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Southwest Part 2: 55 Days in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah
This travel journal is the second part of the trip whose first part you can find here: 1st part...
Sunday, August 7: the day we discover a magical place... Edmaier's Secret...
We got up at 8:00 AM, had breakfast on the terrace of our tiny house, and then set off again toward yesterday’s trail. This time, we stopped after 4.5 miles on House Rock Valley Road at the Buckskin Gulch Trail parking lot. We weren’t interested in that trail today—the slot canyon is muddy anyway after the recent storms...
Instead, we explored a lesser-known area that became our playground. And what a playground it was, folks—an out-of-this-world spot, THE highlight of our trip!!! 😏
Just imagine being in the middle of these landscapes, and the cherry on top... no one else around!!!!! Well, we did meet a couple who were coming back—it was 9:30 AM 😮. Did they camp there? Did they turn back? 🙁
After paying the entry permit online, we set off with plenty of water (6L for the four of us) plus a gallon we hid along the way for the return trip. 😉 After a one-hour approach hike along a wash, we reached the sea of sand.
We had to cross it to reach our goal: a strip about 2 km long and 1 km wide that you can explore freely since there’s no marked trail... We entered a few GPS points into our Garmin Etrex, and off we went!!! 😎 It was... magical, enchanting, a true love-at-first-sight moment!
Brain Rock, waves, fine and brittle rock, colors—it goes up, it goes down.
Just thinking about it gives me chills... I remember sitting still for two minutes, taking in these wonders with such emotion that I teared up...
Sunday, August 7: the day we discover a magical place... Edmaier's Secret...
We got up at 8:00 AM, had breakfast on the terrace of our tiny house, and then set off again toward yesterday’s trail. This time, we stopped after 4.5 miles on House Rock Valley Road at the Buckskin Gulch Trail parking lot. We weren’t interested in that trail today—the slot canyon is muddy anyway after the recent storms...
Instead, we explored a lesser-known area that became our playground. And what a playground it was, folks—an out-of-this-world spot, THE highlight of our trip!!! 😏
Just imagine being in the middle of these landscapes, and the cherry on top... no one else around!!!!! Well, we did meet a couple who were coming back—it was 9:30 AM 😮. Did they camp there? Did they turn back? 🙁
After paying the entry permit online, we set off with plenty of water (6L for the four of us) plus a gallon we hid along the way for the return trip. 😉 After a one-hour approach hike along a wash, we reached the sea of sand.
We had to cross it to reach our goal: a strip about 2 km long and 1 km wide that you can explore freely since there’s no marked trail... We entered a few GPS points into our Garmin Etrex, and off we went!!! 😎 It was... magical, enchanting, a true love-at-first-sight moment!
Brain Rock, waves, fine and brittle rock, colors—it goes up, it goes down.
Just thinking about it gives me chills... I remember sitting still for two minutes, taking in these wonders with such emotion that I teared up...
The "Must-Sees" of the American West
This adventure began during Covid... Yep, Covid turned a lot of things upside down, but most of all, it kept us cooped up for a few months and stopped us from traveling for a while—even longer for a die-hard fan of the American West like me.
While borders were closed, I started imagining what an ideal itinerary might look like—one that would string together all the Southwest must-sees in just two weeks, during the best time of year: September and October. When the U.S. announced in September 2021 that borders would reopen in the coming weeks, I regained hope and began scouting flight tickets for a departure in September 2022.
But here’s the thing: tackling solo hikes, each one tougher than the last, right in the heart of the Wilderness, could be a risky—even reckless—endeavor for a father of three. After a quick chat with some virtual friends who are just as passionate about the Southwest as I am, with good physical condition and nearly the same list of must-visit spots, Franck and his brother Sullivan were in! 🙂
In November, we snagged flight tickets from Nice to San Francisco for the modest sum of 400 €, and a few days later, I booked a Toyota Tacoma pickup for 840 € !
It’s not cheap for just 15 days, and a pickup isn’t exactly ideal for luggage, but the prices for full-size 4x4s have become totally outrageous! Due to border closures, rental companies had to offload a lot of these big 4x4s, which tourists love. Then, supply and demand did the rest !
Franck and I spent the winter and spring trying to cram the equivalent of three weeks of hikes into two. But even with physical limits, we had to stay reasonable! Three to four months before departure, we entered the lotteries for different must-see spots: The Subway, Coyote Buttes North (home to the famous Wave), and Coyote Buttes South (CBS).
The Wave is the holy grail for any Southwest enthusiast. Since 2015, we’ve tried our luck with the online and on-site lotteries about ten times, but the spots are unfortunately limited: just 20 per day. A glimmer of hope, though—since early 2022, that number has increased to 64 people allowed per day, with 48 spots awarded via the online lottery.
After all three of us tried our luck for The Wave, on June 1st at exactly 5 PM, I got an email that started with, "Congratulations! You were successful in the Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) September 2022 Permit Lottery at Coyote Buttes North (The Wave)...". At 5:01 PM, I called Franck, whose dream it’s been for over 20 years—ever since the first photos were published in a travel magazine! He didn’t believe me when I told him, and I had to forward the email for him to finally accept the unbelievable: we were going to The Wave and all the incredible spots scattered across the protected area of Coyote Buttes North.
I’ve already been to Coyote Buttes South twice, but there are areas I couldn’t explore in the middle of summer because they were too remote. So, I had no trouble letting my buddies convince me to go back for a third time. Plus, given how hard it is to access, we had no trouble securing a permit online as long as we logged in at exactly 8 PM on the dot!
For The Subway, all three of us struck out. No big deal—we won at CBN and CBS!
Among the sites to visit, there are two that I’m particularly attached to because I know my chances of wanting to see them again are slim. The first is Angel Arch, one of the most legendary arches in the Southwest, due to its remoteness from any trace of civilization. To get there, the recommended hike is Upper Salt Creek, and you’re looking at a 50 km round-trip in an area with no water (in September) and populated by bears.
The second site is the Hopi Salt Trail, in Navajo land, which, after a very tough hike, lets you marvel at the turquoise-blue waters of the Little Colorado before it meets the Colorado River. The Hopi Salt Trail is, like The Wave, the holy grail for any Southwest enthusiast, and the windows of opportunity to see the water in that magical color are very short each year. For this, you have to monitor the Little Colorado’s gauges downstream from Cameron: if the level stays at its lowest for 10 consecutive days—meaning no rain—you can hope for turquoise water. The ideal period rarely exceeds 30 days a year, and it’s usually in June that all the stars align.
But unfortunately, one month before departure, while the flow rate at Cameron looked promising, several storms in September dashed our hopes of doing the Hopi Salt Trail, even at the end of the road trip.
We still had two consolation prizes, though:
After a last-minute cancellation, while keeping an eye out for available spots for The Subway, it turned out that three spots opened up exactly on the day we’d planned to go—so we rushed to grab them!! Regarding the 4x4 rental, the prices for full-size models dropped by several hundred dollars, and we ended up finding a Chevrolet Tahoe for less than $1000. A steal and a serious boost in comfort, so we could store all our gear and food without worry!
