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J'attends de votre part votre classement des 5 sites ou villes qui vous ont le plus marqué sur l'Ouest des Etats-Unis.
Marqué par la beauté et la majesté, l'accueil, les senteurs, un souvenir personnel.
A vos claviers.
Top 5 de l'ouest des États-Unis
by Fredxiii
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
1. Grand Canyon
2. Centre-Ville de San Francisco
3. Desert du Nevada
4. Paysage de l'Arizona
5. Route 1 entre LA et SF
6. Las Vegas
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Bonjour Voici mon top 5 de l'ouest des États-Unis
5- La ville de San Diego m'a beaucoup impressionné. Je ne suis pas quelqu'un qui aime vraiment les grosses villes, je préfère plutôt les paysages à l'état sauvage mais je dois avoué que le centre-ville de Sandiego m'a semblé très chaleureux.
4-J'ai fait mon voyage dans l'ouest américain en voiture et le trajet qui relie le Grand Canyon (North Rim) à Las Vegas est merveilleux. Pour vous donner une idée, on se retrouve en plein désert. Nous avons même du freiner de toutes urgence et assez sec puisqu'un cheval sauvage avait décidé de traverser la route juste devant nous.
3-Séquoia Park, c'est génial. Ceux qui apprécient la camping sauvage seront éblouis par cette endroit ou l'on cotoie les animaux et la nature sauvage. Les sites de camping sont éloignés de toute civilisation et sont situé un peu plus bas en altitude que les arbres géants que sont les séquoias. Du site de camping, une route qui monte de facon vertigineuse nous amene a la foret de séquoias apres un parcours d'environ 30 minutes. Des randonnées pédestres sont alors possibles dans cette foret de séquoias et franchement, ca vaut le détour!
2-Big Sur est un endroit formidable sur la cote pacifique. Tout d'abord, la route qui nous y amène, la route 1, qui onge la cote nous offre des panoramas incroyables et a en couper le souffle. la plage Mary Pfeiffer je crois est exceptionnelle. Les vague viennent se fracasser contre des rochers et c'est superbe!!
1- La plus belle endroit dans l'ouest des états-unis est le Grand Canyon, a mon avis. Je vous conseille toutefois de faire un petit détour et d'aller au North Rim plutôt qu'au south Rim. C'est moins touristique et je crois que c'est plus beau. Nous avons campé au North Rim Campground et a 3 minutes de marches de notre tentes, on avait un panorama exceptionnel. Rien de plus paisible qu'un coucher de soleil au grand Canyon.
Voila les endroits que je vous suggere de ne pas manquer mais j'ai aussi entendu parler de Deathj Valley et de Yosemite national Park, mais nous n'avons malheureusement pas eu le temps de visiter ces endroits.
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5- La ville de San Diego m'a beaucoup impressionné. Je ne suis pas quelqu'un qui aime vraiment les grosses villes, je préfère plutôt les paysages à l'état sauvage mais je dois avoué que le centre-ville de Sandiego m'a semblé très chaleureux.
4-J'ai fait mon voyage dans l'ouest américain en voiture et le trajet qui relie le Grand Canyon (North Rim) à Las Vegas est merveilleux. Pour vous donner une idée, on se retrouve en plein désert. Nous avons même du freiner de toutes urgence et assez sec puisqu'un cheval sauvage avait décidé de traverser la route juste devant nous.
3-Séquoia Park, c'est génial. Ceux qui apprécient la camping sauvage seront éblouis par cette endroit ou l'on cotoie les animaux et la nature sauvage. Les sites de camping sont éloignés de toute civilisation et sont situé un peu plus bas en altitude que les arbres géants que sont les séquoias. Du site de camping, une route qui monte de facon vertigineuse nous amene a la foret de séquoias apres un parcours d'environ 30 minutes. Des randonnées pédestres sont alors possibles dans cette foret de séquoias et franchement, ca vaut le détour!
2-Big Sur est un endroit formidable sur la cote pacifique. Tout d'abord, la route qui nous y amène, la route 1, qui onge la cote nous offre des panoramas incroyables et a en couper le souffle. la plage Mary Pfeiffer je crois est exceptionnelle. Les vague viennent se fracasser contre des rochers et c'est superbe!!
