J'ouvre juste un 2éme post car je suis entrain de regarder les hôtels aux environs des grands parcs de l'ouest et je commence sérieusement à m’inquiéter... Trip Advisor ne me trouve quasi que des hôtels complets pour Septembre. Je m'y prend trop tard? Faut'il passer par des sites américains qui eux auront de la place? Déjà envoyant les prix je prend un peu peur, mais s'ils en plus sont complets.. :(
Je ne suis pas surpris , certains hotels se réservent un an d'avance je crois .😕
Aller sur le sites des hôtels mêmes , les intermédiaires ne disposent pas de toutes les chambres , et vite .
Merci, je vais regarder au plus vite :)
Sinon je patoge un peu mais il doit y avoir des villes aux abords des parcs non?
Par exemple prés de Page (lac powel + antelope canyon) il y a bien des endroits ou dormir au bon prix non?? :)
Et bien oui malheureusement pour la haute saison estivale il faut souvent réserver plusieurs mois à l'avance, voire un an à l'avance au niveau des parcs nationaux. C'est agaçant mais c'est comme ça. D'où l'avantage de partir plus tôt ou plus tard si l'on peut. Pour la concentration Harley de Sturgis début août nous avons commencé nos recherches de résa en novembre et tout était déjà quasiment complet dans la région des Black Hills et au minimum dans un rayon de 100 km autour de la petite ville. Et à des prix doublés voire triplés par rapport au tarif habituel. 🤪 Bonne pêche ! 🙂
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
Comme dit plus haut, regardez plutot GOOGLE que Tripadvisor ou Booking ou autres.
Ensuite reservez sur le site de l'hotel.
Enfin, dites ns ou vs voulez aller : on vs donnera tous les bons coins possibles pas loin des parcs, sachant que les lodges dans les parcs sont resrvés des mois à l'avance.
Par exemple, à coté de Monument Valley, vs avez Mexican hat.
Pourquoi ne pas demander conseil auprès des forumeurs qui afffirment qu'il est bien inutile de réserver pour les hôtels aux US et qu'il vaut bien mieux y aller la fleur au fusil, au gré de ses envies et des découvertes ?... 😇 😉
Comme dit plus haut, regardez plutot GOOGLE que Tripadvisor ou Booking ou autres.
Ensuite reservez sur le site de l'hotel.
Enfin, dites ns ou vs voulez aller : on vs donnera tous les bons coins possibles pas loin des parcs, sachant que les lodges dans les parcs sont resrvés des mois à l'avance.
Par exemple, à coté de Monument Valley, vs avez Mexican hat.
Re merci Jp. Je reviendrais rapidos vers le forum!
Par contre si je prend l'exemple de Mexican hat, je ne trouve aucun logement dispo pour cette période..Sinon je suis vraiment un b.. ille
Je pense que tu as tout à fait raison de t'y prendre à l'avance ! 😎
Pour Page il y a des bons plans sur le guide du routard...
ex :http://www.lulussleepezzemotel.com/
Mon message faisait référence à des discussions sur le Forum où ceux qui s'y prennent à l'avance sont taxés de "psychorigides" par des voyageurs (libre à eux) qui soutiennent qu'en vacances mieux vaut y aller au hasard, les cheveux au vent... 😇
Mon post tentait de les inviter à répondre à ton post :
Il vaut vraiment mieux attendre la dernière minute ?!... 😮 🤪 🏴☠️
Je ne crois pas... 🙂.. et je pense même que le forum serait bien inutile si il n'y avait rien à préparer à l'avance ! 😉
Quand j'ai expliqué à mon mari qu'il fallait s'y prendre plus d'un an à l'avance pour les résas dans certains parcs (ex Yellowstone), il m'a ri au nez 😕 😉
C'est vrai que jusqu'à maintenant, on n'avait jamais rien organisé au détail près.
Pour cette destination, c'est toute autre chose. Faut aimer planifier , mais moi j'aime ...
Pour les dispos dans les parcs, je crois que le mieux est de téléphoner directement. Certains sites ne fonctionnent pas très bien (ex Glacier NP, mais je ne sais pas si tu comptes y aller) alors qu'au tél ça se passe sans problème. Il peut y avoir des désistements de dernière minute.