Here’s the initial plan in a perfect world: D1 The White Domes - Camping D2 Sunrise at The White Domes - The Subway D3 Coyote Buttes North D4 Coyote Buttes South - White Pocket D5 Wahweap Hoodoos - Sidestep Canyon - Colourful Canyon - White Rocks - Sunset at Yellow Rock D6 Broken Bow Arch - Reflection Canyon D7 Coyote Gulch D8 The Volcano (or The Oasis - Zebra Slot Canyon if the weather’s good) - North Caineville Mesa D9 The Needles: Squaw Canyon - Lost Canyon combo - Druid Arch - Chesler Park D10 Upper Salt Creek Day 1 - Camping D11 Upper Salt Creek Day 2 D12 Hopi-Navajo Territory: Ha Ho No Geh Canyon, Coal Mine Canyon, Bends of the Little Colorado D13 Grand Canyon: South Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Trail D14 Upper East Zion: East Temple Loop, Jughandle Arch, Center of the Universe, and Checkerboard Mesa Summit And several backup options in case of bad weather, including Spencer Trail, West Cove, and Buffington Pockets.
Enough talking—time for action!
While borders were closed, I started imagining what an ideal itinerary might look like—one that would string together all the Southwest must-sees in just two weeks, during the best time of year: September and October. When the U.S. announced in September 2021 that borders would reopen in the coming weeks, I regained hope and began scouting flight tickets for a departure in September 2022.
But here’s the thing: tackling solo hikes, each one tougher than the last, right in the heart of the Wilderness, could be a risky—even reckless—endeavor for a father of three. After a quick chat with some virtual friends who are just as passionate about the Southwest as I am, with good physical condition and nearly the same list of must-visit spots, Franck and his brother Sullivan were in! 🙂
In November, we snagged flight tickets from Nice to San Francisco for the modest sum of 400 €, and a few days later, I booked a Toyota Tacoma pickup for 840 € !
It’s not cheap for just 15 days, and a pickup isn’t exactly ideal for luggage, but the prices for full-size 4x4s have become totally outrageous! Due to border closures, rental companies had to offload a lot of these big 4x4s, which tourists love. Then, supply and demand did the rest !
Franck and I spent the winter and spring trying to cram the equivalent of three weeks of hikes into two. But even with physical limits, we had to stay reasonable! Three to four months before departure, we entered the lotteries for different must-see spots: The Subway, Coyote Buttes North (home to the famous Wave), and Coyote Buttes South (CBS).
The Wave is the holy grail for any Southwest enthusiast. Since 2015, we’ve tried our luck with the online and on-site lotteries about ten times, but the spots are unfortunately limited: just 20 per day. A glimmer of hope, though—since early 2022, that number has increased to 64 people allowed per day, with 48 spots awarded via the online lottery.
After all three of us tried our luck for The Wave, on June 1st at exactly 5 PM, I got an email that started with, "Congratulations! You were successful in the Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) September 2022 Permit Lottery at Coyote Buttes North (The Wave)...". At 5:01 PM, I called Franck, whose dream it’s been for over 20 years—ever since the first photos were published in a travel magazine! He didn’t believe me when I told him, and I had to forward the email for him to finally accept the unbelievable: we were going to The Wave and all the incredible spots scattered across the protected area of Coyote Buttes North.
I’ve already been to Coyote Buttes South twice, but there are areas I couldn’t explore in the middle of summer because they were too remote. So, I had no trouble letting my buddies convince me to go back for a third time. Plus, given how hard it is to access, we had no trouble securing a permit online as long as we logged in at exactly 8 PM on the dot!
For The Subway, all three of us struck out. No big deal—we won at CBN and CBS!
Among the sites to visit, there are two that I’m particularly attached to because I know my chances of wanting to see them again are slim. The first is Angel Arch, one of the most legendary arches in the Southwest, due to its remoteness from any trace of civilization. To get there, the recommended hike is Upper Salt Creek, and you’re looking at a 50 km round-trip in an area with no water (in September) and populated by bears.
The second site is the Hopi Salt Trail, in Navajo land, which, after a very tough hike, lets you marvel at the turquoise-blue waters of the Little Colorado before it meets the Colorado River. The Hopi Salt Trail is, like The Wave, the holy grail for any Southwest enthusiast, and the windows of opportunity to see the water in that magical color are very short each year. For this, you have to monitor the Little Colorado’s gauges downstream from Cameron: if the level stays at its lowest for 10 consecutive days—meaning no rain—you can hope for turquoise water. The ideal period rarely exceeds 30 days a year, and it’s usually in June that all the stars align.
But unfortunately, one month before departure, while the flow rate at Cameron looked promising, several storms in September dashed our hopes of doing the Hopi Salt Trail, even at the end of the road trip.
We still had two consolation prizes, though:
After a last-minute cancellation, while keeping an eye out for available spots for The Subway, it turned out that three spots opened up exactly on the day we’d planned to go—so we rushed to grab them!! Regarding the 4x4 rental, the prices for full-size models dropped by several hundred dollars, and we ended up finding a Chevrolet Tahoe for less than $1000. A steal and a serious boost in comfort, so we could store all our gear and food without worry!
Here’s the initial plan in a perfect world: D1 The White Domes - Camping D2 Sunrise at The White Domes - The Subway D3 Coyote Buttes North D4 Coyote Buttes South - White Pocket D5 Wahweap Hoodoos - Sidestep Canyon - Colourful Canyon - White Rocks - Sunset at Yellow Rock D6 Broken Bow Arch - Reflection Canyon D7 Coyote Gulch D8 The Volcano (or The Oasis - Zebra Slot Canyon if the weather’s good) - North Caineville Mesa D9 The Needles: Squaw Canyon - Lost Canyon combo - Druid Arch - Chesler Park D10 Upper Salt Creek Day 1 - Camping D11 Upper Salt Creek Day 2 D12 Hopi-Navajo Territory: Ha Ho No Geh Canyon, Coal Mine Canyon, Bends of the Little Colorado D13 Grand Canyon: South Kaibab Trail and Bright Angel Trail D14 Upper East Zion: East Temple Loop, Jughandle Arch, Center of the Universe, and Checkerboard Mesa Summit And several backup options in case of bad weather, including Spencer Trail, West Cove, and Buffington Pockets.
Enough talking—time for action!
Living in Your Car While Traveling in the United States
Hi everyone,
So great to be back on our forum!...
For the past few years, I’ve been traveling on a budget, especially by sleeping as often as possible in campgrounds or in my car... If I can help, I’d be happy to.
For the past few years, I’ve been traveling on a budget, especially by sleeping as often as possible in campgrounds or in my car... If I can help, I’d be happy to.
Southwest! 8 weeks with the family, Denver-to-Denver loop, 1st part...
Hey there, VoyageForum!!!
