Starting in LA...
Discussion
audidoody said:
I;d strongly suggest a cab to a SM hotel for the first night to get over the exhaustion of the flight and jet lag and picking up rental car next morning.
One more vote for Shutters.
Manhattan Beach is quote funky as is Marina Del Rey.
I had actually thought about a cab to the hotel and some form of public transport to Universal, but so far have not been able to find any prices to see if will save much over getting a hire car at the airport.One more vote for Shutters.
Manhattan Beach is quote funky as is Marina Del Rey.
saleen836 said:
As title, myself and Mrs Saleen fly into LA in September for the start of our holiday and as the search isn't working I thought I would post.
The plan is to stay in LA for 2-3 days before driving to Vegas, so firstly looking for a hotel recommendation?
What is the best way to get around LA, get the hire car at the airport and use that or buses/cabs etc then pick up the hire car on the day we head off to Vegas?
Worst i am going to LA theread ever , for fThe plan is to stay in LA for 2-3 days before driving to Vegas, so firstly looking for a hotel recommendation?
What is the best way to get around LA, get the hire car at the airport and use that or buses/cabs etc then pick up the hire car on the day we head off to Vegas?
ks sake do you s all rely on PH to decide your life Not sure how you are travelling upper class virgin but looking for cheap hotels? Personally would fly prem and pocket the money and get some great hotels, try the Queen Mary long beach, stay in a two bed suite for I think 380 a night, fab and would do it again. Have you tried last minute.com for hotels? Also, have you thought of an RV, done that every year for many years, quite often the same as a hotel per night, ok 10 mpg is less than a mustang will do but gives great flexibility .
Edited by David Beer on Wednesday 6th June 06:40
If you're going to the Virgin Upper Class lounge at Heathrow get there in plenty of time to enjoy it! And go hungry!
Seriously dont rely on public transport to get around. Yes traffic is notoriously terrible but just leave enough time in your journey. I moved to LA when I was a mere 18 yrs old(!) and didn't find the driving difficult, just busy.
Free sweets for the journey? >>> ( in the LHR Virgin Lounge)
Seriously dont rely on public transport to get around. Yes traffic is notoriously terrible but just leave enough time in your journey. I moved to LA when I was a mere 18 yrs old(!) and didn't find the driving difficult, just busy.
Free sweets for the journey? >>> ( in the LHR Virgin Lounge)
Fas1975 said:
Buy a GPS when you're out there. I bought one from Best Buy in Toronto, full Canada, and all 50 US states. $60. They really are that cheap out in the states.
Have purchased an SD card from Tomtom loaded with USA maps for £56 
David Beer said:
Not sure how you are travelling upper class virgin but looking for cheap hotels? Personally would fly prem and pocket the money and get some great hotels, try the QE2 long beach, stay in a two bed suite for I think 380 a night, fab and would do it again. Have you tried last minute.com for hotels? Also, have you thought of an RV, done that every year for many years, quite often the same as a hotel per night, ok 10 mpg is less than a mustang will do but gives great flexibility .
I wouldn't say $2-300 a night was cheap! besides we are flying upper class because...well why not!Not interested in an RVas we prefer a nice bed and a decent shower.
SunnyD said:
If you're going to the Virgin Upper Class lounge at Heathrow get there in plenty of time to enjoy it! And go hungry!
Seriously dont rely on public transport to get around. Yes traffic is notoriously terrible but just leave enough time in your journey. I moved to LA when I was a mere 18 yrs old(!) and didn't find the driving difficult, just busy.
Free sweets for the journey? >>> ( in the LHR Virgin Lounge)
Mmmm sweets! Have used the upper class lounge at Gatwick a few times and was impressed with that so was hoping Heathrow was the same.Seriously dont rely on public transport to get around. Yes traffic is notoriously terrible but just leave enough time in your journey. I moved to LA when I was a mere 18 yrs old(!) and didn't find the driving difficult, just busy.
Free sweets for the journey? >>> ( in the LHR Virgin Lounge)
I stayed here: http://www.mondrianhotel.com/en-us/#/home/ It's completely mental. Just look at the front page of their website and you'll get the idea. Very nice, but VERY L.A.
GetCarter said:
I stayed here: http://www.mondrianhotel.com/en-us/#/home/ It's completely mental. Just look at the front page of their website and you'll get the idea. Very nice, but VERY L.A.
It's a great hotel. Stayed there a few times as the local area has some great nightlife.Ok almost all our accommodation is sorted along with the rental car, I've been looking to book a Grand Canyon helicopter flight for us, I'm sure I read a thread on here ages ago about these but with the search not working properly I can't find it!
Anyone have any recommendations of which company to use?
Have been looking at the Papillon company as thier flight includes setting down at the bottom of the Canyon with a picnic.
Anyone?
Anyone have any recommendations of which company to use?
Have been looking at the Papillon company as thier flight includes setting down at the bottom of the Canyon with a picnic.
Anyone?
saleen836 said:
Ok almost all our accommodation is sorted along with the rental car, I've been looking to book a Grand Canyon helicopter flight for us, I'm sure I read a thread on here ages ago about these but with the search not working properly I can't find it!
Anyone have any recommendations of which company to use?
Have been looking at the Papillon company as thier flight includes setting down at the bottom of the Canyon with a picnic.
Anyone?
Maverick helicopters. They have a sister company as well and either are good. You can book them all from within the hotel foyers. Anyone have any recommendations of which company to use?
Have been looking at the Papillon company as thier flight includes setting down at the bottom of the Canyon with a picnic.
Anyone?
Well, that time has come and we are almost packed as we get picked up in the morning to be driven to Heathrow, just off the phone from registering with Virgin for their exclusive upper class check in 
Weather is looking good in California so Mrs Saleen is happy, hopefully the 11 odd hour flight wont drag too much!
Weather is looking good in California so Mrs Saleen is happy, hopefully the 11 odd hour flight wont drag too much!
Very jealous indeed.
Wherever you eat in Vegas, tell them you are not gambling or the meal will be done in 30 mins!
On the drive up from LA to San Fran, Santa Barbara is worth a stop and Brophy Bros seafood restaurant there is absolutely fantastic. Should be an ideal lunch stop leaving LA.
Monterey some good bars/restaurants is very pretty and Cartmel (Clint Eastwoods local village) is worth a stop, one of the most surreal towns I have ever seen!!
Enjoy
Wherever you eat in Vegas, tell them you are not gambling or the meal will be done in 30 mins!
On the drive up from LA to San Fran, Santa Barbara is worth a stop and Brophy Bros seafood restaurant there is absolutely fantastic. Should be an ideal lunch stop leaving LA.
Monterey some good bars/restaurants is very pretty and Cartmel (Clint Eastwoods local village) is worth a stop, one of the most surreal towns I have ever seen!!
Enjoy
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