Pour les autres motels, contacte les directement si tu ne vois pas beaucoup de disponibilités sur les sites booking et autres.
Cela dit les hébergements ont augmenté avec la baisse de l'euro et cela représente un certains budget.
Regarde aussi Expédia, choice hôtel, tape simplement dans Google hotel à...et cherche le site direct, il y a aussi une centrale c'est Wyndham, et puis Xanterra, qui gère beaucoup de parcs.
Bon courage et surtout, si tu trouves ce qu'il te faut, ne traines pas.
Si le chemin est difficile, le difficile est le chemin.
Oubliez les hôtels.....il y a tellement de Motels.....et bcp moins chers😎
Cela vas de soit, quand je parle hôtel j'inclus les motels ;) mais même pour les motels je galère un peu beaucoup plus si affinité :) lol
Sur page rien en dessous de 120€ la nuit mi-septembre... Arretez moi si je me trompe.
Merci.
Thomas.
C'est vrai que tous sont tres chers.....En 2010 nous avions dormi chez les navajo en B&B pour 45$/nuit avec petit déj. et bien sur sans résa.....mais c, était en mars😎( moins achalandé que septembre??? je n, en sais rien)
Comme dit plus haut, regardez plutot GOOGLE que Tripadvisor ou Booking ou autres.
Ensuite reservez sur le site de l'hotel.
Enfin, dites ns ou vs voulez aller : on vs donnera tous les bons coins possibles pas loin des parcs, sachant que les lodges dans les parcs sont resrvés des mois à l'avance.
Par exemple, à coté de Monument Valley, vs avez Mexican hat.
Re merci Jp. Je reviendrais rapidos vers le forum!
Par contre si je prend l'exemple de Mexican hat, je ne trouve aucun logement dispo pour cette période..Sinon je suis vraiment un b.. ille
As-tu essayé le "San Juan Inn" de Mexican Hat ? Leur site est : www.sanjuaninn.net Téléphone ou envoie un mail.
Tu as aussi des motels à Kayenta. Une fois, nous avons dormi au "Hampton Inn". L'avantage, c'est que le petit-déjeuner sous forme de buffet est compris dans le prix de la chambre.
Pour Page, nous étions au "Quality Inn at Lake Powell". Là aussi, le petit-déjeuner était compris.
Et, il y a un motel "Super 8".
Pour Bryce Canyon, nous étions à Tropic au "Bryce Valley Inn". Il y a aussi des "Cabins" à Tropic.
Pour Zion NP, tu peux t'éloigner un peu : à 1/2 h à l'ouest du parc, il y a le motel "Comfort Inn Zion" de Hurricane.
En ce moment, je vois une chambre disponible pour 2 personnes au motel "Comfort Inn Zion" de Hurricane (à 1/2 h de route à l'ouest du parc) au prix de 111,44 $ (taxes incluses) pour le 10 septembre. Il y a une piscine extérieure, un SPA, et le petit-déjeuner sous forme de buffet est compris dans le prix de la chambre.
Regarde sur les sites directs des hôtels ou sur Booking.com ou Hotels.com
Oubliez les hôtels.....il y a tellement de Motels.....et bcp moins chers😎
Si en utilisant le mot hotel il faudrait aussi mentionné que ça n'exclue pas les motels , bed and breakfast ....on en finirais pas tu ne crois pas ?
A ma connaissance le concept de ''Motel', n'existe pas en Europe .Ils sont donc plus porté à rechercher un hotel.....
😠
Quand je cherche "hotels " de différentes façon j'ai toujours eu des motels dans la liste . Je crois que ça exclurerais que les B & B et les campings . Quoique des B& B j'en ai déjà eu avec les hôtels.
Pour le type d'hérbergement , hôtels, motels c'est identique , seul l'apparence de l'édifice change.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Surtout, n'hésite pas à retourner voir régulièrement... Je suis partie l'année dernière en commençant les réservations deux semaines avant le départ (pour des vacances fin juillet - mi août) et nous avons toujours réussi à être dans les lodges des parcs ou au plus près. C'est peut-être un peu naïf de dire ça mais il doit bien y avoir des désistements, le tout est de vérifier régulièrement. Et comme cela a déjà été répété maintes fois, de passer directement par les sites des hôtels. Booking affiche parfois complet parce que son nombre de chambres alloué l'est, mais ce n'est pas le cas de l'hôtel en son intégralité !
