West coast 3 week trip
First timers so hubby is wanting to weigh out all options .. We have middle aged schooled children and taking 3 weeks in 2014 oft and niov to consider west coast !! Top 5 choices to stay and be able...
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First timers so hubby is wanting to weigh out all options .. We have middle aged schooled children and taking 3 weeks in 2014 oft and niov to consider west coast !! Top 5 choices to stay and be able to tour and visit .. I def am wanting to check out Big Sur and the redwood forest and Grand Canyon ... Any ideas or experiences ??
General overall thoughts-- From Gulf Springs to San Francisco round trip is 4880 miles
1. Total vacation days 21
2. Total travel days round trip 12 days based on driving 6 hrs. per day @ 60MPH, not including fuel and potty stops. Staying only 1 night at the end of the each day as you drive out to just get to the Calif. coast will take a toll on you and the family's stress and energy levels.
3. Total sight seeing days 9 left.
Yes, the trip can be done but you have to decide if trying to squeeze this great trip in such a short period of time is what you really want to do.
Other alternatives,
1. Fly out to the west coast , rent an RV so you can explore the Ca. coast at a more leisurely and enjoyable pace. Then drive the RV to the Grand Canyon. Drop the RV off in Phoenix and catch a plane home from their Airport.
2. Do just the Calif. coast trip this time and save Grand Canyon for your next RV trip.
Have a great trip:) what ever you decide.
General overall thoughts-- From Gulf Springs to San Francisco round trip is 4880 miles
1. Total vacation days 21
2. Total travel days round trip 12 days based on driving 6 hrs. per day @ 60MPH, not including fuel and potty stops. Staying only 1 night at the end of the each day as you drive out to just get to the Calif. coast will take a toll on you and the family's stress and energy levels.
3. Total sight seeing days 9 left.
Yes, the trip can be done but you have to decide if trying to squeeze this great trip in such a short period of time is what you really want to do.
Other alternatives,
1. Fly out to the west coast , rent an RV so you can explore the Ca. coast at a more leisurely and enjoyable pace. Then drive the RV to the Grand Canyon. Drop the RV off in Phoenix and catch a plane home from their Airport.
2. Do just the Calif. coast trip this time and save Grand Canyon for your next RV trip.
Have a great trip:) what ever you decide.
