The Reds road trip.

[gatso]

you can def fly cheaper on virgin but are they striking?

Cheaper than I've quoted here or cheaper than the others Gatters?

less than 450 direct from lgw

drunk again gatso?

my turn to call bs on one of your ridic facts.

according to kayak it's £456 on last minute, opodo and netflights or £440 on vayama. all direct on virgin

lgw-las, 6th july returning 27th july

[RED-DOG]

Do hire cars come with sat-nav in the US?

[Longy]

Do hire cars come with sat-nav in the US?

It is normally add on, which the hire company will offer you when you pick it up.

[Longines]

Does you phone not do SatNav? Download the maps before you go?

[leethefish]

American road trip....one of my lifes ambitions....I'm incredibly jealous.....takes lots of pics...plz

also for me
i have been to Seattle 10 years ago but  would  so love to do this

[RED-DOG]

Does you phone not do SatNav? Download the maps before you go?

Sounds good, what do I need to know?

[Woodsey]

When I looked for my trip most of the vans to sleep in were quite expensive. These guys looked fun though  

http://www.escapecampervans.com/

[RED-DOG]

When I looked for my trip most of the vans to sleep in were quite expensive. These guys looked fun though  

http://www.escapecampervans.com/

Don't really want a van designed for sleeping in Woods, I want a van designed for a plumber to carry his tools in.

[Acidmouse]

Off to San Fran this summer to visit in laws and show off the babies. I always find the city great for 3-4 days then need to get out and explore outside of it over the bridge to mill valley etc...once you done the cable cars, bay, museums and prison its much the same.

[ACE2M]

has anyone done wine country? napa valley etc?

[Woody502]

has anyone done wine country? napa valley etc?

Hi Red, we have just come back from doing a 3 week road trip around that area and it was a great trip. Our route was:

LA, Vegas, Yosemite, Napa, San Fran, Pismo Beach, LA

The highlight for me was Napa if you like wine and good food then this is the place to head for. Yosemite was also good but most of the high crossing points were still closed as according to the locals they have had a great winter for snow. Been to San Fran many times and it is one of my favourite US cities to visit and has plenty to keep you occupied if its your first time (Alcatraz, cable cars, Fishermans Wharf and just general sight seeing). Pismo was very relaxing we just chilled and took it easy before the madness of LA. Like Longy we went from SF to LA down the route 1 coastal road (including a mad diversion after a rock slide) which was an experience in itself.

[RED-DOG]

has anyone done wine country? napa valley etc?

Hi Red, we have just come back from doing a 3 week road trip around that area and it was a great trip. Our route was:

LA, Vegas, Yosemite, Napa, San Fran, Pismo Beach, LA

The highlight for me was Napa if you like wine and good food then this is the place to head for. Yosemite was also good but most of the high crossing points were still closed as according to the locals they have had a great winter for snow. Been to San Fran many times and it is one of my favourite US cities to visit and has plenty to keep you occupied if its your first time (Alcatraz, cable cars, Fishermans Wharf and just general sight seeing). Pismo was very relaxing we just chilled and took it easy before the madness of LA. Like Longy we went from SF to LA down the route 1 coastal road (including a mad diversion after a rock slide) which was an experience in itself.

Sounds great. I'm excited.   


Info on accommodation costs appreciated

[Woody502]

has anyone done wine country? napa valley etc?

Hi Red, we have just come back from doing a 3 week road trip around that area and it was a great trip. Our route was:

LA, Vegas, Yosemite, Napa, San Fran, Pismo Beach, LA

The highlight for me was Napa if you like wine and good food then this is the place to head for. Yosemite was also good but most of the high crossing points were still closed as according to the locals they have had a great winter for snow. Been to San Fran many times and it is one of my favourite US cities to visit and has plenty to keep you occupied if its your first time (Alcatraz, cable cars, Fishermans Wharf and just general sight seeing). Pismo was very relaxing we just chilled and took it easy before the madness of LA. Like Longy we went from SF to LA down the route 1 coastal road (including a mad diversion after a rock slide) which was an experience in itself.

Sounds great. I'm excited.   


Info on accommodation costs appreciated

We stayed mostly at Best Western Hotels (not the best but a decent standard that wont break the bank) as I get a decent discount rate through work. I think they can be had for around $120 a night (plus tax) midweek if you book in advance (more if you turn up on the day) going up if you hit them on a weekend (probably $50 more).

[StuartHopkin]

you can def fly cheaper on virgin but are they striking?

Cheaper than I've quoted here or cheaper than the others Gatters?

less than 450 direct from lgw

drunk again gatso?

my turn to call bs on one of your ridic facts.

according to kayak it's £456 on last minute, opodo and netflights or £440 on vayama. all direct on virgin

lgw-las, 6th july returning 27th july

Gatso wins again

[Longines]

Does you phone not do SatNav? Download the maps before you go?

Sounds good, what do I need to know?

IIRC you've got a Android smartphone - which make and model is it?

My wife's Android is - appropriately for this thread - an Orange San Francisco and it appears to have SatNav and Google Maps built-in.