Although I'm not on your trip (doing the longer version on 23rd) I did this holiday in June 2011. I've been to varous areas of the States many times and the weather will still be hot especially in Phoenix & Vegas. It will get cool on a night in Flagstaff because of the altitude (fleece or light jacket).

Its a nice holiday but wish it had been longer, its very hectic like all touring holidays but i'm sure you'll have a great time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8308363@N02/sets/72157626851675161/ 

Mick

Jan

Last year I did the longer tour with Travelsphere including Yellowstone and Little Big Horn. The sights at Bryce Canyon (my favourite) are better than the photos you may have seen. Monument Valley is all what you expect and more (take the 4x4 ride for the close up views). Do take the optional boat cruise on Lake Powell. It will be relaxing cruising on the water after the desert! And then there is Grand Canyon and also Sedona! There will be some early morning starts. Remember, Flagstaff is a Route 66 town so there is the memorabilia and diners.

While in Vegas, experience the Bellagio fountains at night. If you have a camcorder, video one of the songs with the dancing fountains, they are every 15 minutes in the evening, but get near a loudspeaker to hear the music. See You Tube for a sample, Frank Sinatra ‘Fly me to the Moon ‘ is a good one. It must be a good 30 mins walk from the Stratosphere hotel to the main hotels on the strip, so a taxi is advised. Do visit the Venetian, Caesars Palace and Fremont St for the light show.

Trust you have a good time and write a review

Malcolm

Hi Rose/Marilyn,

Although I'm not on your trip (doing the longer version on 23rd) I did this holiday in June 2011. I've been to varous areas of the States many times and the weather will still be hot especially in Phoenix & Vegas. It will get cool on a night in Flagstaff because of the altitude (fleece or light jacket).

Its a nice holiday but wish it had been longer, its very hectic like all touring holidays but i'm sure you'll have a great time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8308363@N02/sets/72157626851675161/ 

Mick

Thanks, Mick. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the photos. It looks fantastic (and also very hot). It gives me a good idea of what to expect.

Jan

Also glad to hear from Jan and Marilyn - this particular tour does not seem to get mentioned and I wondered if I was the only one going!! Look forward to meeting you.

Perhaps this is more a question for the ladies, but would trainers be satisfactory for walking any of the trails at the canyons. Not sure how much time we have anyway for walking but I seem to remember last year a lady told me to bring suitable walking footwear. Not sure exactly what she meant but dont want to come armed with walking boots if they are not necessary.

Thank you Malcolm and Mick for your helpful replies. Mick also gave me very good advice last year, when I was previously going on this tour but had to cancel for health reasons.

Also glad to hear from Jan and Marilyn - this particular tour does not seem to get mentioned and I wondered if I was the only one going!! Look forward to meeting you.

Perhaps this is more a question for the ladies, but would trainers be satisfactory for walking any of the trails at the canyons. Not sure how much time we have anyway for walking but I seem to remember last year a lady told me to bring suitable walking footwear. Not sure exactly what she meant but dont want to come armed with walking boots if they are not necessary.

Rose,

Can't remember anyone on our trip in specific walking shoes, everyone in trainers for walking at the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce.

pleased you liked the photos, think Kanab was been phased out on our trip although was one of the places i wanted to see been a western fan and lots were made there. Think they have a better route now because around that area we seemed to go up and down the same road to visit Bryce and believe you stay in the area now.

Mick

Rose & Jan, I look forward to meeting you both. It won't be long now!

Marilyn