1- La plus belle endroit dans l'ouest des états-unis est le Grand Canyon, a mon avis. Je vous conseille toutefois de faire un petit détour et d'aller au North Rim plutôt qu'au south Rim. C'est moins touristique et je crois que c'est plus beau. Nous avons campé au North Rim Campground et a 3 minutes de marches de notre tentes, on avait un panorama exceptionnel. Rien de plus paisible qu'un coucher de soleil au grand Canyon.
Voila les endroits que je vous suggere de ne pas manquer mais j'ai aussi entendu parler de Deathj Valley et de Yosemite national Park, mais nous n'avons malheureusement pas eu le temps de visiter ces endroits.
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Monument valley
Bryce canyon
Grand canyon
Sn Francisco
Sequoia park ex-aequo avec Antelope canyon
il lui suffisait de voir une carte pour se mettre à l'étudier avec passion, puis, invariablement, il commençait à projeter quelque nouveau voyage impossible, qui, parfois, se transformait en réalité. »
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- Redwood national Park dans le nord de la Californie.
les arbres y sont immensement grands, et la vegetation sous ces arbres est magnifique!on s'y sent tout petit et il s'en dégage une grande impression de paix... un must!!
la baie de San Francisco,
La plage de Piedra blanca, sur la route N°1 ( a cause des otaries argentées )
Le mont Ste Helens :on y ressent tres fort la puissance de la nature et notre totale incapacité à gerer quoique ce soit
Deux indiens Navajos assez agés qui croyaient que nous venions de Paris en CA et qui ne savaient pas ou se trouvait 'notre' Paris.ça a permis d'engager une conversation. j'ai ressenti ça comme un moment rare, étant donné l'acceuil habituel de leurs concitoyens.
La côte pacifique dans l'Oregon: tres belle, lugubre parfois, avec des couleurs extraordinaires dûes au mauvais temps habituel 🤪
ET TOI FRED????????????😉🙂
ET TOI FRED????????????😉🙂
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Super idée ça Fred au moins allons nous pouvoir comparer et découvrir des merveilles que nous ignorons.
Pour moi le top du top c'est le Montana, enfin Glaciers Park au nord du Montana, ses magnifiques montagnes, la faune trés riche, la flore en été, son calme dés que l'on prend les sentiers, l'impression d'être seul au monde dans ce paradis.
Ensuite le Yellowstone pour tout ce qui touche à la géothermie de ce parc, la nature encore sauvage là aussi dés que l'on emprunte les sentiers, puis dans la continuité les Grand Téton et la petite ville de Jackson Hole que j'aime beaucoup pour son ambiance farwest, ses bars où l'on peut danser sur de la country.
Ensuite et là je ne serai pas imaginatif, tous les parcs autour du Grand Canyon.
J'aime faire le fou à LV moi qui ai horeur de la foule et San Francisco est la seule ville où je me sens bien.
Donc en résumé :
1) Glaciers Park (Montana)
2) Yellowstone
3) Grand Teton et Jackson Hole
4) Lv et tous les parcs autour du GC
5) San Francisco.
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Je pense c'est assez subjectif des Top 5 😉
Mais quand-même :
1° Grand Canyon mais plutôt le North Rim
2° Yellowstone
3° Glacier
4° Monument Valley
5° Bryce
et, et, et tous les autres petits bijoux dans le UT, NM, AZ et CO.............
Et je suis pas rando...........que je regrette.......😊
et, et, et tous les autres petits bijoux dans le UT, NM, AZ et CO.............
Et je suis pas rando...........que je regrette.......😊
Moi je le suis et je mets les parcs de l'ouest au ""rang d'honneur""😎
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LES PARCS
1 - Horseshoe Bend Colorado River : Une vue magique sur une boucle du Colorado, vers PAGE
2 - Grand Canyon : un choc 😮
3 - Bryce Canyon, la descente dans les Hoodoos au soleil couchant
4 - Death Valley, pour Artist Drive, Badwater (au coucher du soleil) et surtout pour la route qui relie Death Valley à Olancha (Hwy 190 jusqu'au Lac (salé!) d'Owen) + la rte qui longe la Sierra Nevada...
