Vu la période à laquelle tu prévois ton voyage, je sais pas si c'est le bon plan d'aller sur la Sierra Nevada (Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings canyon...). Renseigne toit sur ce qui peut être ouvert là bas, mais tu n'auras pas accès à beaucoup d'endroits notamment au Yosemite (Tioga road et Glacier point fermé l'hiver).
A ta place, sur 12 jours je prévoirais plutôt de passer du temps vers Death Valley, Mojave national preserve, Joshua Tree puis rejoindre LA et remonter vers San Francisco par la route 1 en longeant la côte pacifique.
Merci pour tous vos conseils, grâce auquel j'ai refait mon itinéraire.
Voila ce que ça donne :
Jour 1 - Chicago
Jour 2 - Chicago
Jour 3 - Chicago
Jour 4 - Chicago - Stlouis 475km 5h
Jour 5 - STlouis - Spingfield 347km 3h45
Jour 6 - Spingfield - Oklahoma 457km 4h40
Jour 7 - Oklahoma - Amarillo 414km 4h17
Jour 8 - Amarillo - Albuquerque 460km 4h30
Jour 9 - Albuquerque
Jour 10 - Albuquerque - Patrified Forest 352km 3h39
Jour 11 - Petrified Forest - Flagstaff 203km 2h13
Jour 12 - Flagstaff
Jour 13 - Flagstaff - Grand Canyon 125km 1h37
Jour 14 - GC
Jour 15 - GC
Jour 16 - GC - Page 223km 2h50
Jour 17 - Page
Jour 18 - Page
Jour 19 - Page
Jour 20 - Page - canyon de chelly 269km 3h33
Jour 21 - Canyon de chelly
Jour 22 - Canyon de chelly - mesa verde 227km 2h49
Jour 23 - Mesa verde - Monument valley 225km 2h31
Jour 24 - Monuen valley - Canyonlands 306km 4h
Jour 25 - Canyonlands
Jour 26 - Canyonlands - Moab 68km 1h17
Jour 27 - Moab
Jour 28 - Moab
Jour 29 - Moab - Arches 30km 43 min
Jour 30 - Arches
Jour 31 - Arches - Canyolands 52 km 1h
Jour 32 - Canyonland
Jour 33 - Canyonland - Goblin valley 100km 2h
Jour 34 - environ
Jour 35 - Goblin valley - capitol reef
Jour 36 - Capitol reef
Jour 37 - CR
Jour 38 - CR - Bryce canyon 181km 2h55
Jour 39 - BC
Jour 40 - BC
Jour 41 - Escalente monument
Jour 42 - EM
Jour 43 - EM - Zion 141km 1h57
Jour 44 - Zion
Jour 45 - Zion
Jour 46 - Zion - Las vegas 265km 2h56
Jour 47 - Las vegas
Jour 48 - Las vegas Death valley 194km 2h11
Jour 49 - DV
Jour 50 - DV - Los angeles 504km 5h26
Jour 51 - Los angeles
Jour 52 - Los angeles
Jour 53 - Los angeles
Jour 54 - Los angeles
Jour 55 - Los angeles - San Francisco 614km 6h21
Jour 56 à jour 60 San francisco
Bonsoir, tu peux camper à Grand Canyon 12$ à Desert View, camping très calme et sauvage , à coté de Page au bord du Lake Powell tu as Lone Rock camping à 10$ et après Monument Valley à Bluff le Cadillac Ranch est aussi à 12$ ils sont équipés de tables , bancs barbecues sauf à Lone Rock, si tu passe à Séligman sur la route 66 le Motel 66 est bien , il faut demander l'appart qui est à l'arrière 50$ la nuit!Bonne préparation!
Merci pour tes infos elles me sont utiles pour calculer mon budget, j'attend peut être des retour de voyageur expérimenter pour me conseiller si il y a besoin de modification sur l’itinéraire en lui même mais si cela va bien je finalise mon budget prévisionnelle et la préparation du voyage dans l'ouest sera en partie terminer.
Mais n’hésiter pas si vous avez d'autre conseil je suis toujours preneur.
Y a deux ou trois trucs bizarres dans ton parcours : Tu as interverti Bryce et Escalante...Lors de tes 10 derniers jours, ça vaudrait peut-être le coup de faire la route entre LA et SF en 2 jours en suivant la route côtière plutôt que de se taper une journée d'autoroute sans intérêt par la vallée centrale.
Pour Canyonlands, je te conseille de passer du temps dans le district des Needles entre Monument Valley et Moab plutôt que de faire juste la partie près de Moab (Island in the sky).
" Pour Canyonlands, je te conseille de passer du temps dans le district des Needles entre Monument Valley et Moab "
ça doit être prévu là
Jour 24 - Monuen valley - Canyonlands 306km 4h
Jour 25 - Canyonlands
Ça fait des petits allers et retours du côté de Flagstaff / Page / Chinle, mais sur la durée, ça ne se sentira pas. 🙂
Super beau circuit. 😎
--> Merci je pense que je vais me régaler aussi... Les petits allers retour sont prévu oui du genre à flagstaff je compte descendre un peu vers sedona 1 journée et page y'a pas mal de site comme the wave donc oui petit aller retour calculer je l’espère pour pas me presser et mon itinéraire pourra être modulable selon la météo.
