Cheers,

Bob

Pleased you enjoyed it will look forward to reading your review, like Bob I'm on this holiday in september (not same trip though).

Mick

Hi Katy1717: I did all the excursions except the Snake River Float and the 2 flights (although I did do the helicopter over the Grand Canyon). The only reason I didn't do the Snake River was because I wanted some time to wander round Jackson which is a lovely town. However, the people who did it said it was worth it - not necessarily for the scenery but for the wildlife - pelicans etc. I booked 4 of mine in the UK but you can of course book with your Tour Manager, although you do then have to pay by cash. Having said that, I believe people who booked the helicopter & plane flights in the US were able to pay by credit card if they wished. I personally think the Grand Canyon helicopter flight is a must if you've never done it before.

The Monument valley 4 x 4 is also a must as its the only way you get to see it at its full advantage.

Lake Powell was wonderful. We sailed through Antelope Canyon, which has stunning scenery and sailed back into the sunset. Amazing!

Las Vegas by night is definitely worth doing if you want to see Vegas in its full glory. Plus, as it was our last night all together, nobody really wanted to be on their own.

I hope that helps, but if you have any other questions, let me know. You'll have a wonderful time. Best wishes Olive

Hi Liz

To be honest - you won't get much time to look around on your own anywhere. That's why its important to do the excursions, if you can and your budget allows.

We didn't see anything of Denver because we arrived at the hotel about 8.30 at night and left early the next morning.

There was time to look around Jackson (if you didn't do the Snake River Float). I opted to do this because I wanted to see Jackson and it is a lovely town so I was glad I did that. But the people who did the Snake River Float said it was worth doing, so you have to decide what you prefer to do.

There is some free time in Salt Lake City on the second day. I decided to visit the shopping mall and ride back to the hotel on the free tram.

As I'm sure you're aware, this is a very full-on trip with hardly a minute to yourself. You'll be up early in the morning and sometimes back to the hotel just in time for dinner. Other times you may get a couple of hours spare time when you get back to the hotel. But, believe me it is all worth it. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

If you haven't read my review yet, it might help (on the review area of the site).

If you need any more help, please don't hesitate to ask

Kind regards, Olive

Thanks for your message I am going to try and do as many excursions as I can, I was hoping to see as much as poss at the towns n city's that ill be staying in. Looks like its a tiring holiday! But I'm still looking forward to it!! Thanks for your help if I need more help ill ask!, just one more question did you stay in a hotel at heathrow the night before you flew? If so which hotel? I'm thinking of staying the night before x

No - I didn't stay. I got a lift there in the morning - but I only live an hour's drive from Heathrow. Sorry - can't help you there. Have a wonderful time, but don't forget to ask if you have any other questions x

Thanks for your message I am going to try and do as many excursions as I can, I was hoping to see as much as poss at the towns n city's that ill be staying in. Looks like its a tiring holiday! But I'm still looking forward to it!! Thanks for your help if I need more help ill ask!, just one more question did you stay in a hotel at heathrow the night before you flew? If so which hotel? I'm thinking of staying the night before x

If flying from Heathrow I usually book through Holiday Extras, If you select the "undercover hotel" option you don't know which hotel you are getting until you have booked but do get a very good discount. However you can choose the star rating, i normally select 4 star and in the past have got the Seraton, Renaissance, Arora, Park Inn, and Radisson, all excellent hotels along Bath Road.

If you are driving don go for a park/stay deal saves a lot of cash linking the two together.

Mick