Et sinon, tu peux envisager l'option Airbnb dans les étapes où c'est possible (pas au coeur des parcs nationaux, nous sommes d'accord). Généralement, le rapport qualité/prix est imbattable. J'utilise souvent ce procédé mais pour mon road trip aux USA, je ne m'en suis servie qu'une seule fois, à Los Angeles. Si tu as besoin, je peux te donner les coordonnées de la personne, la chambre était très confortable, la salle de bains, royale et le prix... tout doux pour une localisation à West Hollywood (pratique pour sortir rapidement de la ville sans trop de bouchons).
"Je suis partie l'année dernière en commençant les réservations deux semaines avant le départ (pour des vacances fin juillet - mi août)"
Très très lucky ou alors super dégourdie. Inconcevable pour moi (non pas que je ne sois pas astucieuse mais surtout jamais de chance 🤪 😉)
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
Alors, voila j'ai enfin tout fini... Il ne me manque plus que le logement à Page et les ennuies commencent :)
J'ai beau chercher je ne trouve rien en dessous de 180$ la nuit. J'en appel à vos conaissances car la je vais finir apr craquer lol.
Je recherche un logement du 11/09/2015 au 14/09/2015 pour max, grand max 150€/nuit.
Alors, voila j'ai enfin tout fini... Il ne me manque plus que le logement à Page et les ennuies commencent :)
J'ai beau chercher je ne trouve rien en dessous de 180$ la nuit. J'en appel à vos conaissances car la je vais finir apr craquer lol.
Je recherche un logement du 11/09/2015 au 14/09/2015 pour max, grand max 150€/nuit.
Salut, j'ai fait une demande mais le nuit du 12 au 13 n, 'est pas dispo. Ils ont du 11 au 12 et du 13 au 14...Et en plus à des prix vraiment top. Mais je crois que j'ai la poisse :)
Hello, tu peux toujours changer d'hôtel. Réserve tes 2 dernières nuits au Red Rock et même si la première nuit ailleurs est à 170 $, les tarifs intéressants du Red Rock feront baisser la moyenne globale.
Je confirme le Red Rock est sympa. J'y suis allée en 2009 avant l'arrivée des nouveaux propriétaires et la rénovation, et j'avais déjà trouvé cela top niveau rapport qualité/prix.
Si tous les cons volaient, il ferait nuit. (Frédéric Dard)
Hiancinthe, je regarde pour Big Water mais ne trouve rien :(
MrSpeel, pour le Red Rock il s'agit de la nuit du milieu qui n'est pas disponible ce qui ne facilite pas les choses :)
Dans le motel Lulu's on me propose une dernière chambre de dispo mais visiblement elle se trouve derrière le bureau à l'entré, ce qui m’inquiète un peu. Il me précise meem dans le mail qu'elle risque d’être un peu bruyante si les gens viennent manger. Je n'ai pas tout compris...
Voici son mail:
Hello!
I am currently sold out of all of my 8 regular rooms.
I do have an "extra" room that I can offer you for the night. The difference in the room is that it is entered from the office/kitchen area. There can be some noise from the kitchen in the morning if people are using it, but it is a nice clean room. It has one queen bed and is large enough for an extra twin bed. The rate comes to a total of $88 with tax included per night and there is still the $8 discount available for cash.
I can send you some pictures of the entrance (this is the door that locks), the hallway that leads to the bedroom and bathroom doors, the bathroom, and the room itself. The pictures will be sent from my phone.
Let me know if you are interested and I can hold it for you with a credit card number and expiration date.
Un peu de traduction.😉
La différence de cette chambre par rapport aux autres est qu'on y accède par l'office. Le patron précise qu'il peut y avoir du bruit le matin si les gens utilisent la cuisine. C'est une chambre agréable et propre avec un lit double mais il y a assez de place pour y ajouter un lit simple.
