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🙂 Bonjour, Ci dessous l’itinéraire que j’ai prévu début mai au Maroc, cela vous semble-t-il cohérent ? Nous serons 12 et nous aurons 2 véhicules Merci pour vos commentaires et remarques

Samedi 3 mai : Arrivée en soirée à Casablanca On est logé chez des amis

Dimanche 4 mai : Casablanca – Marrakech : Journée Marrakech

Je n’ai pas regardé les hôtels à Marrakech, Est-ce utile de réserver ?

Lundi 5 mai : Marrakech – Marrakech : Cascade d’Ouzoud : 340 Km aller retour journée complète excursion avec pic nic au cascade, Soirée à Marrakech

Mardi 6 mai : Marrakech - Ouarzazate : Visite de Ait Benhaddou Possibilité de remonter la Vallée de Dades jusqu’à Skoura ( 42 km x 2 car aller/retour ) J’ai Trouver un hotel avec piscine pour ceux qui veulent faire farniente :par exemple www.lesjardinsdeouazazate.com Mercredi 7 mai : Ouarzazate – Mhamid 270 km Vallée du Draa : Adgz, Zagora, Tamégroute etc…

Je pensais arriver en fin d’après midi et préparer une excursion dans le désert pour le lendemain matin : Dromadaire, 4x4, quad au choix www.tabarkat.com :

Jeudi 8 mai : Mhamid – Ouarzazate : Le matin à la fraîche excursion dans le désert ( je ne sais pas combien de temps faut prévoir) Retour vers Ouarzazate dans l’après midi

Vendredi 9 mai : Ouarzazate – Casablanca

Bonjour, mon amie et moi partons en irlande cet été pour 10 jours, voici l'itineraire que nous avons mis en place!est il réaliste, faisable?avons nous oublié des sites à voir absolument?merci d'avance

J1: visite de dublin J2: Matinée : Dublin: La rive nord : la Grande Poste (rébellion de 1916), la galerie municipale d’art moderne, le musée des Écrivains de Dublin, le musée des Arts décoratifs de Collins Barracks, Phoenix Park (le plus grand parc urbain d’Irlande) . Repas du midi Après Midi : En route vers Wicklow(1h) : Le château de Russborough, Powerscourt Gardens, superbe site de Glendalough (tour ronde, la cathédrale et le cimetière), la vue depuis le Wicklow Gap est superbe.

J3: Matinée : Départ pour Cork (3h30) Pic-nique Après Midi : Visite de Cork : Chandon Church, Butter Exchange, le musée de Cork et la prison. J4: Matinée : Départ pour Mizen Head (3h00) Sur la route vers Mizen Head :Kinsale (port de plaisance) : le musée et le fort Charles Timoleague et son abbaye franciscaine Après Midi : Repas du midi Union Hall et Castle Town Shend : adorable petit port La péninsule de Mizen Head

J5: Matinée : Glengarriff et l’île Garinish (paradis de fleurs) Après Midi : Repas du midi De Bantry à Kenmare J6: Matinée : DirectionRing of Kerry Kenmarre Après Midi :Repas du midi Killarney Valentia Island

J7: Matinée : Départ pour la péninsule de Dingle et Slea Head Balade à vélo ou à pied : voir la falaise de Slea Head et l’oratoire de Gallarus, les clochans (huttes de pierre) et l’église de Kilmalkedar Après Midi : Repas du midi Great Blasket Island tour de l'île à pied (2h30) l’oratoire de Gallarus, les clochans J8: Matinée : Départ pour Cliffs of Moher Après Midi : Repas du midi Visite du Connemara : Oughterard et Maam Cross et leurs fameux lacs sur Twelve Bens Clifden et son marché aux chevaux (début août), sans oublier les bars musicaux J9:Matinée: Visite Galway

Après Midi : Repas du midi Visite du Connemara : La région de Letterfrack, porte d’entrée du parc national du Connemara, Cong, capitale de la Joyce Country : l’abbaye, les lacs Corrib et Mask, Westport, Westport House, l’abbaye de Murrisk au pied du mont Croagh Patrick J10: retour

🙂Bonjour😉

Nous partons à Bruxelles avec nos enfants le WE prochain...Ils ont l'habitude de bouger. Nousa vons réserver un hôtel et partons en voiture. Qu'y-a-til à visiter? se gare-t-on facilement? Peut-on trouver des parcs pour le pique-nique? Et en banlieu, que voir? Merci pour vos réponses😛 Anne

Bonsoir,

Je voudrais faire le rando Mare a Mare sud en Corse début juillet sur 5 ou 6 jours et j'aimerais savoir si c'est raisonnable de partir toute seule. J'ai fait beaucoup de randos assez difficile à la journée dans les Alpes toute seule mais c'est ma première fois en Corse. Je compte dormir et manger dans les gites sur le chemin. Vos conseils et/ou expériences seront d'une grande aide.