I’ve combed through this site up, down, and sideways to plan our two-month road trip across the American Southwest during the summer of 2022, so it only feels right to give back and revive the USA travel journal section—helping others prep, travel, or relive their own memories! 😏
A quick intro to the stars of this trip is coming soon... in an upcoming post!
Table of Contents:
Road trip introduction Day 1 & 2: the days we double-checked all our papers... Day 3 & 3 bis: The day we discovered Denver... Day 4: The day of the race, the carriage, and the little one’s cough... Day 5: the day the road trip truly began... Day 6 & 6 bis: the day of Nature’s first wonders... Day 7: the day the sky fell on our heads... Day 8 & 8 bis: the day we saw ghosts... Day 9: the day we climbed the mountain... Day 10: the day the theme song from "The Last Picture Show" played on loop in my head... Day 11: the day we lived like Native Americans... Day 12: the day we left civilization behind... Day 13 & 13 bis: the day we explored another planet... Day 14 & 14 bis: the day Caro reunited with HER rocks... Day 15 & 15 bis: the day of the fantastic ride... Day 16: the day we cooled off in Lake Powell... Day 17: the day the Colorado River’s meanders were all ours... Day 18: the day we dipped our feet in the Colorado... Day 19: the day the guys discovered true vastness... Day 20 & 20 bis: the day we covered a few acres of Route 66 before sunset... Day 21: the day the credit card said stop... right before the STRIP... Day 22: the day we finally discovered Cirque du Soleil... Day 23: the day we returned to calm... well, almost... Day 24: the day we reached our home base for 6 nights: Saint George Day 25: the day we should’ve explored Yant Flat... Day 26: the day it was 13°C at Cedar Breaks... Day 27: the day we explored The Narrows in Zion NP... Day 28: the day we discovered Snow Canyon... Day 29: the day we hiked to the "SUBWAY"... Day 30: the day we encountered the abyss—from the north this time... Day 31: the day we arrived in a place where dreams begin... Kanab... Day 32: the day we discovered the first treasures along House Rock Valley... 2nd part: the second part of the journey... Day 33: the day we discovered a magical place... Edmaier's Secret... Day 34: the day Cottonwood Road didn’t open up to us... Day 35: the day of the classic Queen’s Garden + Navajo Loop—and another event that became a classic... Day 36: the second day in Bryce... pure bliss!!! Day 37: the day we swam at the foot of Calf Creek Falls... Day 38: the day we took the Burr Trail, even with storms lurking... Day 39: The day of the goblins... Day 40: the day we enjoyed the peaceful Capitol Reef NP... Day 41: the day of the Rim Overlook and another letdown... Day 42: the day we arrived in... Moab... Day 43: the first day in Arches National Park... Day 44: the day of the Fisher Towers... Day 45: the day of Bow Tie & Corona Arches... Day 46: The day of Shafer Trail + Potash Road... Day 47: The second day in Arches NP... Day 48: the day we discovered Colorado NM in a flash... Day 49: the day of Black Canyon... Day 50: the day we passed through Durango before falling for Silverton... Day 51: the day we went through Ouray and ended up in Gunnison... Day 52: the day of Kebler Pass and arriving at the hot springs... Day 53: the day of hot springs II, then the road back to Denver... Day 54: the last day... Day 55: back home and the RECAP...
I’ve combed through this site up, down, and sideways to plan our two-month road trip across the American Southwest during the summer of 2022, so it only feels right to give back and revive the USA travel journal section—helping others prep, travel, or relive their own memories! 😏
A quick intro to the stars of this trip is coming soon... in an upcoming post!
Table of Contents:
Road trip introduction Day 1 & 2: the days we double-checked all our papers... Day 3 & 3 bis: The day we discovered Denver... Day 4: The day of the race, the carriage, and the little one’s cough... Day 5: the day the road trip truly began... Day 6 & 6 bis: the day of Nature’s first wonders... Day 7: the day the sky fell on our heads... Day 8 & 8 bis: the day we saw ghosts... Day 9: the day we climbed the mountain... Day 10: the day the theme song from "The Last Picture Show" played on loop in my head... Day 11: the day we lived like Native Americans... Day 12: the day we left civilization behind... Day 13 & 13 bis: the day we explored another planet... Day 14 & 14 bis: the day Caro reunited with HER rocks... Day 15 & 15 bis: the day of the fantastic ride... Day 16: the day we cooled off in Lake Powell... Day 17: the day the Colorado River’s meanders were all ours... Day 18: the day we dipped our feet in the Colorado... Day 19: the day the guys discovered true vastness... Day 20 & 20 bis: the day we covered a few acres of Route 66 before sunset... Day 21: the day the credit card said stop... right before the STRIP... Day 22: the day we finally discovered Cirque du Soleil... Day 23: the day we returned to calm... well, almost... Day 24: the day we reached our home base for 6 nights: Saint George Day 25: the day we should’ve explored Yant Flat... Day 26: the day it was 13°C at Cedar Breaks... Day 27: the day we explored The Narrows in Zion NP... Day 28: the day we discovered Snow Canyon... Day 29: the day we hiked to the "SUBWAY"... Day 30: the day we encountered the abyss—from the north this time... Day 31: the day we arrived in a place where dreams begin... Kanab... Day 32: the day we discovered the first treasures along House Rock Valley... 2nd part: the second part of the journey... Day 33: the day we discovered a magical place... Edmaier's Secret... Day 34: the day Cottonwood Road didn’t open up to us... Day 35: the day of the classic Queen’s Garden + Navajo Loop—and another event that became a classic... Day 36: the second day in Bryce... pure bliss!!! Day 37: the day we swam at the foot of Calf Creek Falls... Day 38: the day we took the Burr Trail, even with storms lurking... Day 39: The day of the goblins... Day 40: the day we enjoyed the peaceful Capitol Reef NP... Day 41: the day of the Rim Overlook and another letdown... Day 42: the day we arrived in... Moab... Day 43: the first day in Arches National Park... Day 44: the day of the Fisher Towers... Day 45: the day of Bow Tie & Corona Arches... Day 46: The day of Shafer Trail + Potash Road... Day 47: The second day in Arches NP... Day 48: the day we discovered Colorado NM in a flash... Day 49: the day of Black Canyon... Day 50: the day we passed through Durango before falling for Silverton... Day 51: the day we went through Ouray and ended up in Gunnison... Day 52: the day of Kebler Pass and arriving at the hot springs... Day 53: the day of hot springs II, then the road back to Denver... Day 54: the last day... Day 55: back home and the RECAP...
Se rendre de Koh Phangan à Koh Phaluai
Bonjour, est ce quelqu'un pourrait m'aider.Je dois me rendre de koh phangan à koh phalui comment faire merci.
Temps à prévoir pour la visite de Bangkok
Bonjour,
Nous avons l'intention de visiter la Thaïlande (Bangkok, nord ouest, nord, nord est) et le nord Laos en 2 mois. Nous aimerions savoir combien de temps faut-il prévoir pour la visite de Bangkok ? Sachant que nous désirons visiter les incontournables mais aussi flâner dans les rues pour nous imprégner de l'atmosphère de la ville.