Tu as droit à une remise de $8 si vous payez en espèces. Prix de la chambre $88+taxes
Vu le prix à ta place je n'hésiterais pas une seconde si tout est pris ailleurs. Page n'est pas le genre d'endroit où vous allez faire grasse-mat 😏
Bon...Finalement quand on creuse on trouve merci pour votre aide.
J'ai le choix entre Lulu's Motel (cf. tarif plus haut) et le Debbie's Hide a way qui viens de me répondre par ce mail que je n'ai cas moitier compris...
Hello Anne & Thomas from sunny Page America:
We do have lovely accommodations for September 11 - 14, 3 nights. Our rooms are all suites, containing either one or three bedrooms. Here are descriptions of all:
The one-bedroom suite has a living room area with cable TV and a sofa that pulls out into a double bed. The bedroom has a queen-size bed with plenty of room for luggage and clothes and one private bathroom. There is a kitchen, fully stocked with refrigerator, stove, oven, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, microwave oven and coffee maker with coffee. The one-bedroom suite is well suited for parties of two to three. The maximum number of people allowed by City Ordinance is 4. We have one, one bedroom suite still available for these days.
The three-bedroom suite has a living room area with cable TV and a sofa that pulls out into a double bed. Two of the bedrooms each have a queen-size bed and the other bedroom has (2) twin beds and one private bathroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with refrigerator, stove, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, microwave oven and coffee maker with coffee. The three-bedroom suite is great for parties of four to seven. The maximum number of people allowed by City Ordinance is 8.
All suites have large evaporative coolers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporative_cooler
Some adults find a sofa bed is not the most relaxing and comfortable bed and frequently have children sleep on them. As all suites have full kitchens, we do not provide breakfast.
The back opens up into our large outdoor patio. The patio is filled with trees, flowers and plenty of room to enjoy the birds singing and the family-size BBQ grill with lots of tables and chairs. There is also a wood burning stove. At night, the patio is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy friends and family. Behind the patio is a safe, free parking area. Boats are generally parked out in front.
We are not able to accept pets, except gold fish and small polar bears.
We are located one block from the main street in town and are within walking distance to restaurants and stores. Safeway supermarket is two blocks from us. We are two miles from Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Since we are off the main street, the area is very quiet.
All of our suites are non-smoking and very clean.
We offer on-site laundry facilities available free of charge for the Motel, as well as free long distance calling to anywhere in the U.S from our office phone. As the vast majority of our guests have cell phones, we have removed the old fashioned phones from the suites. We also have free wireless Internet.
Our rates are comparable to or less than those of the chain hotels in town and our suites are two to three times the size.
The one-bedroom suite is 600 square feet.
The three-bedroom suite is 950 square feet.
The rate for the one-bedroom suite is $179.00 reduced to $159 for a stay of 3 nights + tax of 15%, per night.The rate for the three-bedroom suite is $259.00 + tax of 15% per night.
To make a reservation, you may email us or call. We will need your credit card number. Most people email one half of the numbers. They then send the remaining numbers, the expiration date & the 3 digit security code from the reverse side. We will then send your confirmation number. You may pay by cash or traveler’s check, Visa, Master Card or Discover Card, sorry we are not able to process AM Express.If you need to cancel your reservation, once made, all we need is 30 days notice.
Here is a video showing our Motel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBX2DAUyoU8&list=TLrsXLgEdjwqhj7RfWQDrrmeTGGjlfyGgH
We would love to have you stay with us and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Debbie & Shannon & Audie & Tony
Nimou, tu semble bon en traduction, tu peux me confirmer ce que le chentille dame me dit?
Cela semble correct à part qu'ils n'acceptent pas les animaux familiers à l'exception des poissons rouges et des ours polaires... 😉
"Before you judge me take a look at yourself"
Children of Bodom
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" (St Exupéry)
http://palomino34.blogspot.fr/ (blog encore au tout début...)
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Merci de me conseiller pour la réservation pour la plus belle vue faut il réserver une chambre dans l'hôtel ou choisir une cabane ?
Prendre le petit déjeuner ou pas ?
Que pensez vous du restaurant ?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