Merci!

🙁3 fois que ma lettre part dans la nature ??? là c plus du spontanée, mais du spontanée qui s'éssouffle 😎..... il serait génial de faire une rencontre pic nic aux iles de lérins le premier juillet prochain, la mer sera assez chaude, les touristes pas encore trop présents et darkette connait des lieux d'enfer où nous poser, ça on peut lui faire confiance. sac isotherme, ecran total et petit coussin pour les fesses sont de rigueur. on peut terminer la journée sur la plage. on prend le bateau à cannes qui met 15 minutes et la dernière navette du retour est aux environ de 18heures pour ceux qui n'y sont jamais allés. sinon bien évidemment il y a des tas d'autres destinations pour les futurs week end où il serait génial de se rendre, les gorges du verdon par exemple, faire un peu de kayak le top, l'on pourrait y camper par là bas. moi début juin je pars à sainte marie de la mer faire du cheval et visiter un peu cette région qui parait-il est splendide, seul désagrément les moustiques donc crème oblige. si quelqu'un serait prêt à m'accompagner je suis partante, ça c une affaire à suivre aussi. voilà voilà, donc inscrivez vous nombreux, je check les messages tous les jours et si questions il y a réponses il y aura rapidement. si problème de de logement pour des personnes habitant un peu loin on peut tjs s'arranger. alors à trés bientôt et au plaisir de vous mettre sur la liste vanessa

Bonjour, je ne suis pas très sur que le période de fin novembre 1/2 décembre est la meilleur pour faire un circuit du nord au sud avec un petit séjour plage dans le sud Qu'elle est votre avis sur cette période Merci beaucoup

Bojour,

Je vais passer une semaine à Puerto Plata fin février dans l'un des 3 hotels RIU (le Merengue ou le Bachata ou le Mambo avec mon mari et mes deux enfants.

Que me conseillez-vous comme excursions ? et ou faut-il s'adresser ? (il semblerait que les excursions organisées par l'hotel soient très chères (surtout à 4)

Merci de vos réponses

Quelqu'un à t'il déjà voyagé en birmanie au mois de juin et pourrait me dire si la mousson est supportable ? la pluie ne gâche pas le séjourt ?

Bonjour à tous,

Alors que je poursuis la préparation de mon voyage sur Madagascar, j'aurai voulu des infos sur les opportunité de monter sur les hauts sommets de l'île. Comment est-il possible de monter, le Maromokotro ou le pic Bobby. Merci pour vos infos.... Alpantilles

Bonjour à tous ! Je fais appel à vos précieuses expériences afin de m'aider à décider d'un itinéraire au Cambodge. Après avoir passé la frontière par Krong koh kong, je comptais passer 2 à 3 jours à Sihanoukville. Je dispose de 2 jours avant de rejoindre Phnom Penh. Vaut-il mieux aller à Kep ou Kampot ? ou alors rester 2 jours de plus à sihanoukville ? Merci beaucoup !

apres un projet humanitaire je pense prendre du temps pour moi pour decouvrir le burkina, donc j aimerai savoir ce qu il y aurait a voir et apprendre de ce super pays je suppose

Nous nous rendons au Mexique au mois de juin dans la région du Yucatan, playa del carmen, si vous avez séjourné à la même période pourriez-vous nous dire le climat à cette époque, pluie à la même heure parâit-il, température.Merçi pour vos précieux conseils. Départ le 3 juin pour 15 jours.

C'est un oiseau qui délicatement se pose sur une branche, c'est une fleur qui sort de terre, c'est un ruisseau qui coule dans un son cristallin, c'est une pierre, un rocher. la pierre, mémoire vivante des siècles écoulés, que de secrets n'a-t-elle en elle, combien de pieds l'ont piétinée ou caressée... C'est le souffle du vent qui devient musique, ses notes traduisent notre pensée, c'est... C'est à portée de notre main ou de notre regard, nul besoin de partir loin, c'est là, tout prêt, il suffit d'ouvrir les yeux, d'écouter, et de se laisser fondre en Elle : la Nature, si belle et envoûtante, qui s'éveille de sa torpeur et se transforme en Déesse. Elle est là la Pureté, elle est là la Vie. La Nature nous invite à un merveilleux voyage au delà du temps...

Sandrine

If you’ve already posted your three photos in the contest thread Staircases: May 2026 Photo Contest Theme and a fourth one comes to mind, you can ease your staircase obsession here.

A few examples of staircases:



Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.



Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).



Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.



The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).

Hello, here’s a totally subjective recap of our 15-day road trip between Colorado and New Mexico, from late September to mid-October.

Our main interests are culture, museums, and landscapes—no hiking or trails for us. Personally, I’m pretty contemplative, and luckily, there’s always something to see out there! We’re pretty used to the US; we’ve been going there often for a long time (let’s just say we’re not exactly young anymore).

