Originally Posted by
Swanhunter
...and now over to the California forum for any further input.
Where it will sadly die off
Thank you for the run, and for all of the excellent advice, recommendations and personal insights received so far
There are so many things I have to come to a decision on, although the main crossroad I am still at is how to order it. The GC, PCH and Yosemite have all individually been recommended as doing/or dropping -although pushed for time, it would hard to give up on one. So a return to LA will have to be a cert, be it from LV or Yosemite.
Albeit hot i would like to see the inland drive up to Yosemite from LV/GC, we will not have been in the car for a few days so should have the patience for a long drive, we would also be able to borrow a tent from family in LA who we would be able to return it to. However, I think a return to LA after LV is leading the way, with a visit to Yosemite straight after PCH or within our stay in SF. Albeit it the same amount of driving in total, it will be broken up. We can also stick to a Convertible, as we will have no tent or 'Death Valley' heat to drive through.
Driving to the GC or taking a Helicopter is another one... I want the photos of the GC and the Hoover dam. A fky over will be amazing although I want time to savour and the photos to go along... we will have the car(which we will not have driven for 2 days) with us anyway and a Helicopter would be one of the larger hits on the budget.
Signature at MGM does seem nice, we are looking for a good deal... if we have to pay, so be it.... as long as I can get a great deal and know that most will be paying more then us then I will be happy. A 2 bedroom suite for 4 would be great, and sowould lounge access or a hotel with a good buffet/loose with complimentary drinks.