Anyone any ideas how much spends we'll need? This is a trip of a lifetime for me and I might never get back so don't want to skimp. Don't have a clue how much the optional trips are.

Babs x

Hi All

Anyone any ideas how much spends we'll need? This is a trip of a lifetime for me and I might never get back so don't want to skimp. Don't have a clue how much the optional trips are.

Babs x

Hi Babs,

Was wondering myself. Went into 'Ask your editor' page - page 2 under America's Golden West 7.3.11 by BGray.

You will find a great list of excursions (last years prices ?).

Please sit down before reading it. Lots n lots of money required.

Let me know what you think.

Edna

xx

Hi Babs

I am considering doing this trip. Will also be travelling from Scotland as I live in Motherwell near Glasgow. If I go, this will be my second JU holiday. Went to China last year and had a great time. Group were very friendly and holiday was very well organised and good value ror money.

Lesley

Hi Lesley,

I am going on the same trip. I have been booked since last year. I will be flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow. I live in Dundee, Hope you can come.

Edna

Hi Edna

Perhaps we could travel together from Edinburgh. Will contact JU to find out if I can change flight from Glasgow.

Lesley

Hi All

Anyone any ideas how much spends we'll need? This is a trip of a lifetime for me and I might never get back so don't want to skimp. Don't have a clue how much the optional trips are.

Babs x

Hi Babs

I think we will probably need about £500 for meals drinks, some optional trips, souvenirs etc. Trips could be quite expensive-particularly helicopter ride over Grand Canyon so my guess may be way out!!!

Lesley

Las Vegas and San Francisco. I took with me $700, but spent more.

Also pre booked some trips, but to be honest it would have been worth NOT pre booking as there are many tours on offer.

MY advice is, book the POPULAR one in advance and pay the extra, if its a trip in a life time then you dont want to miss out.

Helicopter rides: I really would pre book any way, due to the fact they cant hold many people in one go.

I pre booked a nice trip via With was a flight over the Hoover dam, a helicopter ride in to the grand canyon, a boat ride up the Colorado river and a bus to a couple of nice view points (one being where the Sky Walk is located.

it cost be about $300 from memory. But VERY worth the money!

www.alllasvegastours.com or www.allgrandcanyontours.com ( i think, google them) They offer some really great rates!

Who ever is going on this.....PLEASE PLEASE visit the Cheese Cake Factory! ..... *drools thinking about it* YUMMMMY indeed!!

Hi Babs

I am considering doing this trip. Will also be travelling from Scotland as I live in Motherwell near Glasgow. If I go, this will be my second JU holiday. Went to China last year and had a great time. Group were very friendly and holiday was very well organised and good value ror money.

Lesley

Hi Lesley,

I am going on the same trip. I have been booked since last year. I will be flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow. I live in Dundee, Hope you can come.

Edna

Hi Edna

Perhaps we could travel together from Edinburgh. Will contact JU to find out if I can change flight from Glasgow.

Lesley

Hi Lesley

I'm flying on the Sunday the 18th BA1463 time 19.35 from Edin to Heathrow then staying at the Comfort Hotel Heathrow tel 44-208-5736162 overnight.

Are you flying down on the Sunday or on Monday morning?

Edna

xx

PRICES FOR EXCURSIONS (LAST YEAR PRICES)

Deluxe Grand Canyon - 8 hrs $319.00

Classic Grand Canyon - 4 hrs $204.00

Ultimate Grand Canyon - 6-7hrs $448.00

Indian Adventure & Skywalk 6-7hrs $349.00

SF flight over SF and under Golden Gate Bridge - 2hrs $160.00

SF Bay Cruise - 1hr - $22.00

Prebookable in UK 5 days prior to departure £85.50

Palm Springs Tour 1/2 day £24.00

Aerial Tramway 1/2 day £21.00

Rat Pack Show - evening £55.00 includes food

+ Flight over strip Vegas

Thinks will have to start some serious saving

Edna

Have just posted excursion prices (last years) on thread. Grand Canyon varies from $204 to $448.00.

I have managed to get a menu (but no prices) for the Ihop diner which is next door to The Raddison in San Francisco. Quite a selection. Dont think it will be that expensive.

Edna

Hi all, I am considering booking up for the mid west holiday on 19 september, travelling from Glasgow. I am a bit apprehensive about doing this on my own and dont know what to expect. Can anyone shed any light on this?Thanks Neil

My first time too - just do it!!

Babs x

Hi all, I am considering booking up for the mid west holiday on 19 september, travelling from Glasgow. I am a bit apprehensive about doing this on my own and dont know what to expect. Can anyone shed any light on this?Thanks Neil

Hi Neil

My first time too - just go for it!

Babs x

best wishes

Colin

Hi Neil

My first time too - just go for it!

Babs x

Hi Neil

This will be my first time with JY as well. Just go man go.

Edna x

Hi Neil

My first time too - just do it!!

Babs x

Thanks for the reply Babs, Im going to book up

Neil

Hi Neil

My first time too - just do it!!

Babs x

Thanks for the reply Babs, Im going to book up

Neil

Great - it will be fantastic, I'm certain! x

Hi Babs

I am considering doing this trip. Will also be travelling from Scotland as I live in Motherwell near Glasgow. If I go, this will be my second JU holiday. Went to China last year and had a great time. Group were very friendly and holiday was very well organised and good value ror money.

Lesley

Hi Lesley,

I am going on the same trip. I have been booked since last year. I will be flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow. I live in Dundee, Hope you can come.

Edna

Hi Edna

Perhaps we could travel together from Edinburgh. Will contact JU to find out if I can change flight from Glasgow.

Lesley

Hi Lesley

I'm flying on the Sunday the 18th BA1463 time 19.35 from Edin to Heathrow then staying at the Comfort Hotel Heathrow tel 44-208-5736162 overnight.

Are you flying down on the Sunday or on Monday morning?

Edna

xx

Hi Edna

I would prefer to fly on Monday but this may not be possible if we have any early check in at Heathrow. Will wait to hear from JU about flight times etc.

Lesleyx

Hi to Edna, Sharon, Lesley, Barbara and of course Colin, hopefully the six of us can all meet up at the airport before we fly. Yippee, glad that I have booked and we are all in contact. It is so nice that you get to know your fellow passengers before flying off. Hope to hear from you again

Lynn x

Hi Lynn

Hope to see you in the Exec. Lounge before the flight. Really looking forward to the trip which I am sure we will enjoy.

Lesleyx

FOR ALL FELLOW TRAVELLERS

PRICES FOR EXCURSIONS (LAST YEAR PRICES)

Deluxe Grand Canyon - 8 hrs $319.00

Classic Grand Canyon - 4 hrs $204.00

Ultimate Grand Canyon - 6-7hrs $448.00

Indian Adventure & Skywalk 6-7hrs $349.00

SF flight over SF and under Golden Gate Bridge - 2hrs $160.00

SF Bay Cruise - 1hr - $22.00

Prebookable in UK 5 days prior to departure £85.50

Palm Springs Tour 1/2 day £24.00

Aerial Tramway 1/2 day £21.00

Rat Pack Show - evening £55.00 includes food

+ Flight over strip Vegas

Thinks will have to start some serious saving

Edna

Thanks for this info Edna. I have already booked the Palm Springs Tour and Rat Pack Show. Not sure about helicopter trips as I have a fear of heights!!!!

Lesley