Budget: Even though we don’t set a strict budget beforehand, we try to keep costs as low as possible. This time, we managed to spend around 4000 € for two, all included. To do this: avoid expensive accommodations, staying between 60 and 120 € per night with an average of 90 €/night, mixing Airbnb and motels. And skip the “real” restaurants, which are pretty pricey in the US: sandwiches for lunch, takeout or cooking in the Airbnb in the evening. We shop at Sprouts or Whole Foods—organic-style chains that are pricier than Walmart but better. In the evenings, Sprouts has discounts on items that didn’t sell during the day. Also, avoid toll roads, paid parking, and overly expensive attractions or sites. The dispensary budget is separate…

Route: Denver/Colorado Springs/Alamosa/Raton/Santa Fe/Cuba/Cortez/Grand Junction/Glenwood Springs/Denver This wasn’t too planned in advance—we booked a few nights upon arrival and went with the flow. Flight from CDG to Denver with AF/Delta, car rental at Dollar for a standard SUV. The guy at the Dollar counter upsold me on extra insurance for flat tires (and since I knew we’d be off-roading, I took it). Without telling me, he upgraded me to a Jeep Sahara 4X4 Hybrid. Nice.

Listening to the news upon arrival, the anchor announced, “It’s officially fall now.” We hadn’t really thought about that before leaving, but yeah—it’s the time when the trees turn fluorescent yellow and red. Amazing.

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods is a free park with paved trails winding through red/orange rock formations. Magical at sunrise—groups of deer roam around, along with birds and rabbits. It’s small but wow! Didn’t try the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, a staircase with thousands of steps going straight up the mountain. Impressive from the bottom, but the parking is paid, which is a downside for those willing to tackle it. The Cog Railway goes up to the summit of Pikes Peak—around $100 when we were there. No thanks. And of course, the parking is paid too. For fans, Maggie’s Farm dispensary is great.

On Route 24, Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is fly-fishing paradise—just like in the movie *A River Runs Through It*. Entry is $11, and a trail follows the river at the bottom of the canyon to the dam. Dozens of people in waders are in the water, casting their lines over and over. You can see the salmon in the clear water, and we had a picnic in the sun, imagining Brad Pitt catching a fish.

Buena Vista: A cute little tourist town with an Outdoor Fair that day—some pretty impressive vehicles for sale, set up for mountain living (like Juniper outfitting a RAM).

Alamosa: The closest town to Great Sand Dunes National Park, crossed by the Rio Grande (and let’s be real—it’s more of a stream than a river!). Park access was free because it was National Park Day. A park with massive dunes—climbing them is pretty exhausting, with lots of wind and sinking sand. Glad we didn’t do it in summer; I can’t imagine how tough it’d be in the heat. It’s a bit deceptive: it looks easy to get to the top of a dune, but it’s really not. The campsites were nice, and it was busy that weekend. We passed the “Point of No Return,” a sandy trail winding through the hills and connecting to Route 559 from above. Didn’t go all the way, but it’s possible the entrance is free from that side. However, you need a 4X4 with good ground clearance. After 1 or 2 km on the trail, you’re alone between the dunes and hills—hardly anyone around. But tricky to turn around or pass other vehicles; the trail isn’t wide. We crossed paths with a Hanomag (registered in the Netherlands—impressive!) coming down without stopping, or risking getting stuck.

On the way out, we took the small Route 403, which quickly turns into a trail crossing the mountain. Entire sections of forest were turning fluorescent yellow with patches of green and red—an incredible sight.

Raton: A small town that probably peaked in the late 19th century and has been in slow decline ever since. The Raton Pass Motor Inn is the kind of place that makes the US legendary—entirely 50s and 60s decor, really well done. I had the Betty Page room—too cool. Felt like we were on Route 66. Even better.

Santa Fe: A small city with no high-rises—almost all low-rise buildings, many in adobe, blending perfectly into the landscape. The old downtown is touristy but nice, with its plaza and church. There’s a really cool vibe—we loved it. For drinks, the bar at the top of La Fonda Hotel was packed for sunset, with a diverse crowd. Not overpriced for the location. SITE Santa Fe is a contemporary art space near the train station. It’s free, and the temporary exhibit was really good—high quality. Museum Hill is, as the name suggests, where several museums are located. We visited the Museum of Indian Art and Culture—great if you’re into “First Nations” history. Saw The Dandy Warhols at The Bridge—an outdoor venue, one of the last concerts of the season before winter makes it too cold. Oddly, there was no bag check, just an ID required (even though it was obvious we were over 21!). Tickets were reasonable, around $30 (concerts in the US can be crazy expensive). The band was good, with fewer than 300 people in front. A sign at the bar warned: Don’t forget you’re at 1,500 meters—alcohol hits harder up here!