Pitimerguez
Y a deux ou trois trucs bizarres dans ton parcours : Tu as interverti Bryce et Escalante
--> L'inverse est peut être plus logique mais l'idée est de rester dans la zone quelque temps.
Lors de tes 10 derniers jours, ça vaudrait peut-être le coup de faire la route entre LA et SF en 2 jours en suivant la route côtière plutôt que de se taper une journée d'autoroute sans intérêt par la vallée centrale.
- -> Oui je pense que c'est beaucoup mieux mais les derniers jours je suis pas sur encore de rester si longtemps sur LA, c'est pas vraiment une ville qui m'attire, ce sera plus pour dire que j'y suis passer.
Pour Canyonlands, je te conseille de passer du temps dans le district des Needles entre Monument Valley et Moab plutôt que de faire juste la partie près de Moab (Island in the sky).
--> Les deux parties sont de la partie ! Une avant d'aller à moab et l'autre en partant par le nord, temps cas faire autant voir les deux coté.
Bastinj
Tu l'avais vu ;)
Mjlavadrouil
Bonsoir , après Grand Canyon, Page va vers Monument Valley et après Canyon de Chelly et Mesa Verde tu feras moins de route!
- -> Sur la route entre monument valley et canionlands il y a des sites indiens que je voudrais voir, pense tu que je puisse les faire à partir de mesa verde ?
" Pour Canyonlands, je te conseille de passer du temps dans le district des Needles entre Monument Valley et Moab "
ça doit être prévu là
Jour 24 - Monuen valley - Canyonlands 306km 4h
Jour 25 - Canyonlands
😉
Salut,
La distance et le temps de route correspond plus au trajet MV-Island in the sky qu'à celui entre MV et les Needles. C'est pour ça que je faisais cette remarque.
Bonjour
Escalante est entre BRYCE et Capitol Reef, donc intervertir les sejours entre Escalante et Bryce.
Jour 11, aller directement à GC, et ne pas dormir à Flagstaff
Bonjour
Je reviens sur la première semaine; je ne connais pas la route de Chicago à Albuquerque, mais ça me parait rapide, et l'autoroute tous les jours risque d'être ennuyeuse.
J'aurais pris un jour de plus pour rejoindre Albuquerque ( qu'on a visitée en une demi journée; à coté, Petroglyph NM) en passant par Taos Pueblo (bien que très touristique) et Santa Fe (idem, ds un autre genre).
Ensuite El Morro NM ( camping agréable)
De Petrified Forest, ( pourquoi une journée à Flagstaff ? ) je retournerais par la 40 et la 191 vers Ganado ( Hubell trading post) , pour traverser la réserve Hopi et rejoindre GC
Noëlle
Bonjour , de Mesa Verde tu rejoint la 666 vers Monticello et la 191 vers Arches, Canyonland est dans ce secteur! mais arrivant d'Amarillo pourquoi tu ne fait pas plutot dans ce sens, Albuquerque , Canyon de Chelly_Mesa Verde_Monument Valley_Arches _Canyonland_Page_et Gran Canyon!Cordialement
Pitimerguez :
Les distance que j'indique sont en stipulant le lieu island in the sky ou needles dans google, cela m'etonne donc que les distances ne soit pas bonne, je vais regarder cela de plus pres.
Jpg13 :
Effectivement je vais inverser les deux, pour flagstaff cest la proximite avec sedona ou phoenix qui m'attire.
Noelle65 :
De chicago a albuquerque je vais emprunter la route 66, les calculs mentionner sont je suppose d'office via autoroute. Par la 66 je pense rejouter 2h en plus par trajet ce qui n'est pas insurmontable etant donner le "faible interet" le long de la route, mais je peux me tromper, je prefere prendre mon temps dans louest et les parcs.
Mjlavadrouil :
Je vais etudier ton conseil tranquillement, ton idee est bonne mais il me fait refaire tous arghh donc je vais vois si j'y gagne beaucoup
En tout cas un enorme merci vous me faite cogiter et j'avance bien grace a vous tous
Je sais le sujet a deja ete pas mal traiter mais je demande vos avis quand meme.
Voila je me demande si il est bien utile de Demander le visa b2.
Je m'explique, je serai sur ny pour 3 mois, je peux donc aller au canada au bout des 90 jours ensuite aller jusqu'a chicago en bus ce qui me remettra logiquement a 0 mon compteur.
Pourquoi me direz vous ? He bien le visa s'obtient a paris, cela va donc me couter environ 200€ aller retour plus le prix du visa je trouve ca beaucoup pour du tourisme surtout si je peux passer par le canada. Qu'en pensez vous ?
1° le fait d'aller au Canada ne remet pas le compteur à 0.
Il faudrait pour celà revenir en FRANCE.
Autement ce serait trop facile.
2° Ceci dit, certains forumeurs disent sur ce forum que l'officier d'immigration peut eventuellement etre sympa, et accepter un nouveau sejour de 90 jours, moyennant la preuve qu'on va effectivement rentrer en France, et qu'on a aucune attache particuliere aux USA.
Mais ca reste quand meme lié au bon vouloir de l'officier d'immigration...et tres risqué
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