5 - Monument Valley et la route de CAMERON à Monument Valley // Ex- aequo avec Antilope Canyon
Je mets un peu à part San Francisco... puisqu'il s'agit d'une ville et non pas d'un parc, donc : 1bis - San Francisco pour ses collines, sa convivialité, son architecture... et s'il y avait un top 5 des villes... Hum, Los Angeles serait probablement dernière ! Nous avions été un peu déçu par cette ville, mais nous y retournons cette année, et nous réviserons (ou peut-être pas) notre opinion 😛...
Marianne.
Je mets un peu à part San Francisco... puisqu'il s'agit d'une ville et non pas d'un parc, donc : 1bis - San Francisco pour ses collines, sa convivialité, son architecture... et s'il y avait un top 5 des villes... Hum, Los Angeles serait probablement dernière ! Nous avions été un peu déçu par cette ville, mais nous y retournons cette année, et nous réviserons (ou peut-être pas) notre opinion 😛...
Marianne.
* * Mes circuits au Etats Unis sont détaillés dans mon profil... **
San Francisco et San Francisco Bay y compris Marin, Napa et Sonoma Counties (Wine country).
Yosemite
Santa Barbara
Le desert de Palm Springs a Black Rock y compris the Salton ea et San Ysidro Mountain
Hollywood Hills, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills et Bel Air
Pacific Grove, Monterey, Carmel et Monterey Bay
Mount Shasta et les Cascades
Lake Tahoe et les Sierra Nevadas
Vancouver, Whistler et sa region
Tte l' Alaska pas polluee ou exploitee pour son petrole
Sea of Cortez/Baja California pour ses baleines.
Et Santa Cruz le week end dernier pendant la tempete... Le pied!
Vancouver, Whistler et sa region
Tte l' Alaska pas polluee ou exploitee pour son petrole
Sea of Cortez/Baja California pour ses baleines.
Et Santa Cruz le week end dernier pendant la tempete... Le pied!
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.
Aprés l'Irak, les USA envahissent l'ouest du Canada, ils sont allés à la conquête de Vancouver et remontent progessivement.A ce jour ils pointent du côté de Wishtler et dévalent les pistes avec leurs blindés, ben oui les crazy canaks se jettent deçu têtes baissées pour stopper net l'envahissement de ces hordes venues du sud.
Le monde entier reste Bushcousues devant cet nouvelle attaque de ce pays pourtant pacifique mais sans l'océan. A nous peuple du voyage, dressons nous devant l'envahisseur et gardons ces lieux majestueux aux couleurs de la feuille d'érable 🙂
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Mon Top 5, très subjectif cela va sans dire. 😎😎
1 - La byway 12 entre Capitol reef et Bryce canyon. Une route magnifique, probablement la plus belle que j'ai jamais faite. 2 - Grand Canyon, pour sa majesté, le souffle coupé
3 - San Francisco, sa baie, les quartiers, les promenades à pied dans les rues
4 - Canyonlands, en particulier Island in the sky. 2 sites remarquables, Mesa Arch et Grand view Point Overlook. Là, c'est simple tu es au bout du monde. Ensuite, il y a une marche et tu tombes.
5 - Monument Valley, le mythe, le sable rouge, la poussière.
😉le parc du yellowstone une merveille sans aucun doute😉 😉 arches park 😉 la deth valley 😉
😉las vegas et sa demesure😉 san fransisco sa baie
smokey
😉las vegas et sa demesure😉 san fransisco sa baie
smokey
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1/ Bryce Canyon
2/ Grand Canyon
3/ Monument Valley
4/ San Francisco
5/ la côte entre monterrey et carmel
bien sur il me reste encore plein de sites à découvrir donc ce classement est assez aléatoire.
bien sur il me reste encore plein de sites à découvrir donc ce classement est assez aléatoire.
" Certes, un rêve de beignet, c'est un rêve, pas un beignet. Mais un rêve de voyage, c'est déjà un voyage..."
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Marek Halter
Les + beaux mais surtout ceux qui m'ont "babasé" ( laissé baba, quoi 😛 )
Death Valley pour son silence absolu ( pas d'oiseaux, pas de vent, le vide sidéral ) White Sands - Nouveau Mexique ( le paysage le + improbable et déconcertant ) Monument Valley au coucher du Soleil ( parce que même en ayant vu des milliers de photos, on est subjugué ) US 1 vers Big Sur avec le brouillard, ses falaises et approcher des phoques à moins de 50m ... alors qu'on est en Californie ! La Scenic Byway 12 parce qu'on se demande si on n'a pas été téléporté dans une faille spatio-temporelle sur une autre planète.