Albuquerque: A sprawling city with an old historic center that feels a bit like Disneyland—too perfect for my taste. The real highlight is the Sandia Peak Tramway, which goes up to the old ski resort above the city. Tickets are around $35, and it’s worth it—the ride over the canyons is pretty wild. The ski resort is a bit abandoned; apparently, like elsewhere, there’s no snow anymore. I asked several people about the lack of snow, and the answer was always the same: “It’s cyclical.” Okay then. We arrived for the start of the International Balloon Fiesta (one of the world’s largest hot-air balloon gatherings), hoping to see hundreds of balloons in the sky. Nope—windy today, so no one took off. Bummer.

Las Vegas: New Mexico has its own Las Vegas, but it’s nothing like the other one—a sleepy little town with a perfectly preserved 19th-century Historic Plaza Hotel, brick buildings, and vintage streetlights. Everything is so well-preserved it’s often used as a filming location. NM attracts a lot of productions thanks to tax incentives and its Western landscapes—and it’s cheaper than California! That day, a huge Texas flag was flying in the wind: they were filming the second season of *Ransom Canyon* for Netflix in the town center. If we’d been dressed more “Western,” we could’ve been extras.

Jemez Springs: Its Jemez Hot Springs is super cute—several thermal pools at different temperatures, a New Age vibe. The pools are surrounded by big rocks, and you’re asked to speak softly. A place where you could spend hours. $50 for two hours for two.

Los Alamos: A town made legendary by the bomb, the movie, etc. Heads up: It’s still a research center, and to cross part of the town, you need to show ID. No stopping or taking photos allowed. Other than the Oppenheimer House (currently closed—only the neighboring house is open to visitors), there’s not much to see. There’s a replica of the camp entrance, but it’s been turned into restrooms.

Georgia O’Keeffe Trail (American painter, 1887–1986): Her museum in Santa Fe is pretty good, even if they don’t have tons of works. Entry is $20. Her house in Abiquiu is open for visits, but it’s way overpriced at $65. So we skipped it. You can get an idea of it by stopping at the Welcome Center on Route 84. Further down the same road, Ghost Ranch is worth a visit—beautiful setting, free to enter, with trails to explore and a great atmosphere.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park: A pretty isolated park—25 km of trails to get there, with only a small section paved. The road is decent except for the last few kilometers, which have potholes. I can’t imagine it being accessible after rain, though that doesn’t happen often! This park, in the middle of a desert plain with a few canyons, is one of the rare places where you can find multi-story structures from pre-Columbian civilizations—so, before the “current” tribes. But cruel disappointment: it’s been shut down for a few days. We met a Native ranger—tall, with long hair—who explained that even though he wasn’t being paid, he was still guarding the park and had closed all access to the sites. Darn. Turned around and headed back down the trail.

Same story in the next town, Aztec (a funny name, right?): Aztec Ruins National Monument was closed too.

We passed Ship Rock, the Navajo’s sacred mountain—really impressive. Couldn’t find a trail to get closer, but it’s better from a distance anyway! The town of Shiprock itself is pretty depressing—poor living conditions for some Natives, with rundown mobile homes and piles of junk cars.

Stopped in Cortez to visit Mesa Verde National Park. Ate at Denny’s—hadn’t been there in ages (though it’s the kind of place I should feel at home in!). The customers all looked like they’d stepped out of *The Addams Family*—a little creepy. Or funny, depending on your perspective. For Mesa Verde, after discussing it on this forum with the honorable member Caussat (who didn’t find it that amazing), we were on the fence. Problem solved: it was closed too. Back on the road.

Durango: Really nice with its Main Ave and its shops, cafés—touristy but with local life. Famous for its tourist train to Silverton, but we didn’t do it—way too expensive. Choice between a steam locomotive or diesel (which belches black, stinky smoke—yuck). The diesel should be replaced with electric as soon as they get the funds.

Million Dollar Highway: The road winds through the mountains, and every turn (and there are a lot) is breathtaking—unbelievable landscapes with fluorescent yellow, green, and snow-capped mountains. Just wow.

Silverton: A Western town nestled between two mountains, preserved in its original state despite the tourists arriving by train. Around it, abandoned mines and old wooden ties—must’ve been tough for the 19th-century miners.

Grand Junction: The city is surrounded by giant mesas—pretty impressive. The old downtown is *too* clean—almost sterile.

Colorado National Monument: Just outside the city, a winding road climbs between stunning canyons, with sweeping views of the valley. Entry was free that day due to the shutdown.

Route 330, which we took to get back to the highway, passes through a place called “Cowboy Country”—and it’s true. We saw guys in Stetsons with huge pickups, the road turned into a trail with cows wandering on it, and we had to honk to get them to move. The trail to I-70 was full of potholes—the 4X4 came in handy. Had a picnic by Vega Reservoir: the booth at the entrance was empty, but people left cash in envelopes for camping fees. Anyone passing by could’ve taken it, but it’s an example of US trust and honesty!