Merci de vos réponses.
USA 2018 - Las Vegas, St George, Bryce, Kanab, Yellowstone, Moab: SUV + RV trip – mosquitoes in the North, storms in the South
Nine Bretons in the USA from June 24 to July 20, 2018: Greenery and mosquitoes in the North, heat and storms in the South
Choosing the trip:
After returning from the USA in 2014 (travel journal here), it was clear we’d go back, this time with the firm intention of bringing our kids. 😇
2015 was the year of Scotland (travel journal here), 2016 was a work year, and 2017 was the discovery of Aragon in Spain (travel journal here)… Meanwhile, our kids’ age still seemed like a hurdle for this kind of trip. The long wait turned out to be an advantage, letting us refine the project and rally others: what started as a two-week trip for four turned into three weeks for nine!! JF’s parents (M&P, who’d already been in 2014) and JF’s brother (C&D&Y) joined our little family (C&JF&A&L)!!😎 After plenty of family discussions, route tweaks, travel journal reads, and advice from VF (plus some specialized books like Photographing the Southwest by Laurent Martrès), we made up our minds—fully aware of the constraints—and split the trip in two:
- First week, just the four of us in an SUV + hotels, looping from LV (Valley of Fire, Saint George, Bryce, Kanab), focusing on rocky, sandy, and colorful hikes:
- Followed by two weeks with nine people in 2 RVs + campgrounds, as close to nature as possible in the parks (Snow Canyon, Kodachrome, Yellowstone, Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon):
🙂Before going further, we want to thank the forum members who took the time to answer our questions. Your patience and kindness are amazing! We might forget someone, but thank you all: Jpg13, Mlefebvre, Kast13,Glll2012New, PCecile, Aquilegia, Adumas4, Ju45, Mycovtt, Natb72, Soula1, Orionide, Simonic, Hiacinthe, etc.Traveling with nine people (ages 9 to 76, including three kids!!) requires some serious logistics and near-perfect timing to avoid wasting time. The plan went off without a hitch😎… well, almost—we’ll get into the details later…😛🏴☠️🙂 In the end, we came back enchanted and happy!! 🙂The family aspect played a big part, but we also discovered spots that were much less crowded, definitely less known to the general public and the hordes of Asian tourists… The kids returned with stars in their eyes, and the adults with just as many memories (plus around 1,200 photos and 130 GB of GoPro video to sort through)!!😎 We’re already feeling the itch to go back—a Denver loop is starting to take shape…😇
Thoughts on the Americans we met and places we visited: They haven’t changed since 2014… Still cool, optimistic, and smiling, always ready to strike up a conversation and offer help—even without the lure of our tourist dollars. (Only two cold locals at Monument Valley clearly made little effort to help us.) We noticed a few changes in the parks😕: some infrastructure was less well-maintained (wobbly wooden walkways, for example), French info pamphlets disappeared from entrance huts, and there were fewer rangers (Lee’s Ferry ranger station was closed). These changes are likely due to Trump’s restrictive policies toward national parks. On the economic side, gas prices rose by 30% since 2014, now around 0.85 € per liter, and with the current exchange rate, conditions are much less favorable for European tourists than in 2014. But this area is so beautiful—too bad Americans have such an idiot for a president!😠
The flights: Round-trip Paris CDG to Las Vegas LAS Roissy to Los Angeles with Air Tahiti Nui, then American Airlines for Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The A340s were impeccable, and service was great with Air Tahiti Nui (the tiare flower given at boarding), and no complaints about AA either.🙂
The hotels: All booked in advance, either through Hotels.com or directly on the hotel’s website (like the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas). No surprises, everything met expectations.🙂 It’s a real plus for a family of four to have two beds in every room… Still rare in France.
The campgrounds: Except for one night at Lee’s Ferry, all were booked from France through NPS, Xanterra, and KOA sites. No surprises here either—everything met expectations and was well-organized (fire rings and tables at every site, for example).🙂
The vehicles:
First week: Four people in a GMC Yukon XL from HERTZ, at Las Vegas airport for 327 €, unlimited miles, second driver, and insurance. A typically American beast—355 hp, seven seats: it’s long, big, wide, and tall😮😎😎!! Impeccable condition, quiet, super comfortable with tons of safety features and gadgets (like weather updates tied to GPS!!), and it averaged about 12 L/100 km in 2WD (in 4WD, we nearly hit 19 L on the Stukumpah Road…). A total win thanks to the HERTZ GOLD card, following Jpg13’s advice (Jean-Pierre, you’re my idol!!😎). It let us skip the counter lines (we didn’t even stop there!), pick up the car, and leave the parking lot in under seven minutes… Even less time for the return!
Second and third weeks: Nine people in two RVs. A 30-foot RV + a 25-foot RV from CRUISE AMERICA in Las Vegas for 5000 €, unlimited miles, kitchenware, and linens/towels/comforters.
A love story in 2014 with this same agency, but unfortunately, this year was much more mixed: aging RVs, ineffective AC in the C30, a leak in the C25’s skylight, a leak in the C25’s toilet drain valve (imagine the dump every time we opened the drain plug…😠🙁), late delivery of both RVs (after 5 PM, though the contract said 4 PM max), abnormal wear on the front tires (we’d discover that later😠), trouble closing the door, etc.In short, a disappointment.😠
Note that other rental companies (El Monte and Road Bear) are probably gaining market share—we saw a lot of their vehicles on the road, and they offer much newer models (at least on the outside) for similar prices…🙂
But setting aside those issues, the vehicles still did their job: letting us sleep as close to nature as possible in the parks and enjoy beautiful sunrises/sunsets with family campfires and marshmallows flambéed with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey😇!!😎 Also worth noting: Cruise America’s solid roadside assistance (we’ll talk more about that later), and how easy it was to drive these beasts—nearly 10 meters long! (Our walkie-talkies were super handy for communication between the two RVs.)
And for the last day, a Ford Transit 12-seater from Hertz, at Las Vegas airport for 145 € for 24 hours. Perfect for a day with nine people and nine suitcases + nine bags!! Everything fit in the trunk, and it let us explore LV independently (including a trip to the outlet) for less than three taxis would’ve cost…😎There you have it—the scene is set! If you’re interested in the rest, feel free to join in. The travel journal is done on the computer, and we’re up to day 11 for photos… We should be posting daily!!🙂
See you soon. Christelle & JF
Walks in the Kingdom of Siam
Sometimes a trip to Thailand starts in a hotel near an airport, where guests have misunderstood the meaning of the name easyJet...
We know all too well that this long flight will leave us a bit jet-lagged when we arrive...
all while hoping we won’t start our stay completely...
Still, we’re lucid enough to notice that they could’ve at least leveled the ground before adding the decor at the airport:
As always, our arrival is under the watchful eye of some...
under the frankly curious gaze of others...
but of course, there are plenty who couldn’t care less...
All that’s left is to set off exploring, while staying cautious so we don’t get caught off guard...
