou le sapin. *Everything in life is a matter of choice. It starts with "pacifier or nipple", it ends with "oak or pine". Pierre Desproges.
Hello !
pr Austin je ne suis pas d'accord je ne pense pas que ca vaille un détour.
Certes le campus de la fac est franchement typique et sympa mais on le fait en combien de tps? 1h max !
Certes 6th street (avec les bars pubs et live music) c sympa vraiment sans plus (car il ya surtout des boites à la parisienne (sof que l'entrée est gratuite), des clubs de jazz fort sympatique mais on en trouve ailleurs (surtout si SDanneaux va en louisiane!) et que tres peu de bars type "cowboy" les vrais sont excentrés de la ville).
concernant les gens obèses de houston fo pas exagérer non plus, j'y suis restée plus d'une semaine j'en ai pas vu un dc ils sortent ptetre pas de chez eux ;DDDDDDDDD. LOL !!
en tt cas c clair qu'il ya que big bend NP qui doit valoir le détour et je n'ai malheureusement pas eu la chance de le visiter :( !
Vous n'avez trouvé que tres peu d'infos? c bizarre le moteur de recherche ne doit pas ê efficace ds mon cas alors parceque j'en ai écris des pages en décrivant ce qu'ilya a voir ds les villes! LOL.
Je ne pense pas que le TExas vaille le détour malheureusement. Moi j'ai pu le visiter car j'étais sur place mais je n'y aurait pas fait de détour. J'ai surtout aimé la vie quotidienne aupres des texans fort symptique acceuillant etc.
big thicket je ne connais pas dc je peuxpas te donner d'infos dessus (meme si ce n'est pas a moi que tu le dde jte réponds qd meme ;D).
Moi j'ai surtout entendu parler de Big bend NP qui doit etre vraiment splendide (mais assez blindé en été...). sinon il ya de magnifiques paysages au bord du texas avec des canyons vraiment splendides...à rechercher...
San antonio est vraiment mais alors vraiment POURRI !! faudrait vraiment qu'on mexplique ce quil ya a voir. on devait y rester 2jrs ca c transformé en 3h avec alamo, les missions et le fameux soit disant marché mexicain attrape touriste. Vous googlelisez, regardez 2/3photos je vous assure vous aurez tout vu !!!!!!!!! alors oui il ya cette fameuses riverwalk absoluement horrible mais qui fait ptetre un peu faux disneyland attrape touriste aussi où vous mangez a une terrasse en écoutant du violon au bord de l'eau. Tres mise en scene et le rdv de tous les gens de sanantonio et leur touristes dc tres tres blindés. On aime ou onaime pas. la je comprends !
Houston et la nasa je sais pas trop quoi dire. je ne l'ai pas vu (et on purpose) car il ya vraiment deux types d'opinions oposées : les uns adorent, les autres detestent (je parle d'amis francais). C'est tres tres tres touristique mais bon voila c houston !de la a faire un détour..je ne sais pas. La ville en soit est ininteressante..mais si vous etes fan de porte avioncomme je le disais le lexington a corpus christi vaut lui le détour :)
dallas tres bof. Forth worth un peu mieux commeje le disais aussi. Mais de la a yaller expres...Franchement..
Mais bon apres en 5/7jrs vous pouvez tres bien faire un tour du genre louisiane-houston (enfin tt dépend d'où vous arrivez) puis san antonio puis austin (en passant par san marcos pr le shopping alors), il ya des cavernes pas loin si ca vous tente, ensuite genre fredericksburg puis vous rebifurquer a l'est vers dallas/forth worth...puis vous revenez en louisiane. mais renseignez vous sur le nord du texas vraiment tres beau (sur le site du texas) où il ya de tres beau state park pr inclure ca ds le voyage! sinon les paysages texans ne sont vraiment pas extra (en voyant no country for old men vous aurez tout vu lol) mais on conduit facilement les texans etant respectueux du code de la route (comme quasi partout aux us me direz vous..).
Bonjour,
Je suis bien forcé de constater que même après y avoir résidé.... le Texas n'a pas l'air bien formidable !
Une ou deux mentions de Big Bend NP, mais aucun détail plus précis ???