Glenwood Springs: A small town famous for its hot springs pool—they claim it’s the largest in the world. I don’t know about that, but it has a great look. Unfortunately, it was closed for maintenance those days! Blew our budget by staying at the Hotel Colorado, a huge 1893 building with a real atmosphere in its grand lobby and fake fireplaces. Fire pits in front of wooden chairs in the garden with mountain views—just really great.

Aspen: The billionaires’ ski resort, but surprisingly, parking was free for 2 hours. Rare to see a place for the super-rich that doesn’t scream “not for you” (like Palm Beach, for example). A former mining town completely redone, every shop occupied by a luxury brand. There’s even a thrift shop run by sweet retirees—funny as hell. Two ski lifts to start directly with your skis, but we didn’t see the price—they were still closed. Lots of houses that aren’t huge but are cute, though looking at real estate prices made us think, “Is there an extra zero on that listing?” A 6-bedroom villa for $52 million? Wow. The mountains around are gorgeous—no wonder it became what it is.

Another fancy resort nearby: Vail, more modern in its construction. The restaurants opted for a “Schwarzwald” decor—kind of odd.

Denver: Nothing really stood out for us in this city, except the Design Museum—the Kirkland, where a local painter collected furniture and supplies from Arts and Crafts to Postmodern. Just really great. Entry is included with a visit to the Denver Art Museum, which has diverse collections—from Impressionism (they have a Manet, a Van Gogh, a Cézanne, several Sisleys) to photography. The best part for me was the “Ancient Americas” totems—huge, impressive wooden sculptures, painted, the kind you’re more used to seeing in Polynesia or Easter Island. Personally, I didn’t know Natives made them too. That’s what museums are for!

Back at the airport, where I had to tag my own luggage (you have to do everything yourself with these US airlines). The tag said SLC/CDG! But we were supposed to connect through JFK. Turns out, they’d put us on a DEN/SLC/CDG flight without telling us. In the end, we gained 30 minutes on our original arrival time in Paris!

There you go—hope this inspires other travelers! !

Hi everyone, We’d like to know if it’s realistic to go to Costa Rica (Playa Carrillo) in late September/early October. Is it too rainy? Does it rain all day, or just for an hour or so? We’ll be traveling with two kids—6 months and 2.5 years old. Do you have any suggestions for places to go? Is Playa Carrillo a good option with young children? Thanks so much for your help, and have a great day! 😊

Hi everyone! 🙂

A little request for help from those who’ve stayed in Sedona—we’ll have almost 3 full days there. I’ve done some research on different sites, but I’m still confused.

It seems that some spots require, in addition to the America the Beautiful Pass (which we’ll already have from the start of our road trip), the Red Rock Day Pass since they’re within Red Rock State Park. This would be for park and parking lot maintenance.

Here are the hikes we’re eyeing: Boynton Canyon, Devil’s Bridge, Birthday Cave, Airport Mesa, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Crescent Moon Ranch.

We won’t be able to do all of them—we’ll have to choose 🤔 and cut some 😢.

On top of that, there are the two scenic drives: Red Rock Scenic Byway and Oak Creek Scenic Drive.

Does the America the Beautiful Pass cover everything, or do we also need the Red Rock Day Pass? And if we do, which hikes require it?

Thanks for your answers, and have a great afternoon! marcalamar 🙂

Hello everyone,

I’m starting a travel journal about the amazing round trip I took in August 2022 with a big circuit through the US West.

Here’s what I posted on another travel forum back when VoyageForum hadn’t yet regained its freedom. 😉

Hello!

We got back yesterday in the middle of the afternoon, and here’s a quick first take on the 2022 round trip.

Has America changed? You could say that, yeah. For better? For worse? Who knows. A massive circuit—nearly 8,000 kilometers, actually around 5,000–6,000 miles.

Round-trip flights went smoothly, except for Air France on the way back, which let a rather large dog in the cabin with an owner who let it roam around the plane. Cool, Air France... Outrageous!

The rough itinerary: Salt Lake City. Jackson Hole–Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Cody. Rock Springs. Moab–Arches–Canyonlands. Monument Valley. Grand Canyon. Bryce Canyon. Zion Park. Las Vegas. Death Valley. Mammoth Lakes. Tioga Road. Mariposa. Yosemite Valley. San Francisco.

Tourists on site—a sociological study:

Italians: Always nice but just as loud as ever! Hispanics: Same as the Italians, just a different language. Germans: *Ein, zwei, ach mein Gott!* Order and discipline! Americans: Still no manners whatsoever. Pathetic. I’m only talking about the tourists, not the locals who work there. Quebecers: Pure joy! English-speaking Canadians: Same as the Americans. Asians: For the Japanese, it’s perfect. But the others from the Middle Kingdom... Let’s not start a war over this. There’s already Ukraine going on. And yet... Israelis: Still no manners. The Kibbutz kids are the bane of this country. French: Some excellent, some very good, some good, and some... not much.