We know all too well that this long flight will leave us a bit jet-lagged when we arrive...
all while hoping we won’t start our stay completely...
Still, we’re lucid enough to notice that they could’ve at least leveled the ground before adding the decor at the airport:
As always, our arrival is under the watchful eye of some...
under the frankly curious gaze of others...
but of course, there are plenty who couldn’t care less...
All that’s left is to set off exploring, while staying cautious so we don’t get caught off guard...
A (slightly belated) Thailand trip report
Hi everyone,
I’ve finally gotten around to writing up a little recap of our Thailand trip in July 2017. Better late than never, right? 😛 It’s not a full travel journal, just a quick rundown with a few (modest) photos. I’d been wanting to explore Asia for a while, but nothing was set in stone. Then, by chance, I found some great flight deals from Toulouse to Bangkok (1650 € for the three of us—my husband, my 17-year-old son, and me). What the heck, I booked them! We arrived on July 6th around 6 PM and left Bangkok on the 25th in the late afternoon. So, now I had to plan the route… Let’s be honest: with only three months to prepare and zero knowledge of Asia, sleep wasn’t going to be a priority! That’s where I have to say a huge *thank you* to all the forum members who love this country! I devoured as many travel journals as I could on the forum, discovered all sorts of blogs, and managed to "put together" an itinerary. My husband isn’t a fan of crowded places, so we decided to see a few "must-sees" and then head to spots that are much less frequented by tourists—way more peaceful.
Here’s our route with the accommodations (prices for 3 adults):
- 3 nights in Bangkok (Isanook HOTEL, 180 € with breakfast) - 1 night on the train to Chiang Mai (69 € for a sleeper berth) - 3 nights in Chiang Mai (Lanna Tree Boutique Hotel, 230 € with breakfast) - 1 night in Donsak (Lam Tong Resort, 37 € with breakfast) - 3 nights on Koh Phaluai (Angthong Beach Resort, 135 € with breakfast) - 3 nights in Bang Saphan (Palms Gardens, 111 € without breakfast) - 3 nights in Prachuap Khiri Khan (Sunbeach Hotel, 94 € without breakfast) - 1 night in Bangkok (Anajak Hotel, 129 € with breakfast—we treated ourselves 🙂) For the hotels, we could’ve gone cheaper, but being able to take a quick dip in a pool isn’t so bad, right? Especially in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, I think I booked a little late, so options were more limited. No regrets with any of the accommodations—every single one lived up to what we’d seen and read about them. I’ll say it again: without the travel journals from the active members of this forum, I wouldn’t have been able to plan this trip. I won’t name names, but you’ll recognize your contributions here and there. I was starting from scratch with zero knowledge of the country, and what matters most to me when I travel is gathering as much info as possible on local customs—so we can blend in and avoid any major faux pas! Thanks again to all of you!!! 🙂 😉
Practical details: - The overnight train was booked as soon as reservations opened, about two months in advance. - From Chiang Mai to Surat Thani, we flew with Air Asia for 196 € with three checked bags, booked two months ahead. From Surat Thani to Donsak, we arranged for the son of the Lam Tong Resort owner to pick us up at the airport for 1500 baht. - The round-trip ferry from Donsak to Koh Phaluai cost 1200 baht for the three of us. - On Koh Phaluai, we hired a guide, Ton, for two days to explore Angthong Marine Park: 8700 baht (including lunch). I booked these two days through Mathilde, who’s been mentioned on this forum. - From Surat Thani to Bang Saphan: train, tickets bought the same day. - From Bang Saphan to Prachuap: same. - From Prachuap to Bangkok: public bus.
Bangkok:
Our hotel was in a neighborhood away from the city’s most touristy spots, so we really got to experience "normal" life. How else to describe it? It’s like being in Paris in the heart of the 20th arrondissement, far from the Eiffel Tower… You wouldn’t think you were in a megacity like Bangkok! We loved this part of town, especially the Sam Yan metro station with its market, its cows (!), and its temple. We also enjoyed the street food stalls right by the hotel, with no crowds.
We loved visiting Wat Pho in the morning before the crowds arrived. We weren’t alone, of course! (They wouldn’t give us a private tour… 🤪) But it was smooth and peaceful, and we got to watch groups of schoolkids singing together on the floor or drawing. The Grand Palace later in the morning was a different story—so many people, long lines at the checkpoints and ticket counters, and *very* loud crowds. Khao San Road during the day was pretty "calm." We just passed through and spent more time around Soi Rambuttri, eating at a small restaurant where a waiter showed us why Thailand is called the Land of Smiles. We loved hanging out at the end of the street by the river. We also stumbled upon a little market in that area, but I have no idea which streets it was on. Taking the river shuttles was such a nice way to enjoy the views of the riverbanks. We really liked Chinatown with its narrow alleys, vendors, hustle and bustle, and smells (not all of them pleasant…). The greenery and calm of Lumpini Park were so refreshing—not just for tourists, but for locals too, who come to eat, play board games, or go for a walk. The contrast between the hyper-modern side of the city with its massive malls, skyscrapers, and more working-class neighborhoods is fascinating!
Chiang Mai: Very touristy, but we knew that going in, so we knew what to expect. We’re not big on temples, but we still really enjoyed discovering some of them as we wandered around—some packed, others much quieter. We loved getting "lost" in the old city’s alleys. The Doi Suthep site is truly exceptional, and despite the crowds, we managed to find little corners where there was almost no one! So we could enjoy the site and the views of the surrounding landscapes in peace. Still on the hunt for quiet spots, we headed to Mon Cham, about 40 km from Chiang Mai by scooter. Such a relaxing place—what a great discovery! During our stay in Chiang Mai, the rain played cat and mouse with us, and I’ll admit, it often won!
More to come soon…. Fabienne.
I’ve finally gotten around to writing up a little recap of our Thailand trip in July 2017. Better late than never, right? 😛 It’s not a full travel journal, just a quick rundown with a few (modest) photos. I’d been wanting to explore Asia for a while, but nothing was set in stone. Then, by chance, I found some great flight deals from Toulouse to Bangkok (1650 € for the three of us—my husband, my 17-year-old son, and me). What the heck, I booked them! We arrived on July 6th around 6 PM and left Bangkok on the 25th in the late afternoon. So, now I had to plan the route… Let’s be honest: with only three months to prepare and zero knowledge of Asia, sleep wasn’t going to be a priority! That’s where I have to say a huge *thank you* to all the forum members who love this country! I devoured as many travel journals as I could on the forum, discovered all sorts of blogs, and managed to "put together" an itinerary. My husband isn’t a fan of crowded places, so we decided to see a few "must-sees" and then head to spots that are much less frequented by tourists—way more peaceful.