PS : Grand Canyon, Bryce, Arches etc ... ont été largement à la hauteur de nos attentes mais il n'y a pas ce moment fabuleux et rare où on reste scotché pendant 5mn sans pouvoir rien dire 😮
J-Luc
PS : Grand Canyon, Bryce, Arches etc ... ont été largement à la hauteur de nos attentes mais il n'y a pas ce moment fabuleux et rare où on reste scotché pendant 5mn sans pouvoir rien dire 😮
J-Luc
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" Psychologiquement instable donc je ne réponds de rien" : Sa Maman
- Yellowstone pour sa fantastique diversité et sa faune.Monument Valley et alentours(valley of the Gods).La route entre Bryce et Hanksville, la plus belle au monde.cape Flattery et les plages du Washington avec leurs énormes troncs flottés.Ex aequo:Sequoia et Death Valley.
Evidemment, j'ai triché.J'n ai mis plus que cinq, mais comment choisir?
Attention a l' orthographe la hey!
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.
1) Sans hésiter: Monument Valley
2) Bryce
3) Death valley
4) Grand Canyon
5) San Francisco
Ah le cap Flattery!!!!
Siderant!et grandiose🙂
un super souvenir que tu me rememores😎
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😉si cela te gene passe ton chemin😠
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Un mois et quelques après tout le monde😛...
1: Grand Canyon : le choc total, le souffle coupé..(ça m'a "babasé" comme disait Vazyvite plus haut😏) 2: Delicate Arch dans son amphithéatre naturel, au coucher du soleil avec les LaSal Mountains à l'horizon.. beauté et sérénité.. 3: Death Valley : pour reprendre quelqu'un : pas de son, pas de vie visible, on est sur Mars ! 4: Monument Valley : manquait plus que John Wayne... 5: Yosemite et plus particulièrement Glacier Point en face de Half Dome, avec Yosemite falls sur la gauche, et tant qu'à faire au coucher du soleil (the cherry on the cake..) : une leçon de géologie version géante, ou comment un glacier a creusé et façonné une vallée fabuleuse...
1: Grand Canyon : le choc total, le souffle coupé..(ça m'a "babasé" comme disait Vazyvite plus haut😏) 2: Delicate Arch dans son amphithéatre naturel, au coucher du soleil avec les LaSal Mountains à l'horizon.. beauté et sérénité.. 3: Death Valley : pour reprendre quelqu'un : pas de son, pas de vie visible, on est sur Mars ! 4: Monument Valley : manquait plus que John Wayne... 5: Yosemite et plus particulièrement Glacier Point en face de Half Dome, avec Yosemite falls sur la gauche, et tant qu'à faire au coucher du soleil (the cherry on the cake..) : une leçon de géologie version géante, ou comment un glacier a creusé et façonné une vallée fabuleuse...
Il ne reste plus qu'à faire la synthese! Quand à moi, je les aime tous et j'ai difficile de comparer des merveilles très différentes. Mais pour le jeu...
Grand canyon et yellowstone Bryce canyon Glacier - D'après les photos, car j'y vais cette année. Arches et canyonland.
San Francisco Las vegas Jackson Hole Denver New orleans
Grand canyon et yellowstone Bryce canyon Glacier - D'après les photos, car j'y vais cette année. Arches et canyonland.
San Francisco Las vegas Jackson Hole Denver New orleans
Glacier - D'après les photos, car j'y vais cette année
Et tu ne le regretteras pas tu peux me croire. Tout le parc regorge d'endroits tous plus beaux les uns que les autres. Ici la faune est au zénith, ours, moose, wapitis, mountain goat, etc etc.Un enchantement pour les randonneurs.Je te conseille de te baser sur Many Glacier et de planter la tente au camping car les hotels sont trés chers ici et pris d'assaut. De là tu es sur place pour pouvoir te balader pendant une semaine sans prendre la voiture et jamais les mêmes sentiers. Glacier Park est mon endroit préféré de tout l'ouest, j'aime par dessus tout la montagne et être seul la haut (avec mamie) à vivre des instants priviligiés comme dans ces grandes étendues sauvages.