Note that tourists in the northern part of the trip were much better behaved than those in the south. "Hello," "Goodbye," offering a hand? Etc. Few Asians in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Lots of locals. The same goes for hotel staff in the northern part—more attentive. Really cool!

On the other hand, we were pretty surprised not to encounter any African-American locals in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, or even Arizona—whether tourists or employees. It’s quite striking, to be honest.

The Hotels:

Holiday Inn - 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States. A modern but soulless hotel. Basically, a place to pass through. Minimal breakfast.

Miller Park Lodge - 155 North Jackson Street - Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Not a hotel but a luxury motel. 750 € for two nights!! No breakfast. Huge room where you could hold a tea dance!! Well-located. No staff. Only room of the month-long stay that was fully redone during those two days.

Best Western Weston Inn. 103 Gibbon Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Well-located, not far from the park entrance. Minimal breakfast. Friendly staff. Room refreshed every two days.

Best Western Sunset Inn. 1601 8th St, Cody, 82414-4134 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

Baymont by Wyndham 2717 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!

Wingate by Wyndham Moab. 126 South Highway 191, Moab, 84532 End of the "family" hotels. Start of the tourist hotels. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

Hampton Inn Kayenta. US Highway 160, Kayenta, AZ 86033, United States A stopover hotel run by the Navajos. Friendly staff wearing masks. Lots of people. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

La Quinta by Wyndham Williams. 1100 Cataract Lake Rd, Williams, AZ 86046, United States Finally, Route 66 for 500 meters! The staff is there. Nothing more. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Ruby's Inn. 26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, United States A factory!!! Great Hispanic or Romanian staff! A liquor store in the hotel! Awesome! Very good breakfast, but go early because the crowd—and the jerks—are there! Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!

BEST WESTERN Casino Royale - 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Strip, Las Vegas Good hotel at a reasonable price. No breakfast, but Denny’s is next door. Quiet hotel despite the casino. Friendly staff. No memory of seeing any pets!

Shilo Inn Mammoth Lake. 2963 Main Street, Mammoth Lake Disastrous! Ineffective security system. Fire doors propped open with wooden wedges. Tiny breakfast room. No staff in the room. Tables not cleaned. Minimal breakfast. Gross pool. Rooms need work. No, the whole hotel needs to be redone. They say they’re renovating. They’d be better off tearing it down. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Very bad memory. Apparently, there’s supposed to be staff in this hotel.

Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway. 4994 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 Hotel or motel? Booking should clean up its listings! No room refresh! Minimal breakfast. The staff is there. Nothing more.

Comfort Inn by the Bay. 775 Van Ness Avenue, Marina District, San Francisco No room refresh in four days! Minimal breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Well-located. Depends on what for, but well-located.

And then there are those who steal apples from the breakfast to put in their bags in the morning, those who fill up their famous US water bottles with orange juice from the breakfast pump, those who don’t clear their tables—I could go on. And also, those who don’t say hello or respond to a greeting!

Met some super nice French people (in the northern parks)! They’ll recognize themselves!

And the magic phrase that opens doors with Americans: "Do you speak French? OK, good!" Laughter guaranteed!

Don’t try that with Asians who run souvenir shops in big cities—they have no sense of humor unless it’s about the color of the green bill.

The park rangers are always available! Great!

And 5,000 photos to sort and organize, plus a few hours of dashcam videos!

See you soon.

Until the next update...

Hi there, I'm starting a new travel journal with my itinerary and memories in mind, and maybe a few photos if I can find some.

The context:

April 2020, I was supposed to go to Uzbekistan, and October 2020 to Texas: both canceled due to COVID. Summer vacations in 2020 weren’t gonna be fun. Optimistic, I’d rescheduled both trips for roughly the same dates in 2021: the first was canceled again because of COVID, the second due to U.S. entry conditions (still COVID-related!). Summer vacations in 2021 *had* to be more fun, or I was gonna lose it!!! Plus, our parents are dealing with health issues, which is weighing us down—we really need to get away!

So I looked into where we could go, somewhere we could live almost normally. I saw that Madeira had implemented strict COVID measures but that life on the island was pretty chill afterward. For me, Madeira = sun + hiking + landscapes. BINGO.