Here’s our route with the accommodations (prices for 3 adults):
- 3 nights in Bangkok (Isanook HOTEL, 180 € with breakfast) - 1 night on the train to Chiang Mai (69 € for a sleeper berth) - 3 nights in Chiang Mai (Lanna Tree Boutique Hotel, 230 € with breakfast) - 1 night in Donsak (Lam Tong Resort, 37 € with breakfast) - 3 nights on Koh Phaluai (Angthong Beach Resort, 135 € with breakfast) - 3 nights in Bang Saphan (Palms Gardens, 111 € without breakfast) - 3 nights in Prachuap Khiri Khan (Sunbeach Hotel, 94 € without breakfast) - 1 night in Bangkok (Anajak Hotel, 129 € with breakfast—we treated ourselves 🙂) For the hotels, we could’ve gone cheaper, but being able to take a quick dip in a pool isn’t so bad, right? Especially in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, I think I booked a little late, so options were more limited. No regrets with any of the accommodations—every single one lived up to what we’d seen and read about them. I’ll say it again: without the travel journals from the active members of this forum, I wouldn’t have been able to plan this trip. I won’t name names, but you’ll recognize your contributions here and there. I was starting from scratch with zero knowledge of the country, and what matters most to me when I travel is gathering as much info as possible on local customs—so we can blend in and avoid any major faux pas! Thanks again to all of you!!! 🙂 😉
Practical details: - The overnight train was booked as soon as reservations opened, about two months in advance. - From Chiang Mai to Surat Thani, we flew with Air Asia for 196 € with three checked bags, booked two months ahead. From Surat Thani to Donsak, we arranged for the son of the Lam Tong Resort owner to pick us up at the airport for 1500 baht. - The round-trip ferry from Donsak to Koh Phaluai cost 1200 baht for the three of us. - On Koh Phaluai, we hired a guide, Ton, for two days to explore Angthong Marine Park: 8700 baht (including lunch). I booked these two days through Mathilde, who’s been mentioned on this forum. - From Surat Thani to Bang Saphan: train, tickets bought the same day. - From Bang Saphan to Prachuap: same. - From Prachuap to Bangkok: public bus.
Bangkok:
Our hotel was in a neighborhood away from the city’s most touristy spots, so we really got to experience "normal" life. How else to describe it? It’s like being in Paris in the heart of the 20th arrondissement, far from the Eiffel Tower… You wouldn’t think you were in a megacity like Bangkok! We loved this part of town, especially the Sam Yan metro station with its market, its cows (!), and its temple. We also enjoyed the street food stalls right by the hotel, with no crowds.
We loved visiting Wat Pho in the morning before the crowds arrived. We weren’t alone, of course! (They wouldn’t give us a private tour… 🤪) But it was smooth and peaceful, and we got to watch groups of schoolkids singing together on the floor or drawing. The Grand Palace later in the morning was a different story—so many people, long lines at the checkpoints and ticket counters, and *very* loud crowds. Khao San Road during the day was pretty "calm." We just passed through and spent more time around Soi Rambuttri, eating at a small restaurant where a waiter showed us why Thailand is called the Land of Smiles. We loved hanging out at the end of the street by the river. We also stumbled upon a little market in that area, but I have no idea which streets it was on. Taking the river shuttles was such a nice way to enjoy the views of the riverbanks. We really liked Chinatown with its narrow alleys, vendors, hustle and bustle, and smells (not all of them pleasant…). The greenery and calm of Lumpini Park were so refreshing—not just for tourists, but for locals too, who come to eat, play board games, or go for a walk. The contrast between the hyper-modern side of the city with its massive malls, skyscrapers, and more working-class neighborhoods is fascinating!
Chiang Mai: Very touristy, but we knew that going in, so we knew what to expect. We’re not big on temples, but we still really enjoyed discovering some of them as we wandered around—some packed, others much quieter. We loved getting "lost" in the old city’s alleys. The Doi Suthep site is truly exceptional, and despite the crowds, we managed to find little corners where there was almost no one! So we could enjoy the site and the views of the surrounding landscapes in peace. Still on the hunt for quiet spots, we headed to Mon Cham, about 40 km from Chiang Mai by scooter. Such a relaxing place—what a great discovery! During our stay in Chiang Mai, the rain played cat and mouse with us, and I’ll admit, it often won!
More to come soon…. Fabienne.
Aller ou pas en Thaïlande?
Bonjour à tous,
J'étais en train de préparer un voyage pour la Thaïlande pour partir en Janvier avec mon mari et en lisant les avis sur les visites des temples de ce pays, je me rends compte que beaucoup de commentaires commencent par :"Y être assez tôt pour éviter les bus de touristes...", "Y être vers 6h30 ou 7h pour ne pas être noyé sous le flot des touristes ...", etc ...
En allant sur internet, des articles sur le flot de touristes venus de Chine m'ont interpellée. En effet, il s'avère qu'en 10 ans, le nombre de touristes visitant la Thaïlande a plus que triplé, battant cette année tous les records avec 35 millions d'arrivées, mais rien n'a été prévu pour protéger l'environnement.
10 millions de touristes chinois ont visité la Thaïlande en 2017 et on en attend environ 12 millions sur 2018... On connaît le côté sans gêne de cette population (je peux vous citer des exemples de nos précédents voyages sur Paris ou sur la côte Ouest des USA).
Je suis commerciale et parmi mes clients, 2 sont partis en Thaïlande cet hiver et l'un m'a dit que c'était la deuxième fois qu'il y allait (la 1ère fois en 2008), et que ce pays avait beaucoup changé, qu'il avait perdu son ême, et qu'il était déçu par le tourisme de masse et ce que cela engendre, le deuxième m'a dit qu'il n'y retournerait plus car il y avait vraiment trop de monde, que ce pays était sale, etc ...
J'aime voyager mais je ne me vois pas, en vacances, me lever à 5h00 du matin pour aller visiter un temple (sachant que sur une journée, je vais au moins en visiter 5, par exemple, à Chiang Mai) car sinon, le site est envahi et on ne peut plus en profiter de façon sereine (je ne parle bien sûr pas de privatiser un site ! mais il y a des limites).
Je souhaiterais, si c'est possible, avoir des retours de personnes qui y sont allées et qui peuvent me dire si elles ont aimé leur voyage, ou si au contraire, elles ne l'ont pas apprécié autant qu'elle l'aurait souhaité...en toute honnêteté.
Merci pour vos réponses.
Bien cordialement
Sandrine
Un petit tour en Birmanie et un petit saut en Thaïlande
Voici donc notre récit de voyage avec photos, correspondant à notre 5ème séjour en Asie du sud-est. Nous avions décidé de faire nos précédents récits grâce aux renseignements que nous avions glanés lors de la préparation du premier voyage : notre manière de donner après avoir reçu. Nous comptons apporter cette fois un certain nombre d'éléments à ceux qui ont l'intention de visiter notamment Mandalay et Bagan. C'est aussi l'occasion, pour nous, d'inciter ceux qui partiront à ramener à leur tour quelques informations ou quelques images, afin de faire vivre le partage.
Ajoutons tout de même que c'est avec un certain plaisir que nous présentons ce récit, sachant qu'il sera vu par un bon nombre de personnes ayant déjà réagi aux précédents, lesquelles se reconnaitront et que nous saluons au passage.
