A Zion tu peux juste faire la balade Canyon Overlook qui prend une heure et qui permet d'avoir un petit aperçu du Parc. Ceci plus la route qui traverse Zion te donnera une idée des beaux paysages du Parc.
Si tu rentres dans le Canyon, il faudra emprunter des navettes, chronophage... Et avec des enfants, les randos ne sont pas des plus faciles... Donc en effet je privilégierais Bryce!
Pour ce faire, compte 1h30 A-R de navette (obligatoire), + 1h A-R de marche sur Riverside Walk qui mène à la Virgin River où débute la rando ds les Narrows les pieds ds l'eau.. C'est très fun et facile si on est équipé de bâtons et de vieilles chaussures pour progresser plus rapidement et sans tomber ...sinon.. ben...on mouille ses vêtements (c'est pas bien grave🙂, s'habiller en conséquence avec maillot ou vêtements synthétiques qui sèchent vite). Il suffit juste de protéger son appareil photo (par exemple, envelopper ttes ses affaires ds un grand sac poubelle)
On progresse jusque bon nous semble et puis on fait demi-tour (compter 4h A-R si on veut aller jusqu'à Orderville Canyon)
Cette balade ns avait tellement plu en 2009 que je l'avais reprogrammée en juillet 2011...mais le niveau d'eau de la Virgin River était exceptionnellement trop important pour cette époque (se renseigner au visitor center ou suivre l'évolution du cours d'eau sur http://waterdata.usgs.gov/...uv/?site_no=09405500 ou ici http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4875413#4875413)....et ns avons donc dû y renoncer (cette balade est donc à nouveau sur ma wish list pour le prochain voyage)
Cela vous ferait ensuite arriver à Bryce Canyon pour le sunset (parfait si vs avez prévu de rester le lendemain ds Bryce pour y voir ts les points de vue et une petite rando à l'intérieur de l'amphithéâtre au pied des hoodoos)
Et on a rajouté un jour de plus au petit périple, comme ça, on prendra plus le temps de visiter et donc, de moins rouler stressé.
J'ai commencé à réserver quelques hôtels dans des lieux stratégiques où ça risque de partir très vites. Donc à Bryce, bien qu'il y ait encore beaucoup de place que ce soit à Tropic ou à Bryce, on a choisi le Bryce Canyon Resort.
En fait mon rajout se situe à Page (pas encore réservé, il y a tellement d’hôtels), pour avoir plus de temps de visite à Bryce Canyon en journée et pour partir tôt le lendemain matin de Page pour Valley of Gods. Ensuite, on dormira à Mexican Hat, juste entre la Vallée of gods et Monument Valley, mais je ne sais pas quel hôtel ou motel choisir, ce serait bien avec une piscine pour les enfants, si vous avez des idées ou bien du vécu, je suis preneur...
Et pour la dernière nuit avant de rentrer tout tranquillement le lendemain sur Las Vegas, j'ai réservé le Red Feather Hotel à Tuyasan.
Pour résumer :
Lundi soir : Bryce Canyon Resort
Mardi soir : Page (pas encore réservé)
Mercredi soir : Mexican Hat (pas encore réservé)
Jeudi soir : Red Feather Hotel à Tuyasan
Merci de me dire vos nuitées sur Page et Mexican Hat.
Encore une dernière chose, le prix des réservations d’hôtels ont un tarif sur le site, mais que devrais je payer en plus une fois la bas, en plus de la réservation (Hors Taxes, Tip, taxes de séjours...). Quelle somme faut il rajouter au prix de la chambre, car ce n'est pas aussi clair qu'une réservation dans une chambre d’hôtel en France.
En espérant vos réponses nombreuses .................
Hotel à Page : le Days Inn and Suites. Très propre, récent, piscine (pas testé, nous c'était en avril). Petit déj inclus (à vérifier quand même). frigo dans la chambre, possibilité d'utiliser le micro onde de la salle du petit déj. Restaurants, fast food, supermarché à côté. Lavomatic. 1 ordinateur en libre service à l'accueil. Bien insonorisé. Personnel très agréable.
Juste la salle du petit déj est très petite. On l'avait monté dans notre chambre, pas de soucis.
A Mexican Hat, pas de piscine mais motel très bien: le Hat Rock Inn. Si possible choisis une chambre côté rivière et pas côté route.
A Page on était allés au Holiday Inn Express, rien à redire.
Pour les hôtels en réservant directement sur leurs sites, soit c'est un prix spécial et tu payes tout à la réservation, c'est non annulable et non modifiable, soit c'est un prix normal et tu payes l'intégralité (ce qu'il y a marqué sur le site en $ lors de ta réservation, rien de plus, rien de moins) lors du check-out. Tu peux dans ce cas annuler ta réservation jusqu'à 24h avant la date du check-in.
Concernant les hotels
- Pour Monument Valley, pas toujours facile de trouver un hotel sur Kayenta nous avions réservé le Hampton inn
- Nous avons testé pas mal de Best western, le niveau de l'hotel et du petit déjeuner n'est pas très homogène dans l'ouest américain. Nous n'avions pas trouvé non plus génial celui de chelly, mais il est vrai que la zone n'est pas riche... Nous déconseillons clairement celui de Page. Par contre nous avons un excellent souvenir de celui de Zion...
- Pour le grand Canyon, l'idéal est effectivement de dormir sur Place. Toutefois en venant de Monument Valley en , si vous ete sjuste en timing, vous pouvez faire étape à Cameron
Côté visite, Zion est moins spectaculaire que Bryce, si je me souviens bien il y a un bus qui fait le tour des sites principaux et il y a une petite marche qui monte et abouti a un tout petit lac qui ravira les enfants
Valley of Gods est effectivement plus nature que Monument valley, par contre 1 heure plus a l'est
En fait, nous avons changé un peu, beaucoup nos villes étapes... En réfléchissant, nous avons privilégié des étapes incontournables pour en alléger fortement d'autres. Par exemple, nous préférons rester plus longtemps à Monument Valley et au Grand Canyon, en faisant une virée entre les deux dans Valley of God (moki dugway - gooseneck - valley of god).