Day 1: The flight and arrival on the island

Flight with TAP via Lisbon, departing around noon. We wore our masks properly on the plane. (My last flight was to Portugal, and I told myself I’d break the jinx and leave COVID behind us.) Layover in Lisbon, then an afternoon flight to Madeira. The landing went smoothly, no wind. Cristiano Ronaldo Airport in Funchal is known for being one of the trickiest in the world due to crosswinds. The checks were standard, except COVID added an extra step. Before the trip, I had to fill out a questionnaire (Madeira Safe). Once there, a group of young people—probably students—greeted us, each with a tablet. The health questionnaire and vaccine check were super quick. Then we saw a doctor, and just like that, we were wished a great stay. Honestly, it was so well organized that it only took 10 minutes. We wouldn’t put our masks back on until we returned!

A taxi took us to our hotel in the hills above Funchal—a pretty upscale place, which isn’t our usual style, but we needed it this time! Dinner on the hotel terrace with the city at our feet. Amazing!

HOTEL: Quinta da Bela Vista

The +: We’re traveling!!! The -: Nothing.

Bonjour à tous,

Je pars aux philippines mi fevrier avec 2 enfants, je cherche à réserver le bateau rapide pour el nido depuis coron, à chaque fois que je vois sur les différents post quelqu'un qui met une affiche avec les tarifs qu'il y a un prix plus bas pour les enfants, par contre en ligne sur les différents sites de réservation il me demande juste le nombre de passager, vous avez pas un moyen pour avoir cette réduction?

Merci d'avance

Salut la communauté... Me revoilà sur le site après 7 ans d'absence.

J’espère que tout le monde prend du plaisir 🙂

Aujourd'hui mes questions se tournent vers ce magnifique pays qu'on appelle le Sri Lanka J'aimerais visiter cette île ce mois ci, partir entre le 20 et 30 Novembre 2019 pour une durée de 3 voir 4 semaines sur place.. J'ai déjà pas mal surfé ( sur internet ) et je commence à comprendre le principe des moussons. Toutefois, j'aimerai que certains d'entre vous, qui ont vécu une experience, à la même période, puissent me rassurer sur la météo que je risque de découvrir 🤪

L’itinéraire n'est pas encore établi, mais ça tournera vraisemblablement autour des grand classiques que l'ont peut découvrir sur certains forum/blogs Ville, Montagnes, Peuple, Safari, Plage, Soleil ?😎

Au plaisir de vous lire, je vous embrasse tous et vous souhaite un excellent week-end de 3 jours *GanMor

Bonjour, Même s'il existe de nombreuses discussions sur les trajets en Namibie, je poste cette question ciblant spécifiquement une étape de notre circuit prévisionnel. Je précise que nous avons besoin de conseils non sur le choix des lodges, que nous avons définitivement arrêté, mais sur l'organisation de nos activités.

En mai 2020, nous devrions atterrir à Windhoek vers 6h30 et avons donc réservé :

J1 : prise en charge du 4x4 puis en route pour le Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (avec combiné "Cheetah Feeding + Sundowner Drive" J2 : safari 4x4 proposé par le lodge, puis en route pour Sossusvlei (Sossusvlei Lodge)

Si quelqu'un en a déjà fait l'expérience, je m'interroge sur l'organisation de J2:

Le safari au Bagatelle Kalahari sera-t-il suffisamment matinal pour nous laisser ensuite un délai de route raisonnable, afin de sécuriser le trajet pour Sossusvlei ? D'autant que j'ai lu que les derniers km pouvaient nous amener à nous ensabler, et que la nuit tombe vers 18h15 en mai. Sinon, pensez-vous que l'on puisse réaliser ce safari plutôt l'après-midi de J1 (à 15h je crois) pour enchaîner ensuite avec le Sundowner drive ? Cela a-t-il un intérêt ?

Merci pour vos avis

Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens.... Cette année je ne rejoins pas la belle province ..Hélas.. A défaut je vais partager avec vous notre voyage de 2012.. Il commence un peu à dater mais les sites ne changent pas ... ou presque... Je suis partie un mois avec mes enfants (22, 20 et 12 ans). Plus de 5000 kms à la découverte d'une partie du Québec.

23 juin 2012 : Les examens finis, nous embarquons à la gare de Bruxelles Midi vers Paris Charles de Gaule. Pratique, c'est un billet combiné et l'enregistrement se fait à la gare! Heureusement car suite à un vol de câbles, le TGV aura pas mal de retard et il nous faudra courir un peu pour ne pas rater le vol.. J'ai loué un petit appartement rue de Gaspé, près du métro Jarry. Nous visiteront Montréal jusqu'au 26 juin, le temps de bien se remettre du décalage horaire. Le vieux port, noir de monde en ce début d'été, le vieux Montréal , le marché Jean Talon, l le 24 c'est la fête du Québec! le mont royal, la biosphère, mais aussi le biodôme , la tour olympique et ...la Ronde pour mes jeunes fans!!! Trop heureux de faire les montagnes russes en bois les plus hautes du monde...



Nous avons eu l'occasion d'avoir un bel aperçu de la ville durant ces trois jours. Si moi je suis conquise par la ville depuis mon premier voyage, je constate que les jeunes le sont aussi!!!