Je vais passer à El Paso en fin mars et je me demandais si le détour par Big Bend se justifiait ?? On dirait bien que non !!😕
Comme maintenant je l'ai zappé irrémédiablement.... ne changez pas trop d'avis !!
Si vous ne réussissez jamais rien du premier coup, n'essayez pas le parachutisme !
Déja merci pour toutes ces infos meme si elles sont assez négatives, je pense déja à changer mes plans etant donné que les billets ne sont pas encore pris !
Mon itinéraire etait à peu pres le suivant, quelque reservation avant et le reste aventure sur place ...
Chicago (5n)
Avion CHicago > Orlando
Orlando 7 à 9 jours (disneyworld - Universal - Shopping)
Puis environ Tampa, St petersburg, Clearwater, cristal river, Talahassee, Panama city, Pensacola ... mobile ... NEw Orleans, baton rouge, lafayette et Texas ... (Big Thicket, houston, san antonio, Fort Worth et Dallas)
MAis bon au vu des infos que j'ai, je pense déja changer d'itinéraire !!!
Je pense alors à un passage au Bahamas ou apres la NO, un vol vers le Mexique ( 1 semaine ? que voir ?)
Bonjour !
Aucune mention précise sur Big Bend NP car comme je le disai je n'ai pas pu y aller, dc je préfère me taire quand je ne connais pas les lieux et quand personne ne m'a raconté de manière précise. Mais la réputation de Big Bend NP est tres bonne, il faut juste éviter 1. l'été (car énormément de monde, c'est le rDV des texans, les campings sont complets !!), 2. les WE (là aussi les campings étaient complets, j'ai voulu y aller 3/4fois et a chk fois plus de campings !), en gros l'idéal c'est octobre et mai de ce que mes amis texans m'ont dit mais je n'en savais pas plus ayant décidé de ne pas y aller. pour ce qui est de fin mars j'ai peur qu'il fasse froid mais on ne peux pas le prévoir à l'avance ;)
Si vous allez à El Paso j'espère que vous visiterez les Carlbad Caverns et les white sands.....incontournables eux !! (à moins que vous n'y soyez déjà allé....)
Bonjour,
Ah mais c'est en plein ça ! C'est précisément parce que je fais une boucle Phoenix/Tucson/Guadalupe Mtn NP, Carlsbad/White Sands/Santa Fe/etc /Phoenix, que ça m'amène à El Paso où je ne serais jamais allé sans ça !!
Je sais, je suis sectaire et il y a un occupant célèbre au Texas qui ne me convient pas du tout !! On ne se refait pas 😊😛.
Si vous ne réussissez jamais rien du premier coup, n'essayez pas le parachutisme !
LOL pour GWB :). A Austin où jhabitais c'était la ville la plus anti GWB connue du texas...enfin elle se voulait avoir cette réputation, après j'ai pas vérifié ;)))).
Mais même si ce cher monsieur y a son ranch, enfin des ranchs, en fait il n'est pas texan, il est né au Connecticut...ouf ;).LOL. Et pour la petite histoire, il a même été refusé à la university of texas at austin (where i went hihi) pr...(bon lhistoire sarrête là..) être admis a Harward 😕 lol !
Super parcours à l'horizon !! En plus vous profiterez bien des white sands qui seront encore "vide" (en été 3000visiteur par jr 🤪). Jadooooore cet endroit..d'ailleurs si cela vous interesse j'ai écris un mini carnet de voyage dessus (vous le verrez en cliquant sur mon profil dans mes carnets de voyages, enfin c'est mon unique..) !
Etant fan d'Histoire militaire, j'aurais aimé savoir si le site d'Alamo à San Antonio est interessant à visiter. En effet, les quelques constructions qui…
Hi tous! J'estime avoir tout vu dans l'ouest, du moins tout ce qui est à ma portée: je ne marche pas (ou si peu - 1 mile maxi en terrain plat) et je n'aime pas…
Je suis entrain de préparer un road book pour le Texas, une visite prévu pour 2014... Départ de Houston...Dallas... bend NT Pk...Corpus Christi...San Antonio…
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.
Merci de me conseiller pour la réservation pour la plus belle vue faut il réserver une chambre dans l'hôtel ou choisir une cabane ?
Prendre le petit déjeuner ou pas ?
Que pensez vous du 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?