Donc voici le programme modifié en partant de Las Vegas et en y revenant 5 jours plus tard :Bryce Canyon Ressort à Bryce le lundi soir 25 juin The View Hotel à Monument Valley le mardi soir 26 juin Hotel pas encore choisi à Mexican Hat le mercredi soir 27 juin Yavapai West Lodge à Grand Canyon Village le jeudi soir 28 juin Retour dans la soirée du Grand Canyon sur Las Vegas le vendredi 29 juinJe ne sais pas, par contre, quel hôtel choisir à Mexican Hat, ils sont 4 et tous à peu prés pareil, la seule différence, c'est que j'ai cru voir sur le site du Hat Rock In, qu'ils avaient fait construire une piscine depuis peu, mais impossible de le vérifier. Cela pourrait être intéressant pour mes enfants après 2 jours dans la chaleur de Monument Valley puis Valley of the Gods.
Ou si il y a un autre hôtel à Mexican Hat qui a retenu votre attention ???? J'attends votre avis avisé.......
Je ne sais pas tout ce que tu as prévu pour rester 2 nuits à Monument Valley mais tu devrais plutôt faire ceci:Bryce Canyon Ressort à Bryce le lundi soir 25 juin Un Hôtel à Page le mardi soir 26 juin The View Hotel à Monument Valley le mercredi soir 27 juin Yavapai West Lodge à Grand Canyon Village le jeudi soir 28 juin Retour dans la soirée du Grand Canyon sur Las Vegas le vendredi 29 juin
Bonjour Itat et voici l'explication des "2 nuits" aux alentours de Monument Valley :
Nous allons arriver dans la soirée à Monument Valley en provenance de Bryce, qui n'est pas tout de même la porte à coté. Nous profiterons de l’hôtel The View pour admirer le coucher de soleil pile en face des célèbres monolithes.
Le lendemain matin, nous serons sur place pour faire une virée sur le site, puis en fin d’après midi, puisque d’après ce que j'ai pu lire, c'est le meilleur moment et la meilleure lumière pour crapahuter un peu plus loin dans la Valley of the Gods avec les points de vue classique (Moky Dugway - Muley Point - Goosenecks) . Nous dormirons le soir sur place, puisque c'est juste à coté, à Mexican Hat, et le lendemain matin de bonne heure, direction Grand Canyon.
Voici donc les explications de ces fameux 2 jours à MV qui ne le sont pas car on va arriver en soirée et partir 36 h plus tard !
Mais je n'ai toujours pas eu de réponses concernant Mexican Hat, du moins vos avis sur vos séjours récents, et sur le fait, comme j'ai pu encore lire sur les forums, si c'était des attrapes touristes leurs fameux BBQ, ou bien si c'était incontournable à garder comme un souvenir imperrissable ou bien encore à éviter .........
Voilà pourquoi de l'arrêt à Page qui pour moi me parait indispensable:
1. Cela permet de couper la longue route (c'est toi même qui le dit) entre Bryce et Monument Valley
2. A Page, tu pourras visiter Horseshoe Bend et faire Antelope Canyon (le Lower ou le Upper)
3. En partant de Page le lendemain matin tu auras tout le temps de faire Goosenecks State Park + Moki Dugway + Muley Point et en soirée Monument Valley.
4. le point 3 ne te prendra pas une journée complète du matin au soir.
5. Antelope Canyon et Horseshoe Bend me paraissent plus incontournables que Valley Of The Gods.
J'ai noté pour Horseshoe Bend, où l'on s'arretera plus que certainement, par contre, je pense qu'il y aura trop foule à Antelope Canyon (le Lower ou le Upper), Je ne sais pas encore si je vais ajouter cette halte ou pas. Je vais lire les forums pour me décider. Mon choix n'est pas encore définitif. J'écoute attentivement tous les arguments.
Hi there,
We're thinking of driving Route 66 from Chicago to LA in fall 2027 or spring 2028 for about a month.
From what I've found, it doesn't exist everywhere anymore, but that's okay! We're happy to take detours along the way. We're open to visiting less touristy or even completely off-the-beaten-path spots.
Are there any websites dedicated to this road trip?
I'd love any tips and advice for this journey—accommodations, vehicle rental, the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance!
Hi fellow travelers, do you think there’s a real benefit to spending 2-3 days in Yosemite when I’ll already be spending a week in Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? Won’t it feel a bit redundant? I’m asking because Yosemite is expensive (I’d go with an agency from SF, staying in a cabin, since I’ll be solo and without a car) and apparently packed.
Thanks for your feedback!
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!
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on October 21st for a 3-day stay.
After that, we’re heading to Sherbrooke to visit our daughter, who’s studying at the university there. We’ll spend 3 days with her, and then, since she has a break that week, we’re taking her along for 3 days in Quebec City.
We’ve planned to visit Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans.
I’d love to hear what route you’d recommend for the drive from Sherbrooke to Quebec City—we’ll have the whole day to take it easy.
If you have any other recommendations, I’m all ears!
A little disappointed that the fall colors will be over by then, but the dates couldn’t be helped. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
A friend is renting a car for an upcoming trip during the All Saints' holiday.
Nowadays, all rental cars come with GPS, but do you know if you can use it without paying for the GPS rental? I have no idea since I always use my own!
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
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
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 🙂
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