Bonjour,

Afin de préparer ma croisière dans les fjords en juin, Je suis sur le point de réserver le fameux train Flam/Myrdal/Flam sur internet afin de réduire le coût de l'excursion proposée par Costa. Sur le site, je vois que le trajet dure 1h. Pour ceux qui l'ont déjà fait, le train s'arrête t-il un peu ou la boucle se fait elle non stop. A part ce petit train, que peut on faire d'autres car l'escale dure près de 8h ?

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.

Bonjour Je voudrais faire le trajet Kanchanaburi Bangkok en train Es ce possible Mon guest house est près du pont de la rivière Kwai Merci

Chers voyageurs,

Je serai en vacances en Chine très prochainement avec 3 amis, et l’une de nos étapes sera Shanghai et sa région. Afin de se libérer du tumulte de la ville, je me demandais si vous auriez des conseils pour une escapade de 2 jours dans les alentours avec un départ de shanghai (train ou bus) le 17/07 au matin et un retour le 18/07 en soirée?

Je pensais à une belle balade à Huangshan (mais n’est-ce pas trop court? Si pas trop court, avec ou sans guide?) ou Suzhou, ou autre...?

Un tout grand merci d’avance pour vos précieux conseils, Julien

Bonjour à tous,

Je me tourne vers vous aujourd'hui pour quelques conseils et recommandations pour notre prochain voyage que nous souhaiterions faire dans l'Ouest Américain. Nous sommes 3 familles avec 2 enfants chacun de 12 à 16 ans. Nous souhaiterions partir 15 jours au mois d'Août en alternant villes et Parcs. Nous sommes conscients que 15 jours, c'est peu pour parcourir les magnifiques parcs de l'Arizona et de l'Utah ainsi que les villes de Californie et il nous faudra donc faire quelques compromis.

Le planning prévu pour l'instant est le suivant : Jour 1 : France - SF : arrivée dans l'après-midi installation Jour 2 : SF visite ville Jour 3 : SF Visite Ville Jour 4 : SF - Las Vegas en avion Jour 5 : Las Vegas vers Grand Canyon Jour 6 : Grand Canyon et route vers Page Jour 7 : Lower Antelope Canyon le matin et Lake powell avec location d'un bateau l'après-midi Jour 8 : Monument Valley Jour 9 : Moab ou Torrey ? Jour 10 : Bryce canyon : Visite du parc l'aprem et balade à cheval le lendemain matin Jour 11 : Zion Jour 12 : Las Vegas Jour 13 : Route vers Los Angeles et visite rapide Jour 14 : LA Universal Studio Jour 15 : Retour France

Cela vous semble-t-il jouable ? Pour faciliter les transports nous pensions également louer un van pour 15 personnes (Chevrolet Express 3500).

Merci pour votre aide :) Pierre

Bonjour,

Nous partons mon mari et moi, pour la seconde fois à NY, pendant 6 jours au mois de Mai. Nous serons accompagnés d'un couple d'amis qui ne connaissent pas NY. Notre première fois datant d'il y a 5 ans, je pensais refaire les incontournable, pour nos amis d'abord, puis pour nous aussi, je pense qu'on redécouvrira les lieux, trop émerveillés par la ville la première fois.

Nous logerons à Times Square. Voici mon planning :

J1 - Arrivée 13h40 à JFK Times Square Montée à l'ESB de nuit Diner du côté de TS (Buba gump je pense)

J2 - Journée Financial District Matin : Liberty Island + Ellis Island (que nous n'avions pas fait, fermée suite à la tempête de 2012) Déjeuner chez Bill's Bar and Burger Aps-Midi : Memorial 9/11 - One WTC Brooklyn Bridge Diner du côté de Brooklyn ?

J3 - Matin : Midtown : TOR/Public Library Aprés-midi : High line - Chelsea Market

J4 - Matin : Harlem/PDJ chez Amy Ruth's + Université de Colombia Après-midi : Colombus Circle + Central Park

J5 - Union Square / Flatiron

J6 - Journée à Woodbury Premium Outlet Départ en soirée

Planning ultra classique, bj'aurai pu faire preuve de plus de fantaisie...

Je ne sais pas trop quoi caser en J5 , et surtout, en J2 je ne sais pas si nous aurons le temps de tout faire, sachant que la première fois nous n'avions pas fait ELlis Island, le musée 9/11 ainsi que la One WTC n'étaient pas encore ouverts.

Nous avions fait le MET et le museum d'histoire Naturelle. Nos amis n'en veulent pas. Pas de Little Italy et Chinatown, perte de temps pour moi, personnellement je n'ai pas aimé, comparé à San Francisco Je suis ouverte à vos commentaires/critiques/remarques 😉

Milles mercis pour votre aide !!!🙂