Et tu ne le regretteras pas tu peux me croire. Tout le parc regorge d'endroits tous plus beaux les uns que les autres. Ici la faune est au zénith, ours, moose, wapitis, mountain goat, etc etc.Un enchantement pour les randonneurs.Je te conseille de te baser sur Many Glacier et de planter la tente au camping car les hotels sont trés chers ici et pris d'assaut. De là tu es sur place pour pouvoir te balader pendant une semaine sans prendre la voiture et jamais les mêmes sentiers. Glacier Park est mon endroit préféré de tout l'ouest, j'aime par dessus tout la montagne et être seul la haut (avec mamie) à vivre des instants priviligiés comme dans ces grandes étendues sauvages.
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Non rien de particulier, mais tu ne crains rien, suffit de faire du bruit quand tu marches (tu siffles, tu chantes, tu frappes le sol avec tes pieds, tu mets des coups de baton sur les rochers ) bref tu fais du bruit pour qu'ils t'entendent arriver.Si tu en croises sur le sentier ( Grinnel lake ) tu les laisses faire tranquille leur chemin et tu passes aprés.De toute façon ces secteurs sont très protégés par les rangers et il y a du monde sur les sentiers, partir tôt si tu veux en voir d'assez prés 😎. Cool que de rester 3 jours et de faire ces balades.Pour Waterton je suppose que tu vas passer par Chief Mountain, sont un peu raidos les douaniers la haut et un conseil, quand tu passes la frontière fais gaffe à ta vitesse car tu viens des USA en Km/h et tu passes au Canada en MpH et ils le savent les bougres!!!!donc 60km/h ne sont pas égaux à 60MpH😕
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😉pas de probleme vilcanota pour toi si tu amene ta petite fille les ours ils vont tous partirent ailleurs😉😉 la ou il y a moins de remu-menage
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5 - Grand Canyon, ça coupe le souffle
4 - Glacier NP, sous les premières neiges, c'est magnifique
3 - Monument Valley, pour le plaisir de rentrer dans lesplus grandes bobines hollywoodiennes
2 - Las Vegas, parce qu'un parc d'attraction (même pour les grands !) c'est inoubliable
1 - Yellowstone NP, rendez-vous dans un autre monde ....
C'est vraiment difficile de faire un top 5, il y a tellement de lieux qui sont magiques et grandioses dans l'ouest. Surtout qu'il me semble que cela dépend beaucoup d'une ambiance, d'une atmosphère qui s'en dégage.
C'est vraiment difficile de faire un top 5, il y a tellement de lieux qui sont magiques et grandioses dans l'ouest. Surtout qu'il me semble que cela dépend beaucoup d'une ambiance, d'une atmosphère qui s'en dégage.
Yellowstone, indiscutablement... Inoubliable et magique... Pour qui aime la nature et les bêbêtes à l'état sauvage... Sedona et sa région. Tant de belles choses et plein de choses à faire et à voir... Moab et sa région: Arches, Dead horse point, et autres. Cadre superbe, et génial si vous êtes jeunes et aimez les trucs qui bougent un peu Las Vegas. Trop forts ces Ricains pour ce genre de délires. Irréalisble ailleurs, ils l'ont fait !!! Prendre les petites routes de campagne et partir à l'aventure. tant de magnifiques choses inconnues à découvrirVoilà, en espérant que je n'ai pas oublié d'endroit magnifique, mais il y en a tellement...
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Laura
Hi everyone! 🙂
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 🙂
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes: - East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop - West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon! Marcalamar 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
We’re heading to Las Vegas this summer and would love to rent a classic convertible Cadillac or something similar. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Hello everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback😉
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!!
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
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.
Thanks so much. The trip would be in fall 2026
Hi there,
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!
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!
Hi everyone,
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Quick question—I’m heading to New York soon and I’d love to know if you guys have any recommendations for websites where I can buy concert tickets?
Hi there,
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
**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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
Here's a tip for future visitors!
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
https://www.foxnews.com/travel/3-national-parks-slash-red-tape-americans-boldly-transforming-visitor-entry
Hi everyone,
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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 to everyone for your advice and help.
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?
Hello,
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!
Christophe
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!
Christophe
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
Hi everyone.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
That’s all for now.
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!
Hi VF community,
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
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
Hi there,
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hey everyone!
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!
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!
Hello,
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?
Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!
Gertjan
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?
Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!
Gertjan