Nous avons eu l'opportunité, au début de l'année, de profiter d'une exceptionnelle promotion de Qatar Airways. En effet, depuis 2011 sont appliqués des accords contractés entre des compagnies aériennes et des transporteurs ferroviaires. Cela nous a permis d'obtenir sur le même billet l'acheminement de Montpellier à Paris en train, puis l'avion jusqu'à Bangkok. L'aller-retour pour 2 personnes nous est revenu à 1050 euros. Il sera difficile de réaliser une meilleure affaire pour un départ et un retour lors des vacances scolaires d'été. Bien entendu, dans l'avion nous avons scrupuleusement respecté les consignes s'affichant à l'écran, y compris celle qui exige de ne pas quitter son siège au moment de faire sa prière. Nous avons également respecté les consignes données par les membres du forum en changeant quelques billets à la toute petite cabine du Superrich, à l'étage le plus bas de l'aéroport Suvarnabhumi.
Rappelons qu'à l'aéroport il y a une sortie " taxi meter " où vous trouvez des chauffeurs de taxi a priori corrects. Une machine remplace désormais la personne qui distribuait les tickets. Il suffit donc de prendre un ticket et de se présenter devant le véhicule dont le numéro de place correspond à celui de votre ticket. Pensez à conserver le ticket, celui-ci vous sera utile en cas de problème ou d'oubli d'un objet.
Nous sommes toujours un peu fiers, quand on nous demande notre destination, d'être capables d'annoncer : " Bang Rak, Charoenkrung si sip ". Notre chauffeur, ne parlant quasiment pas un mot d'anglais, est resté assez austère jusqu'au moment de recevoir son pourboire, ce qui le fait carrément sauter de joie. Le personnel du Swan Hotel, parfois taciturne, se trouve être de bonne humeur. Voilà une bonne chose.
Ayant voyagé depuis plus de 24 heures et ayant patienté depuis onze mois, nous nous hâtons de faire notre traditionnel passage au restaurant Harmonique, situé non loin. Nous optons pour un assortiment de plats incluant leur fameux curry de crabe, un plat de légumes gourmands-craquants avec sa bonne sauce , du sticky rice et des ailes de poulet frites, en plus de l'habituel milkshake amandes-coco. Avouons que notre régal a atteint le sublime. Nous avons échangé quelques mots avec l'une des propriétaires, qui nous précise qu'elle se rend elle-même tous les matins au marché du quartier Bang Rak pour y choisir les plus beaux crabes.
Peut-être est-ce en raison du décalage horaire, toujours est-il que nous nous réveillons tous deux à une heure et demie du matin. Nous tuons le temps à rêvasser les pieds dans la piscine, puis en remontant nous tombons sur TV5 Monde qui diffuse la seconde mi-temps du match France-Allemagne lors du championnat d'Europe de football. C'est toujours ça de gagné.
Nous avons eu l'opportunité, au début de l'année, de profiter d'une exceptionnelle promotion de Qatar Airways. En effet, depuis 2011 sont appliqués des accords contractés entre des compagnies aériennes et des transporteurs ferroviaires. Cela nous a permis d'obtenir sur le même billet l'acheminement de Montpellier à Paris en train, puis l'avion jusqu'à Bangkok. L'aller-retour pour 2 personnes nous est revenu à 1050 euros. Il sera difficile de réaliser une meilleure affaire pour un départ et un retour lors des vacances scolaires d'été. Bien entendu, dans l'avion nous avons scrupuleusement respecté les consignes s'affichant à l'écran, y compris celle qui exige de ne pas quitter son siège au moment de faire sa prière. Nous avons également respecté les consignes données par les membres du forum en changeant quelques billets à la toute petite cabine du Superrich, à l'étage le plus bas de l'aéroport Suvarnabhumi.
Rappelons qu'à l'aéroport il y a une sortie " taxi meter " où vous trouvez des chauffeurs de taxi a priori corrects. Une machine remplace désormais la personne qui distribuait les tickets. Il suffit donc de prendre un ticket et de se présenter devant le véhicule dont le numéro de place correspond à celui de votre ticket. Pensez à conserver le ticket, celui-ci vous sera utile en cas de problème ou d'oubli d'un objet.
Nous sommes toujours un peu fiers, quand on nous demande notre destination, d'être capables d'annoncer : " Bang Rak, Charoenkrung si sip ". Notre chauffeur, ne parlant quasiment pas un mot d'anglais, est resté assez austère jusqu'au moment de recevoir son pourboire, ce qui le fait carrément sauter de joie. Le personnel du Swan Hotel, parfois taciturne, se trouve être de bonne humeur. Voilà une bonne chose.
Ayant voyagé depuis plus de 24 heures et ayant patienté depuis onze mois, nous nous hâtons de faire notre traditionnel passage au restaurant Harmonique, situé non loin. Nous optons pour un assortiment de plats incluant leur fameux curry de crabe, un plat de légumes gourmands-craquants avec sa bonne sauce , du sticky rice et des ailes de poulet frites, en plus de l'habituel milkshake amandes-coco. Avouons que notre régal a atteint le sublime. Nous avons échangé quelques mots avec l'une des propriétaires, qui nous précise qu'elle se rend elle-même tous les matins au marché du quartier Bang Rak pour y choisir les plus beaux crabes.
Peut-être est-ce en raison du décalage horaire, toujours est-il que nous nous réveillons tous deux à une heure et demie du matin. Nous tuons le temps à rêvasser les pieds dans la piscine, puis en remontant nous tombons sur TV5 Monde qui diffuse la seconde mi-temps du match France-Allemagne lors du championnat d'Europe de football. C'est toujours ça de gagné.
Hôtel à Los Angeles et Santa Barbara, voyage en Californie en août
Bonjour a tous,
Nous allons passer 15 jours de San Francisco a Las Vegas en voiture.
Qui pourrait me donner le nom d'un motel ou hôtel sympa et bien situé a Los Angeles dans un quartier qui ne craint pas et ou le parking est gratuit, nous allons y séjourner 4 nuits ?
Et peut être également un motel sympa du côté de Santa Barbara .
Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes ( 2 adultes et 2 ados). Nous avons encore deux familles avec nous.
Un grand merci pour les éventuelles réponses, je pense qu'il faut déjà réserver maintenant vu que l'on va début août.
Notre voyage en Californie avec enfants, août 2013
Bonjours à tous,
Nous passerons 2 semaines en Californie. San Francisco en voiture sur Las Vegas via Los Angeles.
Je prendrai mon véhicule à l'aéroport de San Francisco. restitution Las Vegas
qui pourrait me donner les informations suivantes;
En prenant le type de voiture Full Size, que vous a t on proposé comme véhicule ? on m'a dit que la Ford Impala était bien ? nous sommes 4 (2 adultes et 2 ados 13 et 15 ans).
Est ce qu'il faut inpérativement un SUV pour faire le Red canyon par exemple ?
Entre San Francisco et Los Angeles, par la 101 ou la 1, y a t il assez de motels le long du chemin ou dois je réserver avant ?
Du côté de Los Angels, avez vous unbe adresse de Motel ou Hôtel sympa pas trop cher et bien situé ?
Un tout grand merci à tous.
Goldstrike Canyon ou comment se rafraîchir naturellement!
Salut les forumeurs et euses,
Pour celles et ceux qui en auraient marre de Las Vegas, des casinos ou de la populace dans les piscines artificielles, Goldstrike canyon est fait pour vous😛 Une petite rando sympa d'environ 6 miles où se trouvent des "polls et des falls" pour arriver au bord du Colorado. Avouez que des accès au Colorado, il n'y en a pas des masses, en voici un !😮
Quelques indications pour les fainéants (si...si, j'en connais: j'ai les noms 😛) qui ne voudraient pas chercher où est-ce :
From Las Vegas: Take 93 South through Henderson and then Boulder City. Stay on 93 and shortly after passing the Hacienda Hotel Casino you want to make your first right at Exit 2. Once off you will make your first right and then an immediate left onto a dirt road.
Alors ...merci qui ? 😛😛
@+ le spartiate
Pour celles et ceux qui en auraient marre de Las Vegas, des casinos ou de la populace dans les piscines artificielles, Goldstrike canyon est fait pour vous😛 Une petite rando sympa d'environ 6 miles où se trouvent des "polls et des falls" pour arriver au bord du Colorado. Avouez que des accès au Colorado, il n'y en a pas des masses, en voici un !😮
Quelques indications pour les fainéants (si...si, j'en connais: j'ai les noms 😛) qui ne voudraient pas chercher où est-ce :
From Las Vegas: Take 93 South through Henderson and then Boulder City. Stay on 93 and shortly after passing the Hacienda Hotel Casino you want to make your first right at Exit 2. Once off you will make your first right and then an immediate left onto a dirt road.
Alors ...merci qui ? 😛😛
@+ le spartiate
Bientôt quatre heures d'attente aux aéroports américains pour passer l'immigration?
Si les réductions budgétaires et les réduction d'effectifs se confirmaient en mars prochain aux Etats Unis, le temps d'attente aux frontières américaines augmenterait de 30 à 50%. Conséquence : dans des aéroports comme New York-JFK, Miami ou Los Angeles, cette attente pourrait dépasser quatre heures à l'arrivée des vols en provenance d'Europe.
Selon les Démocrates, la réduction des dépenses proposée par les Républicains conduirait les services de la douane et de l'immigration à se retrouver en sous-effectif dans près de 80 % des aéroports du pays. Pire, cette décision pourrait conduire certains d'entre eux à limiter (voire à annuler) le nombre d'avions en provenance de l'Europe. Pour Janet Napolitano, ministre de la Sécurité intérieure, cette décision budgétaire serait un coup dur porté à l'image des Etats Unis "pays de la démocratie, ouvert à tous !". Mais si les formalités d'arrivée sont en danger, celles de départ ne sont pas mieux loties. Là aussi, l'heure d'arrivée des passagers aux aéroports serait avancée pour passer de 3 à 4 heures voire 5 à New York ou Los Angeles ! Le secrétaire au Transport, Ray LaHood a confirmé ce 25 janvier sur CNN que "des annulations et des retards importants seraient à prévoir dès le 6 mars".
Selon les Démocrates, la réduction des dépenses proposée par les Républicains conduirait les services de la douane et de l'immigration à se retrouver en sous-effectif dans près de 80 % des aéroports du pays. Pire, cette décision pourrait conduire certains d'entre eux à limiter (voire à annuler) le nombre d'avions en provenance de l'Europe. Pour Janet Napolitano, ministre de la Sécurité intérieure, cette décision budgétaire serait un coup dur porté à l'image des Etats Unis "pays de la démocratie, ouvert à tous !". Mais si les formalités d'arrivée sont en danger, celles de départ ne sont pas mieux loties. Là aussi, l'heure d'arrivée des passagers aux aéroports serait avancée pour passer de 3 à 4 heures voire 5 à New York ou Los Angeles ! Le secrétaire au Transport, Ray LaHood a confirmé ce 25 janvier sur CNN que "des annulations et des retards importants seraient à prévoir dès le 6 mars".Compagnies maritimes pour la Corse?
Bonjour à tous, je prépare actuellement mon prochain voyage en Corse du sud aux alentours de Propriano pour juin 2011. J'ai déjà quelques plans concernant le logement et les endroits à visiter mais je souhaite vous demander des précisions concernant les compagnies maritimes. Sachant que j'ai eu 2 très mauvais expériences avec la compagnies Jaune, je vais m'orienter sur celle au départ de Marseille. Connaissez les bons plans qui sont proposés à ma période de vacs ? Quand dois je prendre mes billets? Merci pour vos retours
Différence de prix chez les loueurs de voitures aux États-Unis
Bonsoir à toutes et tous,
Petite interrogation: nous avons choisi notre loueur de voiture suivant les recommandations données par certains d'entre vous (merci encore 🙂 ) et ce sera donc voituredelocation.fr. Nous prenons un SUV standard (nous visons un véhicule 4x4 si possible, AWD sinon), avec GPS, km illim, toutes les assurances (LIS à 1m$ notamment), plein d'essence...nous passons via Drive FTI et donc au final par Alamo.
Grosse surprise par contre: pour exactement les mêmes conditions nous avons une proposition à 1087 euros et une autre à 1410, alors d'où vient la différence? J'en perds mon latin!!!! 🤪
Merci aux connaisseurs/euses 🙂
Fred
Petite interrogation: nous avons choisi notre loueur de voiture suivant les recommandations données par certains d'entre vous (merci encore 🙂 ) et ce sera donc voituredelocation.fr. Nous prenons un SUV standard (nous visons un véhicule 4x4 si possible, AWD sinon), avec GPS, km illim, toutes les assurances (LIS à 1m$ notamment), plein d'essence...nous passons via Drive FTI et donc au final par Alamo.
Grosse surprise par contre: pour exactement les mêmes conditions nous avons une proposition à 1087 euros et une autre à 1410, alors d'où vient la différence? J'en perds mon latin!!!! 🤪
Merci aux connaisseurs/euses 🙂
Fred
La caution chez Hertz pour location de voiture aux Etats-Unis?
Salut à tous !
Je vais louer ma voiture chez Hertz pour mon voyage de trois semaines sur la cote ouest américaine. Je sais qu'il y a une caution, qu'ils prennent l'empreinte de la visa mais que le montant n'est pas débité mais seulement bloqué. J'ai appelé Hertz en france pour leur demander le montant, mais ils n'ont pas su me le dire. C'est très ennuyeux car je dois prévoir ce montant dans le budget. Ils m'ont dit d'appeler l'agence à Los angeles mais bon, si personne ne parle français, c'est difficile....
Pour ceux qui ont déja loué chez eux, combien, aproximativement, était bloqué sur leur compte bancaire ??
Merci pour votre aide !
